From press release
Braun Racing announced on Thursday that former Formula One World Champion Jacques Villeneuve would drive the No. 32 Dollar General Toyota in the upcoming Zippo 200 Nationwide series’ race at Watkins Glen International. “I was very disappointed with our end result at Road America,” Villeneuve said. “We had such a great car and a fantastic team and to not get the win was frustrating. It was difficult to think we’d have to wait until our return to Montreal to try again. I am very much looking forward to the opportunity to race at Watkins Glen for my first time with this talented group. I think it will be a lot of fun and I hope to end this race in victory lane.” Villeneuve has made three previous Nationwide Series starts with the Mooresville-based team, most recently behind the wheel of the No. 32 Dollar General Toyota at Elkhart Lake’s Road America. Narrowly missing the pole, he started from the second position and was a contender for the win until an electrical issue ended his race on the final lap. The Canadian is also scheduled to drive the No. 32 in the Nationwide Series’ return to Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (Montreal) in late August. “Jacques is the type of driver that any crew chief could hope to have behind the wheel, especially at a road course,” said crew chief, Trent Owens. “Not only is he a very talented driver, but his ability to feel and describe the car’s balance is incredible. Jacques is a great asset to our team and its road course program and we are very excited to have him drive our car at Watkins Glen.”
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