Buenos Aires, Argentina (AHN Sports) – In hopes of landing a rare Dakar Rally win, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series owner and driver has enlisted the driving skills of Eliseo Salazar.
The Chilean driver will compete with Gordon on Team HUMMER alongside navigator, Steve La Roza in the No. 327 truck.
“I am personally very excited about having Eliseo driving on our team. I have raced with Eliseo before in Indy cars. In fact, we were teammates in 2001 when we both drove for Foyt in the Indianapolis 500,” said Gordon. “Eliseo has driven the first version of the HUMMER before and has been racing rallies in Chile for the last few years, so I know this is going to help him with driving the HUMMER.”
“With Cristal CERO being partners with Speed Energy on Eliseo’s HUMMER, it gives us great opportunities in Chile and Argentina with Speed to become an international brand. I look forward to this year’s adventure with Eliseo – watching and rooting for him to crack the top 10.”
Salazar began his racing career in 1981 and is the only Chilean to ever race in the Formula 1 series. He also is the only driver to race the Monaco Grand Prix, 24-Hours of Le Mans, Indianapolis 500, 24 Hours At Daytona and the Dakar Rally.
Salazar will be competing in the Dakar Rally for just the second time.
“It’s the highlight of my career. To race with Team HUMMER means to be a part of one of the most important teams in the Dakar Rally,” said Salazar. “The Dakar route covers my native country so it will be special for me to be in touch with fans all over Chile who have supported my 36-year racing career.”
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January 1st, 2011
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