Jacques Villeneuve News

Villeneuve signed with NASCAR team? no….Tagliani yes?

Villeneuve signed with NASCAR team? no….Tagliani yes?

August 4, 2006
Jacques Villeneuve must now forget formula 1, even if the 1997 champion of the world refuses to believe in it. According to information's obtained by the Newspaper of Montreal, Villeneuve could be in NASCAR as soon as next year. According to received information, Villeneuve

Villeneuve signed with NASCAR team? no….Tagliani yes?

Villeneuve signed with NASCAR team? no….Tagliani yes?

August 4, 2006
Jacques Villeneuve must now forget formula 1, even if the 1997 champion of the world refuses to believe in it. According to information's obtained by the Newspaper of Montreal, Villeneuve could be in NASCAR as soon as next year. According to received information, Villeneuve

Villeneuve eyes NASCAR:

Villeneuve eyes NASCAR:

July 3, 2006
Jacques Villeneuve has mentioned that NASCAR might be an option for him if he finds himself out of a ride on the Formula One circuit next season. Speaking to the paddock publication Red Bulletin, which is distributed by Red Bull, Villeneuve says he is determined to

Villeneuve in NASCAR?

Villeneuve in NASCAR?

April 10, 2005
haven't heard this rumor in a few years......Formula One driver Jacques Villeneuve has expressed an interest in driving in NASCAR, according to some who have talked with him, and that could be a good sign for NASCAR's proposed Canadian racing project. Last spring,

Sad News:

Sad News:

January 17, 2004
Duane Sweeney, who waved the checkered flag as the chief starter when Al Unser and Rick Mears each won the Indianapolis 500 for a fourth time, died Jan. 15 at his home in New Berlin, Wis. He was 81. Sweeney was starter of the Indianapolis 500 from 1980-96, taking over

Villeneuve To Reignite Career In America; NASCAR?:

Villeneuve To Reignite Career In America; NASCAR?:

December 8, 2003
Embattled F1 ace Jacques Villeneuve might reignite his racing career in the USA. The French-Canadian, world champion of 1997, ruled out competing in the oval-based Indy Racing League series because too many racers get hurt. 'It's not for me,' he told Autosport. 'The

More on Villeneuve to NASCAR?

More on Villeneuve to NASCAR?

September 26, 2003
1997 F-1 Champ Jacques Villeneuve has been thinking about taking his dyed blonde locks and rich racing pedigree to NASCAR next season if things don't work out in Formula One. "Why not? It's not something I know or understand, but it would be worth looking into -- anything

Villeneuve and NASCAR? Unlikely:

Villeneuve and NASCAR? Unlikely:

September 14, 2003
Jacques Villeneuve is getting antsy about his future in Formula One racing. The Iberville, Que., native is still awaiting word on whether he will be offered a new contract with the BAR-Honda team, which is under pressure from Honda to hire Japanese driver Takuma Sato

Former F-1 champ, Jacques Villeneuve, to NASCAR? doubtful but…:

Former F-1 champ, Jacques Villeneuve, to NASCAR? doubtful but…:

July 18, 2003
Canadian Formula One driver Jacques Villeneuve could return to British American Racing next season, his manager said Friday. Villeneuve, the 1997 Formula One champion, is in the final year of a five-year contract with BAR and his future is one of the most hotly debated

Gordon and the F-1 Rumor:

Gordon and the F-1 Rumor:

June 24, 2003
#24-Jeff Gordon wants to set the record straight about a proposed Formula One deal offered to him by BAR-Honda. The Toronto Sun reported last week that Craig Pollock, BAR's former team principal, said he had offered Gordon a contract to drive with Canadian Jacques

Race Rock Auction:

Race Rock Auction:

November 6, 2001
Race Rock Auction: The defunct Race Rock restaurant in downtown Las Vegas has turned over its extensive collection of racecars and other racing memorabilia to an Arizona-based company to be auctioned off in Scottsdale in January. Among the cars going on the auction