Jenson Button to drive a Brazilian V8 Stock Car

[Johnny]

On a promotional event, sponsored by Lucky Strike, Jenson Button will drive a Brazilian V8 Stock Car. This weekend is Round 5, at Rio de Janeiro Jacarepaguá circuit.

He'll drive the car before the race, and then give the checkered flag on the end of the race.

The curious thing. Lucky Strike does not sponsor any car on the championship ( 33 cars racing ). I guess they'll start sponsoring some team this weekend.

Source:

Official Stock Car Site (in portuguese)

http://www.stockcar.com.br/noticias/noticias.asp?QS_CodNot=1608

 

[Eagle]

Guess he'll be in the Americas a little early then.

 

[Blake]

Myabe the BAR team are going to do some practising before moving further north.

 

[Johnny]

I don't think so. I was talking to my boss, and it seems that only Jenson is coming. Plus the F1 race in Brazil is in Interlagos and not in Jacarepaguá.

 

[Blake]

No I mean it's just on the general way from Europe to the America's.