Advait Deodhar all set for EuroNascar2 season

David Bodapati May 14, 2021

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Valencia, 14 May 2021: Ace Indian racer Advait Deodhar is all set to take part in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series that begins here on Saturday with the first two back-to-back rounds on Saturday and Sunday. Deodhar will be with team CAAL Racing and will be piloting a Ford Mustang in EuroNascar2 class and is the only Indian driver in the series.

The qualifying session for 30 minutes will be on Saturday at 1.15pm IST. Today evening at 6.30 pm the EN2 participants can have their practice session (Friday). The 15-lap race over 60.75km first round EuroNascar2 race will be at 8.15pm IST on Saturday. The Race 2 on Sunday will be at 1.45pm IST.

NASCAR Whelen Euro Series was founded in 2008 by Team FJ and established the NASCAR official European Series in January 2012 thanks to a long-term partnership signed with NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), Team FJ, and Whelen Engineering as title sponsor of the Series.

The season is made up of 28 races, equally split among EuroNASCAR Pro and EuroNASCAR 2 divisions, on the best European tracks. With four races in two days, these 400 HP V8 monsters provide pure racing action and thrilling bumper-to-bumper battles as well as a lot of family fun around the track.

In the pure NASCAR tradition, race fans can get closer to the action than ever and feel the unique in Europe paddock atmosphere thanks to drivers, teams and cars always available for the spectators. The series attracts drivers from all over the world, all willing to fight on track for the win and take the first step towards becoming a NASCAR star in the U.S.

The Indian will be piloting a #56 Ford Mustang in EN2 class

Deodhar backed by TJB Super Yachts

TJB Super Yachts are proud to be sponsoring one of their very own sales and charter brokers as he takes part in the highly-anticipated Euro Nascar Championship this year.

“It is not often you get to work with someone with as much raw talent as Advait Deodhar, one of the company’s most-experienced sales and charter brokers. Yet Advait’s talents don’t stop at ensuring his clients receive a bespoke and first-class yachting experience, as he is also a highly successful racing driver. After competing in India from 2012 – 2014 successfully, he made the move to Europe and after much grit and determination, he competed in the European NASCAR Championship in 2018,” said a Super Yachts release.

After very successful seasons in 2018 and 2019, Advait is back for another year of competition and the atmosphere in the company is electric as he gears up for what will be a season of high adrenaline with his colleagues and clients supporting him.

Life in the fast lane has given Advait some thrilling experiences and it is this passion for fun and excitement that makes Advait such an asset to the TJB brokerage team. “Superyachts and motor racing seem to come hand in hand, with both pushing the boundaries of engineering and design” explains Advait of his love of yachting and motor racing. “My goal is to be the first ever Indian NASCAR Champion in Europe and the United States.”

“The dedication and passion that Advait puts into his motor racing certainly comes through in his career as a yacht charters and sales broker” said Tim Johnson, Founder and CEO of TJB Super Yachts. “We are all extremely proud of Advait’s achievements and will be rooting for him in the EuroNASCAR Championship starting next month.”

Advait is the first Indian driver to compete in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series. With TJB Super Yachts behind him, we believe he can continue with his successes and fulfil his ambitions. So, from all of the staff and his long-standing clients at TJB Super Yachts, we want to wish Advait the very best of luck at his first round in Valencia next month and will be cheering him on as the chequered flag waves.

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