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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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Hard lessons set McGill up for GR86 title challenge

The hard lessons of his first Bridgestone GR86 Championship last season might just end up being the key to a title-challenging campaign this coming season for 18-year-old Lucas McGill. The Auckland driver was very impressive in pre-season testing...

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Rookie and overall goals for Scoles in Bridgestone GR86

Invercargill’s Nieko Scoles – a star performer in the Toyota 86 Trophy Series over the winter – is locked in for the forthcoming Bridgestone GR86 Championship and will be one of the favourites for success in both the rookie and overall series...

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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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