“I think he’s going to haul ass” 💪 TeamTrackhouse boss JustinMarksTH has high expectations for Kimi Raikkonen's NASCAR Cup Series debut next weekend 👇
The Finn’s appearance is part of Trackhouse’s Project 91 initiative which is looking to expand NASCAR’s reach by introducing talented international racing drivers to the Cup Series.
The race at The Glen marks Raikkonen’s first outing in a motorsport event since he retired from F1 last December with his final appearance for Alfa Romeo at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Raikkonen, 42, has also undertaken a lot individual study – all of which leaves Marks convinced he should be up to speed come next weekend.
“A penalty can take a whole day away from you. That’s where the heavy lift will be and that’s where we’re focusing a lot of our attention. From the way he showed up ready to be fitted in the car, I have high expectations.Marks, who co-owns Trackhouse with Grammy award-winning rapper Pitbull, believes the Next Gen car has helped lower the barrier of entry for drivers interested in competing in the Cup Series.
Marks said to begin the Project 91 initiative they would need someone “relevant globally” to kick it off and felt the timing was right for Raikkonen.
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