Jordan Michels to drive Honda Civic in TCR New Zealand

Jordan Michels will compete in TCR New Zealand’s inaugural season at the wheel of a Honda Civic Type R. The multi-national title-winning driver could be considered an early favourite heading to the winner-takes-all three-race title-deciding round at Highlands Motorsport Park, in Cromwell, at the end of April. 
Michels could well be the most experienced driver in the field having already won Class titles in both the South Island and the NZ Endurance series in his Honda Civic TCR. Although, he is quick to dismiss the label of being a title favourite.

“There will be a couple of quicker drivers on the grid and I’ve really not raced in a sprint format since my Formula Ford days,” said Michels who has also won the 2018/19 New Zealand Formula Ford Championship title, and two consecutive NZ Endurance Championship Class B One-Hour titles in 2019 and 2020.
With the two-day round to take place 23-24 April, Michels also has good experience at the Highlands track. “Highlands is a pretty amazing circuit which I have enjoyed. It is a real thinker’s track with a mix of both slow and fast corners. It will be interesting to see what it is like in a sprint format and will be a challenge for everyone on the grid. I expect qualifying will be key in a close championship, so it will be my focus. Getting a good lap with a new tyre may be difficult.”

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