Chantal Röhner makes her racing debut in NXT Gen Cup this weekend
Chantal Röhner is going to make her racing debut in the NXT Gen Cup season opener at the legendary Norisring circuit this weekend, racing in the world's first 100% electric junior touring car cup.
"I'm absolutely thrilled to make my racing debut in NXT Gen Cup! Ever since I started driving, I've loved MINIs and I'm over the moon that my first race will be in an electric MINI," said Chantal Röhner.
The 24-year-old took her international racing license recently and has previously raced two seasons in the German Wintercup series at Sachsenring.
"My ambitions for the first race is above all to gain experience, get to know the car and improve my skills," said Chantal Röhner.
"My overall ambitions for the season is to consistently improve my performance, achieve personal bests and compete for top positions. I’m going to learn from each race and want to demonstrate steady progress throughout the season. My goal is to stand on the podium at least once."
The German driver joins Siri Hökfelt as the second so far confirmed female driver of the 2024 NXT Gen Cup season.
"It's crucial for drivers of both genders to race on equal terms in motorsport because it promotes fairness, diversity, and the growth of the sport," said Chantal Röhner.
"Equal opportunities ensure that talent and skill are the primary determinants of success, fostering a more inclusive and competitive environment. Women need to know that it is not about who they are, but what they can do. And I intend to show what I can do this season, that's for sure."
NXT Gen Cup, the world’s first electric junior touring car cup, will race together with the DTM, Europe’s premier and best-known racing series, this year for 12 intense races across four race weekends from July to October.
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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.
