Ok, this is taken straight of Yahoo Australia's sports section...please don't sue me, Yahoo, I've only just managed to land a job.


V8 Supercars star Jamie Whincup has given the strongest suggestion yet he is heading overseas, with North America looking his likely destination.

Whincup's contract with Triple Eight Racing ends this year and speculation has been rife the Queenslander is keen to take on a new challenge.

The 26-year-old has dominated the championship for the past two years, claiming his first title last year and starting this season with four consecutive wins.

His streak came to an end at the third stage of this year's championship in Winton but many feel Whincup believes he's achieved all he can in V8 Supercars.

And Whincup himself admits he is tempted by the prospect of a new challenge.

"I'm very, very close to making a decision but not quite there at this stage," Whincup told Sydney radio station 2KY on Friday.

"I've got massive interest to go overseas but of course, at the same time, I love my Aussie V8s as well.

"I'm trying desperately to try to get a happy medium ... to still race in Australia but then to do international events. If that's not possible then I'll have to make a decision either way."

Whincup said the US was his preferred option for driving overseas, inspired by former V8 Supercars champion Marcos Ambrose's success on the lucrative NASCAR circuit.

"Most likely America but the way the economy's going and the way the world's going who knows? I keep saying the whole NASCAR thing, it looks so appealing," Whincup said.

"With Marcos going so well over there maybe there is a door that's open.

"I think I can do well over there, it's just a matter of opportunity.

"I have my options. What I've got here in Australia is unbelievable, I've got a drive with one of the best teams which I'm sure I can renew and a fantastic championship with cool, fun cars to drive.

"In some ways I'd be crazy to walk away from that, so the decision will be made shortly."

Is Jamie Whincup's racing career about to land in the States?

So there we go, could we see the Aussie contingent in NASCAR doubled? Being a fellow Queenslander, I hope Jamie does get a good deal like Marcos was able to get from JTG Daugherty racing but time will tell. There are a few differences between Ambrose and Whincup however; Marcos was the pioneer so his success could make things smoother for Jamie. Also, Jamie would be a couple years younger than when Marcos first went over. And lastly, unlike Ambrose, Whincup has won V8 Supercars biggest race, the Bathurst 1000, so there would be no potential for 'loose ends'...it all sounds pretty good if you ask me.