Ben Bendler completes NXT Gen Cup grid at the Nürburgring
Ben Bendler completes the 16-car NXT Gen Cup grid for this weekend's races at the legendary Nürburgring in Germany.
"I'm very glad to join the NXT Gen Cup field and get my very first taste of electric racing," said Ben Bendler.
The 18-year-old German currently races in the ADAC Tourenwagen Junior Cup where he is placed eighth overall so far and has previously raced in karting.
"Racing the LRT NXT1 will be completely new for me and while I will have very limited preparations ahead of the weekend, my ambition is as always to do my very best," said Ben Bendler.
"The NXT Gen Cup field is really competitive and that motivates me. I took my first step from karting to racing two years ago and NXT Gen Cup is a great next step forward to take. The plan so far is to race at the Nürburgring and then evaluate to see what the future holds - I'm really excited to get going."
Ben Bendler will join the NXT Gen Cup field at the Nürburgring DTM race weekend this weekend, August 17-18, which is broadcast LIVE on YouTube - learn more. The identity of the 16th and final driver will be revealed tomorrow.
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.
