After Roger Penske’s Ace, Australians Eyeing to Bag Bigger NASCAR Names South Australia’s Mark Warren eyes NASCAR wildcards for Adelaide 500, with Austin Cindric confirmed and Connor Zilisch in talks.

After Roger Penske confirmed his ace Austin Cindric for the Adelaide 500, South Australian motorsport fans are dreaming even bigger, eyeing marquee NASCAR stars to lift the event to global prominence. The VAILO Adelaide 500 drew over 259,000 spectators across four days in 2024, already making it one of Australia’s largest sporting spectacles.

Now, organizers are looking to inject more U.S. flavor, with plans to lure top drivers from Ford, Toyota, and Chevrolet to create a true international showdown. The festival-style atmosphere of the Adelaide 500—with concerts, family activities, and headline races—mirrors iconic NASCAR weekends like the Daytona 500, where the event is as much about the fan experience as the on-track action.

With grassroots motorsport thriving locally, from karting to