Tag: TalkMotorsport | Talk Motorsport
Is history created by default or design?
New Zealand motorsport has a rich history, one to be proud of with gratitude to those who have contributed to…
Formula Fizzer?
Is this how it ends, not with a bang but with a whimper? It began with a hiss and a…
The End of the Wigram Motor Racing Era
Motor Racing at Wigram – Part 10 (Final) Wigram was the first of the RNZAF bases to close under the…
Look back in history: Podium for Cassidy in 2011 TRS
The 2011 Toyota Racing Series had five rounds with the first four making up a separate ‘International’ series. The final…
The Writing on the Wigram Circuit Wall
Motor Racing at Wigram – Part 9 Racing in 1990 and 1991 was held at Ruapuna Park. This was a…
Look back in history: Teen Trio aim for NZGP victory….(2011)
Current Formula One driver Daniil Kvyat was just 16 years-old when he raced in NZ in the 2011 Toyota Racing…
1979-89: Motor Racing Under Financial Pressures
Motor Racing at Wigram – Part 8 Financial pressures in running the annual motor racing together with declining attendances continued…
Look back in history: Daniil Kvyat wins Dan Higgins Trophy (2011)
Little was known about current Formula One driver Daniil Kvyat when he appeared on the grid for the 2011 Toyota…
The Post-Formula 1 Years at Wigram
Motor Racing at Wigram – Part 7 Rolling starts were introduced to Wigram racing in 1970, along with substantially increased…
Look back in history: Sten Pentus winning the Motor Cup (2010)
Estonian racing driver Sten Pentus took part in the 2010 Toyota Racing Series, finishing fourth overall even after missing the…