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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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Hill to take winning form into Toyota 86 Trophy Series

Sixteen-year-old Josh Hill will be aiming to take some impressive form from his most recent events into the forthcoming Toyota 86 Trophy Series. Hill, from Queenstown, recently completed his first race series outside of karts – winning Class 3 of...

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Toby Elmiger

Elmiger back for Trophy Series

Taupo’s Toby Elmiger is back for a second tilt at the Toyota 86 Trophy Series and he returns for the four rounds as a race winner who’s made quite a name for himself in the 12 months since he last competed in a TR86. Toby is still relatively new t...

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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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