Nov 30
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F1 Driver Mika Salo On Track To Join Nationwide
Caught in the Catchfence™Pending sponsorship support, F1 driver Mika Salo is set to compete in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series in 2010 after a successful first test, Autosport.com reports.
Salo tested a Sprint Cup-designed Toyota Camry for Michael Waltrip Racing last week, along with fellow former F1 Toyota driver Jarno Trulli.
“Two things were new to me,” the 42-year-old Finn told the Web site. “Driving a big NASCAR and driving on an oval. It felt comfortable in the car from the beginning and I could feel the changes we made to the car.
Article Tags: Formula 1, Formula One, Jarno Trulli, Michael Waltrip Racing, Mika Salo, NASCAR Nationwide Series, NNS, TOYOTA Camry
