Audi R8 To Drive in NASCAR?

Alright Audi fans, start your engines, hopefully. Speculation is abound from insiders that the German manufacturer could be exiting the FIA World Endurance Championship (The FIA WEC is popular in Europe and Asia, with Nissan, Audi, Porsche, and Toyota being among the competitors) for NASCAR. While many believe that the Audi R8 is destined for Formula 1 rather than the American racing circuit, it has not stopped experts from weighing in. Matthew Dilner, of NASCAR.com, tweeted on March 23, "I've heard rumors for two years of Audi entering #NASCAR and know the interest has been there. My prediction is that it will happen." This is not the first time a foreign automaker has been linked to NASCAR. After years of rumors and speculation, in 2003, Toyota officially threw their hat into the NASCAR ring, not only becoming the first foreign made vehicle in the racing circuit, but also replacing Pontiac who was on their way out. Met with skepticism at first, the inclusion of Toyota was widely viewed as a homerun, not only becoming instantly popular, but also opening a brand new market in Japan. Why would Audi not have that same affect on NASCAR with American and German fans alike?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The Audi R8 would instantly be one of the most lethal vehicles in NASCAR. This supercar was built for speed having a 5.2-liter V10 engine that delivers up to 610 hp in the R8 V10 plus. The R8 GT also goes 0 to 62 MPH in only 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of 205 MPH. It is so quick that it can do a quarter mile in just 11.3 seconds. With over 600 horses of power, power will never be an issue. You need to keep in mind when hearing these numbers one key fact-- these are the numbers that the general population gets to drive. You can only imagine how souped up a racing R8 is.

Some cast some doubt over Audi R8 actually ever enter the United States, and most skeptics believe that it is only a matter of a time before it is headed to Formula 1. Wherever this car ends up, it is truly a testament to Audi as a brand that it has generated such interest to even be linked to NASCAR or Formula 1. The luxury brand is truly global.
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