Jacques Villeneuve will return to form for the NASCAR Nationwide the best possible manner: by testing in NASCAR Nationwide Series. From what RueFrontenac.com has learned the driver is currently in the workshops of Penske Racing in Mooresville, in the Charlotte area, in order to locate its headquarters and to custom tailor the cockpit of one of Dodge Challenger team. The team is preparing a test day on the road course Road Atlanta on Wednesday. Brad Keselowski will test at the wheel of his #22 Dodge while Villeneuve could drive the Challenger usually entrusted to Sam Hornish Jr., one adorned with the #12 made famous by Villeneuve’s father. Nothing is assured for Montreal, Road America or at Watkins Glen.(translated from Rue Fontenac)(5-17-2011)
UPDATE: One of the most accomplished racers in recent history will join Penske Racing for two upcoming road course races on the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule. Former world champion driver Jacques Villeneuve will compete behind the wheel of the #22 Discount Tire/Ruby Tuesday Dodge Challenger in the Nationwide Series races at Road America (June 25) and Montreal (August 20). Villeneuve will fill in for reigning Nationwide Series champion, Brad Keselowski, at the two events, which will be run on non-companion race weekends with the NASCAR Cup Series.(Penske PR)(5-24-2011)
