Sharp reflects on young guns Rodin test
Two young race car drivers are set to test for Rodin Cars at their North Canterbury facility this week, both eyeing up an opportunity that has already led Louis Sharp into a junior Formula 1 category. Sharp was racing his Formula Ford at Ruapuna in January...
UDC V8 Utes Series showdown comes to Hampton Downs
The UDC V8 Utes have returned from a South Island tour that saw track records fall and new stars rise to the top. This weekend May 10-11th the season comes down to the wire at the NZIGP Season Finale as a bumper 15-ute field hits...
Townshend a favourite for Toyota 86 Trophy Series wins
A winter campaign focusing on getting more seat time for next season will see Harry Townshend starting as one of the favourites for race wins and the Winter Series class in the forthcoming Toyota 86 Trophy Series. The Toyota regular, who scored his first podium...
Day to fly family flag in Toyota 86 Trophy Series
Dayle ITM Racing’s Matt Day will be flying the family flag with pride when he makes his Toyota racing debut in the forthcoming Toyota 86 Trophy Series. Fifteen year old Matt is the racing son of long-time New Zealand motorsport supporters Deborah – the current MSNZ...
Symon secures historic fifth straight NZ Formula First title at Taupō
Chris Symon has etched his name further into New Zealand Motorsport history by claiming his fifth consecutive NZ Formula First Championship. The final round at Taupo provided a fitting end to a thrilling season, with mixed conditions and close racing keeping spectators on the edge...
Simpson back for Toyota 86 Trophy Series
Herne Bay master racer Noel Simpson will line up after a year’s sabbatical in the forthcoming Toyota 86 Trophy Series. Fifty four year old Simpson competed in the Toyota 86 Championship in 2023, which Noel describes as a “trial by fire”. The season was represented...
Grammer adds Toyota 86 Trophy Series to 2025 campaign
Rising karting star Nathan Grammer will join the field for the forthcoming Toyota 86 Trophy Series as he begins what he hopes will be a successful journey to a major international ‘tin top’ championship. Grammer – a protégé of Kiwi karting star Mason Armstrong and...
Symon dominates Manfeild; Championship decider looms at Taupō
Chris Symon has cemented his dominance in the 2024/2025 NZ Formula First Championship, sweeping all three races at Round 6 held at Manfeild - Circuit Chris Amon. This stellar performance has significantly extended his championship lead, placing him firmly in control as the series heads...
Back-to-back wins seals GR86 title for Hugo Allan
The final race of a spectacular inaugural Bridgestone GR86 Championship didn’t have the intensity of some of the previous 15 races, but that was fine by new champion Allan, who took his second win of the morning to cruise to the title in his CareVets...
Advantage Allan after fine race victory at Taupo
Championship leader Hugo Allan holds a strong hand of cards as the Bridgestone GR86 Championship heads into its final race of the season at Taupo later today. A fine drive in Race 2 this morning saw Hugo fight his way to the front and extend his...