Tough loss for ChampCar. They have now lost both their Mexico drivers in the last 2 years to ovalcentric series.
Michel Jourdain, Jr., will leave the Champ Car World Series in 2005 to run a full season on the NASCAR Busch Series for ppc Racing. PPC co-owner Greg Pollex told MRN Radio's Sirius Speedway that deals are all but finalized to put Jourdain in one of the team's Fords next season, with veteran Kenny Wallace driving a second entry with sponsorship from Stacker 2. "The deals are not completely finished, but we should have an announcement very soon," said Pollex. "We have tested with Michel, and while there is obviously a lot to be learned, I could not be more impressed with him. He is incredibly bright, and a very quick learner who I am confident will transition into our kind of racing very quickly. The Hispanic market is very important to Ford and to NASCAR, and from a team owner's perspective, I believe this is the first step in taking this sport international. Michel is the right guy to do this." The Mexico City native finished 12th in Champ Car World Series points last season, with six top-10 finishes for RuSport Racing
Michel Jourdain, Jr., will leave the Champ Car World Series in 2005 to run a full season on the NASCAR Busch Series for ppc Racing. PPC co-owner Greg Pollex told MRN Radio's Sirius Speedway that deals are all but finalized to put Jourdain in one of the team's Fords next season, with veteran Kenny Wallace driving a second entry with sponsorship from Stacker 2. "The deals are not completely finished, but we should have an announcement very soon," said Pollex. "We have tested with Michel, and while there is obviously a lot to be learned, I could not be more impressed with him. He is incredibly bright, and a very quick learner who I am confident will transition into our kind of racing very quickly. The Hispanic market is very important to Ford and to NASCAR, and from a team owner's perspective, I believe this is the first step in taking this sport international. Michel is the right guy to do this." The Mexico City native finished 12th in Champ Car World Series points last season, with six top-10 finishes for RuSport Racing
