Excitement is at an all-time high as, former IndyCar, Formula 1, and NASCAR driver, Juan Pablo Montoya is making a sensational return to the NASCAR Cup Series.
The 48-year-old will be driving 23XI Racing’s No. 50 Toyota, with sponsorship from Mobil 1 at Watkins Glen, in what will be the final race of the season for the team’s third entry.
Montoya has competed in NASCAR’s highest tier before, racing for Chip Ganassi from 2007 through 2013, and also made two starts for Team Penske in 2014, competing at Indianapolis and Michigan.
Despite his history in stock car racing, Juan Pablo Montoya’s return to NASCAR after a decade shocked Dale Earnhardt Jr, who pondered over the reasoning behind his decision on the Dale Jr Download podcast.
Watkins Glen will bring up some fond memories for Juan Pablo Montoya, as the veteran racer won on the racetrack in 2010.
He also finished fourth in 2008, and fifth in 2013, with a total of five top-ten finishes at ‘The Glen.’
The team, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, appears to have picked up their stride of late, with Tyler Reddick ranked third and Bubba Wallace having three top-ten results in the last five races.
It’s fair to say that Montoya’s inclusion at Watkins Glen International will only improve 23XI Racing’s chances of victory.
