Jacques Villeneuve News

Villeneuve close to a sponsor? Hires Barry Green:

Villeneuve close to a sponsor? Hires Barry Green:

February 8, 2008
#27-Jacques Villeneuve has moved to NASCAR, where he's signed on with a fledgling team that's very short on sponsorship. If this venture fails - and it soon might if he doesn't find a sponsor for his Bill Davis Racing team - there's nowhere else for the 36-year-old

Villeneuve cuts ties with manager:

Villeneuve cuts ties with manager:

January 26, 2008
#27-Jacques Villeneuve has cut ties with his long-time manager Craig Pollock just weeks before the start of the 2008 Sprint Cup season. According to the Journal de Montreal, the split was primarily due to Pollock's personal life going in another direction. However,

McDowell to take over #00 after 5 races UPDATE 2:

McDowell to take over #00 after 5 races UPDATE 2:

January 25, 2008
Michael McDowell, the 2007 runner-up on the ARCA circuit, will succeed David Reutimann in the #00 Sprint Cup car at Michael Waltrip Racing. McDowell, a 22-year-old native of Phoenix, likely will take over the #00 Toyota in late March at Martinsville, Va., when Reutimann

Villeneuve’s Uncle injured in snowmobile crash:

Villeneuve’s Uncle injured in snowmobile crash:

January 23, 2008
Jacques Villeneuve Sr., the uncle of 1997 Formula One world champion and NASCAR newcomer #27-Jacques Villeneuve, was released from the hospital Tuesday after breaking his pelvis and suffering a spine injury at the 45th World Championship Snowmobile Derby. Villeneuve

Villeneuve not to run full season?

Villeneuve not to run full season?

January 10, 2008
On SPEED's coverage of Preseason Thunder testing coverage from Daytona, that things are up in the air with Jacques Villeneuve and the #27 [was #36] Bill Davis Racing team. Villeneuve was to run for the 2008 Raybestos Rookie of the Year Award, but supposedly now, will

Three Indy 500 Champs in field – NOT the first time,,,not the 2nd time:

Three Indy 500 Champs in field – NOT the first time,,,not the 2nd time:

November 10, 2007
With #06-Sam Hornish (36th), #42-Juan Pablo Montoya (14th) and Jacques Villeneuve (27th) making the field of the Checker Auto Parts 500(k) at Phoenix, it's the first time three Indianapolis 500 winners will start a NASCAR race.(Indianapolis Star and many sources reported

Phoenix Qualifying Fast Facts:

Phoenix Qualifying Fast Facts:

November 9, 2007
.. Carl Edwards won the Bud Pole for the Checker Auto Parts 500 presented by Pennzoil with a lap of 27.114 seconds, 132.773 mph .. This is his third Bud Pole in 120 career Nextel Cup races .. This is his first Bud Pole and 10th top-10 start in 2007 .. This is Edwards

Villeneuve – double duty at Phoenix:

Villeneuve – double duty at Phoenix:

November 8, 2007
Along with driving the #27-unicef Toyota in the Casino Arizona 150, Jacques Villeneuve will attempt to make his second career Nextel Cup Series start behind the wheel of the #27 Toyota at Phoenix International Raceway. Richard "Slugger" Labbe will once again serve

Villeneuve to attempt Phoenix:

Villeneuve to attempt Phoenix:

November 8, 2007
Jacques Villeneuve will attempt to make his second career Nextel Cup Series start behind the wheel of the #27 Toyota at Phoenix International Raceway. Richard "Slugger" Labbe will once again serve as crew chief.(BDR PR)(11-8-2007)

Bill Davis again denies sale rumors:

Bill Davis again denies sale rumors:

November 3, 2007
Interviewed on Sirius NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway Tuesday, Davis once again denied reports that Jacques Villeneuve or his agent, Craig Pollack, have purchased the team, saying that he and his wife maintain 100% ownership.(Sirius Speedway)(10-31-2007) UPDATE - Villeneuve

Bill Davis Again Denies Sale Rumors UPDATE:

Bill Davis Again Denies Sale Rumors UPDATE:

November 3, 2007
Interviewed on Sirius NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway Tuesday, Davis once again denied reports that Jacques Villeneuve or his agent, Craig Pollack, have purchased the team, saying that he and his wife maintain 100% ownership.(Sirius Speedway)(10-31-2007) UPDATE - Villeneuve

Latest on Bill Davis Team Sale: UDPATE:

Latest on Bill Davis Team Sale: UDPATE:

October 29, 2007
Jacques Villeneuve has apparently completed a buy-in of Bill Davis' High Point-based Toyota operation, according to sources close to the team, and Villeneuve will have at least a majority interest in the operation, perhaps even full ownership. Last Sunday, when asked

Latest on Bill Davis Team Sale: UPDATE:

Latest on Bill Davis Team Sale: UPDATE:

October 29, 2007
Jacques Villeneuve has apparently completed a buy-in of Bill Davis' High Point-based Toyota operation, according to sources close to the team, and Villeneuve will have at least a majority interest in the operation, perhaps even full ownership. Last Sunday, when asked

Mathews to sub for Bliss at Atlanta: UPDATE: Mathews still looking for full-time ride:

Mathews to sub for Bliss at Atlanta: UPDATE: Mathews still looking for full-time ride:

October 24, 2007
Ryan Mathews will pilot the Bobby Hamilton Racing #4 Dodge at Atlanta while regular driver Bliss competes in the NASCAR Busch Series race in Memphis. Mike Bliss will drive the #4 Open Joist Dodge this Saturday at Martinsville Speedway.(Bobby Hamilton Racing PR)(10-

Pollack talks about interest in buying BDR:

Pollack talks about interest in buying BDR:

October 23, 2007
Jacques Villeneuve's manager Craig Pollock says he is interested in buying a Nextel Cup team while admitting he has held talks with Bill Davis Racing, the team for which his driver is currently competing in NASCAR. The former Formula One team principal and Champ Car