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White excited for Monochrome GT4 Australia chance

New Bridgestone GR86 champion Chris White says the three-round, half season opportunity to race in the Monochrome GT4 Australia series is a perfect prize for him at this stage of his career. White – who led the championship going into the final...

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White is crowned champion after Taupo weekend shortened

Chris White is the 2025-2026 Bridgestone GR86 Champion – the Christchurch driver coming home second in the second – and final race – of the weekend at Taupo Motorsport Park. White defended his position in style following wave after wave of attacks...

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Elmiger wins shortened race to make it three winners

Toby Elmiger took his turn on the top step of the podium in the final race of the weekend at round one of the Toyota 86 Trophy Series at Hampton Downs. Nieko Scoles – arguably the fastest man across the whole weekend – had to settle for another...

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Giddy hangs on for race two win at Hampton Downs

Fifteen-year-old Ajay Giddy – one of the rising stars in New Zealand motorsport – took his first win of the 2026 Toyota 86 Trophy Series in fine style at Hampton Downs this morning. Giddy led from the go after making his second perfect start of th...

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Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania begins Team Tender process

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand has confirmed that the tendering process is now open for the carry‑over of existing teams and introduction of potential new teams for new Gen 2 Formula Regional car era set to begin in January 2027. TGRNZ hopes the...

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Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania set for Gen2 car in 2027

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand with the support of TGR Global Motorsport has this week confirmed that it will make the step up to a new Gen 2 Formula Regional chassis in 2027 for its flagship Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy, continuing its...

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