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2026 FRAC review: Brady Golan and Toney Driver Development win the titles as Papasavvas, Shipman and Hauanio challenge all season.

A review of 2026 FRAC: Golan and Toney Driver Development triumph after dramatic title battles

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago030 mins

The 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC) delivered a season defined by changing championship leaders, unpredictable race results and closely contested battles across its three classifications. Brady Golan ultimately emerged as Drivers’ Champion for Toney Driver Development, while the organisation also secured the Teams’ Championship following a season-long contest with Crosslink Motorsports. The championship entered…

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Evagoras Papasavvas takes 2026 FR Americas Vice Champion honours after overcoming a qualifying failure and race penalty at Barber.

Papasavvas secures 2026 FR Americas Vice Championship despite difficult Barber final

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago3 days ago07 mins

Evagoras Papasavvas secured the runner-up position in the 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) after overcoming a mechanical failure, opening-lap contact and a post-race penalty during a challenging season finale at Barber Motorsports Park. The Crosslink Motorsports driver demonstrated impressive recovery pace across both races, ultimately collecting enough points to retain second in the…

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Kiwi Motorsport closes 2026 with 54 podiums as Huerta Raab sweeps F4 U.S. at Barber, Shipman wins FRAC and Speth is second in JFC.

Kiwi Motorsport ends 2026 with 54 podiums and three wins at Barber

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago3 days ago09 mins

Kiwi Motorsport concluded its 2026 racing campaigns with three victories and multiple podium finishes at Barber Motorsports Park, bringing a successful season across the Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) and Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC) to a close. Clemente Huerta Raab completed a clean sweep of the…

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Kiwi Motorsport heads to Barber chasing Ligier JFC and FRAC honours as Teena Larsen aims to finish the 2026 season on a high note.

Larsen targets strong finish as Kiwi Motorsport prepares for 2026 Barber finale

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago2 weeks ago09 mins

Kiwi Motorsport Team Owner Teena Larsen believes her team has plenty to fight for as it prepares for the final round of the 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) and Ligier Junior Formula Championship at Barber Motorsports Park. The American outfit enters the season finale with several drivers…

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Kiwi Motorsport claims six podiums across F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC at VIR before turning its three-series focus to the Barber finale.

Kiwi Motorsport collects six podiums across three-series 2026 VIR weekend

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

Kiwi Motorsport collected six podium finishes across the Formula 4 United States (F4 U.S.) Championship, Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC) and Ligier Junior Formula Championship programmes during a busy penultimate weekend at VIRginia International Raceway. Jack Speth contributed two runner-up finishes in Ligier JFC, while Zach Fourie, Clemente Huerta and Caleb Campbell combined for four…

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Cooper Shipman leads FR Americas (FRAC) after Round 1 at NOLA, with close battles across drivers’ and teams’ standings.

2026 | FRAC | Standings after Round 1 NOLA

Karishma Persad7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

The 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC) has opened with a fiercely competitive championship picture following Round 1 at NOLA Motorsports Park. After a weekend defined by three different race winners, multiple incidents, and shifting post-race penalties, Cooper Shipman leads the drivers’ standings with 58 points. Crucially, Shipman’s advantage comes from consistency rather than dominance…

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Kiwi Motorsport launches its 2026 FRAC season at NOLA with Cooper Shipman and rookie Harbir Dass in a strong two-car line-up.

Cooper Shipman returns as Harbir Dass steps up for Kiwi Motorsport in 2026 FRAC

Karishma Persad7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Kiwi Motorsport is ready to launch its 2026 Formula Regional Americas (FRAC) campaign this weekend at NOLA Motorsports Park. The team arrives with confidence, fielding a two-car line-up that combines proven success with rising talent. As a result, expectations are high for a competitive start to the season. Moreover, Kiwi Motorsport continues to expand its…

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Ugo Ugochukwu dominates a wet, Safety Car-hit Race 2 at Teretonga Park to win in CTFROT 2026 as key title rivals falter.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Race 2 | Ugochukwu masters wet conditions; Nakamura, Slater and Le suffer blows to title hopes

Karishma Persad9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

After rain washed out Saturday’s action, Race 2 of the penultimate round of the 2026 CTFROT finally went green at a sodden Teretonga Park, delivering a tense and incident-filled contest. Despite repeated Safety Car interruptions and constant pressure from behind, championship leader Ugo Ugochukwu controlled proceedings from the front, converting pole position into a vital…

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Cooper Shipman reflects on wet-weather progress and a hard-earned P6 at Teretonga in Round 3 of the 2026 CTFROT.

Preparation and patience pay off for Shipman in wet 2026 CTFROT race at Teretonga Park

Karishma Persad10 months ago9 months ago04 mins

Cooper Shipman produced one of his most complete performances of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) season by finishing sixth in Race 1 at Teretonga Park. Starting from ninth on the grid after qualifying, the Kiwi Motorsport driver steadily worked his way forward in difficult, rain-soaked conditions that rewarded patience, preparation and…

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2025 Formula 4 United States champion Cooper Shipman joins the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) with Kiwi Motorsport, aiming for a strong start to his global racing career.

Cooper Shipman joins 2026 CTFROT line-up with Kiwi Motorsport

Karishma Persad11 months ago10 months ago03 mins

As the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) grid begins to take shape, American racing sensation Cooper Shipman has officially been confirmed to compete in the four-round championship. The seventeen-year-old, who dominated the 2025 Formula 4 United States Championship with nine wins, has chosen to begin 2026 by staying with the team that…

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