The kiwi driver escaped a huge crash at the start of race two in Texas, where he eventually finished eighth to go with his second in race one.

McLaughlin says it reminded him of being back in New Zealand.

MOTORSPORT WITH CRC FIVE FIVE SIX. MADE RIGHT HERE IN NEW ZEALAND.

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