'From the way he showed up ready to be fitted in the car, I have high expectations.” 🗣️ Trackhouse Racing co-owner Justin Marks believes Kimi Raikkonen will 'haul ass' on his NASCAR debut ⬇️
The 42-year-old Finn will drive for Trackhouse on the Watkins Glen International road course with his appearance part of the team’s Project 91 initiative, which is looking to expand NASCAR’s reach by introducing talented international racing drivers to the Cup Series.
To prepare for next weekend’s race, Raikkonen has done simulator work, driven in iRacing events, participated in pitstop practice and on Thursday took part in his “Select Driver Orientation Test” at“I think that the speed and the race craft and the adaptation to the car are not going to be an issue at all,” said Marks. “The way he was prepared when he first showed up in America – not just the last 24 hours – he was asking about the No.
He has also tested a Cup car at VIR before, driving a Dodge for Robby Gordon Motorsports in 2011, but the test ended early when he went off. Marks is convinced, though, he will be up to speed by next weekend.
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