Grant narrowly wins Giltrap Group North Island Formula Ford title
Dylan Grant has narrowly won the 2022/23 Giltrap Group North Island Formula Ford Series (NIFF) title after a tough three-race final round at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon on Saturday. Runner up was Blake Dowdall, just 25-points behind with Mason Potter in third place overall. “I’m very...
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...
Toyota 86 Championship heads to the Manawatu for first time since 2021
He may have a 90 point lead in the Toyota 86 Championship, but there’s not likely to be any change in strategy this weekend from series leader Brock Gilchrist at the penultimate 2023 round at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon. Gilchrist has taken this year’s championship...
Brad Kroef leads the championship as the V8 Utes head for Manfield
It's been more than three years since the RYCO 24•7 V8 Utes last raced at Manfield Circuit Chris Amon, so this weekend they'll be keen to make up for lost time. After two rounds, several drivers are serious contenders to win the championship. While Brad...
Manfeild a critical weekend for NZ Race Championships
This weekend’s 14-16 April Super Sprint MotorSport New Zealand Championship racing is make or break for many of the drivers chasing for the top title – at the Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon. A total of six competition categories are on the schedule, many for their...
Hayden Paddon claims 10th Otago Rally
Hayden Paddon has taken every stage win on his way to a commanding victory at the Winmax Brakes Otago Rally. Driving their Hyundai New Zealand i20 N Rally2 for the first time in 2023, nobody was able to get close to the former WRC event winner,...
Hirvonen becomes Otago Classic Rally winner
International guest driver Mikko Hirvonen has taken a convincing win in the Eneos Motor Oil Otago Classic Rally, becoming the first overseas driver to win the event since 2019. Campaigning the Rossendale Wines Ford Escort RS1800, Hirvonen won 10 out of the 14 completed stages, showing...