If taking on a full-time Camping World Truck Series schedule and running for Rookie of the Year title wasnt enough, three-time Mexico Series Champion, GermÃán Quiroga has decided to take on an additional endeavor. The NASCAR driver has accepted a challenge from Red Horse Racing sponsor, OtterBox, and will compete in the Las Vegas Rock ‘n Roll Marathon on Sunday, November 17. Quiroga will have a weekend full of racing and will log many miles not just on land but in the air as well. He will compete behind the wheel of his #77 NET10 Wireless Toyota Tundra in the last race of the season at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Friday, November 15 then fly to Las Vegas Saturday morning to prepare for the 26.2 miles he will run the following day. On Monday, the driver will return to Miami for the Camping World Truck Series banquet. Looking at the task ahead, the Mexico City native will have to work through some potential hurdles. A CrossFit regular, he never chose running as part of his workout routine. Before training, his longest running distance was seven miles. Perhaps another challenge, Quiroga will face a shortened training program. A typical training program for a marathon for a rookie runner is anywhere between 18 – 20 weeks. The driver will compete with only 14 weeks of training.(Red Horse Racing PR)(8-29-2013) UPDATE: Qurioga finished the race in a little over three hours and fifty minutes.( running.competitor.com )
