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THE DOWNLOW MAGAZINE

The Official TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand online magazine.

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2026-2027 calendar reveal

Five round championship plus Supercars weekend for GR86 season

GAZOO Racing New Zealand has revealed details of its 2026-2027 Bridgestone GR86 Championship, and the five round season looks set to be another highly-competitive one bristling with the sport’s top young NZ talent. Five championship weekends will ...

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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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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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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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