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    Trackhouse fields Chevys for Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez, who both made NASCAR’s playoffs last season. Chastain advanced to the championship race and finished second in the standings to champion Joey Logano.

    Chastain scored his first career Cup Series victory last year at COTA. It was also Trackhouse’s first win.

    “When we announced Kimi last year, I said he was the global superstar I had in mind when we created PROJECT91,” Trackhouse team owner Justin Marks said. “I think you saw the fan reception across the world, and Kimi’s performance in the car was proof of the concept. Kimi’s following is massive, and it’s great for NASCAR and Trackhouse, plus I think Kimi really enjoys our racing.”

    Räikkönen will visit the North Carolina shop before the March 26 race but will not be able to test the car. He was permitted a test before Watkins Glen last year.

    “I’m sure there are a lot of drivers that would like to have a chance to try NASCAR,” said Räikkönen. “It’s not very easy, so maybe it will open some doors in the future for more chances to try and get more Europeans into the sport.”