Rette Jones Racing NASCAR Euro Series Circuit Ricardo Tormo Race Preview

No. 30 Rette Jones Racing OPEN Team:

Driver: Gil Linster

Primary Partner(s): Rette Jones Racing | Port City Racecars

Manufacturer: Ford Mustang

Crew Chief: Roy Hendriks

2025 Driver Points Position: N/A | 2025 Owner Points Position: N/A

No. 30 Rette Jones Racing PRO Team:

Driver: Liam Hezemans

Primary Partner(s): Rette Jones Racing | Port City Racecars

Manufacturer: Ford Mustang

Crew Chief: Roy Hendriks

2025 Driver Points Position: N/A | 2025 Owner Points Position: N/A

Notes of Interest:

● 2025 Launch: It’s time to fire up the roaring V8 engines of the NASCAR Euro Series for the 14th official NASCAR season in Europe. With a new season come new, exciting battles.

A total of 24 teams have entered the 2025 season opener at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, with all cars fully booked with drivers and teams representing 19 nations from around the world.

Four spectacular sprint races highlight the Valencia NASCAR Fest, which has been integral to the series’ success since the inaugural race weekend in 2012.

Eleven season openers over a total of 13 race weekends have been held at the notorious arena in Spain, making it one of the best American-themed festivals on the NASCAR Euro Series schedule.

● Rette Jones Racing Debut: This weekend marks the debut of Rette Jones Racing Euro in the NASCAR Euro Series.

Expanding their successful motorsports platform, the Mooresville, N.C.-based team will compete full-time in 2025, fielding entries in both the EuroNASCAR PRO and EuroNASCAR 2 (Open) divisions.

Gil Linster will represent the team in the EuroNASCAR 2 championship, while former EuroNASCAR 2 champion Liam Hezemans steps up to the PRO division.

Both drivers will pilot the No. 30 Ford Mustang, featuring Rette Jones Racing and Port City Racecars branding.

For its inaugural season, Rette Jones Racing has formed a technical alliance with powerhouse Hendriks Motorsport.

● Meet the Drivers: Hezemans, a native of Amsterdam, Netherlands, brings a strong résumé to the program as the 2022 EuroNASCAR 2 champion and a 10-time race winner in the series.

He is also the younger brother of Loris Hezemans, a two-time EuroNASCAR champion and former competitor in the NASCAR national series.

Linster, from Frisange, Luxembourg, will reunite with Hezemans for the 2025 season under the Rette Jones Racing banner.

A former Euro Series race winner, Linster gained international attention in February 2024 with an impressive top-10 finish in the ARCA Menards Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway, driving for Kimmel Racing.

● Get to Know Circuit Ricardo Tormo: The 4.005-kilometer track consists of 14 turns and one of the longest straights – 876 meters – that will be the stage for a thundering orchestra of 5.7-liter V8 engines with a total of 9,600 horsepower approaching Turn 1.

Off the track, families and die-hard NASCAR fans will find an American-themed festival with music, attractions for kids and adults alike, and food trucks bringing Spanish cuisine directly to one of Europe’s most spectacular racing arenas.

From the grandstands, fans will be able to follow all the action thanks to the coliseum-like layout. In addition to the highlights of EuroNASCAR, the track also hosts the Spanish Truck Racing Championship and the Copa Racer Confortauto touring cars.

● Follow on Social Media: For more on Liam Hezemans, please follow him on Instagram (@liamhezemans) and TikTok (@liamhezemans50).

For more on Gil Linster, please like him on Facebook (GilLinsterOfficial), and follow him on Instagram

(@gillinster), X | Twitter (@gillinster) and YouTube (@gillinster472).

For more on Rette Jones Racing Euro, please visit RetteJonesRacing.com, like them on Facebook (Rette Jones Racing), or follow them on Instagram (@RetteJones30) and X | Twitter (@RetteJones30).

Gil Linster Quoteboard:

On Rette Jones Racing Partnership: “I’m really proud to continue my journey in the NASCAR Euro Series with Rette Jones Racing. This opportunity means a lot — especially having the support of an American team with such a strong reputation.

“Racing at Daytona last year was a massive moment for me in my Motorsports career, and I’m looking forward to building on the relationships I formed in the United States as I continue to grow as a driver.

“I’m confident this partnership will help me take another step forward in my career.”

On Circuit Ricardo Tormo: ​”Starting the 2025 season at Circuit Ricardo Tormo is incredibly exciting. The track’s unique layout and the passionate Spanish fans create an electrifying atmosphere that every driver looks forward to.

“Partnering with Rette Jones Racing, a team with such a strong reputation in American motorsports, adds an extra layer of confidence.

“Their technical alliance with Hendriks Motorsport ensures we have top-tier equipment and support. It’s the perfect stage to begin our championship journey, and I’m eager to see what we can achieve together.”​

On Goals for the 2025 NASCAR Euro Series Season: “This year, the goal is clear: I want to fight for wins every weekend and be in the hunt for the championship.

“Consistency will be key, and I know we have the right people around us to make that happen. I’ve never been more focused or more motivated to deliver.”

Liam Hezemans Quoteboard:

On Rette Jones Racing Partnership: “I’m really excited to join Rette Jones Racing for the 2025 season. Having the opportunity to represent an American team in the NASCAR Euro Series is a big step for me, and I’m proud to be part of this new chapter.

“With the experience and resources this team brings, I’m confident we’ll be able to fight for wins and challenge for the championship right from the start.”

On Circuit Ricardo Tormo: ​”Kicking off the 2025 season at Circuit Ricardo Tormo is incredibly exciting. The track’s technical layout, with its mix of slow and medium-speed corners and relatively short straights, demands precision and skill from every driver. The passionate Spanish fans add to the electrifying atmosphere that makes this venue so special.

Partnering with Rette Jones Racing, a team renowned for its excellence in American motorsports and benefiting from their relationship with Hendriks Motorsport, gives me great confidence in our potential.

With everyone’s combined expertise and support, I believe we have the right package to achieve these ambitions.”​

On Goals for the 2025 NASCAR Euro Series Season: “Heading into 2025, the goal is to take everything we’ve learned over the past seasons and turn it into consistent results. I want to be fighting at the front every weekend and ultimately challenge for the championship.

With the experience I’ve gained and the support of Rette Jones Racing and Hendriks Motorsport, I feel more prepared than ever.

It’s all about staying focused, maximizing every race, and putting ourselves in a position to win.”

Race Information:

Full weekend coverage of the NASCAR Euro Series is available on the series’ YouTube page.