Filmore/Reid’s superb performance wins Three-Hour South Island Endurance Series opener
Returning 2022 champions Sam Filmore and Jonny Reid (Audi R8 GT3) set the benchmark for their rivals after wining the opening round of the 2023 Three-Hour Carter’s Tyre Service South Island Endurance Series in Christchurch on Saturday. The experienced pairing played to their strengths,...
Louis Sharp crowned British F4 champion at Brands Hatch
On a weekend when Max Verstappen clinched the World Championship for the third time, one of the sport’s fastest rising talents – teenage sensation Louis Sharp – took another huge step towards his own Formula One dreams by winning the coveted 2023 ROKiT F4 British...
Orr-West leaves Bathurst with a smile and happy memories
Whakatane dairy farmer and long-time racing driver Christina Orr-West was simply grateful for being able to “live the dream” at Bathurst despite a challenging weekend behind the wheel. Orr-West, a regular in the New Zealand Toyota 86 Championship for several seasons, finished runner up...
Andrew Graves grabs another southern rally win at Wyndham
Andrew Graves of Gore added another rally victory to his impressive record when he won the MLT Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally on Saturday. Graves, with son Hayden alongside in their Mitsubishi EVO 3 won four of the five Special Stages to win by 43.5...
Steady start for Kiwis in big Bathurst Toyota 86 finale
It was a steady start for the Kiwi contingent racing in the final round of the 2023 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Australia Toyota 86 Championship as the big Bathurst weekend got underway. Whakatane’s Christina Orr-West was flying the flag for the New Zealand Championship – and...
Paterson’s Memories of a Good Friend
Many of the drivers competing in this weekend’s MLT Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally on Saturday 7 October were either inspired by or admired the man that the rally honours – the late Barry Robinson. One who knew him really well is Wade Paterson who...
Muckle Comes South to Honour the Man
When entries opened for the MLT Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally due to be held in the Southland town of Wyndham on Saturday 7 October, the first entry was that of Ashburton driver, Wayne Muckle. The rally resurrects the Wyndham Rallies that were held in...
Allen aiming to step up from contender to champion
Justin Allen – now one of the most experienced Toyota 86 racers in the New Zealand Championship – is aiming to make the leap from contender to champion and intends to enjoy every moment of his 2023-2024 season. Allen (28) has been a regular winner...
Huge off-season effort likely to push Mallard into contention
Intense preparation on and off the track in the off-season could put the ever-improving Thomas Mallard in the frame for a title challenge in the 2023-2024 Toyota 86 Championship. Mallard was one of the stars in the second half of the 2023 championship, gaining confidence...
Orr-West set for Bathurst return
Toyota 86 veteran Christina Orr-West is heading to Bathurst for the first time in 14 years and will race at Supercars’ big weekend in the final round of the 2023 Toyota GAZOO Racing Australia 86 Series. Work commitments have forced Masters class winner – and Bathurst...