Former Formula 1 competitor Mark Webber is the latest driver to join the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX), the series announced Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Webber, who won nine races and earned 42 podiums in 12 Formula 1 seasons, is the seventh driver revealed to compete next Summer. The Aussie joins series cofounder Tony Stewart, Willy T. Ribbs, Tony Kanaan, Paul Tracy, Bobby Labonte and Helio Castroneves.
?#DriverAnnouncement: Let’s officially welcome @AussieGrit to the @SRXracing family!#LetsRace ? pic.twitter.com/exWBaZVjbz
— Superstar Racing Experience (@SRXracing) September 9, 2020
The SRX will run on several short tracks, and the cars are designed by NASCAR Hall of Famer Ray Evernham.
The series is set to debut in Summer 2021 and will air on CBS Sports Network.
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