Pressemelding: Storm Gjerdrum i elektrisk Mini

Storm Julius Gjerdrum debuterer denne helgen i det elektriske mesterskapet NXT Gen Cup på Nürburgring i Tyskland. Les mer i denne pressemeldingen på engelsk.

 

 

Norwegian racer Storm Julius Gjerdrum will make his NXT Gen Cup debut at the Nürburgring this weekend at the age of just 15.

«I’m finally old enough to race in the NXT Gen Cup and the feeling is awesome, especially to make my debut at the amazing Nürburgring,» said Storm Julius Gjerdrum.

The 15-year-old made his racing debut earlier this year in the ADAC Tourenwagen Junior Cup and claimed two top six finishes in his first racing weekend.

While electric MINIs will be something new for him, he has raced MINIs in the Norwegian Championship previously.

«Racing the electric LRT NXT1 in NXT Gen Cup will be something completely new for me, especially racing against drivers with a lot more experience of this category,» said Storm Julius Gjerdrum.

«But I am a quick learner and this weekend is primarily about gaining experience for me, then we will see what the future holds. But racing electric junior race cars definitely feels like the right career move and the field looks really competitive, I can’t wait to join the mix!”

Storm Julius Gjerdrum will join the NXT Gen Cup field at the Nürburgring this weekend on August 17-18 during the DTM race weekend, learn more.