Maxwell to the 43?

[Ward Burton]

Toronto sports car driver Scott Maxwell has been signed to drive the #43 Cheerios Dodge for Petty Enterprises at the NASCAR Winston Cup race at Watkins Glen Aug. 10. The low-key Maxwell, who has a long and distinguished career in the sports car racing world, already has tested in the legendary #43 machine at Virginia International Speedway. Another test is planned for Thursday at Road Atlanta. Maxwell's championship pedigree includes winning titles in Formula Vee (1984), Ontario Formula Ford 1600 (1985 and 1986), Showroom Stock (1992 and 1993) and GARRA Cup GSI (2002). The highlight for Maxwell's career, however, came at Le Mans in 2000 when he took victory in the LMP 675 class for Multimatic Motorsports with John Graham and Greg Wilkins. Maxwell's other major sports car triumphs include winning the LMP 675 class at Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta in 2001 as well as the Daytona Prototype victory at this year's Daytona 24 Hour.

 

[Hurricane495]

Well see how he does

 

[PettyBenson]

Can't do much worse that Chirstian! CF was slow as was Kyle in pratice testing on a road course this week! CF will be driving the 44 anyways so they had to fill the 43 with somone! They could do worse at least this guy has some championships and big wins under his belt!

 

[Hurricane495]

I just want a good full time driver

 

[Happy29]

Petty Enterprises needs to look at the young guys in the Busch Series and Craftsman Truck, that's the only way they'll be able to lure a full time driver.