Evans gains more GT experience

Having raced a Ferrari at Phillip Island, Jaxon Evans will now make his GT World Challenge Asia debut this weekend.

The Brad Jones Racing Supercars driver will return to his Bathurst 12 hour team Phantom Global Racing.

Evans will drive a Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) at the GT World Challenge Asia round at Chang International Circuit in Thailand where two one hour races will be on show.

Evans is looking forward to the challenge after coming close to the podium with Phantom Global Racing at the Bathurst 12 Hour.

“I’m excited to be making my Asian racing debut and rejoining Phantom Global Racing,” he said.

“Fanatec GT World Challenge Asia has proven to be a popular and competitive series, racing on the same format as here in Australia.

“Partnering with JZ in the #13 Porsche 911 GT3R, we hope to arrive with a strong package. BOP is always a talking point, so we don’t actually know until we get on track. 

“It’s my first time going to the Chang International Circuit and Thailand so I’m looking forward to a fun weekend.

“All these additional laps and race miles keeps me sharp and diversified as a driver.

“I’m getting plenty of seat time this year between Supercars and GT World Challenge Australia, so to add more with Porsche is a nice bonus. 

“Hopefully a couple of big additions to announce in the coming week.”

The trip to Thailand will take place a week before the next Supercars round at Wanneroo on May 17-19.

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