V8 Supercar roadshow hits town on Saturday

New Zealand's biggest annual sporting event is bringing a road show to Palmerston North on Saturday.

Organisers of New Zealand's sole round of the V8 Supercar Championship, around the streets of Hamilton in April, are running a series of road shows around the country featuring leading Supercar drivers.

Kiwi ace Shane Van Gisbergen will accompany the show to Taranaki, Manawatu and Wellington.

It will feature an authentic V8 Supercar for fans to get the feel that the driver experiences.

There's a driving simulator in which fans can see if they can beat Van Gisbergen's time.

There are also displays, video footage, merchandise, tickets for the event, prizes and competitions, the Mark Porter Trophy for the winner of the ITM 400, as well as a poster-signing session with Van Gisbergen.

The 20-year-old is one of the emerging superstars of V8 Supercars, who made his debut at the age of 18 for Team Kiwi Racing.

He is 11th overall and the leading New Zealander in this year's series with the final round the new street race in Sydney.

He will be at the Manawatu ITM in Palmerston North on Saturday from 11am to 1pm.

For event details: www.ITM400.co.nz

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