Jones secures drive of a lifetime
Talented Kiwi rally driver Zeal Jones has secured the drive of a lifetime and will base himself in Finland next year with the Toyota Gazoo World Rally Team.
Jones, who impressed during his formative years as a teenager in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship, has been chosen from a highly competitive field as the TGR driver in the WRC Challenge Program and will drive a Rally 4 car in Europe for the world rally giants.
It will see Jones move to Finland, initially for a month testing, before a more permanent move from the end of April.
Jones’s chief instructor will be former WRC star Mikko Hirvonen as part of the program and will drive alongside Japanese drifting star Hiroya Minowa.
“I can’t wait to get started,” an excited Jones said.
“It is an amazing opportunity and I’m very grateful for the faith Toyota Gazoo World Rally Team have shown in me.
“I also can’t thank those that have supported me on this journey – my partners, sponsors, and the New Zealand Rally Championship.
“My time in the championship set me up for this opportunity and I hope that others see what a great breeding ground it is.”
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