/ 2019-20 SERIES GUIDE TOYOTARACING.CO.NZ / OUR MISSION FINDING NEW ZEALAND'S NEXT WORLD CHAMPION We believe we can and will do great things... For over 15 years, Toyota New Zealand Improvement' and 'Respect for People' and Zealand's premier saloon car championship has played a principal role in New Zealand reflect our core values and culture to our offering competitors and sponsors a motorsport. New Zealand customers. complete and cost effective package. / FINDING THE NEXT We are a company driven by imagination, Our commitment in motorsport is to develop Moreover we can guarantee you and your experimentation, humility, respect and and nurture New Zealand’s next generation team can experience the excitement, innovation. And we believe it is people, our of world-class drivers. Combining the latest drama, and brand leverage associated with WORLD CHAMPION people, who will go the extra mile to deliver innovations in motorsport engineering and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand. to our customers all that Toyota promises composite technologies with the natural TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand is committed to developing and nurturing New Zealand’s to be, today and into the future. It's about driving talent of our aspiring racers, we aim next generation of world-class drivers. Combining the latest innovations in motorsport integrity. to give them the best possible preparation engineering, technology and safety features, with the natural driving talent of our aspiring Kiwi for intense competition on the global stage. Our actions are guided by eight core beliefs drivers, we aim to provide them with the best possible preparation for intense competition on the Because we believe our drivers can beat global stage. Because we believe our drivers can beat the world. which are the differentiating point for our the world. customers, staff, in our products and in our TOYOTA 86 CHAMPIONSHIP. services. These beliefs are derived from Similarly onto its fifth season, the Toyota two guiding Toyota principles of 'Continuous 86 Championship has quickly become New / HOW IT ALL BEGAN / THE CHAMPIONSHIP Spectacular locations, exciting racing Sensational debut... The championship had its debut at the new Season three saw the TR 86's debut at the consistency is key. Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell V8 Supercars event in Pukekohe with a In season five Jack Milligan secured in 2013 and has gone from strength to strong field of 16 cars. A total of 27 drivers CareVets’ first back to back championship strength since. Six rounds and 18 races competed throughout the season with Ash win with a race to spare. saw a hard-fought tussle for supremacy Blewett achieving a record 15 podium with Wellingtonian Jamie McNee named finishes. With the last race to spare Ash Season six produced the youngest ever champion at the final round. secured the 2015/16 championship, 119 Championship winner. At 15 years of age points clear of fellow Aucklander and rival Callum Hedge continued CareVets’s three In the second season, McNee and six Callum Quin. year winning streak by snatching the others returned to go head to head with championship from Jaden Ransley. new drivers for the title. Season four featured a close fought battle between rivals Ryan Yardley and Now with six successful seasons of racing This time, it was Aucklander Tom Alexander Reid Harker. CareVets‘ Yardley ultimately complete and planning underway for season who emerged victorious in racing at the took out the Championship in the final seven, we are expecting to have the most final round in Hampton Downs. round setting a perfect example of how drivers this championship has seen. Driver Support You will receive: Comprehensive supply of genuine parts at preferential prices at every round. Experienced staff provide engineering and technical support at events. Four complimentary hospitality passes at each championship round. 86 Paddock facility provided at each event. New Zealand's leading one-make racing series Television, social media, web and professional PR services. Globally acclaimed and the focus of a fast TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand Castrol Toyota Racing Series, plays a role The Toyota 86 Championship takes drivers services, along with the hospitality facilities An extensive parts and panel inventory growing passionate fan-base of owners picked up on the potential of the 86, in helping rising race drivers hone their to some of the most spectacular race circuits for which TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New follows the championship, available at and drivers, Toyota's 86 coupe has been producing a locally specified and skills - and with the close grids of TR 86 in New Zealand. Zealand has rightly become famous. every round, and the combined knowledge of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand rewriting sports coupe history since its professionally prepared race car, the TR competitors, it brings the added bonus of At every round, cars are on track for practice There are ample intervals between races to and Toyota New Zealand is available to international launch with a string of Car of 86. Built by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New dedicated media coverage and television, sessions, qualifying, and at least three adjust and refine car set-up, host guests at competitors who need advice on technical the Year and technology awards to its name. Zealand, the cars are designed for racing helping to attract sponsors at driver and races. the Toyota Financial Services Paddock Club matters. and can be certified for Targa road rallies team level. over a hot drink or lunch, and to enjoy the The 86 evokes its inspiration, the iconic Drivers in the championship have access and other competitions. But their primary 'buzz' of racing as part of New Zealand's All of this is included in your series AE86 of the 1980s, with superbly balanced to professional technical services, parts purpose was clear from the outset. The championship has its own dedicated premier motor racing series. registration fee. handling, free revving engine and a photographer, with images posted each at preferential rates and excellent support performance oriented rear wheel drive Building on the globally recognised success evening of race weekends on the TOYOTA format. of its unique Castrol Toyota Racing Series, GAZOO Racing New Zealand facebook Internationally, the top spec GT86 model Toyota devised a closely controlled one- page and the TGRNZ website. make championship for the new TR 86, was quickly out on the race track, winning The images accompany professionally offering local race drivers the chance to be its class in grueling endurance races at Spa written media releases summarising the part of a close fought and exciting series and the Nurburgring. day's on-track activity. that competes on New Zealand's leading The 86 was the subject of rapturous acclaim race circuits. on debut. When it arrived in New Zealand it was named Car of the Year 2012. The Toyota 86 Championship, like the "Value Tyres Ltd and Hankook Tyres are excited to be part of the Toyota 86 Championship as the official tyre supplier. We are very proud of Hankook's success on the global car racing stage and it's great to see the brilliant Toyota 86 racing on Hankook tyres in New Zealand." Bruce Donaldson, Managing Director, Value Tyres Limited / PREMIUM HOSPITALITY Our Toyota Financial Services rubbing shoulders with the young Paddock Club is a dedicated premium stars of the Castrol Toyota Racing serviced mobile facility available for Series - the motor racing names of THE RACE-READY TR 86 TAKES drivers, sponsors and guests to enjoy tomorrow. in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. DRIVING WHERE FEW SPORTS The Toyota 86 Championship race CARS DARE TO GO A two-course buffet lunch featuring calendar always includes the New local cuisine is provided Saturday and Zealand Grand Prix at Manfeild, - THE TRACK. Sunday (excluding Supercars). the final round of the Castrol Toyota Racing Series. Tea and coffee is available in our cafe throughout the day as well as free This is the finest corporate hospitality internet access. available at any race circuit in New Zealand. The commitment from the As an 86 competitor you will receive series really works to create a 'family' four complimentary hospitality ambience for competitors. passes at each championship round (additional passes available for Any questions or special dietary purchase). requirements contact Katrina Proudly built at Hampton Downs by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Inside, a colour Motec data dash provides page after page of driver Wardill - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing This is an ideal environment to host New Zealand, the TR 86 is purpose designed for the race track. selectable performance information. The driver's environment is New Zealand. sponsors, VIPs, friends and family, to all race car, with a Sparco touring car race seat, six point safety Carefully selected race specific components are added to the chat with other racers or just discuss Email: [email protected] harness and race steering wheel all fitted inside an FIA six point impressive standard specification to create a car at home on the tactics for the next race. roll cage. circuit in the cut and thrust of one make competition at its best. At selected rounds you will also be Currently only officially built TR 86 cars are eligible for the Each car features adjustable race suspension, race brake calipers championship. and rotors, and Speedline 18-inch alloy wheels, fitted with Hankook semi-slick and full wet weather tyres. CAR Toyota TR 86 / PROFESSIONAL MEDIA SERVICES ROLL CAGE FIA-approved 6 point Television, social media, web and professional PR services are The championship has a dedicated TV package and has aired on part and parcel of the championship. TV3 and SKY TV extensively since season one. ENGINE 2000cc boxer engine Images and media information are available for use by all drivers GEARBOX Factory 6 speed and teams.