Potter looking for a slice of the action in Bridgestone GR86 Championship
Young gun Mason Potter will be aiming to carry on a long run of motorsport success when he steps into the Bridgestone GR86 Championship later this month at Taupo International Motorsport Park. Nineteen year old Auckland student Mason is one of the brightest young stars in...
Youngest gun Giddy set to take on NZ’s best
Year Nine Orewa College student Ajay Giddy will become one of the youngest competitors ever in a Toyota-run motorsport championship when he takes to the track at Taupo International Motorsport Park in just over a week. Aged just 13, Ajay has already demonstrated considerable potential...
Bakkerus back for shot at GR86 title
Nineteen-year-old Auckland driver Hayden Bakkerus will start the inaugural Bridgestone GR86 Championship as one of the favourites after a solid first season in the country’s top one make one model motorsport category. A strong debut season in the Toyota 86 Championship saw Bakkerus finish the...
Dowdall in form heading to Taupo for North Island Formula Ford round
Blake Dowdall will be aiming to take his current form into the second round of the 2024/25 Giltrap Group North Island Formula Ford Series (NIFF) at the Taupo Motorsport Park, Taupo on Sunday. Currently leading the series, Dowdall (Spectrum 015) was in winning form...
Townshend targeting big season in Bridgestone GR86 Championship
Harry Townshend is all set for his third season racing Toyota 86s, but with a new car and two years’ experience, the Hawke’s Bay racer is aiming big. Townshend – currently in the final year of University study in Wellington – has high hopes of...
Ingram Wins, But Hey Puts Master’s Lessons to Use in F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series
Local driver Kevin Ingram clinched an opening-round win at the SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series at Manfeild’s Circuit Chris Amon. However, young challenger Michael Hey showcased his own skill, setting the fastest lap time and learning from the experienced frontrunner. Held...
Kiwi Motorsport secures Chip Ganassi Racing partnership
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand says confirmation of Castrol Toyota FR Oceania team Kiwi Motorsport as a partner for Chip Ganassi Racing is big news for any driver looking for a pathway to success in US motorsport. As an official partner team, Kiwi Motorsport will...
Hayden Lines up for big first season in Bridgestone GR86 Championship
Formula First race winner and title contender Hayden Lines has confirmed he will complete the full first season of the Bridgestone GR86 Championship. The 17 year old from Tauranga could be one of the dark horses for Rookie and overall honours after impressing in the official...
Point scoring for F5000 Tasman Cup Revival series begins at Manfeild this weekend
Opening the 22nd season of the SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival series begins with the first round of point scoring toward the overall title at Manfeild’s Circuit Chris Amon this weekend 8-10 November 2024. With points awarded for entry, the season starts...
Zack Scoular wins 2024 Tony Quinn Foundation CTFROC Shootout
Zack Scoular has won the 2024 Tony Quinn Foundation Shootout, securing $70,000 in financial support for his upcoming campaign in the 2025 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship. The victory came after Tuesday's contest at Hampton Downs, where Scoular faced off against Alex Crosbie and Sebastian...