“Formula Ford is going from strength to strength” – John Crawford
Formula Ford in New Zealand is going from strength to strength, says John Crawford from Motorsport Solutions in Christchurch. He should know, having been involved in the category for over 40 years. Having won the NZ Formula Ford title in the 1984/85 season...
Hedge and Orr-West star in final TR86 battle at Pukekohe Park
Former champion Callum Hedge and Pukekohe veteran Christina Orr-West put on a fantastic show as the Toyota 86 category ran its last race at the iconic Pukekohe Park circuit, and it was Hedge who ultimately prevailed to take the final TR86 win at the track. ...
Dion Pitt avoids drama to take maiden Toyota 86 victory
Dion Pitt threw away reputation as the category’s unluckiest driver firmly in the bib as he emerged from the drama in the second race at Pukekohe Park to take a stylish first Toyota 86 victory. Pitt had led early on from the front row but...
Brock Gilchrist wins opening Toyota 86 race at Pukekohe
A fine drive from Brock Gilchrist in the first Toyota 86 race of the weekend at the final Pukekohe Supercars event gave the Matakana racer a popular victory ahead of a hard-charging Callum Hedge. Hedge led from the lights initially, but Gilchrist was soon breathing...
Former champions dominate Toyota qualifying at Pukekohe Park
Former Toyota 86 championship winners Callum Hedge and Peter Vodanovich dominated proceedings in qualifying at Pukekohe Park today, Hedge ultimately securing pole position by just over a tenth of a second with a blistering lap in the closing stages of the session. It looked like...
Mallard on a mission to raise funds for Cancer Society
Toyota 86 racer Mark Mallard is on a mission this weekend - not to win but to raise as much money as he can for his sister Aimee Rose over the final Pukekohe Supercars weekend. Aimee Rose was recently diagnosed with cancer and Mark - one...
Flying Finn, kiwi icons among stellar field for Repco Rally New Zealand
Finnish find Kalle Rovanperä, chasing a place in sporting history, heads the entry list announced today for this month’s FIA Repco Rally New Zealand. The 21-year-old Rovanperä, current leader in the FIA World Rally Championship, could potentially wrap up the title with co-driver Jonne Halttunen when...
Eight-time world champion Ogier lines up in Repco Rally New Zealand
Eight-time World Champion, Sébastien Ogier has confirmed he will line-up in this month’s Repco Rally New Zealand. The reigning World Champion from France, racing a part-time basis for his Toyota Gazoo Racing team in the FIA World Rally Championship this year, is keen to return to...
Fecury confirmed as first starter for returning Castrol TRS championship
Rising Brazilian star Lucas Fecury has been confirmed as the first driver for the 2023 Castrol Toyota Racing Series. The 18-year-old will compete for Kiwi Motorsport in the first full Castrol TRS championship since 2020. It will be his second circuit racing championship having...
Randle back in Toyota for Pukekohe test
Former Castrol TRS champion Thomas Randle got his eye in around the iconic Pukekohe circuit last week, choosing a TOYOTA GAZOO Racing TR86 for his important day of learning. Randle, also backed by TRS title sponsor Castrol, made the flying visit with fellow Supercars ace...