Kiwi Motorsport heads to Mid-Ohio with momentum across FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC after a strong Road America round.
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Kiwi Motorsport targets more wins as FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC reach Mid-Ohio

Kiwi Motorsport will return to action this weekend as the team travels to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the third round of the 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC), Formula 4 United States (F4 U.S.) Championship, and Ligier Junior Formula Championship seasons. The team arrives in Ohio after a strong weekend at Road America, where…

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Toyota GAZOO Racing New Zealand confirms six teams for Gen 2 CTFROT era, with Rodin Motorsport joining.
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Toyota GAZOO Racing New Zealand unveils six teams for the new Gen 2 era of CTFROT

Toyota GAZOO Racing New Zealand (TGRNZ) has confirmed the six teams that will compete in the next chapter of the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The announcement marks a major milestone as the championship prepares to enter its highly anticipated Gen 2 Formula Regional era. Five existing teams have secured their places for…

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Kiwi Motorsport claimed JFC wins and multiple F4 U.S. podiums during a strong but weather-affected Road America weekend.
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Kiwi Motorsport shines at Road America despite weather disruption

Kiwi Motorsport produced another competitive weekend at Road America during the second event of the 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC), Formula 4 United States (F4 U.S.) Championship and Ligier Junior Formula Championship seasons. Although all three series originally planned to contest triple-header weekends, severe weather on Sunday forced officials to cancel the final races….

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Kiwi Motorsport heads to Road America aiming to extend its strong 2026 form across FR Americas (FRAC), F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC.
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Kiwi Motorsport targets more success across FRAC and F4 U.S. at Road America

Kiwi Motorsport will return to action this weekend at Road America as the 2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC), Formula 4 United States (F4 U.S.) Championship and Ligier Junior Formula Championship continue in Wisconsin. The Elkhart Lake venue offers one of the toughest tests of the season. As the longest circuit on the 2026 calendar,…

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

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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The 2026 CTFROT season delivered thrilling racing, with Ugochukwu's consistency and M2 Competition's dominance leading to ultimate glory.
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A review of 2026 CTFROT: Ugochukwu and M2 Motorsport shine in new era of racing

The 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) season proved to be a thrilling spectacle, packed with intense racing, unpredictable weather, and nail-biting championship battles. From the opening round at Hampton Downs to the dramatic finale at Highlands Motorsport Park, each weekend delivered its fair share of surprises, with drivers showcasing not only their…

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

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

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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Zack Scoular dominates 2026 CTFROT Race 3 at Taupo, converting pole into victory as Slater and Wood complete the podium on a drying track.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Race 3 | Scoular converts pole to victory in dominant showing at Taupo

Unlike the wet conditions that defined the morning’s Qualifying session, Race 3 of Round 2 of the 2026 CTFROT unfolded on a drying circuit at Taupo. With grip steadily improving, mtec Motorsport’s Zack Scoular converted pole position into a commanding victory, controlling the race from the early laps and fending off sustained pressure behind. Grid…

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Jack Taylor snatches pole in a rain-hit 2026 CTFROT Qualifying 2 at Taupo, edging Wood and David after a dramatic, red-flagged session.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Qualifying 2 | Taylor triumphs in thrilling wet-weather session

The final day of Round 2 of the 2026 CTFROT at Taupo opened with a dramatic Qualifying 2 session, as 19 drivers fought for pole position for the Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy. Damp conditions ensured the outcome remained uncertain until the closing moments. mtec Motorsport’s Ryan Wood entered the session as the benchmark after securing…

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