Who Is Kevin Magnussen And What NASCAR Fans Should Know
Formula 1 veteran Kevin Magnussen will drive Trackhouse Racing's Project 91 Chevrolet in a one-off road-course start, with Qualcomm Technologies as sponsor.
- Former Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut on June 21 at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, driving for Trackhouse Racing's Project 91 entry.
- Team owner Justin Marks created Project 91 in 2022 to provide international drivers NASCAR opportunities, with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. serving as primary sponsor for Magnussen's entry.
- Magnussen competed in 185 Formula 1 starts beginning in 2014, while also racing in the NTT IndyCar Series and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship during his varied career.
- The 75-lap race takes place on a 3.4-mile circuit at the San Diego Naval base, with the event airing on Amazon Prime on June 21.
- "I'm incredibly excited and honored to have the opportunity to compete in NASCAR," Magnussen said, noting the unique platform Trackhouse provides for international drivers.
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Kevin Magnussen will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut this month after being confirmed at the wheel of the Trackhouse Racing Team's Project 91 special car in San Diego. Former Formula 1 rider currently involved in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) with BMW Motorsport, will be driving the Chevrolet No. 91 at the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race on June 21 at the Coronado Naval Base circuit. This event will mark Magnussen's first participatio…
NASCAR News: Former F1 driver Magnussen to drive in San Diego Cup Race
Trackhouse Racing and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., today announced that former Formula 1 and current FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) driver Kevin Magnussen will drive the No. 91 Qualcomm Chevrolet in … Read More The post NASCAR News: Former F1 driver Magnussen to drive in San Diego Cup Race appeared first on AutoRacing1.com.
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