Name: First Win & Beating Palou with Christian Rasmussen by SpeedFreaks
Duration: 9 min 25 s
Description: Have a day, Christian Rasmussen! The driver of the No. 21 for Ed Carpenter Racing drops by the Lucas Oil Studio to discuss his gutsy win over Alex Palou at the Milwaukee Mile. Find out how the 25-year-old was able to dethrone the 2025 champion, why he has so much prowess and enjoyment racing ovals, if there's still beef with Conor Daly and what's his go-to beer in Denmark.

Have a day, Christian Rasmussen! The driver of the No. 21 for Ed Carpenter Racing drops by the Lucas Oil Studio to discuss his gutsy win over Alex Palou at the Milwaukee Mile. Find out how the 25-year-old was able to dethrone the 2025 champion, why he has so much prowess and enjoyment racing ovals, if there's still beef with Conor Daly and what's his go-to beer in Denmark.

First Win & Beating Palou with Christian Rasmussen

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