NASCAR: Eyes turned to Montreal
There will be only one major race in North America this Sunday and it was around Montreal that attention be turned.
The third edition of the race of the Nationwide Series promises to be up to the expectations, which are very high.
The first two editions of the NAPA Auto Parts 200 was memorable.
Patrick Carpentier
In 2007, Kevin Harvick finished before Patrick Carpentier after a late race of the most spectacular. Last year, the big NASCAR cars rolling through the rain, which had not seen for many years. Carpentier finished second again behind the Ontario driver Ron Fellows.
This year’s race hotel enjoys a showcase previously absent since the race will be presented Sunday. The Nationwide Series is featured as the Sprint Cup takes a break this week. Montreal will take the opportunity to boost its bid to obtain a possible step in Sprint Cup.
They are racing fans who will benefit first from this situation. The public may attend the duel between Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards, who is battling the title. Busch, who is the leader in the standings, will attend the Montreal event for the first time. Driver talented but controversial, Busch has won six Nationwide races since the start of the season and he takes very good business on road circuit.
Edwards, gentleman, has three victories this season. He finished 6th in Montreal last year.
The five drivers Quebecers will also monitor starting with Patrick Carpentier who could win in 2008 if the rain had not shortened the race.
Jacques Villeneuve and Andrew Ranger drove to the forefront last year and will be even better prepared this year.
Then we could also see Alex Tagliani and Jean-Francois Dumoulin cause some surprises.
Friday viewers will have free access to the bleachers. But the NASCAR cars will make their first outing on the track Saturday morning. The first trials in NASCAR Canadian Tire will be held at 7 am 45. Qualifications will be held Saturday afternoon. Then Sunday, the race for the Nationwide Series will be given 14 hours 30.