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Broughan fight back on the cards at Highlands

Arthur Broughan – who was the man to beat back in November at the first round – showed he will be a force to be reckoned with this weekend at Highlands for the fourth round of the Bridgestone GR86 Championship. Broughan was fastest in two of the...

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Battle of Bridgestone GR86 to recommence at Highlands

A memorable battle for the title will recommence this week at the 70 th New Zealand Grand Prix meeting when the Bridgestone GR86 Championship drivers fight out Round 4 at Highlands Motorsport Park. In a season of some of the closest – and cleanest...

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Dates for second Toyota 86 Trophy Series confirmed

Dates for the second Toyota 86 Trophy Series have been confirmed and organisers TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand are aiming to attract quantity as well as quality for the autumn and winter competition. Following last season’s successful introductio...

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Townshend wins but Trophy Series prize goes to Zeltwanger

Lee Zeltwanger followed up his earlier win with another podium finish to become the inaugural Toyota 86 Trophy Series champion and secure the next step in what is proving to be a promising career. A conservative third place finish in Sunday...

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Championship battle even tighter as Slater takes another win

Freddie Slater kept his hopes of winning every championship he has ever competed in well and truly alive after a fine win this afternoon at Highlands Motorsport Park – venue for the final round of the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy...

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High speed and high drama in Highlands practice

A dramatic Friday practice saw fast times, and high drama for one of the pace setters, at the final round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy at Highlands Motorsport Park today. Jin Nakamura clocked the fastest time of the d...

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