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The young driver enjoyed a successful rookie season, securing multiple class podium finishes during 2022 with R Racing<\/a> team.<\/p>\n

Luke Watts leaped onto the top step of the podium for the first time in November to claim his class win at the Junior Winter Series!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The young driver enjoyed a successful rookie season, securing multiple class podium finishes during 2022 with R Racing team. 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