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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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CareVets ShootOut Winner

Taylor Mitchell wins CareVets seat for Toyota 86 Trophy Series

Up and coming Hamilton racer Taylor Mitchell has won the 2026 CareVets Scholarship – securing a seat in the CareVets Toyota 86 for the entire 2026 Toyota TR86 Trophy Series. The 2026 CareVets Scholarship annual shootout was held at Hampton Downs...

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CareVets ready to supercharge one young driver’s career again this year

The CareVets Scholarship programme - which boosted the careers of drivers like Callum Hedge, Ryan Yardley and Brock Gilchrist – returns once more to give a flying start for one rising star in New Zealand motorsport. The 2026 CareVets Scholarship...

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Zack attack! - Scoular storms to New Zealand Grand Prix win

Zack Scoular produced the finest drive of his career – in his last ever single seater race – to win the 70 th New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands Motorsport Park today. As he raced across the line to become the 33 rd Kiwi to win the iconic race an...

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Le takes debut win – and first NZ success for Hitech

Kanato Le took his and Hitech’s first win in the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy with a fine lights-to-flag victory around Highlands Motorsport Park. It was the first win for a Japanese driver in New Zealand’s premier single...

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