Montoya will pilot the No. 12 Ford at June 15 race at Michigan International Speedway and he also in the July 27 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
“Juan is a proven winner in multiple racing disciplines and he is one of the most versatile race car drivers competing today,” said team owner Roger Penske. “Michigan and Indianapolis are two important races for Team Penske. We know Juan has the ability to race for wins in both of those events while still focusing on his full-time program in the Verizon IndyCar Series.”
A former
full-time NASCAR competitor from 2007 through 2013, Montoya earned two wins, 24
top-five finishes and nine poles in his Cup career. He owns
career-best finishes of sixth at Michigan and second at IMS.
“It has
been a good start to the season with Team Penske in the Verizon IndyCar Series
and it will be fun to get back behind the wheel of the Cup car,” said Montoya.
“It’s hard to believe, but Roger Penske has never won the Brickyard 400.
"I think
that Brad (Keselowski), Joey (Logano) and I will give Roger and Team Penske a great opportunity to
check that off the list and we should be strong at Michigan as well.”
To read about what Montoya said about a possible return to NASCAR during this year's Indy Car Series Media Day, go here.
