Brodie Kostecki to make NASCAR bow at Indianapolis

Brodie Kostecki will follow in the footsteps of title rival Shane van Gisbergen after confirmation that the Supercars racer will join the NASCAR Cup grid at Indianapolis next month.

The Erebus Motorsport driver will join Kyle Busch and Austin Dillon in the Richard Childress Racing line-up at the wheel of the #33 Camaro for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard – which will run on the Indianapolis Road Course on 13 August.

Unlike van Gisbergen, Kostecki has previous stock car experience having completed a stint in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series in 2013 and 2014/

“I am thrilled to be making my NASCAR Cup debut at the Brickyard,” he said. “It’s an honour to compete at such an iconic venue and against some of the biggest names in motorsport.

“I’m incredibly grateful to RCR for giving me this opportunity and I’m determined to make the most of it.

“Racing is at the core of everything I do, and NASCAR has been a lifelong goal of mine after spending years growing up in the sports heartland in North Carolina.

“It’s a whole different world over there and any additional time I can spend racing is only going to help me try and win my first Supercars Championship.”

The move to compete in the race came after Erebus paid a visit to RCR during a trip to the United States.

“We have always encouraged Brodie’s pursuit of more racing opportunities,” Erebus boss Barry Ryan said.

“Providing him with the chance to explore and excel in various racing disciplines not only enhances his skills but also contributes to the overall growth and success of our team.”