MICHEL JOURDAIN JR. QUICK FACTS
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
Corona Mexico 200
April 20, 2008
The Corona Mexico 200 will mark Michel Jourdain Jr.’s fourth Nationwide Series start at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguz. In three previous starts, Jourdain started in the top-20 all three races and finished 37th, 38th, and 25th in 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively.
Jourdain is a native of Mexico City and has extensive experience at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez competing in other racing series in addition to the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
The Corona Mexico 200 will be Jourdain’s first start for Braun Racing. He joins Brian Vickers, Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, and James Buescher in the driver line-up for the No. 32 Camry.
Visit Mexico abord the No.32 Camry in Mexico City
“Visit Mexico” is a tourism initiative of the Mexico Tourism Board. “Visit Durango” will adorn the hood of the No.32 Camry to promote tourism to the Mexican state of Durango. For more information about Visit Mexico and the Mexico Tourism Board, please go to www.visitmexico.com
Jourdain on Racing at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
“I’m so excited to be driving for Braun Racing in the Corona Mexico 200 in my hometown,” said Jourdain. “Autodromo Hermanos Rodriquez is one of my favorite tracks to race at. In the three previous Nationwide races, I’ve had some strong runs, leading laps and running in the top-10, but didn’t get the finishes to show for it. Braun Racing is a very competitive team and they are giving me a top-notch car for this race. Hopefully we can have better luck and get the finish we deserve for the people at Visit Mexico that will be watching and cheering us on. I really want to thank the tourism board and the secretary of Tourism of Durango for their support.”
Equipment Information
The No. 32 Visit Mexico team will compete with chassis #29 in this Sunday’s Corona Mexico 200. This is the same chassis that served as Dave Blaney’s primary car for Mexico last year. It was wrecked in first practice and the team used the back-up car for the race. It was repaired last season but has not hit the track since.
