Liam Hezemans broke the tie for the Junior Trophy lead ahead of the NASCAR Oval GP in the Netherlands  – The Dutchman is only 5 points ahead of Paul Jouffreau

Liam Hezemans and Paul Jouffreau are set for an epic battle for the Junior Trophy crown – After four races, the Dutchman and the Frenchman are tied in points

Just six points separated the top-2 in the battle for the Junior Trophy, the special classification for drivers aged 25 and under in EuroNASCAR PRO, in the 2023 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series season. At the end of twelve thrilling races, 2022 EuroNASCAR 2 Champion Liam Hezemans took the crown ahead of two-time race winner Tobias Dauenhauer. The Hendriks Motorsport driver finished second in the final race of the season, while Dauenhauer took the overall victory. However, the Dutchman's strong finishes throughout the 2023 season kept him atop the points standings.