Translating the Chili Bowl's Lessons into Santino Ferrucci's Sensational IndyCar Season
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Translating the Chili Bowl’s Lessons into Santino Ferrucci’s Sensational IndyCar Season

Translating the Chili Bowl’s Lessons into Santino Ferrucci’s Sensational IndyCar Season

Santino Ferrucci’s skill set has noticeably evolved in the last few years, and it’s not just owed to his time in the IndyCar series, or even overseas. The 26-year-old will tell you his offseason pursuits on dirt have really broadened his abilities, which translated into some incredible fights to top finishes in the 2024 season. It’s that progression that continues to entice the young driver to return to the Chili Bowl Nationals.

Running for its 39th year, the most renowned event in all of midget car racing blends the best from the USAC (United States Auto Club) scene with NASCAR Cup Series stars like past Chili Bowl winners Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson, with Ferrucci the lone full-time IndyCar representative. Ferrucci is making his fifth appearance in the event, this time in the No. 16 entry with Abacus Racing.

Ferrucci told Motorsport.com, “Honestly, the racing here really helped me in Milwaukee; we executed the most passes in IndyCar for the year. So, that definitely has some relationship to this, and understanding the racetrack dynamics and where to find the grip. But, as a driver, I get better every time I come. I have goals that I want to hit here and I haven’t hit any of them yet, so just keep on pushing.”

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