F1 Champion Kimi Raikkonen launched the Trackhouse Racing Project 91 on August 21, 2022. However, the Iceman did not get a chance to complete the race. But owing to his supporters, the Go Bowling race attracted tons of F1 fans. With a vision to expand NASCAR’s reach and make the series more inclusive, Trackhouse’s co-owner Justin Marks hopes to include six to eight Motorsports athletes in 2023.
Although Raikkonen was the first and probably the only entry for 2022, the team hopes to expand its horizons. Trackhouse Racing wants to improve international representation in the NASCAR series. Hence, they are open to talking about it with other Motorsport athletes.
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Sports Business Journal reporter Adam Stern recently shared a tweet regarding the same on his Twitter handle. The tweet revealed that according to Justin Marks, more than 20 drivers across different series have inquired about the Trackhouse Racing Project 91. Most of these drivers belong to F1, IndyCar, and FIAWEC series among others.
More than 20 drivers across series like @F1, @IndyCar and @FIAWEC have inquired in recent days about doing a one-off @NASCAR appearance with Trackhouse's Project91, per @JustinMarksTH. pic.twitter.com/XN0icNae5R
— Adam Stern (@A_S12) August 24, 2022
Following the tweet, Twitter users left a thread of reactions. Excited about the news, NASCAR fans called Project 91 a “genius move by Justin Marks.” Glad to see their favorite Motorsports athletes in NASCAR Cup Series, they couldn’t contain their happiness.
Great news. I love seeing drivers from other series wanting to try something new. I’ve never been a Jimmie Johnson fan but I give him full props for giving INDYCAR a go. Need to see more of this.
— Michael Nuvolari 🇺🇦 (@m_nuvolari) August 24, 2022
@TeamTrackhouse doing great work for the sport!
— Omar (@OmarVA22) August 24, 2022
I think it is a genius move and could be a way to get new sponsors and fans in the sport. Well played!
— Doug Seidner (@DougSeidner) August 24, 2022
@JustinMarksTH is such a genius for creating Project91.
— Random™️ #RIPBrodie (@RealRandomTM) August 24, 2022
I’m sure the list is long and distinguished
— GV (@garyavasquez) August 24, 2022
Moreover, a lot of fans predicted that F1 champ Daniel Ricciardo could be a part of Trackhouse Racing Project 91 in 2023.
Fan Reactions to Daniel Ricciardo being a part of Project 91
Daniel Ricciardo is an excellent driver with Formula One wins in Canada, Hungary, and Belgium. The Italian-Australian driver was also appointed a member of the Order of Australia after the 2021 Italian Grand Prix. Pouring in their suggestions in the comment section the users tweeted the following replies under Adam Stern’s post.
Ricciardo next
— DennyDeliversYT (@DennyDelivers) August 24, 2022
Can we have Danny Ric please @THProject91
— 👁❤the👂🏻of🏎💨s (@Pixxydoodle) August 24, 2022
I hear Daniel Riccardo needs a ride. Perfect fit.
— JusticeForAll (@JusticeEarthlin) August 25, 2022
ricciardo or we riot
— 𝙇𝙪𝙠𝙚 ⚡️ (@LukeMotorstar) August 24, 2022
Daniel Ricciardo please. He loves NASCAR !!!!
— elton forrester (@ForresterElton) August 24, 2022
However, there is no official confirmation regarding Daniel Ricciardo being a part of the project yet. But it is clear that Project 91 is something that the sport currently needs.
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What exactly is Project 91 by Trackhouse Racing?
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Trackhouse Racing announced their Project 91 with an aim to expand NASCAR Cup Series plans. Through the project, the team hopes to introduce world-class drivers from all other disciplines to compete in the series. While talking about it, Trackhouse Racing co-owner said that he thinks Project 91 is a six to eight-race program. Moreover, the program could be for potentially next year and beyond. According to him, it is a brand extension of Trackhouse.
Kimi Raikkonen has activated the intersection of NASCAR and global Motorsport culture with the Watkins Glen race. Though NASCAR has been fairly popular in the United States, the Next Gen cars and the participation of international race drivers can help audiences view the sport in a whole new light.
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Currently, the prospects of Trackhouse Racing project 91 seem promising. Fans around the world are excited to see who else will be a part of the NASCAR Cup Series next year.