Villeneuve to test NASCAR truck
Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve will move a step closer to a full-time switch to NASCAR on Monday when he tests a Toyota Tundra truck at Chicagoland
The Canadian has been invited by Toyota NASCAR team Bill Davis Racing to make the run, having hinted several times in the past that he was looking for a move to the stock car series.
"We have spent the last few months considering a number of NASCAR options and were in agreement that the truck offers the closest reference point to the Car of Tomorrow," said Villeneuve.
"Bill Davis Racing was aware of my interest in NASCAR and approached my management team with a view to allowing me to test within its truck programme.
"I'm glad we were able to work that out, and having spent the day with the team for my seat fitting, I am really looking forward to working with Bill and his staff."
Villeneuve's manager Craig Pollock added: "There's been a lot of speculation about when Jacques would arrive in NASCAR. Bill Davis' kind invitation coincided with our decision to start within Craftsman Truck, so the fit was both timely and natural."
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