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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – OCTOBER 30: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Moose Fraternity Chevrolet, speaks to the media during a press conference after the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 30, 2022 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – OCTOBER 30: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Moose Fraternity Chevrolet, speaks to the media during a press conference after the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 30, 2022 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
The Indianapolis 500 is one of the most prestigious races in the United States, maybe even in the world. So is it really surprising that the icons of the motorsports world, dream of competing in it? Earlier, reports emerged that Hendrick Motorsports star, Kyle Larson, planned to compete in the iconic event. As one of the most versatile racing drivers, the move made a lot of sense. However, it is worth noting that he could potentially see some familiar faces, namely a certain Ross Chastain.
.@RossChastain admits he did indeed talk to @ConorDaly22 recently about IndyCar interest (they crossed paths at Chevy sim). Chastain said it's not in the immediate future as he's focused on NASCAR but would love to try other things since he loves racing
— Kelly Crandall (@KellyCrandall) March 4, 2023
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According to reports, Chastain admitted that he was entertaining such thoughts. As it turned out, the #1 Trackhouse Racing driver happened to bump into IndyCar driver Conor Daly. This occurred during their respective simulator sessions and the two got talking. Evidently, Daly made a great sales pitch and the seed was planted in Chastain’s mind.
Will Ross Chastain actually compete in the Indianapolis 500?
The driver has confessed that the iconic race has not exactly been at the top of his priority list. Instead, he wanted to focus on his NASCAR Cup Series career and hopefully try to win a championship. However, he is not ruling it out completely because he is the type of person who relishes competition. Obviously, the 2023 Indy 500 is out of the question, as it is far too close and he would be a sitting duck with little to no preparation.
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Kyle Larson evidently had the same idea, because the Hendrick Motorsports driver is targeting 2024. Who knows, maybe Ross Chastain could think that 2024 is a good time for him to compete. That would give him time to prepare to tackle the event. After all, participating in the Indianapolis 500 is one thing. However, competing for a win is a completely different ball game.
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For the moment, the Trackhouse Racing driver is concentrating on the 2023 Cup Series campaign and a chance to clinch the title.
