Drivers representing eight countries are entered in the event, led by a 27-man contingent from the United States. Eight Canadians, including Montreals own Patrick Carpentier (#22 Zelars & Komatsu Dodge) who will make his NASCAR debut and veteran NASCAR road ace Ron Fellows (#33 Camping World Chevy – Toronto) lead that group. Busch Series regular Marcos Ambrose (#59 Kingsford Ford) is from Australia. Michel Jourdain Jr. (#17 Dish Network Ford) who won at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Champ Car competition in 2003, and Jorge Goeters (#27 Cottonelle Ford), winner of the first Busch Pole at Mexico City, are from Mexico. Additionally, Italy will be represented by Max Papis (#1 Miccosukee Resorts Chevy); Sweden by Nic Johnssen (#28 Yellow Transportation Chevy); England by Andy Pilgrim (#88 U.S. NAVY Chevy) and Venezuela by Alex Garcia (#98 Dixien-Omni Source Chevy).(NASCAR PR)(7-31-2007)
