The 2018

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, the premier

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motorsport category held in New Zealand. The series consisted of fifteen races at five meetings. It began on 13 January at Ruapuna Park in

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, and concluded on 11 February with the 63rd running of the

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, at Circuit Chris Amon in

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. M2 Competition driver

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won the title, being the only driver who finished in the top-five every race of the season. His teammates (and series returnees)

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and

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had more podium finishes and race wins, but were not as consistent as Shwartzman. Another M2 driver

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raced his first season in the series, but was not considered as a rookie due to his

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experience, and he won races at Teretonga and Taupō; he finished fourth in the standings. Giles Motorsport driver

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was the highest placed rookie who conformed series regulations, winning races at Teretonga and Hampton Downs and completed the top-five in the championship.

Teams and drivers

Race calendar and results

The calendar for the series was announced on 22 June 2017, and was held over five successive weekends in January and February.

Championship standings

In order for a driver to score championship points, they have to complete at least 75% of the race winner's distance, and be running at the race's completion. All races counted towards the final championship standings. ;Scoring system

Teams and drivers

Race calendar and results

Championship standings

Drivers' championship

Footnotes

References

External links