PICS: Mark Martin oversees Trulli/Salo test
Mark Martin gives Jarno Trulli some tips as the F1 driver gets his first taste of a NASCAR in Florida this morning
NASCAR star Mark Martin has overseen the testing activities of former Formula One drivers Jarno Trulli and Mika Salo at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida today.
The evergreen racer, who currently sits second in the 2009 Sprint Cup Series standings driving the Kellogg’s-backed #5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, helped Trulli and Salo come up to speed around the half-mile oval.
The pair drove a Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota under the watchful eye of Martin, MWR Competition Director Steve Hallam and TRD engineers.
Hallam is a former F1 man himself, having joined MWR at the start of this season after decades of experience in Grand Prix racing with Lotus and McLaren.
MWR development driver Trevor Bayne also tested today, following the announcement that he will drive full-time for the team’s Nationwide Series squad in 2010.
See below pics of the test held this morning Australian time.
Hendrick Motorsports ace Mark Martin gives former F1 driver Mika Salo and MWR development driver Trevor Bayne some tips
MWR's 'Bootie' Barker speaks with Trevor Bayne and Mika Salo
Mika Salo suited up and ready to drive one of Michael Waltrip Racing's #55 NAPA Camrys
Jarno Trulli eagerly awaits his turn behind the wheel as MWR Competition Director Steve Hallam looks on
Mika Salo and Trevor Bayne compare data in Florida today