Chip Ganassi, the CEO of Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR), has dropped a big hint about his team's return to NASCAR via a new charter, admitting that he would "never say never."
CGR amassed 20 Cup Series wins and 24 Xfinity Series wins during its storied two-decade NASCAR journey, before selling its charters to Trackhouse Racing after the 2021 season.
At present, CGR is partnering with Honda in the NTT IndyCar series. The Japanese engine supplier is reportedly considering a NASCAR Cup Series entry in the future, and its entry into stock car racing will be possible through the purchase of new charters. When Ganassi was asked if he was open to the prospect of returning to NASCAR, he said :
"Am I open to it, I wouldn't say 'yes' or 'no,' but what I can tell you is that I haven't had that co