Into the Fire; Open-wheel stars face an uphill NASCAR battle.(Fan Guide)
AutoWeek, February, 2008 by Cavin, Curt
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Byline: CURT CAVIN
Juan Pablo Montoya is said to have set the standard last year for open-wheel drivers making their debuts in NASCAR.
But what does it say about the difficulty the former Formula One star faced when he won his only Cup race on a road course where playing the fuel game got him to victory lane? It means the transition must not be that simple.
Look around the stock-car world, and find an example of an open-wheel driver who made a smooth transition from something other than a USAC sprint car or midget.
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