Motorsport Diary: Kiwis competing overseas this weekend

After a blockbuster fortnight of action, things quiet down slightly overseas this weekend. Fear not – there’s still some great racing, and next weekend is big.

Hayden Paddon returns to his European Rally Championship campaign at Rally Islas Canaries, while Marco Giltrap and Clay Osborne pair up for the opening round of Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe.

Ryan Yardley and Madeline Stewart also resume their Porsche Carrera Cup North Americas campaign on the undercard of the Miami Grand Prix.

Shane van Gisbergen enjoys a rare off weekend in the Xfinity Series, which makes a Sunday sleep-in a real possibility.

For viewing times and information, see below.

Hayden Paddon: Rally Islas Canaries

• Where? Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
• NZ Times:
  • SSS1: Friday 7.35 am
  • SS2-SS7: Friday 9.38 pm
  • SS8-SS13: Saturday 8.17 pm
• How to watch: Paid subscription (Rally.tv) or Free live updates

Hayden Paddon is back in Europe for Round 2 of his European Rally Championship title defence at Rally Islas Canaries.

Paddon and long-serving co-driver John Kennard will compete in BRC Racing’s Hyundai i20N Rally2 for the 13-stage, 193.12 timed kilometre rally.

Ryan Yardley & Madeline Stewart: Porsche Carrera Cup North America

• Where? Miami International Autodrome, Florida
• NZ Times:
  • Qualifying: Sunday 4.55 am
  • Race 1: Sunday 9.50 am
  • Race 2: Monday 2.30 am
• How to watch? Free live stream

Kiwis Ryan Yardley and Madeline Stewart will compete in front of a massive audience in two Porsche Carrera Cup races held in support of the Miami Grand Prix.

Yardley was on the podium in both of the season-opening races at Sebring and is third in the standings. Stewart finished 17th in her debut outing but failed to finish Race 2. She is 20th in the Pro standings.

Marco Giltrap & Clay Osborne: Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia

• Where? Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia
• NZ Times:
  • Race 1: Saturday 6. 15 pm
  • Race 2: Sunday 3. 40 pm
• How to watch: Free live stream

Marco Giltrap and Clay Osborne join forces for the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia’s opening round at Sepang.

The duo share the Lamborghini Auckland entry that Giltrap and Chris van der Drift drove to overall honours in the 2023 championship.

Their entry is confirmed to compete in the first two rounds.