CAAL Racing has extended the contract of Sven van Laere, who will return to full-time racing in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series. The Belgian will drive the no. 54 Chevrolet Camaro and compete for the name of the Legend Trophy in the 2024 EuroNASCAR 2 championship. After his first full-time season with the Italian powerhouse in 2023, the 51-year-old is eager to take the next step and challenge reigning category champion Melvin de Groot for honours in the Trophy for riders over 40. . Zoersel’s local praises the purity of NASCAR’s official European championship and is looking for results in his second full-time season.
In the past, Van Laere joined the NWES in 2019 on a part-time program and then signed a contract with CAAL Racing for 2023. In his first full-time season, the Belgian battled for victories in the Legend and Rookie Trophy. He finished 11th overall and the Legend podium moment at Autodrom Most was the highlight of van Laere’s EuroNASCAR career so far. Backed by one of the most successful teams in NWES history, CAAL Racing, the gentleman driver is aiming for his first top-10 finish in NASCAR European Racing.
“I actually enjoyed my first full season in EuroNASCAR and that’s why it was my priority to get back on the grid for the 2024 season,” said the Belgian, who is involved in the global automotive and real estate sector. For the car in 2023, my goal is to keep improving and get some of the top 10 results and podiums in the Legend Trophy. I had my worst and most productive moment at the Zolder Circuit when I had a terrible crash. The organization, my team and the other riders and their groups were amazing. It’s proof that EuroNASCAR is a true racing family. “
CAAL Racing is expected to announce van Laere’s teammate in the No. 54. This is the car that was the basis of Gianmarco Ercoli’s EuroNASCAR PRO championship in the 2023 season. Van Laere knows the team of Luca and Corrado Canneori like the back of his hand. , having worked with the Italian organisation the 2023 season. CAAL Racing and the 51-year-old will work hard to improve his speed and spin to become a contender for the Legend Trophy.
The 2024 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series season kicks off April 13-14 at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia, Spain. Look for van Laere in the no54 Chevrolet CAAL Racing in EuroNASCAR 2 by watching the races live or loose on it. EuroNASCAR’s YouTube channel or on the channels of NWES TV’s many partners around the world.
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