Former Indianapolis 500 winner and Formula One star Juan Pablo Montoya made NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup for the first time this year, and then days after the season ended, Izod IndyCar Series driver Dania Patrick announced plans to compete in a limited Nationwide schedule next year.
By :Rea White
But while the two high-profile drivers may be bringing new attention to the motorsports crossover, they’re far from the only drivers to attempt to make the transition from open-wheel racing to NASCAR. For years, drivers with Formula One, IndyCar and Championship Auto Racing Teams backgrounds have either dabbled or completely transitioned into NASCAR drivers, sometimes enjoying considerable success.
Here's a look at 10 of the most notable crossovers from those series into NASCAR events:
1. A.J. Foyt
Foyt is clearly best known for his open-wheel prowess.
He competed in 35 Indianapolis 500s as a driver and has continued to be a factor in IndyCar’s premier race as a team owner. He holds IndyCar Series records for career wins (67), national championships (seven) and most wins in a season (10). In NASCAR ranks, that would make him Richard Petty. He won the Indianapolis 500 in 1961, 1964, 1967 and 1977. ~~clickon title for more~~~
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