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...
EDWARDS CONTINUES TO LEAD NEXEN TYRE MAZDA RACING SERIES
Tauranga driver Rex Edwards continues to lead the Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series North Island Series after the latest round at Pukekohe Park Raceway in South Auckland at the weekend. Edwards was the fastest qualifier on Saturday morning, taking the $500 Premier Insulation Pole Award,...
Crosbie takes back-to-back NZ Formula Ford Championship titles
Southland’s Alex Crosbie has retained his national Formula Ford champion status after winning the 2023 NAPA Auto Parts New Zealand Formula Ford Championship (NZFF) title in Christchurch over the weekend. The final of four rounds saw some intense competition and rivalry between the top-contenders...
Jake Stoneman wins V8 Utes round in Pukekohe’s flying farewell
Sunday morning began with grey skies and heavy hearts knowing this was Pukekohe’s last day of motor racing - ever. Race 2 for the RYCO 24•7 V8 Utes was a 12-lap, reverse grid format, meaning yesterday’s front runners were the back markers, setting the scene...
Glen Collinson tops V8 Utes Qualifying and wins Race One
As the sun sets on the 60-year legacy of the Pukekohe motor racing circuit, the RYCO 24•7 V8 Utes are giving the iconic venue a fitting send-off. As a bumper field of 15 utes rolled into Friday’s practice, brand new graphics and refreshed panelwork on...