Star Drivers from Other Motorsports We’d Love to See in the NASCAR Sprint Cup

While it may seem simple enough, a driver making a transition from one motorsports series to another is oftentimes very difficult. And that difficulty is most apparent when drivers from other motorsports series attempt to switch to the NASCAR world. Frankly, those who have switched from another series to NASCAR and achieved success are few and far between. Tony Stewart is arguably at the top of the list, making the transition from open-wheel racing to become a three-time Sprint Cup champion. Jeff Gordon is another one who comes to mind, switching to NASCAR after a stellar career in dirt and sprint car racing. But others have tried and had less than great success. Juan Pablo Montoya lasted seven seasons in Sprint Cup but was never quite the ...

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