Lochlainn Fitzgerald-Symes will enter the Rodin Cars Super GT Series in his Porsche 997.2 Cup Car when the new class begins in the new year.
A regular competitor in endurance racing, the 23-year old is eager to get down to the South Island where the first two rounds are to be held at Highlands Motorsport Park and Mike Pero Motorsport Park at Ruapuna in January.
“It’s going to be good to have some even competition. There are some very good drivers in the Porsche class especially, the likes of Connor Adam, Matt Whittaker, Paul Kelly etc – the cars are relatively even and you know with those guys you can race hard but cleanly.”
“I think the timed pit stops should work well, it will balance the field.”
Fitzgerald-Symes Porsche 997.2 entry is supported on-track by Tile People, Ultra Interiors, Carters, Eurotec Design, Northern Scaffolding and Carlton Electrical.
“We’ve got a great group of sponsors and partners on board the car. Thankful to have their support and looking to repay them with some good results throughout the season.”
Having raced everything from an E30 in the BMW Driver Series, a SEAT León Supercopa and more recently an Audi RS3 in the New Zealand TCR Championship, Fitzgerald-Symes has relished the switch to Porsche machinery.
“The Porsche is just such a great car to race, I have picked up a few wins and a few podiums here and there. Racing is just a hobby for me to go out and have fun, but looking forward to seeing how we do in this series.”
“It does require a different approach, particularly if you’ve been racing a front-wheel-drive car such as the Audi TCR.”
“The racing will be great, I love Highlands, it’s just such an awesome circuit. I haven’t raced a Porsche before at Ruapuna, so there will be a little bit of learning required there that weekend.”
“I like Taupo as a circuit, but we’re certainly going to have to watch tyre wear, as the track is just so hard on tyres.
Following the two rounds in the two back to back rounds in the South Island, the Rodin Cars Super GT Series will then head to Hampton Downs on February 12-13. The final round will be in Taupo on March 26-27, 2022.
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