Rob Hodes and Garett Grist join Nielsen Racing for Asian Le Mans Series
Rob Hodes and Garett Grist will form two-thirds of the second Nielsen Racing Norma LMP3 squad for the 2019/20 Asian Le Mans Series.
The North American pair will be joined by a third as-yet unnamed driver.
Tony Wells and Colin Noble were names some weeks ago for the team’s first entry as the regularly ELMS and Le Mans Cup podium-finishing LMP3 squad look to improve their Asian Le Mans Series results from last season where the team scored third and fifth in the finishing order.
Rob’s LMP3 debut came in 2018 in the IMSA Prototype Challenge where he came second in the Masters division.
In 2019, as well as further IMSA events, he is competing in the Michelin Le Mans Cup with United Autosports, finishing in the top ten at the Road to Le Mans.
Garett is one of only a handful of drivers in the world to have won in IMSA, ELMS, and Asian Le Mans.
He joins Nielsen Racing from United Autosports where he competes in European Le Mans Series and last season in the Asian Le Mans Series where he recorded three podium and the LMP3 victory at Buriram as well as second in the championship.
David ‘Sven’ Thompson, Team Owner: “We’re delighted to confirm our second entry with Rob and Garett so early. Together with Tony and Colin, we have two quick cars in the field, and we know that every year the bar is raised in the Asian Le Mans Series. We’re aiming for wins and the P3 championship to add to our success’ in the UK and Europe.”
Rob Hodes: “I’m excited for the opportunity to race Asian Le Mans Series. All these circuits are a new experience and I look forward to the challenge! We have awesome driver chemistry and we’re hoping for great results!”
Garett Grist: “I’m really excited to be heading back to Asia again this winter! It was a great experience last year. We were able to battle for wins and the championship. This year heading there with Nielsen Racing and Norma should be a great combination.”
“I think it’s perfect for the winter to prepare us for Europe and American next season. One track is new for me, but they are all new for the rest of our line-up. They will both be working hard to get up to speed as quickly as possible. We have a great line up and a great team. It should be exciting!”
