An accomplished veteran in open-wheel racing, Alex Tagliani probably could find a full-time ride in the IndyCar series if he wanted it badly enough. ''You need to throw some challenges into your life, into your career,'' Tagliani said. Maybe that's what keeps the spark in you to be in love with what you do.'' Tagliani, a 40-year-old native of Montreal who made his name in Indy-style racing -- he won the pole position for the 2011 Indianapolis 500 -- is driving two road courses for Team Penske in the NASCAR Nationwide series this season. Beyond that, Tagliani is racing in the relative obscurity of the Canadian Tire series, NASCAR's humble attempt to establish a foothold for stock car racing north of the border. More...