Matt Tubbs Looking to Jump Up the Grid
An upgraded car and a refined driving style are two of the ingredients Matt Tubbs hopes will springboard his results when the BNT V8s get underway at Pukekohe in November. Tubbs made his rookie debut last year, and with his season coming right towards the back...
More ‘young guns’ take on the battle for South Island Formula 1600 title
The 2018/19 South Island Formula 1600 Championship gets underway at the Mike Pero Motorsport Park in Christchurch this weekend with 23 single seaters expected to take the grid. Last season’s champion Josh Bethune makes a return with a last-minute entry. The Auckland driver is keen...
DUNEDIN DRIVERS TO THE FORE ON TARGA’S SECOND DAY IN THE SOUTH
Dunedin pair Martin Dippie and Greg Ball (Porsche GT3 RS) were battling for the lead with defending title-holders Glenn Inkster and co-driver Spencer Winn (Mitsubishi Evo 8) at the end of a dramatic second day of this year’s southern South Island-based Targa New Zealand tarmac...
New Car, New Number – Wallace Moves Into Class One of BNT V8s
It’ll be a new car and a new number for Rob Wallace when he makes the progression into class one of the BNT V8s Championship this season. In the off season, Wallace purchased the ex Greg Murphy V8 SuperTourer and now plans on running the car...
Armstrong heading for Grand Prix finale to racing year in Macau
Christchurch’s Marcus Armstrong has been selected to race at the prestigious Macau Grand Prix next month. “Really stoked to announce I’ll be heading for Macau next month! It’s been one of my dream events to race, a real challenge for any driver,” he said at the...
Esteban Muth confirms Toyota Racing Series entry
European karting ace and up and coming Formula 4 racer Esteban Muth has this week been confirmed by Toyota Racing New Zealand as the first competitor for the 2019 Castrol Toyota Racing Series. The championship – which qualifies for F1 Super License points - is now...
EVENT ROOKIES SHOW TARGA HAND EARLY
Event rookies Haydn Mackenzie and co-driver Matty Sayers (Mitsubishi Evo 10) showed their hand early on the opening day of this year’s five-day Targa New Zealand tarmac motor rally on Tuesday. Defending – and four-time consecutive event winners – Glenn Inkster and co-driver Spencer Winn (Mitsubishi...
Symon smashes NZ Formula First season opener
Palmerston North's Chris Symon has dominated the season-opening event of the 2018/19 Hi-Q Components NZ Formula First Championship, taking pole position and all three race wins at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon in Feilding. Saturday morning's 15-minute qualifying session for the 18-strong field saw 27-year-old Symon take...
TRS on the radar for drivers as FIA decides on F3 chassis
Castrol Toyota Racing Series officials say that the FIA decision last week to go with the Tatuus chassis for European regional F3 series means its New Zealand championship should now be fully on the radar for drivers planning next season’s campaigns. The New Zealand series uses...
Points finish highlights Clark’s final round in United States F4 Championship
Taupo teen Conrad Clark has finished his debut season racing abroad in the United States Formula 4 Championship, competing on the support card for Formula One at the United States Grand Prix. Limited track time due to the profile of the event left 16-year-old Clark and...