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Broughan wins by a whisker

Arthur Broughan won his second race of the weekend at Hampton Downs, taking the flag first from pole position to beat reigning champion Hugo Allan around 12 laps of the international 4km circuit. Allan gave the youngster a good run for his money –...

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Brilliant Blincoe saves best to last lap

Zach Blincoe took his first overall race victory in style this morning at Hampton Downs, passing race leader Cooper Barnes at the start of the final lap to seal the deal. It all looked like Australian Barnes would win after taking a comfortable le...

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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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Race winner Manson first Kiwi on Castrol Toyota FR grid

Auckland’s Sebastian Manson has today confirmed his place on the grid for the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy. It will be the second straight season for the 17-year-old in his home country’s premier championship and he will be...

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Upcoming Japanese talent starting big 2026 season in NZ

Jin Nakamura, one of Japan’s up and coming talents, will begin an important 2026 year with Hitech - one of two new teams for the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy. Nineteen-year-old Nakamura will drive in the 2026 FIA F3...

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