Daniil Kvyat to make NASCAR debut this weekend at Indianapolis

MOSCOW, Jul 26 Russian driver Daniil Kvyat makes his debut in the National Series Racing Association cars (NASCAR) as part of Team Hezeberg, according to the team's Twitter page. The first race for Kvyat in this car series will take place on July 31 at the Indianapolis track. Practice and qualification will take place on July 30. As in Formula 1, the Russian will perform under the 26th number. According to Motorsport journalist Jim Utter, Kvyat will be entered for three races of the season. In addition to the Indianapolis race, he will be racing at Watkins Glen and Charlotte. «Very excited to make my NASCAR debut in Indianapolis this weekend with Team Hezeberg,» Kvyat commented on his Twitter page, also posting a video of his car. .In February, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced the cancellation of the Russian stage of Formula 1 against the backdrop of the situation in Ukraine and allowed Russian drivers to take part in competitions only in a neutral status. In March, Kvyat refused to sign the FIA ​​declaration of commitment to the principles of peace and political neutrality.