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Greg Murphy has sampled the FT60 and will test again before the GP. Picture TGRNZ Murphy, the four-time Bathurst winner, took the chequered flag and etched his name onto the famous New Zealand Grand Prix trophy as a 21-year-old before going on to a successful Supercars career. He followed in the footsteps of legendary world-renowned Formula 1 drivers like Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Jack Brabham and Sir Jackie Stewart. Kiwi icons Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon also featured as winners of the race before Murphy’s 1994 victory helped launch his international career. “It was obviously the most sig...

Press Release – Hampton Downs Team Two time New Zealand Grand Prix winner Daniel Gaunt will be on the grid for the 2021 event and intends to be a force to be reckoned with when the lights go out and the big race gets underway on January 24th around the Hampton Downs international circuit. This will be the 36 year old Aucklander’s seventh New Zealand Grand Prix in a career spanning more than 20 years. He’s already has two wins to his name – in 2007 and 2009 – and if he wins a third he will join a small and select group of racers who have won the famous trophy three times. All three �...

Friday, 18 December 2020, 7:00 pm Two time New Zealand Grand Prix winner Daniel Gaunt will be on the grid for the 2021 event and intends to be a force to be reckoned with when the lights go out and the big race gets underway on January 24th around the Hampton Downs international circuit. This will be the 36 year old Aucklander's seventh New Zealand Grand Prix in a career spanning more than 20 years. He's already has two wins to his name - in 2007 and 2009 - and if he wins a third he will join a small and select group of racers who have won the

Amended TCR New Zealand calendar down to three events 4 months ago The 2021 TCR New Zealand championship calendar has been amended and reduced from four to three rounds. The season opener at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon, planned for January 23-24, has been removed due to shipping delays and logistical issues due to the ongoing pandemic. “Whilst COVID-19 continues to affect the sport third-hand, it highlights the need to remain flexible for the future,” said category manager Lindsay Dodd. “We are still pleased to be able to deliver a strong season and I know our competitors are looking fo...

Thursday, 17 December 2020, 3:00 pm Up and coming New Zealand single seater racer Kaleb Ngatoa is the latest driver to be confirmed for the 2021 Castrol Toyota Racing Series. The Marton-based racer will compete in the full three round 2021 Castrol Toyota Racing Series, which will begin with the 66th New Zealand Grand Prix at Hampton Downs over the weekend of January 22-24. He's tested both the current Toyota FT60 car at Hampton Downs and the earlier FT50 extensively at Hampton and Manfeild and although he hasn’t raced on the full international track at Hampton Downs, he's aiming to be amon...