NASCAR Champion Ryan Blaney Eyes Indianapolis 500; Penske Advises Caution

Kyle Larson set to attempt 'the double' as Blaney considers joining the challenge

Ryan Blaney, the reigning NASCAR Cup champion, has expressed interest in running the Indianapolis 500, a move that team owner Roger Penske has advised caution on.
Kyle Larson, another NASCAR driver, is set to attempt to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 in May, aiming to become the first driver since Kurt Busch in 2014 to complete both the Indy 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.
Penske has declined a partnership to run Larson in the Indy 500, stating that Team Penske needs to improve its own three-car Indy 500 effort before taking on another driver.
Larson's team owner, Rick Hendrick, has taken the deal to McLaren, which will field a car for Larson in the 2024 race.
Blaney, who turns 30 on Dec. 31, has been considering the idea of running the Indy 500 for a couple of years and believes his age would be perfect for the challenge.