Jacques Villeneuve - Where in the World?

31st March 2008

Jacques Villeneuve - Where in the World?

posted in FIA Speedcar Series, Formula One, NASCAR |

When last seen Jacques “International Man of Mystery” Villeneuve was getting summarily booted out of the Bill Davis Racing Toyota Camry for lack of greenbacks. Greenbacks, it should be added, the organization was promised would flow like water down a flushing toilet. (metaphorically speaking of course. I think. -ed)

The cash never materialized and neither did Villeneuve’s performance after crashing out of Daytona 500 qualifying and failing to secure a spot on the grid for The Great American Race.

The man is nothing if not undaunted by his tin-top efforts in America and has risen like the proverbial mythical bird Phoenix, resurfacing in Asia’s Sprint Cup clone the Speedcar Series.

Villeneuve will race with Speedcar in the last two rounds of the Series’ inaugural season. He will take to the grid for the upcoming race at the Bahrain Grand Prix on April 4-6 followed by the final round in Dubai a week later on April 11-12.

“Speedcar Series looks like a great event and I have heard that it is a lot of fun,” Villeneuve said. “It’s a series still in its infancy and will build up but I think it’s a great idea. On a personal level, Speedcar will give me more road racing experience with this kind of cars which will be useful in future NASCAR road courses events, and it’s also a great excuse to meet race fans.”

Well, ok Jacques, but next time don’t show up with empty promises of bulging wallets.

Villeneuve won’t be the only Johnny-come-lately F1 driver on the Bahrain Grid, Heinz Harald Frentzen will also be on hand and at the wheel of the Legends Car.

Alternative Capital Invest (ACI) introduced the Legends Car into the Speedcar Series mix, featuring a different celebrity driver behind the wheel at each race weekend. The ACI sponsored car is part of the German Phoenix Racing Team.

Cross posted @ Asian Motor Sports

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1 On March 31st, 2008, megan said:#

Perhaps you should talk to his agent or manager he was told this would come and it didn’t. Not Jacques!

posted on March 31st, 2008 at 4:25 pm

2 On March 31st, 2008, Marc said:#

Megan… and you have talked to his agent or manager and have the “inside scoop” to correct me?

Is that correct? Please, let me in on the secret so I can correct the text of the article.

Not that I know what the hell you’re referring to, what “would come” that Jacques wasn’t aware of?

posted on March 31st, 2008 at 5:42 pm

3 On March 31st, 2008, peterg said:#

Bulging wallets? That is the only explaination I have for the number of “name” drivers that frequent this series.Somebody over there is handing out serious coin.

posted on March 31st, 2008 at 9:11 pm

4 On March 31st, 2008, Marc said:#

Well, Bernie does have a bit of loose change clanging around in his pockets.

On the other hand, once a racer always a racer. Michael’s “retirement” lasted how long? Not long at all and now he’s dabbling with the two-wheeled crowd.

posted on March 31st, 2008 at 11:32 pm

5 On April 1st, 2008, george said:#

“On the other hand, once a racer always a racer”.

Surely you cant be writing about Jacques “ain’t won shit in over ten years” Villeneuve, are ya? Don’t you dare reference LeBebe in the same discussion with Schumy, it’s downright disgraceful.

‘Nuff said.

posted on April 1st, 2008 at 9:55 pm

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