Get To Know Paul Tracy

This year, the Busch Series gets an exciting new rookie--no, not John Andretti. Paul Tracy enters Nascar racing after years in open-wheel. But who is this kooky Canunk? Lets take a look:

--Paul was born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. For the record, he got tired of people asking him "are YOU going to Scarborough fair" in 1988.

--His first major ride was for Roger Penske in 1992. As soon as he started driving his open-wheel car, Rusty Wallace began complaining that he wasn't doing enough as a teammate to help him out.

--No, your eyes AREN'T playing tricks on you--he does look A LOT like Todd Bodine.

--For a time, Paul raced for Team KOOL Green. See, kids? Paul says smoking IS KOOL after all!

--Apparently Paul raced in an open-wheel series of some sort called "Cart"--no information exists on this series' continued existence.

--Al Unser Jr.? Pinko commie.

--Paul was briefly sponsored by Player's, a Canadian cigarette company. As such, Paul was invited to their annual Christmas charity benefit dance, the Player's Ball.

--Paul can't get over how much fun it is to say "Cicci".