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Montoya - switch to NASCAR couldn't be better
09 July 2006Juan Pablo Montoya says he's been thinking about making the switch from F1 to NASCAR for quite some time, when the news was made official on Sunday afternoon. The Colombian will take up NASCAR duties with Chip Ganassi's team as of next year.
"I am so happy to be entering the fastest growing racing league in the world," said Montoya. "I've thought about this for quite some time but the opportunity had to be right. I've known and worked with Chip for a number of years and this situation could not be better for me. I have a lot of confidence in my ability as a race car driver and in Chip and Felix as owners. I know the transition will not be easy but I can't wait to get behind the wheel."
Montoya will pilot the No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge Charger while running for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Rookie of the Year title along with an assortment of NASCAR Busch Series races.
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| Juan Pablo Montoya news | |
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| 10 Aug. '09 | 'Schumacher will not beat Räikkönen' - Montoya |
| 26 Nov. '08 | Montoya 'has turned down F1 offers' |
| 21 Sep. '07 | Montoya not surprised with McLaren's spy scandal |
| 25 Jun. '07 | Montoya wins first NASCAR race |
| 20 Jun. '07 | Montoya: Hamilton is McLaren's first driver |
| 24 May '07 | Montoya won't return to F1 |
| More Juan Pablo Montoya news, Photos | |
| McLaren news | |
| 05 Feb. | Jordan tips Hamilton for title |
| 03 Feb. | Impossible to know true pace, says Button |
| 03 Feb. | Button and Alonso begin testing |
| 02 Feb. | Hamilton delighted with new McLaren |
| 02 Feb. | Hamilton back on-track in Valencia |
| 01 Feb. | Paffett pleased with first day's running |
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