Blog: Hornish Jr. Looking Forward To Qualify For His First NASCAR Nextel Cup Event At Dover Speedway
Sam Hornish Jr., a three-time Indy Racing League champion, will attempt to qualify today at Dover International Speedway for his first Nextel Cup Series event.
The 28-year-old open-wheel standout will be driving the No. 06 Dodge for Penske Racing in hopes of making the starting field for Sunday’s Dodge Dealers 400 at Dover.
Hornish attempted to qualify for the Nextel Cup race at New Hampshire last weekend, but came up just short. MIKE FINNEY, The News Journal
“I’m really looking forward to Dover, especially after what happened last weekend,” Hornish said. “I have a better idea now, and hopefully we won’t let it happen again. My goal is to make the race and get as much seat time as possible.”
Hornish, the 2006 Indianapolis 500 winner and three-time Indy Racing League champion, has made eight Busch Series starts for Penske. The team reportedly wants to run Hornish full time in Sprint Cup next season, but his plans have not been finalized. SceneDaily.com
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