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Simon Evans, born on November 12, 1990, is a racing driver hailing from New Zealand. He is the older brother of Formula E driver Mitch Evans. Evans has carved out a successful career in various racing categories, demonstrating his talent and determination on both domestic and international stages.
Evans' career trajectory includes participation in the New Zealand Formula Ford Championship, Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, and the NZV8 category. He secured an endurance drive with Kayne Scott for Farmer Racing Services in the V8SuperTourer category in 2012, achieving a podium finish at the Pukekohe 500. In 2015, he dominated the V8 SuperTourer series, clinching the overall championship and endurance championship alongside Shane van Gisbergen. His success continued in the NZ Touring Car Championship, where he won consecutive titles.
Beyond his achievements in New Zealand, Evans has also ventured into international racing. He competed in the V8 Supercar Dunlop Series in Australia and participated in the Audi Sport TT Cup event at the Nürburgring in 2016. Notably, he emerged as the champion of the 2019-2020 Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy season, driving for Team Asia New Zealand, showcasing his ability to excel in electric vehicle racing. In 2021, Evans competed in the Best Bars Toyota 86 Championship.