4X IndyCar Champion Begs for NASCAR Opportunity but With Bold 4-Word Caveat IndyCar star Alex Palou opens up on his NASCAR dream, weighing challenges that could decide his next move. Jahnavi Sonchhatr

The 28-year-old is unstoppable. Dominating four of the first five races of the IndyCar season? Impressive. He even managed to conquer the crown jewel, the Indianapolis 500. After such a masterclass in precision, speed, and adaptability with four championships for Chip Ganassi Racing, the question on everyone’s mind was impossible to ignore: would Palou venture beyond open-wheel racing? Could NASCAR be next? And Palou sure waved a green flag on the idea of it and told Kevin Harvick, “Absolutely.” But not so soon, folks. There are some conditions.

Alex Palou kicked off the year with a win at the Firestone Grand Prix of Saint Petersburg, setting the tone for a string of impressive performances, including victories at the inaugural Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix, Grand Prix at Road America