About the Toyota 86 Championship

Debuting in 2013, the Toyota 86 Championship, like the Castrol Toyota Racing Series, plays a role in helping rising race drivers hone their skills - and for the close grids of TR 86 competitors, it brings the added bonus of dedicated media coverage and television, helping to attract sponsors at driver and team level.

Conceived as a stepping stone to greater things, the Toyota 86 Championship is an intensely competitive six round premier-level championship that attracts rising racers and some of the highest profile names in New Zealand motorsport.

The series shares billing with SuperCars, NZ Touring Cars, New Zealand’s premier motor racing championship the Castrol Toyota Racing Series, and includes the New Zealand Grand Prix weekend at Manfeild.

Going into its seventh year, the championship welcomes a fresh draft of talented racers expected to make the racing at each of the six rounds a close-fought battle.

Cars are available to lease for drivers, either to those seeking experience in a saloon based category or as a stepping stone to the Castrol Toyota Racing Series single-seaters. Cars can be leased on a dry hire basis, or a fully managed package through a team.

“Our aim has always been to offer a race series that challenges drivers and helps them develop their skills”, Toyota 86 Championship Category Manager Geoff S says.

“We know there are many drivers – especially young drivers – who would like the chance to try their hand in the championship. So far we have seen people either buy cars outright or race with the support of a team and a car owner. This initiative adds a further way to get on the grid”.