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THE DOWNLOW MAGAZINE

The Official TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand online magazine.

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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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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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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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Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy 2027 calendar confirmed

New Zealand’s premier motorsport championship has revealed a four round calendar that takes it to some of the world’s most challenging and unique race tracks. The compact calendar – stretching over four weeks and four intense race weekends – will...

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