Childress Wants Kostecki for More NASCAR Cup Races in 2024
Richard Childress, the veteran NASCAR team owner, expressed his desire to have Australia's Brodie Kostecki run multiple races for his NASCAR Cup team in 2024. Childress flew to Adelaide to support Kostecki as part of their team alliance with Erebus in Australia. He hopes to have Kostecki race on both road courses and oval tracks, with potential races at Watkins Glen and Sonoma. Kostecki made his NASCAR debut in August at the Indianapolis road course, and although he crashed during the race, Childress believes he would do well in future races.
Childress's Desire for Kostecki to Run More NASCAR Cup Races
Richard Childress, the 78-year-old veteran NASCAR team owner, is eager to have Brodie Kostecki compete in more NASCAR Cup races in 2024. Childress traveled to Adelaide to watch Kostecki's bid for the Supercars title and expressed his hope that Kostecki would run multiple races for his NASCAR Cup team next year.
Childress's team has an alliance with Kostecki's Erebus team in Australia, which allows for the collaboration between the two organizations.
Childress specifically mentioned his desire to have Kostecki race on both road courses and oval tracks. He believes that Kostecki's experience on oval tracks earlier in his career will be valuable in NASCAR Cup races. Childress has identified Watkins Glen and Sonoma as potential races for Kostecki, as he believes the Australian driver would perform well on those tracks.
Kostecki's NASCAR Debut and Potential Future Races
Brodie Kostecki made his debut in the top NASCAR tier at the Indianapolis road course in August. Driving a third Richard Childress Racing (RCR) entry backed by Peter Adderton's MobileX company, Kostecki qualified 11th but crashed during his final attempt to crack the top five. Despite the crash, Childress was impressed with Kostecki's performance and believes he has the potential to do well in future races.
Childress acknowledged that Kostecki had a challenging start to his NASCAR career, as the crash significantly damaged his car and forced him to start from the rear in a back-up car. He finished the race at the tail of the lead lap in 22nd place. However, Childress remains optimistic about Kostecki's ability to succeed in NASCAR Cup races.
Kostecki's next challenge is the Supercars title fight against fellow competitor Shane van Gisbergen at the Adelaide 500. Childress views Kostecki's participation in the highly competitive Supercars series as beneficial preparation for NASCAR Cup races. The intensity and aggression of Supercars drivers have helped Kostecki improve his skills and adapt to different racing conditions.
Impressions from Past International Drivers' Performances
Richard Childress also reflected on the success of international drivers who have competed in NASCAR races. He highlighted the sensational NASCAR victory of Shane van Gisbergen on his debut for Trackhouse at the Chicago street race last year. Childress acknowledged the positive impact of having international drivers participate in NASCAR races, as it generates global interest and showcases the talent and skill of these drivers.
Childress believes that the competitiveness and aggression of drivers in the Supercars series provide a valuable learning experience for NASCAR drivers. He stated that if NASCAR drivers were to compete in the Supercars series, they would quickly gain knowledge and improve their racing abilities.
In conclusion, Richard Childress expressed his excitement about Brodie Kostecki's potential future races in NASCAR Cup and emphasized the value of his participation in the Supercars series. Childress's alliance with Kostecki's Erebus team in Australia allows for collaboration and opens up opportunities for Kostecki to gain more experience in NASCAR Cup races.
