Explaining that he wanted to "make a difference," NASCAR driver Max Papis announced Thursday he will field a team in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series for fellow Italian Kevin Gilardoni, with hopes of developing the 21-year-old driver to compete in the NASCAR ranks in America soon. Papis, who has competed in all three NASCAR national series and currently works as a racing and business advisor for Richard Childress Racing driver Austin Dillon, said he will spend a bit more time in Europe to support his new Max Papis Racing operation, but will also keep a large presence stateside working with Dillon. Gilardoni is expected to come to the team's Mooresville, N.C., headquarters in mid-February to get acquainted with the cars and team members before the Euro Series begins April 12 in Spain. More...