When Trackhouse Racing was announced Project91, part-time entry to the NASCAR Cup Series for international stars, no one would have expected that the team’s two regular full-time entries would make it through to the knockout stages and into the second round. This season’s only appearance for the No. 91 Chevy Camaro with Kimi Raikkonen behind the wheel was also a success even though he was collected in an accident. The team is planning to increase the number of appearances of Project91 by 2023, but who do you have to follow Ferrari’s most recent Formula One World Drivers Champion?
In an interview with Nine .’s vast sports world in Australia, Shane van Gisbergen confirmed that he is in talks with Trackhouse team owner Justin Marks about the arrival of Project91 next season. Van Gisbergen is the two-time defending Supercar champion and currently leads the points standings this season. In addition to touring cars, the New Zealander is also an experienced GT3 racer with a Bathurst 12 Hour victory and second place at the Rolex 24 in Daytona. Trackhouse receives SVG for a race that will be a major crossover event.
Van Gisbergen mentioned how great it is to see Raikkonen race for the Trackhouse. He then went on to ponder the circuits he might come up with:
“I’ve raced Watkins before, so I know it. All other songs are pretty good. I think they also had the streets of Chicago for the first time next year. I think a street circuit would work for me. That’s fine because it’s a new song for everyone, so it’ll definitely help me get up to speed if others are learning as well. That would be a good thing, but let’s see. “
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Despite being a relatively new team, Trackhouse has been incredibly competitive and Project91 is a win for all parties involved. Trackhouse gets to promote itself internationally, and star drivers from overseas get to experience racing in the NASCAR Cup Series without having to pedal around the back of the field with a smaller team.
