Stakes are high as Toyota 86 Championship approaches the finish line
Matakana’s Brock Gilchrist is in pole position for the 2023 Toyota 86 Championship title as the six round, 18 race series reaches its conclusion this weekend at Hampton Downs - but he’s far from home and dry. With two other drivers – Clay Osborne and Dion...
The V8 Utes championship comes down to the wire at Hampton Downs.
After three turbulent rounds, Brad Kroef has a solid lead in the points race for the RYCO 24•7 V8 Utes championship. Yet with at least three other drivers in his rear view mirror capable of stealing the trophy, Brad will need strong performances in all...
Kaleb Ngatoa joins Formula Regional Japanese Championship
Rising Kiwi motorsport star Kaleb Ngatoa will join the Formula Regional Japanese Championship for their second round next month, setting his sights on a future in Asia. Ngatoa will race under the Suketina team banner who utilises staff from and have a close working relationship...
Maiden wins for Greg Kroef and Simon Ussher
Persistence finally paid off for Simon Ussher and Greg Koef with their first-ever race wins in the RYCO 24•7 V8 Utes championship. While Jake Stoneman won the round, along the way there were some significant achievements for a number of drivers. The reverse-grid Race Two on...
Pitt triumphs in three-way thriller at Manfeild
Dion Pitt came out on top after a fantastic battle in the feature race at the penultimate round of the 2023 Toyota 86 Championship at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon this afternoon. A crash for Ayrton Hodson on the eleventh lap of fourteen meant the race finished...
Golden Homes GT NZ Champions Decided Marco Giltrap Wins Open, Jono McFarlane Wins GT4
Marco Giltrap has been crowned the Golden Homes GT NZ Open Class Champion, with Jono McFarlane crowned the champion in the GT4 Class. In race two held this morning at the Manfeild circuit, open class was won by Wayne Leach in a Ferrari, second...
Gilchrist fights back with superb win at Manfeild
Championship leader Brock Gilchrist bounced back from a difficult Saturday at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon to take a fine win a dramatic second race at the penultimate round of the Toyota 86 Championship. Gilchrist didn’t have the fastest car, but put together a race winning performance...
Brotherly love helps Osborne race to first Toyota 86 win
Clay Osborne took his first ever race victory in the Toyota 86 Championship at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon this afternoon, overcoming a poor start and a determined Dion Pitt for victory. A slow getaway from the lights looked to have scuppered his chances, but Clay was...
Beziac & Lester Win Open Class, While Giddy Takes GT4 Honours in Golden Homes GT NZ Championship
Francois Beziac and Jono Lester have taken victory in race one of the Golden Homes GT NZ Championship, with Joel Giddy taking victory in the GT4 class aboard his Mercedes AMG at Manfeild this afternoon. The open class podium was rounded out with Marco...
Jake Stoneman wins, Brad Kroef still leads the championship.
It was an early 8 am start at Manfeild with the RYCO 24•7 V8 Utes Qualifying being the first event of the day. Winner of Round Two Jake Stoneman posted the fastest lap, but the big surprise was Daniel Ludlam securing second having stepped up...