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Toyota Racing Series
The Formula Regional Oceania Championship is New Zealand's premier formula racing category. The series includes races for every major trophy in New Zealand circuit racing including the New Zealand Motor Cup and the Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy. The cars are also the category for the New Zealand Grand Prix – one of only two races in the world with FIA approval to use the ''Grand Prix'' nomenclature outside Formula One. The series was known as the Toyota Racing Series until 2023. Summary The Toyota Racing Series is an incubator and showcase for the next generation of New Zealand racing talent. The Series offers emerging drivers the chance to gain valuable experience with carbon-fibre composite chassis, aerodynamics and slick tyres. The Series has the full endorsement of Motorsport New Zealand, the sport's governing body. Until the beginning of 2017, the series was managed by Toyota Racing Management a company under the leadership of Barrie Thomlinson. Previously, the cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Open-wheel Car
An open-wheel car is a car with the wheels outside the car's main body, and usually having only one seat. Open-wheel cars contrast with street cars, Sports car racing, sports cars, Stock car racing, stock cars, and Touring car racing, touring cars, which have their wheels below the body or inside Fender (vehicle), fenders. Open-wheel cars are built both for road racing and oval track racing. Open-wheel cars licensed for use on public roads (Street-legal vehicle, street legal), such as the Ariel Atom, are uncommon, as they are often impractical for everyday use. History American racecar driver and constructor Ray Harroun was an early pioneer of the concept of a lightweight single-seater, open-wheel "monoposto" racecar. After working as a mechanic in the automotive industry, Harroun began competitive professional racing in 1906, winning the AAA National Championship in 1910. He was then hired by the Marmon Motor Car Company as chief engineer, charged with building a racecar intended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Stevens
William Jonathan Richard Stevens (born 28 June 1991) is a British racing driver, who competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship for Jota Sport, Jota. Stevens competed in Formula One from to . In endurance racing (motorsport), endurance racing, Stevens won the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship in the LMP2 class with Jota. Stevens formerly competed in the Formula Renault Eurocup, Toyota Racing Series and British Formula Renault. In Formula One, he made his debut at the 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with Caterham F1, Caterham, replacing Marcus Ericsson for the double points race. During , he competed with Marussia F1, Marussia. In 2016, he competed in the 2016 Blancpain GT Series, Blancpain GT Series and the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship (LMP2) while in 2017, Stevens continues to race for W Racing Team, Belgian Audi Club Team WRT racing an Audi R8 (road car)#Audi R8 LMS ultra, Audi R8 LMS in the Blancpain GT Series’ Sprint and En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park
Taupo International Motorsport Park and Events Centre (previously known as the Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park) is a motorsports circuit located in Broadlands Road, Taupō, New Zealand. It is owned by Tony Quinn who also owns Highlands Motorsport Park and Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. The circuit was an upgrade from a Taupo Car Club's circuit to the new international layout in 2006. The Motorsport Park was completed in 2006 at the cost of NZ$13 million. It features driver training facilities, a motorsport business park with 13 first floor corporate suites and a second floor race control, corporate and catering complex. History On 21 January 2007 Taupo Motorsport Park hosted the sixth race in the 2006–07 A1 Grand Prix season and on 20 January 2008 it hosted the fifth race in the 2007–08 A1 Grand Prix season. In order to create more overtaking opportunities, a tighter chicane was introduced at the end of the straight. On 25 January 2009 Taupo Motorsport Park hosted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teretonga Park
Teretonga (meaning "Swift South" in Māori) is a motor racing circuit situated south-west of Invercargill, New Zealand. It is home of the Southland Sports Car Club. The circuit was established in 1957 and was the southernmost FIA-recognised race track in the world prior to 2023; it has now been succeeded by the Autódromo Enrique Freile in Argentine Patagonia. It is also the country's oldest purpose-built venue. Regular racing programme includes rounds of the local Clubmans Series; featuring rounds of South Island Racing Registers and a very large Classic Car meeting in February of each year. The circuit is also used for Sprints and Motorkhanas. Other clubs run Motor Cycle and Drag Races at Teretonga. Regarded by many drivers as the best and safest track in the country, it has been up-graded on a continual basis. History * Since 1948, the Southland Sports Car Club Inc. has been one of the leading Clubs in the country. The Club entered the International motor race s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007–08 Toyota Racing Series
The 2007–08 Toyota Racing Series was the fourth running of the Toyota Racing Series. The Toyota Racing Series is New Zealand's premier open-wheeler motorsport category. The Series includes races for every major trophy in New Zealand circuit racing including the New Zealand Motor Cup and the Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy. The cars are also the category for the 2008 New Zealand Grand Prix, which was held as the third race of the Manfeild Autocourse round, - one of only two races in the world with FIA approval to use the Grand Prix nomenclature outside Formula One. Teams and drivers The following teams and drivers competed during the 2007–08 Toyota Racing Series. All teams were New Zealand-registered. Calendar Championship standings Referencestoyotaracing.co.nz {{DEFAULTSORT:2007-08 Toyota Racing Series [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 Toyota Racing Series
The Toyota Racing Series is New Zealand's premier "open-wheeler" motorsport category. The series includes races for every major trophy in New Zealand circuit racing including the New Zealand Motor Cup and the Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy. The cars are also the category for the New Zealand Grand Prix - one of only two races in the world with FIA approval to use the Grand Prix nomenclature outside Formula One. Teams and drivers The following teams and drivers have competed during the 2005 Toyota Racing Series. All teams used Tatuus TT104ZZ chassis with Toyota engine. Calendar Drivers' Standings References External linkstoyotaracing.co.nz {{New Zealand Toyota Racing Series Toyota Racing Series |
Circuit Chris Amon
Manfeild: Circuit Chris Amon (formerly Manfeild Autocourse) is a motor sport circuit located in Feilding, New Zealand. It was built by thManawatu Car Clubin 1973 as a purpose-built course. In 1990 extra land was acquired and the circuit extension built, bringing Manfeild up to international standards. The circuit was renamed the Manfeild: Circuit Chris Amon, in honour of former New Zealand Formula One driver Chris Amon, on 25 November 2016. History The original circuit was built by the Manawatu Car Club Incorporated with the first event being held in 1973. A purpose designed venue with an uninterrupted view of the action, the circuit has workshop garages, hospitality suites and toilet blocks and sealed access roads throughout the pit paddock area. The name "Manfeild" was derived from "Manawatu" being the region the circuit is in and "Feilding" the town it is in. In 1990 the Car Club began looking at wider issues of governance and development. Extra land acquired extended the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2025 Formula Regional Oceania Championship
The 2025 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship was the third season of the Formula Regional Oceania Championship, and the twentieth running of the premier open-wheel motorsport category formerly known as the Toyota Racing Series It was held in New Zealand over five consecutive weekends in January and February 2025. The highest placed Australian or Kiwi driver after the first two rounds was awarded the Tasman Cup. Zack Scoular, driving for mtec Motorsport, was second overall after the second round, thereby claiming that title. Scoular then also went on to win the Rookie Championship at the penultimate round of the season, before Arvid Lindblad, driving for M2 Competition, took the Drivers' Championship with two races to spare and his team took the Teams' Championship at the same race. Entry list All drivers competed with identical Tatuus FT-60 chassis cars powered by 2.0L turbocharged Toyota engines running on 100% fossil-free fuel. Race calendar The 2025 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Formula Regional
Formula Regional (FR) is an FIA-approved moniker for certified regional one-make Formula Three championships with the concept being approved during the FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting in December 2017. The first series under new regulations were launched in Asia and North America in 2018, followed by European counterpart in 2019 and Japanese in 2020. On 13 December 2022, the Toyota Racing Series was rebranded as the Formula Regional Oceania Championship. This step of the FIA Global Pathway ladder serves to close the performance gap between Formula 4 (160 bhp) and global Formula 3 Championship (380 bhp), being powered by 270 bhp engines. Name Created under the name Regional Formula 3 by the FIA within the Article 275 / Appendix J of the international sporting code, the category had, at its beginning few championships having the F3 mention in their official title. All of the category's championships certified by FIA got gradually rebranded by its commercial moniker "Formu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castrol
Castrol Limited is a British oil company that markets industrial and automotive lubricants, offering a wide range of oil, greases and similar products for most lubrication applications. The company was originally named CC Wakefield; the name ''Castrol'' was originally just the brand name for CC Wakefield's motor oils, but the company eventually changed its name to ''Castrol'' when the product name became better-known than the original company name. Since 2000, Castrol Limited has been a subsidiary of BP, which acquired the company for $4.73 billion. History The "Wakefield Oil Company" was founded by Charles Wakefield in Cheapside, London in 1899. Wakefield had previously left a job at Vacuum Oil to start a new business selling lubricants for trains and heavy machinery. Eight Vacuum Oil employees joined Wakefield, and the company launched its first lubricant in 1906. In early 20th century, Wakefield Co. developed lubricants especially suited for automobiles and aer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIA Super Licence
The FIA Super Licence is a driver's qualification allowing the holder to compete in the Formula One World Championship. It is issued and managed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). Requirements Super Licence To qualify for an FIA Racing Super Licence, an applicant must meet the requirements of the FIA's International Sporting Code, Appendix L, Article 13. , the article states: #An existing holder of an International Grade A competition licence. #A minimum age of 18 at the start of their first F1 competition, though it can be issued in exceptional circumstances under the discretion of FIA at age 17. #Pass an FIA theory test on knowledge of the F1 sporting codes and regulations when applying for the first time. #Completed at least 80% of each of two full seasons of any of the Championships reported in Supplement 1 of the regulations. #Accumulated at least 40 points over the previous three seasons in any combination of the championships reported in Supplement 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toyota Racing Series
The Formula Regional Oceania Championship is New Zealand's premier formula racing category. The series includes races for every major trophy in New Zealand circuit racing including the New Zealand Motor Cup and the Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy. The cars are also the category for the New Zealand Grand Prix – one of only two races in the world with FIA approval to use the ''Grand Prix'' nomenclature outside Formula One. The series was known as the Toyota Racing Series until 2023. Summary The Toyota Racing Series is an incubator and showcase for the next generation of New Zealand racing talent. The Series offers emerging drivers the chance to gain valuable experience with carbon-fibre composite chassis, aerodynamics and slick tyres. The Series has the full endorsement of Motorsport New Zealand, the sport's governing body. Until the beginning of 2017, the series was managed by Toyota Racing Management a company under the leadership of Barrie Thomlinson. Previously, the cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
