A new team announced a part-time entry into the NASCAR Cup Series yesterday, with Team Stange Racing setting an eight-race schedule for the 2022 season.
The organization announced that Brazilian veteran Tarso Marques will drive the No. 79 Ford, with a debut set for July 3 at Road America. The team also plans to enter races at Indianapolis Road Course (July 31), Watkins Glen (Aug. 21), Daytona (Aug. 27), Charlotte’s Roval (Oct. 9), Las Vegas (Oct. 16), Homestead-Miami (Oct. 23) and the Phoenix season finale (Nov. 6).
Marques, 46, has made 24 Formula One starts, the most recent coming in 2001. He was also a regular in Champ Car competition, making 27 appearances during parts of four seasons. The Road America event would represent his Cup Series debut.