Hornish could run in Busch Series race at Phoenix

CONCORD, N.C. - Indy Racing League champion Sam Hornish could run the Busch Series race at Phoenix next month if he feels he is ready, Penske Racing officials confirmed.

Hornish, who also won the Indianapolis 500 this year, has tested a stock car at North Carolina (Rockingham) Speedway and plans to test at Iowa Speedway and Homestead-Miami Speedway before deciding whether to run at Phoenix, Penske Raacing South President Don Miller said Saturday.

"We're going to let him get the feel of the car," Miller said. "If he decides that he's ready, we could theoretically do that [Phoenix race]."

Matt Gimbel, the crew chief for the No. 39 Penske Racing South Busch Series team, will direct the effort.

Hornish is committed to run in the IRL for 2007.

"That is his primary deal," Miller said. "We don't want to interfere with the primary program because that wouldn't be good for the team overall."

Nov 21, 2009 at 7:16 AM

2009 Sprint Cup Race for the Chase Standings

Homestead-Miami Speedway
03:30 PM, 11/22/2009

Homestead-Miami Speedway
04:45 PM, 11/21/2009

Your Ad Here

Which has been most detrimental to NASCAR television ratings and attendance this season?

Play "WIX Filters' Pick 3" stock car fantasy and win prizes. Season 2 is now in session!
Tweet your thoughts about each race and join the conversation with other fans.
Drive an authentic NASCAR Sprint Cup car at the NASCAR Racing Experience.
Make weekly pics for the Chase and be entered to win weekly SPEED Merchandise.

Your Ad Here

Your Ad Here

Your Ad Here

Presented by

General Discussion » Toyota recall includes 3.8 million cars sold in the USA 2 days ago

November 2, 2009 General Motors is recalling all models because of a problem with plastic supply and return ports on the modular reservoir assembly. The ...
General Discussion » UPS donates an autographed David Ragan NASCAR hood 1 day ago

The hood is valued at $ 900 and starting bid is $600... I would have no use what-so-ever for something like that.. In fact, you would have to pay me $ 600 to...
General Discussion » UPS donates an autographed David Ragan NASCAR helmet 1 day ago

UPS and Roush Fenway Racing are partnering to help United Way race to advance the common good by donating a custom-painted, autographed David Ragan NASCAR he...