World Driving Tour Double Shot

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The drivers taking part in the World Driving Championship continue to give back to the local communities while touring Australia, sometimes in ways not necessarily planned.

Before the card at Wagga on Tuesday, the WDC tour stopped by the Riverina Anglican College. France's Pierre Vercruysse happened upon a French lesson underway and gave the students some exposure to harness racing as part of the class.

To view the recap from Day 5 of the World Driving Championship, watch the video from the WDC below.

On Wednesday, the WDC crew traveled six hours by bus to Bathurst, before taking in a tour of National Motor Racing Museum and getting first-hand exposure to a different kind of horsepower.

To view the recap from Day 6 of the World Driving Championship, watch the video from the WDC below.

After four legs, New Zealand's Dexter Dunn has a commanding lead in the standings with 161 points. Here are the official point totals and standings:

1) Dexter Dunn - New Zealand - 161
2) Tim Tetrick - USA - 122
3) Tony Le Beller - France - 116
4) Mika Forss - Finland - 111
5) Chris Alford - Australia - 110
6) Jody Jamieson - Canada - 94
6) Knud Monster - Denmark - 94
8) Pierre Vercruysse - France - 93
9) Guillermo Adrover - Spain - 78
10) Vidar Hop - Norway - 77

The fifth leg takes place on Thursday night in Penrith (early Thursday morning in North America) with three heats and the final heat will be contested at Menangle on Inter Dominion Day, Sunday, March 1.

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