We just learned from Jacques Villeneuve himself that he will not compete in the NASCAR Sprint race this weekend.
Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve was supposed to compete in the Sprint Cup race held this Sunday at Watkins Glen, New York.
However, Villeneuve called Auto123.com at 4pm Wednesday afternoon, 10pm in Switzerland where he is now, to say “It’s all cancelled”.
A statement from Richard Petty Motorports issued later read:
“Reed Sorenson will drive the No. 43 Dodge for Richard Petty Motorsports in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen International. The Petty team wanted Jacques Villeneuve as a substitute driver in case Sorenson continued to suffer from the effects of carbon monoxide he inhaled in Monday’s race at Pocono. Fortunately, Sorenson has recovered from the accident. Owners George and Foster Gillett along with the Richard Petty Motorsports team appreciate Villeneuve’s willingness to help out on such short notice.”
Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve was supposed to compete in the Sprint Cup race held this Sunday at Watkins Glen, New York.
However, Villeneuve called Auto123.com at 4pm Wednesday afternoon, 10pm in Switzerland where he is now, to say “It’s all cancelled”.
A statement from Richard Petty Motorports issued later read:
“Reed Sorenson will drive the No. 43 Dodge for Richard Petty Motorsports in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen International. The Petty team wanted Jacques Villeneuve as a substitute driver in case Sorenson continued to suffer from the effects of carbon monoxide he inhaled in Monday’s race at Pocono. Fortunately, Sorenson has recovered from the accident. Owners George and Foster Gillett along with the Richard Petty Motorsports team appreciate Villeneuve’s willingness to help out on such short notice.”