CART driver Paul Tracy might switch from open-wheel machines to stock cars. If CART should fold next year, Tracy would snap up a Cup ride if one were offered him. “It’s something I’m interested in,” said Tracy, 34. “I’m under contract with Forsythe Racing for another year, and my focus is on defending my CART title, but I’d also like to keep my racing options open.” Tracy, a Canadian, was attending his first NASCAR race. Although he has never been in a Busch or Winston Cup car, he has an open invitation from Richard Childress Racing to test whenever he wants. Tracy didn’t discount the possibility. “The door is open for me to try out the car,” said Tracy, who drove for Roger Penske for a while in the ’90s. “Richard told me I might not like the feel of a big stock car after driving open wheel, but I’m welcome to try anytime.” If his CART ride were to disappear in the next year or two, Tracy said he probably would go to NASCAR. “I might do some sports car racing,” he said. “I’d like to try Le Mans or the Daytona 24 Hours, but NASCAR is probably where I’d head.”( Detroit Free Press )(11-18-2003)
