Power eyes Bathurst 1000 wildcard with McLaughlin

Power wants to drive a Penske Mustang at Bathurst with McLaughlin

Will Power says he would be interested in a Bathurst 1000 wildcard with Scott McLaughlin if the DJR Team Penske pilot moved to the USA full-time.

Speculation has swirled that McLaughlin is set for a move to the USA to race in the NTT IndyCar Series, which Power said may lead to an opportunity in Supercars in years to come.

Power recently made an appearance in the BP Supercars All Stars Eseries as a wildcard entry for the Shell V-Power Racing Team and said the online experience got him “wanting it for real".

Speaking with Speedcafe.com, Power said a full-time move by McLaughlin to the USA could see DJR Team Penske facilitate a wildcard entry for the pair at the Bathurst 1000.

“It probably becomes a bit easier – if McLaughlin comes over racing over here – to do a wildcard," said Power.

“Because obviously he's not going to need to get up to speed if he went back for a wildcard at Bathurst.

“None of that has happened (yet) but I'm sure it would come up if he did end up over here full time."

The IndyCar Series champion and Indianapolis 500 winner said he has spoken with team owner Roger Penske about racing in Supercars.

“We've actually had that conversation," said Power.

“A couple of times I've asked him. But it's just tough. With my schedule, it would be really hard to do the miles that you need to do to get up to speed.

“They don't want to waste their money on someone who didn't get the right amount of laps and end up running at the back. What's the use of that? I understand their standpoint there."