15-year-old Storm Julius Gjerdrum makes NXT Gen Cup debut at Nürburgring
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.
About NXT Gen Cup
The NXT Gen Cup is the world’s first 100% electric junior touring car cup where young female and male drivers race the LRT NXT1, a fully electric race car based on the MINI Cooper SE road car - engineered and built by Lestrup Racing Team. The series races together with DTM and is organised through an “arrive and drive” concept, enabling the junior drivers to focus on driving and creating the foundation for a professional racing career.
About DTM
DTM is Europe’s premier and best-known racing series and is celebrating its 40th birthday in 2024. As one of the most competitive racing series, DTM features seven prestigious brands in its anniversary season. The DTM has a German core, but a strong international fan base. Races are broadcasted live in 150 territories. The series is also a leader in sustainable motorsport. For the second season, all cars are powered by a sustainable fuel made of 50% renewable components. Not only the cars racing in DTM are in the center of sustainable project. For the events itself the ADAC as promoter of the DTM offers innovations like an initiative to reduce plastic waste and a digital carpool solution, which has been recognised and awarded by the FIA.
