Kevin Magnussen, once a fixture of the Formula 1 grid, is preparing to trade the European circuits for the high‑banked ovals of American stock car racing. On June 21, the Danish driver will climb into the No. 91 Chevrolet fielded by Trackhouse Racing as part of the team’s Project 91 program, which seeks to showcase internationally respected drivers on NASCAR’s premier circuit.
Project 91’s Expanding Roster
Project 91, launched by team founder Justin Marks, is designed to attract drivers from outside the traditional NASCAR talent pool, offering them a platform to test their skills on superspeedways and short tracks alike. Marks has repeatedly emphasized that Magnussen’s blend of technical acumen and racecraft makes him an ideal candidate for the project, noting that the driver’s adaptability aligns perfectly with the demands of Cup‑level competition.
Magnussen’s résumé includes a successful stint in the World Endurance Championship, where he has continued to refine his endurance racing credentials while remaining on the lookout for new challenges. The upcoming event in San Diego will mark the first time the former F1 driver steps onto a NASCAR oval, and it joins a growing list of global talents — among them former world champion Kimi Räikkönen — who have been invited to experience the series.
While Magnussen continues to balance his endurance commitments, the San Diego weekend offers a rare opportunity to assess how his skill set translates to the uniquely American format of stock car racing. If the debut proves successful, it could signal a broader shift toward a more diverse driver lineup in NASCAR, a development that both fans and series officials are watching with keen interest.