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Canadian Paul Tracy still sees his future in NASCAR. Tracy, the 2003 Champcar champion, tested a Chevrolet Monte Carlo at
Daytona belonging to Andy Hillenburg in an attempt to gain stockcar experience. "It was pretty different," Tracy said. "Obviously I've never driven here other than a Grand-Am car. I think we had a good run. I did an eight- or nine-lap run and I think we ended up seventh or eighth quick. I'm just trying to figure out where I'm going. I was flat foot the whole time trying different lines and ran around on different parts of the track."
Tracy was once touted as an RCR driver earlier this year, but now he says he is close to putting together a limited Busch series deal with Biagi Bros. Realistically, Tracy jumping into Cup racing is a bad idea, so starting in Busch is probably the best way. Of course, he could ask former Champcar drivers Christian Fittipaldi or Michel Jourdain Jr. how that worked out.
"My
game plan was to make the transition in '06 but it really didn't come together," Tracy said. "I've made another year commitment to Forsythe Racing. (Jerry Forsythe has) been gracious enough to say go do whatever you want to do and try whatever you want to try. My timetable is to be in NASCAR in '07." Tracy continued, "We're getting the wheels turned now. Hopefully (in 2006) I can run 10 to 11 races in Busch and maybe a Cup race or two. Really just drive as much as I can..."
Canadian Patrick Carpentier will race for Cheever Racing at the Rolex 24 in the Daytona Prototype class. Expect Cheever to commit to a full season of Grand Am, now that Red Bull has left his IRL team. If that happens, Carpentier could well get a full time ride in DP.
Canadian Paul Tracy still sees his future in NASCAR. Tracy, the 2003 Champcar champion, tested a Chevrolet Monte Carlo at
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| Does Canadian Champcar champion Paul Tracy see his future in NASCAR? (Photo: PaulTracy.com) |
Tracy was once touted as an RCR driver earlier this year, but now he says he is close to putting together a limited Busch series deal with Biagi Bros. Realistically, Tracy jumping into Cup racing is a bad idea, so starting in Busch is probably the best way. Of course, he could ask former Champcar drivers Christian Fittipaldi or Michel Jourdain Jr. how that worked out.
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| "My game plan was to make the transition [to NASCAR] in '06 but it really didn't come together," Tracy said. (Photo: PaulTracy.com) |
Canadian Patrick Carpentier will race for Cheever Racing at the Rolex 24 in the Daytona Prototype class. Expect Cheever to commit to a full season of Grand Am, now that Red Bull has left his IRL team. If that happens, Carpentier could well get a full time ride in DP.
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