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Motorsport Diary: Kiwis racing overseas this weekend (12/4-15/4)

by Matthew Sampson
April 12, 2024
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The action is ramping up!

NASCAR, the European Rally Championship, Formula E, the GT World Challenge Australia, and the Porsche Sprint Challenge Australia will provide plenty of viewing over the busy weekend ahead.

See below to see who is in action, how you can follow, and at what times.

Enjoy the weekend!

Shane van Gisbergen: NASCAR Xfinity Series

Image: Kaulig Racing
  • Where? Texas Motor Speedway
  • NZ Times:
    • Qualifying: Saturday 10.30 am
    • Race: Sunday 5.30 am
  • How to watch: ThreeNow (Race only)

Shane van Gisbergen heads to the quad-oval Texas Motor Speedway for the Andy’s Frozen Custard 300. Van Gisbergen sits 11th in the standings.

Hayden Paddon: Rally Hungary

Image: European Rally Championship
  • Where? Veszprém, Hungary
  • NZ Times:
    • SS1: Saturday 8.05 am
    • SS2-SS7: From 7.48 pm Saturday
    • SS8-SS13: From 7.27 pm Sunday
  • How to watch: Paid live stream; free live updates

Hayden Paddon begins his European Rally Championship title defence this weekend at Rally Hungary. Paddon has co-driver John Kennard by his side, driving BRC Racing’s Hyundai i20N Rally2 car.

The 13-stage event offers a challenging and diverse course expected to push drivers to their limits.

Mitch Evans & Nick Cassidy: Formula E

Image: Jaguar TCS Racing
  • Where? Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli , Santa Monica-Cella, Italy
  • NZ Times
    • Practice 1: Saturday 2.55 am
    • Practice 2: Saturday 5.55 pm
    • Round 6 Qualifying: Saturday 8.00 pm
    • Round 6: Sunday 12.00 am
    • Practice 3: Sunday 5.55 pm
    • Round 7 Qualifying: Sunday 8.00 pm
    • Round 7: Monday 12.00 am
  • How to watch: Sky Sport 5 (055)

Nick Cassidy enters the Misano E-Prix double-header second in the Formula E World Championship standings, only two points behind Pascal Wehrlein. His Jaguar TCS Racing teammate Mitch Evans is sixth, 24 points off the lead.

Jaxon Evans, Brendon Leitch & Tim Miles: GT World Challenge Australia

Image: Supplied
  • Where? Phillip Island, Australia
  • NZ Times:
    • Qualifying: Saturday 12.35 pm
    • Race 1: Saturday 3.00 pm
    • Race 2: Sunday 4.55 pm
  • How to follow: Live timing, social media updates

The GT World Challenge Australia gets underway at Phillip Island this weekend, with Brendon Leitch and Jaxon Evans participating.

Leitch is partnering with compatriot Tim Miles in a Melbourne Performance Centre-prepared Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo 2, while Evans will share a Ferrari 296 GT3 with Elliott Schutte at Arise Racing GT.

Brock Gilchrist, Clay Osborne and Ayrton Hodson: Porsche Sprint Challenge Australia

Image: Porsche Motorsport Australia
  • Where? Phillip Island, Australia
  • NZ Times:
    • Qualifying: Friday 6.05 pm
    • Race 1: Saturday 4.45 pm
    • Race 2: Sunday 11.20 am
    • Race 3: Sunday 2.55 pm
  • How to follow: Live timing

The Porsche Sprint Challenge begins at Phillip Island this weekend, with three Kiwis participating.

Brock Gilchrist will race in the Team Porsche New Zealand and Earl Bamber Motorsport entry after receiving his Porsche New Zealand Scholarship award.

Ayrton Hodson will suit up for McElrea Racing, while Clay Osborne drives for Power and Earth . Com.

The 26-strong field will race thrice, with races one and three being 20 minutes and Race 2 40.

Tags: Ayrton HodsonBrendon LeitchBrock GilchristClay OsborneHayden PaddonJaxon EvansMitch EvansMotorsport DiaryNick CassidyShane Van Gisbergen

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