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Bridgestone GR86 Championship runner up Zach Blincoe is all set to make his Australian and Monochrome Australia GT4 debu...
03/09/2026

Bridgestone GR86 Championship runner up Zach Blincoe is all set to make his Australian and Monochrome Australia GT4 debuts later this month.

Zach will step into the seat vacated by Chris White in the local Sydney-based GWR Australia team in its GR Supra GT4 EVO2 alongside Daniel Frougas for his prize-winning cameo at Sydney Motorsport Park over the weekend of September 18-20.

The youngster, who put together two great back-to-back seasons in the New Zealand Championship before finishing runner-up to White last season, is very much looking forward to both challenges.

“It’s certainly an amazing opportunity,” he said this week. “I have been talking to Chris and other drivers from NZ who have competed in the series like Hugo Allan for a few tips and advice ahead of the weekend.

READ MORE 👉 https://www.toyota.co.nz/toyota-racing/international/2026/september/blincoe-to-make-australian-debut-in-one-off-gt4-prize-weekend

We still have a couple of GR86 test spaces available on the 9th of September at HD. Get in touch for more info - amanda...
31/08/2026

We still have a couple of GR86 test spaces available on the 9th of September at HD. Get in touch for more info - [email protected]

Ryan Wood was first to put the GRF-70 through its paces showcasing the next generation of Formula Regional racing at Ham...
29/08/2026

Ryan Wood was first to put the GRF-70 through its paces showcasing the next generation of Formula Regional racing at Hampton Downs and giving guests an exciting first look at the future of the category. 🏎️💨🔥

The all-new GRF-70 marks the next chapter in GAZOO Racing New Zealand's single-seater pathway, built to help develop the motorsport stars of tomorrow.

This is just the beginning.

The covers are off 👀We officially unveiled the new-look GR Supra Safety Car and GR86 Race Car at Hampton Downs, showcasi...
29/08/2026

The covers are off 👀

We officially unveiled the new-look GR Supra Safety Car and GR86 Race Car at Hampton Downs, showcasing bold new liveries that will be seen on track throughout the season ahead.

25/08/2026

Different day, different track.
Testing GRF-70.

Pure GR energy 🏁 🚀
19/08/2026

Pure GR energy 🏁 🚀

19/08/2026

This edition of The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop Ltd hits the road this week, coming to you from Hampton Downs for the launch of the brand-new GRF-70.

Our special guests thanks to Hydraulink are Kiwi Supercars star Ryan Wood, GR Meister Andrew Davis, and GAZOO Racing New Zealand Motorsport Manager Nico Caillol, as we dive into Toyota’s latest race car and what it means for the future of motorsport in New Zealand.

GRF-70 🏎️💨 A new era begins 🚀
18/08/2026

GRF-70 🏎️💨 A new era begins 🚀

The next generation Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy car – the GRF-70 – has been officially unveiled at GAZOO Racing New...
18/08/2026

The next generation Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy car – the GRF-70 – has been officially unveiled at GAZOO Racing New Zealand’s headquarters at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park.

The new car is based on the FIA Formula Regional Gen 2 T‑326 Tatuus chassis, as used in the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), and will be powered by an evolution of the proven 2.0‑litre turbocharged 8AR‑FTS engine used in the New Zealand series since 2020.

All of the previous generations of the Toyota-powered single seaters used since 2005 have been provided by Lainate, Italy-based manufacturer Tatuus and this continues with the sleek new GRF-70.

READ MORE 👉 https://www.toyota.co.nz/toyota-racing/castrol-toyota-fr-oceania/news/2026/august/castrol-toyota-formula-regional-oceania-gen2-racer-revealed

17/08/2026

A big step forward for the next generation of racing.

Meet the GRF-70.

Unveiled today at Hampton Downs, the all-new Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy race car marks a new era for junior single-seater motorsport in New Zealand. Built on the FIA Formula Regional Gen2 platform and powered by GAZOO Racing's proven turbocharged engine package, the GRF-70 is designed to deliver closer racing, improved driver experience and the latest in safety and performance.

The journey to find the next generation of racing talent starts here.

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