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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 06: Louis Foster, driver of the #45 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda, prepares to drive prior to the NTT INDYCAR Series Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway on March 06, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Louis Foster shared his strong interest in NASCAR during a recent interview, offering a clear look at how he spends time on the simulator. The 22-year-old INDYCAR<\/a> driver said he mainly drives NASCAR stock cars when practicing virtually.<\/p>\n Foster currently competes in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES<\/a> with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, where he drives the No. 45 Honda. He was named 2025 Rookie of the Year after a strong debut season that included a pole position at Road America and several top finishes.<\/p>\n Before joining INDYCAR, he won the 2024 INDY NXT championship. His comments show that NASCAR continues to attract drivers from other series, even in their early careers.<\/p>\n Louis Foster Focuses on NASCAR During Simulator Sessions<\/p>\n In a discussion on Speed on Fox<\/a>, Foster said NASCAR is his main choice when he uses the simulator.<\/p>\n \u201cI love NASCAR. When I race on the sim, that\u2019s all I drive. I don\u2019t really do anything else because I just find NASCAR so much fun. Talladega in a NASCAR is great.\u201d<\/p>\n His statement shows how drivers use simulators to explore other forms of racing. It also highlights the appeal of NASCAR among young drivers who compete in different series. Foster\u2019s focus on NASCAR stock cars reflects how the discipline continues to reach beyond its core competition.<\/p>\n Foster is Open to a NASCAR Opportunity in the Future<\/p>\n Foster confirmed<\/a> that he would be willing to race in NASCAR if the chance came.<\/p>\n \u201cIf I had the opportunity, I\u2019d definitely give it a shot.\u201d<\/p>\n He explained that he understands the challenges, especially on oval tracks.<\/p>\n \u201cOn ovals, these guys would probably beat me. But on a road course, I\u2019d like to think I could hold my own a bit more.\u201d<\/p>\n Foster added that he would approach such a move carefully.<\/p>\n \u201cI probably wouldn\u2019t start on an oval because I\u2019d be laps down.\u201d<\/p>\n Cross-Series Movement Continues in Modern Motorsports<\/p>\n Foster pointed to recent examples of drivers moving into NASCAR from other backgrounds.<\/p>\n \u201cWith today\u2019s car, we\u2019ve seen drivers like Shane van Gisbergen come in from other disciplines and adapt. It seems to suit sports car and open-wheel drivers more now.\u201d<\/p>\n His comments reflect a broader trend in motorsports. Drivers from open-wheel and sports car racing have entered NASCAR and shown they can compete. The current generation of race cars has made that transition more possible.<\/p>\n Foster\u2019s sim habit isn\u2019t just casual gaming; it underscores how younger drivers use simulators to explore disciplines beyond their primary series. At 22, the mustache-sporting racer has already built a reputation as one of INDYCAR\u2019s most promising talents, blending raw speed with an infectious enthusiasm that fans are now seeing extend beyond the ovals and road courses of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.<\/p>\n Whether this turns into a real NASCAR opportunity remains to be seen, but Foster\u2019s message is clear: he\u2019s open to it. As series continue to share talent and fans, moments like this could signal the next wave of driver crossovers.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tDogli Wilberforce<\/a> is a sports writer who covers NASCAR, Formula 1 and IndyCar Series for Heavy Sports. With bylines at Total Apex Sports and Last Word on Sports, Wilberforce has built a reputation for delivering timely, engaging coverage that blends sharp analysis with accessible storytelling. Wilberforce has covered everything from major football transfers to fight-night drama, bringing readers the insight and context behind the headlines. 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