Perky Jerky the ultra-premium jerky flavored with a hint of guarana that’s quickly gaining fame around the world, unveiled today the paint scheme set to adorn Kimi Raikkonen truck for his NASCAR debut in the Camping World Truck Series race this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This race will mark the first time the 2007 Formula One world champion will compete in a NASCAR event.\Raikkonen’s self-owned operation, known as ICE1RACING, which also fields his World Rally Championship and motocross teams, has partnered with Kyle Busch Motorsports to assist in the move to NASCAR. KBM will field the No. 15 Toyota Tundra for Raikkonen to pilot Friday night. Known worldwide as “Iceman” for his surgical driving skills and calculated demeanor both on and off the track, Finnish race car driver Kimi Raikkonen is regarded as one of the world’s most successful professional athletes. His move to NASCAR has captured the attention of the global sporting media and the world is waiting to see how Rikknen will adjust to the world of NASCAR. Kimi Raikkonen will drive the No. 15 Perky Jerky Toyota Tundra in the NC Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, May 20, 2011. The race will air on SPEED beginning at 8:00pm/et.(EON.BusinessWire.com) [Rendering of the #15-Perky Jerky is posted on the #15 NCWTS Paint Schemes page.] [Previous news on Raikkonen is posted on the April 2011 NCWTS archives page.] (5-18-2011)
UPDATE: Added an additional photo of KBM’s #15-Perky Jerky Toyota being driven by Kimi Raikkonen at Charlotte. Check it out via the #15 NCWTS Paint Schemes Page.(5-19-2011)
