News Details

Ricciardo set to test NASCAR Chevy of 'big hero' Earnhardt

Daniel Ricciardo left Monza with some scintillating silverware and an overflow of emotions in his luggage, but the Aussie's joy also extended to greater heights thanks to a pre-season promise made by McLaren Racing boss Zak Brown. Earlier this year, Brown - who owns a stunning collection of historic racers - committed to offering the Aussie a track day with the #3 1984 NASCAR Chevrolet Monte Carlo of his racing hero, Dale Earnhardt Sr, if he managed to secure a podium with his new team. That feat seemed like a very unlikely prospect until last weekend, when Ricciardo led a triumphant 1-2 for McLaren in the Italian Grand Prix. And Brown's promise was at the back of his mind when he stood on...
Full Story »
4y ago from F1i.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Russell will be "biggest hero of all time"...

Nico Rosberg has claimed George Russell could become the "biggest...
4y ago from GPFans.com

Will we see Ricciardo driving a NASCAR car soon?

It was a great weekend in Monza for Daniel Ricciardo. For the first time...
4y ago from GPBlog.com

Ricciardo: When I think of McLaren I think of Senna

Daniel Ricciardo will get to drive the 1984 NASCAR Chevrolet Monte Carlo...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Ricciardo’s surreal hero moments after Monza F1 win

Daniel Ricciardo celebrates victory in Monza Daniel Ricciardo has...
4y ago from SpeedCafe.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Alex Palou responds to McLaren court ruling

Alex Palou has been ordered to pay McLaren Racing over $12 million...

McLaren wins contract breach suit against Alex Palou

McLaren has prevailed in its lawsuit against star IndyCar driver Alex...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Solberg steals the show on Saturday

Oliver Solberg and Elliot Edmondson continued where they left off on...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On GunnersToday.com

'That’s a big factor' - Jermain Defoe explains why...

Premier League cult hero and former striker Jermain Defoe has offered an...
52m ago from SportsKeeda.com

Selection decisions for Arteta as Man Utd visit

Morning. It's a big one today as Man Utd come to town for our first home...
1h ago from Arseblog.com

Arsenal step up interest in midfielder but he is...

Arsenal are closely monitoring the progress of Víctor Valdepeñas, one of...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes names one...

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes Jurrien Timber has been a...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.