Alex Palou was posed an interesting question during NTT INDYCAR SERIES Content Days in early January. If he could choose one feat to accomplish in 2025 between a third consecutive Astor Cup championship trophy in August or securing his first Indianapolis 500 victory May 25, which would he prioritize?
Only 75 drivers in 108 editions have won the Indianapolis 500. Palou could be No. 76 and halt Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden from becoming the first to win three in a row.
Palou, a three-time series champion, could join a rare club including Ted Horn (1946-48), Sebastien Bourdais (2004-07) and Dario Franchitti (2009-11) as drivers to win three straight championships.
His answer shocked some people.
“I…