Road-Racer Max Papis To Make NASCAR Debut

Max Papis will make his driving debut in his career 1st NEXTEL Cup race with Furniture Row(R) Racing. Papis will be driving the #78 Chevy Monte Carlo at Watkins Glen International road course on August 13th.

Furniture Row(R) Racing is elated about the opportunity to work with Papis. Crew Chief, Joe Garone explains. "Max is a world class athlete, & we feel very fortunate to have him on board with us, as we head into our road course ventures at the Glen. We just returned from a test at Virginia International Raceway. This marks the 1st time we have worked together. Despite the bad weather, it was very promising."

Papis is known as a fierce competitor on the track in various series & has earned the name "Mad Max," for his on-track prowess. Papis will use the expertise he's developed in his career to handle the Glen's 2.45 mile, 11-turn road course for Furniture Row(R) Racing.