Schumacher offered NASCAR test
Posted by turkey_machine
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Michael Schumacher has been offered the chance to test a NASCAR after saying he could not see what attracted former rival Juan Pablo Montoya to the American series.
The retired legend admitted he was bewildered by the appeal of America’s most popular form of motorsport following the Colombian’s shock defection to the series last year.
“Personally I wouldn’t do it,” he said at Magny-Cours last July.
“What do you do in NASCAR? What is exciting there?
“I can’t see that, running around on ovals.”
But the seven-time world champion has now been given an open invitation to take part in a NASCAR test himself by team owner Ray Evernham in a bid to get him to reconsider his views.
And the American is confident that if Schumacher was to test one of the stock cars he would enjoy the experience.
"I'll put him in a red car, a real good car, any time he wants to come over here and try it," he was quoted as saying by the Associated Press.
"A lot has changed in recent years.
“These cars are looked on as much more sophisticated than they used to be.
“I think he'd find them technical enough to keep him happy."
Could be interesting to see if he's faster than Monty....
Everyone knows that million-to-one chances happen 9 times out of 10; indeed, it's a common requirement in fairy tales. If the human didn't have to overcome huge odds, what would be the point? Terry Pratchett - The Science Of Discworld
GPGSL S5 Race driver for IED.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/12/2007 06:09PM by turkey_machine.
Michael Schumacher has been offered the chance to test a NASCAR after saying he could not see what attracted former rival Juan Pablo Montoya to the American series.
The retired legend admitted he was bewildered by the appeal of America’s most popular form of motorsport following the Colombian’s shock defection to the series last year.
“Personally I wouldn’t do it,” he said at Magny-Cours last July.
“What do you do in NASCAR? What is exciting there?
“I can’t see that, running around on ovals.”
But the seven-time world champion has now been given an open invitation to take part in a NASCAR test himself by team owner Ray Evernham in a bid to get him to reconsider his views.
And the American is confident that if Schumacher was to test one of the stock cars he would enjoy the experience.
"I'll put him in a red car, a real good car, any time he wants to come over here and try it," he was quoted as saying by the Associated Press.
"A lot has changed in recent years.
“These cars are looked on as much more sophisticated than they used to be.
“I think he'd find them technical enough to keep him happy."
Could be interesting to see if he's faster than Monty....
Everyone knows that million-to-one chances happen 9 times out of 10; indeed, it's a common requirement in fairy tales. If the human didn't have to overcome huge odds, what would be the point? Terry Pratchett - The Science Of Discworld
GPGSL S5 Race driver for IED.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/12/2007 06:09PM by turkey_machine.
Forget word IF.. 
Kimi, so, Massa Fernando Sebastian is faster than you. Can you confirm you understood that message?
if if if, in nascar he wont be faster then monty, i wanna bet!
I think this is about the first time I've agreed with anything Schumacher has said...
lmao like he is going to do it.
i would love to see him do it. and to watch him get punted by Tony stewart, Jeff Gordon, etc etc. would be awsome
i would love to see him do it. and to watch him get punted by Tony stewart, Jeff Gordon, etc etc. would be awsome
If Michael doesn't want the test, I'll take it.
Why would Schumi want to drive a school bus?
"There are some pikeys there at Turn 10 putting tarmac down - what do you think of that?" - Martin Brundle
"There are some pikeys there at Turn 10 putting tarmac down - what do you think of that?" - Martin Brundle
To take kids to school!
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