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The final round of any sporting series is always the most important, because that’s when the coveted silverware eventually gets handed out. That will naturally be the case too when the sixth and final round of the PTS Logistics-sponsored 2023-24 New ...

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 Matthew Payne topped qualifying at Hampton Downs for the second TRS round. Picture Bruce Jenkins The seven remaining cars in the championship were covered by just seven tenths of a second – ensuring both of the races on Saturday are likely to be closely fought affairs. With just fifteen minutes available to clock a fast time and with only a few tenths separating the seven drivers in Friday practice, it was all to play for in the morning qualifying session on Hampton Downs’ national circu...

Matthew Payne raced to his first win in TRS at Hampton Downs and took the series lead. Rookie racer Matthew Payne made it two from two at the second round of the Toyota Racing Series at Hampton Downs, storming home in Saturdays second race to claim the Dorothy Smith Memorial Cup. The youngster – who took three third-place finishes in last weekend’s New Zealand Grand Prix – won the days first race by holding out fellow rookie Peter Vodanovich, then did the double in style. After 30 laps ...

“Ill have to sort my starts out,” van Gisbergen said following his victory. “I managed to get past him and took the only chance I got and it worked out really well. Twenty-eight laps tomorrow is going to be a long way. “Weve been making a few tweaks and the car is almost there but theres a little more to come. Its going to be awesome tomorrow and qualifying in the morning is going to be really important." Van der Drift was philosophical with his second place and felt the car had los...

Thursday, 21 January 2021, 1:01 pm Sixteen of New Zealand’s top racing drivers are all set to race in the 66th New Zealand Grand Prix this weekend and there’s huge interest in what is being billed as an historic Race of Champions. Igor Fraga takes the Grand Prix chequered flag in 2020. Which Kiwi will win it this weekend and add their name to an illustrious list? Picture Bruce Jenkins With the pandemic travel restrictions accounting for the usual international entrants, it’s turned into ...

Press Release – Toyota Racing New Zealand Reigning Best Bars Toyota 86 Champion Peter Vodanovich has today confirmed he will take part in the full nine race 2021 Castrol Toyota Racing Series. Peter Vodanovich is another champion Kiwi racer lined up for the Grand Prix and Castrol TRS championship . Picture TGRNZ. The 19 year old Aucklander will compete in his first single seater championship when he takes to the track for the first round in January, the 66th New Zealand Grand Prix on Hampton D...

Monday, 14 December 2020, 3:33 pm | Hampton Downs The North Island Formula Ford Racing group have purchased a car for aspiring drivers to hone their skills on and introduce themselves to high end motor racing in an initiative backed by Hampton Downs. Over the past half century some of the biggest names in ... More >> Friday, 1 May 2020, 3:32 pm | Hampton Downs Mike Pero has confirmed his company’s ongoing commitment to motorcycle racing in New Zealand with the announcement today that bot...