Jacques Villeneuve News

Villeneuve among many scheduled to test ARCA car at Talladega:

Villeneuve among many scheduled to test ARCA car at Talladega:

September 23, 2007
1995 Indy 500 winner and 1997 Formula One champion Jacques Villeneuve, in a Bill Davis Racing entry, is listed among the entrants to test at Talladega on Tuesday, September 25th. A second Bill Davis entry with driver Michael Annett is also among the entrants. At present

Villeneuve will attempt to qualify for first-ever NASCAR race:

Villeneuve will attempt to qualify for first-ever NASCAR race:

September 20, 2007
Jacques Villeneuve will attempt to qualify for his first-ever NASCAR race-the Smith's Las Vegas 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway-in the #27 Bill Davis Racing Toyota Tundra; the 36-year old Villeneuve, who began his decorated global racing career 22 years ago in 100cc

Loudon last race for Matthews with BDR:

Loudon last race for Matthews with BDR:

September 15, 2007
After twelve races in the Craftsman Truck Series, during which time he scored a career best 4th place finish and Bud Pole Award in his 7th race at Kentucky, Mathews will be stepping out of the #22 Bill Davis Racing Toyota in order to help the team with Jacques Villeneuve

Talladega Test notes:

Talladega Test notes:

September 11, 2007
A one-inch restrictor plate is being used for this week's test, and NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Director John Darby said a final decision on plate size has yet to be made. "We're working really hard to stay with the one-inch plate, he said. Overall speeds will ultimately

Villeneuve tests COT at Kentucky:

Villeneuve tests COT at Kentucky:

September 6, 2007
Jacques Villeneuve continued his preparation for his NASCAR debut by testing Wednesday at Kentucky Speedway. He turned laps for Bill Davis Racing in the new Car of Tomorrow [#27 Toyota]. Feels great! I'm just getting up to speed and getting used to driving the car,

BDR hires race engineer for Villeneuve:

BDR hires race engineer for Villeneuve:

September 5, 2007
Ryan Coniam has been hired as race engineer for Jacques Villeneuve in the 2008 Nextel Cup Series. Villeneuve, who was world driving champion in 1997, will start his NASCAR career at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sept. 22 when he will partner with Bill Davis Racing teammate

BDR hires race engineer for Villeneuve:

BDR hires race engineer for Villeneuve:

September 5, 2007
Ryan Coniam has been hired as race engineer for Jacques Villeneuve in the 2008 Nextel Cup Series. Villeneuve, who was world driving champion in 1997, will start his NASCAR career at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sept. 22 when he will partner Bill Davis Racing teammate

Villeneuve to Bill Davis Racing? UPDATE 3: Seven in Trucks; Cup in 2008:

Villeneuve to Bill Davis Racing? UPDATE 3: Seven in Trucks; Cup in 2008:

August 28, 2007
hearing that there may be an announcement soon regarding Jacques Villeneuve joining the Craftsman Truck Series with Bill Davis Racingstay tuned. No word yet on any sponsors or the team number.(catchfence.com)(8-23-2007) UPDATE: Following an invitation from Toyota NASCAR

Villeneuve tests truck at Chicago, debut at Vegas, could run Cup race UPDATE:

Villeneuve tests truck at Chicago, debut at Vegas, could run Cup race UPDATE:

August 28, 2007
Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 Formula One champion and 1995 Indianapolis 500 winner, will drive seven races in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Bill Davis Racing in anticipation of racing full time next season. Villeneuve tested in a Craftsman truck [the #27 Toyota

Villeneuve could be headed to Cup in 2008:

Villeneuve could be headed to Cup in 2008:

August 25, 2007
Bill Davis Racing plans to field a full-time Sprint Cup entry for former Formula One world champion Jacques Villeneuve in 2008, team owner Bill Davis said Friday at Bristol Motor Speedway. Davis said the plan right now is to run Villeneuve in the #22 Craftsman Truck

Villeneuve to test truck for Bill Davis Racing:

Villeneuve to test truck for Bill Davis Racing:

August 23, 2007
Following an invitation from Toyota NASCAR team Bill Davis Racing, former F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve will make his NASCAR debut behind the wheel of a Toyota Tundra truck on Monday, August 27 at Chicagoland Speedway in Illinois. Having won both the IndyCar

Villeneuve in for JR Motorsports at Montreal?

Villeneuve in for JR Motorsports at Montreal?

July 9, 2007
Hearing that local media in Montreal are reporting that Jacques Villeneuve will be driving the JR Motosports car at Montreal.(7-9-2007)

Villeneuve Still Eyeing Montreal Race:

Villeneuve Still Eyeing Montreal Race:

April 26, 2007
The rumors of Jacques Villeneuves impending move to NASCAR racing eased off following the Canadians naming, earlier this year, to drive one of the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP diesel prototypes with which the French manufacturer will tackle the 24 Hours of Le Mans. But the

Villeneuve Confident of NASCAR Future:

Villeneuve Confident of NASCAR Future:

April 7, 2007
Former Canadian Formula One star Jacques Villeneuve leans over and coos to his infant son, who is parked close beside him in the mother of all strollers. Since this time last year, Villeneuve has a new wife, a new baby and a new home. He's still waiting on word about

Latest on Villeneuve:

Latest on Villeneuve:

February 20, 2007
Former Indy Car, Indianapolis 500 and Formula One champion, Jacques Villeneuve, from Iberville, Quebec is close to getting started in NASCAR and will also race the famous Le Mans 24-hour event June 16-17 in France. "It's something he's never done before," agent Craig