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THE DOWNLOW MAGAZINE

The Official TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand online magazine.

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Allen aiming for title in Bridgestone GR86 Championship swansong

Justin Allen – race winner and title contender in past seasons – will start his ninth and he says last season in the Bridgestone GR86 Championship aiming for wins at every round. The popular Feilding series veteran – still only 31 years of age – h...

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Taylor GR86 2026-2027

Taylor’s dream run to continue in Bridgestone GR86 Championship?

Taylor Mitchell – winner of the CareVets Scholarship and the 2026 Toyota 86 Trophy Series – won’t change his winning approach for his first season in the Bridgestone GR86 Championship. Hamilton-based Mitchell confirmed his full campaign this week ...

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Champion’s drive secures Trophy Series for Mitchell

CareVets Scholarship driver Taylor Mitchell will be back with his team for a season in the Bridgestone GR86 Championship after a champion’s drive in the final race of the weekend at Manfeild secured him the 2026 Toyota 86 Trophy Series. Nathan...

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Scoles takes victory and sets up big Trophy Series finish

Invercargill’s Nieko Scoles took his third – and most important – victory in the 2026 Toyota 86 Trophy Series at Manfeild - Circuit Chris Amon this morning – and set up a dramatic showdown for the final race of the season later today. A great star...

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GRF 70 (940 x 450)

Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Gen2 racer revealed

The next generation Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy car – the GRF-70 – has been officially unveiled at GAZOO Racing New Zealand’s headquarters at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. The new car is based on the FIA Formula Regional Gen 2 T‑326 Tatuus...

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing NZ offers biggest ever prize opportunity for its champions

The 2027 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy Champion and Trans-Tasman Trophy winner will secure themselves a spot on the starting grid of the 2027 Macau Grand Prix. It is the most significant prize ever offered to the top performers in...

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