Cam Waters, a standout in the Supercars Championship, is set to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut at the Sonoma Raceway. Having secured over 11 wins and 45 podium finishes across 260 starts, Waters brings a wealth of road course experience. This transition aligns with NASCAR’s broader strategy to attract international talent.
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The success of Supercars drivers in NASCAR
This year, Cam Waters is poised to follow this path as he makes his Cup Series debut at Sonoma Raceway with RFK Racing. Waters has a stellar record in Supercars. He has secured 11 race wins and 45 podium finishes across 260 starts, including notable victories at the Sandown 500. Not to mention the fact that he is the only driver to have won the Australian Formula Ford Championship and the Supercars Development Series. Achievements apart, NASCAR is a tough territory in itself and cannot be taken lightly.
Brad Keselowski continues, “We haven’t been as fast with our cars on the road courses as we want to be and hopefully he can give us some pointers to get there.” Keselowski here is referring to Cam Waters and his experience with supercars and racing on road courses. This will come in handy in controlling the next-gen cars owing to their similarity. Keselowski, himself being an old school has finally found a shoulder to rest on.
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What Brad Keselowski said last week about having Supercars star Cam Waters in an RFK car this weekend and then what he said yesterday after seeing him save the car in an off-track excursion. pic.twitter.com/7WPs3LiDPk
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) June 8, 2024
Has the excitement and buzz surrounding the Sonoma raceway coupled with his Debut made Waters nervous? What is his take on his first adventure with NASCAR?
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Cam Waters’ perspective on his Cup Series debut
Waters is enthusiastic about his NASCAR Cup Series debut, acknowledging the challenges ahead. “For me, it’s a bit of a bucket list (item) to be honest,“, Waters said this week at NASCAR’s Production Facility in Concord, N.C. He added, “I get to come over and do a Cup race – it’s pretty awesome. To be able to do it, you know, on a road course and in a car that kind of makes a little bit more sense to me is going to be pretty special as well. I think I’ve got no idea how it’s to go but I just want to enjoy the week“.
He elaborated on the appeal of stepping out of his comfort zone, stating, “The other part was to be able to come over here and do a few oval races. That was kind of the Truck side and I absolutely had a ball. It appeals just to kind of step out my comfort zone and do a few more races on the side and complement my racing back home“.
At Sonoma, Waters will face formidable competitors. The list includes Martin Truex Jr. and Chase Elliott. With +225 odds, Elliott, a road course specialist, is the favorite for the race. At the same time, Truex, a four-time winner at Sonoma, is also looking to break his drought with a win. As a result, Waters must draw on his Supercar experience to navigate the challenging Sonoma track and compete against these seasoned drivers.
Waters’ debut in the Cup Series represents a strategic move for RFK Racing. Moreover, it marks a significant step in NASCAR’s effort to diversify and globalize the sport. Will Cam Waters leverage his Supercar expertise to make a mark in NASCAR? The race this weekend will provide the answer.
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