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TRS 2019: taking the high road
Burned-dry grass and shimmering heat haze greet the racers arriving for an opening event that brings international motor racing to…
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…