A1GP Season Continues in New Zealand

Jan. 19 - The A1GP World Cup of Motorsport series prepares to hit the track for the first race of 2009, as Round 4 of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport takes place at Taupo, on the North Island of New Zealand this weekend.

If ever there was a patriotic set of fans, it's those from New Zealand. Thousands have come out in force to support Black Beauty and Jonny Reid in the last two seasons in one of the most beautiful settings for an A1GP race. A1GP Team New Zealand come to their home race in 3rd equal place in the championship, so expectations are high for another impressive performance.

They have selected 22-year-old Chris van der Drift to star for his nation on home ground. The team has faith that the 2008 International Formula Master champion can produce the goods in front of all the cheering fans this weekend.

For the third visit to the Taupo Motorsport Park, the series will break with tradition and the Sprint race will have a standing and not a rolling start. The decision was taken on safety grounds, as in the past there have been collisions due to the tight 's' bend close to the start.

The A1GP World Cup of Motorsport promotes countries and utilises their patriotism not only in attracting traditional motorsport fans, but exciting anyone who is passionate about their national heritage.