All Singing, all dancing JV thread. (Merged) - Page 2

Last2LiftOff · 17 Sep 2006, 12:24 (Ref:1712250)

I'm sure it's a tough call for Jacques. Does he really want to drive stock cars? He's likely "had it up to here" with the politics, a bad taste in his mouth and some sour grapes. NASCAR may very well be just more of the same.

VilleneuveTracy · 18 Sep 2006, 05:04 (Ref:1712611)

It won't be Roush (at least not a cup ride with Roush for 07'). Roush Racing has said the driver of the #6 next year will be one of its developmental drivers.

Hazza · 4 Oct 2006, 03:11 (Ref:1727123)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GP.Com

Jacques to join Roush?

There are reports from Italy that Jacques Villeneuve has signed a deal with Jack Roush to race for the Roush Racing organisation in NASCAR.

http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns17557.html

VilleneuveTracy · 4 Oct 2006, 05:27 (Ref:1727169)

Please let it be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Doc Hollywood · 4 Oct 2006, 07:59 (Ref:1727231)

Montoya and Jacques in NASCAR!?

Its good to see NASCAR want drivers that think for themselves. I hope it happens!!!

kingfloopy · 4 Oct 2006, 12:41 (Ref:1727584)

Roush will may have multiple Busch series openings depending on which Cup drivers run what races. It is also possible he will have a full-time truck ride and partial Busch season. If they are signing him chances are its a backup plan in case Jaime McMurray or Todd Kluever don't pan out and they need a new Cup driver in a year or two. I suppose there is also the distant possibility that he may replace Martin next year or run Cup races Martin isn't going to run (wherever Martin ends up).

J.D.

mountainstar · 12 Oct 2006, 22:33 (Ref:1736663)

JV HAS NO ROUSH DEAL
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/55107

Hazza · 13 Oct 2006, 02:18 (Ref:1736741)

Incorrect, the announcement only states that JV won't be replacing Martin, which no one really thought he would. There has not been a finalised lineup for his Busch squad which is where JV is most likely going to wind up.

VilleneuveTracy · 14 Oct 2006, 03:22 (Ref:1737531)

http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns17626.html

Quote:

A Busch deal for Villeneuve?

The latest reports from the United States say that Jacques Villeneuve and Jack Roush are in the final stages of a deal to put the former Formula 1 World Champion, Indy 500 winner and CART Champion into a selected number of NASCAR Busch Series events in 2007. The schedule is yet to be finally agreed but it is certain to include the new Busch Series races which will be taking place on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal on August 4. This will put Villeneuve up against the rising stars of the NASCAR world plus Nextel Cup drivers, known as "Buschwhackers" who race in the Busch Series to pick up more prize money. Their involvement increases interest in the second-tier series but means that newcomers rarely get a look in. This year, for example, 26 of the 28 events to date have been won by Nextel Cup drivers while only two new winners have emerged: David Gilliland and Paul Menard.

Hazza · 14 Oct 2006, 05:27 (Ref:1737551)

I'm sorry, does "I told you so" count.

Last2LiftOff · 14 Oct 2006, 13:27 (Ref:1737769)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazza

I'm sorry, does "I told you so" count.

Sure

mountainstar · 14 Oct 2006, 14:22 (Ref:1737808)

Oh wow, F1 to buschstorming for a few races. I don't know what he is thinking. After he drives that tank on the CGV next year, he might decide to do something more challenging.

Last2LiftOff · 18 Oct 2006, 11:21 (Ref:1741069)

Well for someone who's "nearly signed", this is taking awhile. If we want to see JV and JPM in the same race next year, or even 2008, Jacques better have something lined-up quick. No news?

Hazza · 18 Oct 2006, 21:55 (Ref:1741612)

News is still that he will run some select Busch races.

kingfloopy · 13 Nov 2006, 13:33 (Ref:1764978)

Doesn't look like its going to happen:
http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns17755.html

J.D.

mountainstar · 13 Nov 2006, 16:44 (Ref:1765107)

About what I expected. Ultimately I can't see JV wanting to run a 40 weekend schedule in the USA. Nascar/Jv doesn't add up. He's better off in sportscars or dtm.

Mr V · 18 Nov 2006, 21:19 (Ref:1769247)

Maybe he wants to stay at home with the new baby?

Knowlesy · 18 Nov 2006, 21:43 (Ref:1769264)

He'll soon change his mind I suspect, with the wife bashing his ear in and all that.

Down F0rce · 19 Nov 2006, 15:49 (Ref:1769677)

It's not over yet.

http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=135361

Mr V · 19 Nov 2006, 19:26 (Ref:1769786)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Down F0rce

It's not over yet.

http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=135361

Maybe they can get BAT involved

stradlin21 · 29 Nov 2006, 23:26 (Ref:1778174)

JV! He never gives up!

VilleneuveTracy · 1 Dec 2006, 00:56 (Ref:1779159)

TSN.ca Staff

11/30/2006 3:52:56 PM

Jacques Villeneuve appears to be one step closer to joining the stock car ranks in 2007.

According to RDS, the former Formula One champion has reached an agreement with Roush Racing to help facilitate his move into NASCAR next spring. Team president Geoff Smith tells XM Satellite radio that Villeneuve would begin his career in the Craftsman Truck Series before graduating to the Busch Grand National Series.

Villeneuve reportedly needs to find between $16-million and $18-million in sponsorship before the deal can be finalized.

Earlier this month Smith was quoted as saying they would be willing to work with Villeneuve and his group but that the ball was squarely in their court in terms of getting the necessary financing in place.

http://www.tsn.ca/auto_racing/news_s...me=auto_racing

kingfloopy · 9 Dec 2006, 01:58 (Ref:1785568)

I wonder if he'll be able to raise that much money as he's unproven in stock cars.

J.D.

**FIRE** · 10 Dec 2006, 12:34 (Ref:1786777)

According www.autosport.nl there are rumours Audi talks with Willeneuve about a drive in DTM.

muggle not · 14 Dec 2006, 23:53 (Ref:1790996)

Hell, forget Villeneuve who has never driven in a Nascar race. The exciting news is that Ward is coming back.

From Jayski

Ward signs with Morgan-McClure; has a sponsor: per the Morgan-McClure Motorsports website [see images of the car there], Ward Burton has signed to driver the #4 Morgan McClure Motorsports Chevy in 2007 to be sponsored by State Water Heaters.(MMM Site)(12-13-2006), also see images of the car on my #4 Paint Schemes Page.

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