Jacques Villeneuve makes his NASCAR debut

For any Villeneuve fans, it appears that Mr. New City is back, and what's more he's happy. He made his NASCAR debut in the Craftsman Truck Series round in Las Vegas last weekend, at the Smith's Las Vegas 350. Though he didn't hoist a trophy, he did wear a smile. Coming in 21st after clipping another truck, Villeneuve said that "It's as exciting [as F1] and a challenge." Click the Read link to get the full story on Jacques' NASCAR thoughts. In the mean time, he has seven more races to learn to be a NASCAR ninja -- then he gets behind the wheel of a race-prepared Camry at the Daytona 500 in February of 2008.

[Source: Auto Week]