Sports car racing ace and ex-F1 driver Kamui Kobayashi will be back behind the wheel of a NASCAR Cup car when the series heads to the Circuit of the Americas later this month.
Kobayashi, 37, became the first Japanese driver to run a Cup race in 20 years when he made his debut at the Indianapolis Road Course last year. He started 28th and finished 33rd after being involved in a few incidents during the event. The 2021 Le Mans 24 overall winner has previously said that it was his lifelong dream to race in NASCAR, even before aiming to compete in Formula 1.
Reddick is the defending winner of the event. A dream come true Before making his debut in 2023, Kobayashi said: “I want people in Japan to know about this amazing world that is NASCAR. The sound of the V8 engine is incredible, and I want people to think, ‘this is what motorsport should be like.' “It’s true that some people might think that it’s not fair because they don’t give penalties for contact, but I think it’s better to put that aside, because the fast guys still win.
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