NASCAR Official Promises More Crossover Opportunities with Roger Penske’s Series NASCAR and IndyCar will see a first-of-its-kind crossover next year, and NASCAR executive is game for similar opportuni

For the very first time, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will witness a street race that will take place on the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, home to Roger Penske’s IndyCar series. The Indianapolis Speedway is one such example in the past where NASCAR and IndyCar series have seen a crossover, though on different layouts. However, what’s rare is for two top racing series to share the same race weekend at the very same track, which will be witnessed by NASCAR and IndyCar fans alike at the end of February in 2026.

The Truck race will run on Saturday, 28th February. The very next day, the IndyCar race begins with its season opener on Sunday, 1st March. This collaboration marks a bold step in strengthening ties between NASCAR and Roger Penske’s IndyCar series, and could pave the wa