A diverse and entertaining podium
The fourth edition of the NASCAR race in Montreal will be crowned with three experts on road circuits, but also three very different drivers.
Max Papis, who had to settle for second place by a few centimeters, was happy to join Boris Said and Jacques Villeneuve on the podium and he summed up this winning combination perfectly.
“Can you believe it: me, an Italian, Jacques, a Canadian and an … Boris Said, NASCAR make a podium?” He said with humor.
At first glance, this may seem like the revenge of the road racing specialists who finally reaping dividends for their efforts before the experts of the ovals, but Papis wanted to go for accuracy.
“All I can say is that NASCAR drivers are good, full stop!”
Because of the many twists and turns, only 19 out of 43 drivers were able to complete the race that lasted over three hours which put a strain on the fitness of athletes.
“I am almost 48 years, I’m tired,” admitted Said while Villeneuve has said that it is rather for the towers on the yellow flag and stops that fatigue comes into play.
All three drivers had fun discussing this so hotly contested it will make history.
“Who won? , Was quick to say Said. “I do not even know when we crossed the finish line. It was a really good battle with Max that I like. He fought until the end and it’s not for nothing that they call Mad Max. ”
“I wanted to win so I pushed my body into my seat belt (as do the children) during the final stretch,” said Papis, laughing.
“It’s always exciting to Montreal because it’s played in the final laps with reminders during which we take risks,” Villeneuve told the driver with the instinct.
Villeneuve could find a different fate, but his team decided to make a move to pit with a few laps to go.
“It was a good decision to stop thinking about out of gas in addition to darken with new tires,” he said.
The last word goes to one who has brought a smile to fans of Quebec drivers. With a world championship in Formula One, a triumph at the Indianapolis 500 and several other experiments including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where a class podium in Montreal in NASCAR who still clings to find a permanent steering this series or in F1?
“It’s fun as a result, but this is not a win and what are the victories that are special to me,” says Villeneuve by demonstrating that his thirst for driver is not satisfied.