NASCAR had a hand in snatching Montoya

With Juan Montoya now signed, sealed and delivered to NASCAR, another big-name F1 driver, Canadian Jacques Villeneuve, facing an uncertain future with the BMW/Sauber team, is reported to be actively seeking a NASCAR ride.

Both drivers would be welcome in Nextel Cup, as NASCAR seeks to expand into Latin America (Mexico City) and Canada (Montreal). In fact there are suspicions that NASCAR may have taken a hand in bringing Montoya to Ganassi and don't be surprised if they now go out and get Villeneuve since they will be racing in Montreal starting next year.

This all hints at an eventual push by NASCAR overseas. Recall the story we published a year ago called the War of the Worlds whereby we predicted the oval track cartel would eventually make a play for F1's world dominance. It may take them a couple of decades, but F1 and Bernie Ecclestone had better watch their backs.