Mario got an opportunity for Hover Motorsports and qualified in his first attempt in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series on October 22, 2004.  He qualified 41st for the race that was held at Martinsville, VA.  He then finished 41st after a mechanical failure on the racecar's suspension.  It is a dream come true and lots of fun!  More to come....

Oct 29, 2004
Mario has been approved for the NASCAR Nextel Cup race on November 7th in Phoenix, AZ.   Mario and Hover Motorsports have entered and definitely will be going there for qualifying.  In addition, they are also considering the Darlington, SC race the following weekend and the last race of the year which will be in Homestead, FL on November 21st.