Marks flew to Switzerland to explain the idea. Trackhouse described Project 91 as “a program designed to expand its international reach by fielding a NASCAR Cup Series entry for renowned international racing drivers.” Räikkönen’s debut drew plenty of global attention, and Trackhouse went to great lengths to discuss the project with him. Last season, Räikkönen visited Trackhouse’s shop in North Carolina and did testing at Virginia International Raceway. Unlike last year, there is no plan for test sessions before COTA. His debut may have ended with hitting the tire barrier after being shoved off the track, but he never said no to making a return. In 2011, he raced in an Xfinity Series race and a Truck Series race for Kyle Busch Motorsports. Räikkönen is not a stranger to NASCAR, though last season was his Cup Series debut. I want to have fun, but also do as well as we can.” Backstory This time I get to race on a track I am familiar with so there won’t be as steep of a learning curve. “There was a lot to learn in a very short amount of time, but everyone was very helpful, the competition was a big challenge. “I had a fantastic time in NASCAR,” Räikkönen said in the team’s announcement. Team owner Justin Marks made it known that the plan was to expand Project 91 this season, running an expected six to eight races.Räikkönen was the first driver to be part of Trackhouse’s Project 91, wrecking during last year’s race at Watkins Glen.“The Iceman” is a Formula One world champion and the last Ferrari driver to win the driver’s title in 2007.Kimi Räikkönen is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series as part of Trackhouse Racing’s Project 91, this time competing at Circuit of the Americas, the team announced Wednesday.
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