Former Formula 1 driver Kamui Kobayashi will debut in the NASCAR Cup Series later this year, becoming only the second Japanese driver to race at the highest level in US stock car racing. In an interview with Racefans, the Japanese driver says he is happy with this opportunity. Article continues under ad The 36-year-old driver raced for three years with Toyota's F1 team before the team dropped out of the championship, after which he raced for the brand in the World Endurance Championship, Here he still races. "I was lucky as I was able to race in IMSA the last couple of years. It’s a different way of racing, but I think as racing technology, it’s really at a high level. I really...
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