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THE DOWNLOW MAGAZINE

The Official TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand online magazine.

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F3 race winner eyeing successful NZ campaign to begin 2027

FIA F3 race winner Pedro Clerot is confirmed for the new-look 2027 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy in New Zealand, and will race for championship newcomers Rodin Motorsport. The 2022 Brazilian F4 champion, Clerot raced throughout 20...

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AJ Foyt Racing’s Schuh to take next single seater steps in NZ

AJ Foyt Racing development driver Aidan Schuh will compete in the 2027 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy series in New Zealand this January. The four-round championship begins at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park and concludes with the 71...

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Crucial season lies ahead for Cameron Hill

A third season in the Bridgestone GR86 Championship and a switch to Mackenzie Motorsport could provide the keys to unlocking a championship challenge for experienced Whangarei racer Cameron Hill. Nineteen-year-old Cam won a race in his first seaso...

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Exciting Aussie young gun Mathew Basso all set for NZ campaign

Sixteen-year-old Australian young gun Mathew Basso is an exciting addition to the coming season’s Bridgestone GR86 Championship. Inspired to race from the age of two years old after watching the movie Cars, and more recently by Shane van Gisbergen...

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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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