Thrilling races and remarkable performances marked the finale of the GVI.Kiwi Formula Open NZ 2023/24 season at Taupo International Motorsport Park 🏁 Despite a rainy start, intense competition and gripping battles unfolded. Kaleb Ngatoa’s record-breaking lap in qualifying set the standard, however it is unofficial as it was set during qualifying. Sebastian Manson claimed victory in the final feature race, securing the Graeme Lawrence Cup, joined by Ngatoa and Toby McCormack on the podium.McCormack’s overall triumph in the Jim Palmer Cup and the historic Howden Ganley Cup has made him the youngest-ever series winner. Zac Christensen clinched the Graeme Lawrence Cup, while Gary Rush dominated with wins in the David Oxton and Chris Watson Cups. Massive thanks to all supporters and sponsors, especially Genuine Vehicle Imports (GVI.Kiwi & GVI. Electric). 📸- @ignition__media #FormulaOpenNZ #TaupoRacing #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #NZ #FONZ #FormulaOpenNZ #FormulaOpen #GVIKIWI #GVIFormulaOpen #Toyota #Swift #DB4 #FT50 #FT40 #Reynard #Raceweekend #GVIKIWIFORMULAOPENNZ #FormulaOpenNewZealand #formulaopennewzealand #FONZ #motorsport #motorsportnz #newzealandmotorsport #finalround #raceseries #newzealand
The final race of the weekend fired up at 2:20 pm 🏁 In race three, Seb Manson #22 led the pack with an impressive lap time of 1:25.004, chased closely by Hayden Bakkerus #20 at 1:25.408, and Kaleb Ngatoa #1 securing third with a lap time of 1:25.606. As this wraps up the season, keep an eye out for updates on what’s next for the upcoming season! 🏎️ 📸 - @ignition__media #FormulaOpenNZ #TaupoRacing #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #NZ #FONZ #FormulaOpenNZ #FormulaOpen #GVIKIWI #GVIFormulaOpen #Toyota #Swift #DB4 #FT50 #FT40 #Reynard #Raceweekend #GVIKIWIFORMULAOPENNZ #FormulaOpenNewZealand #formulaopennewzealand #FONZ
Embracing the morning sun at Taupo International Motorsport Park as race two fired up at 9:50 am! 🏁 Kaleb Ngatoa #1 dominated pole position with a rapid lap of 1:24.624, while Seb Manson #22 trailed closely at 1:25.249 and Brody Mcconkey #98 followed in third with 1:25.903. Rev up for race three at 2:05 pm! Catch race highlights on our story as the action unfolds! 🏁🏎️ 📸- @ignition__media #TaupoRacing #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #NZ #FONZ #motorsport #raceweekend #raceone #raceoneresults #FormulaOpenNZ #TaupoRacing #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #NZ #FormulaOpenNZ #FormulaOpen #GVIKIWI #GVIFormulaOpen #Toyota #Swift #DB4 #FT50 #FT40 #Reynard #Raceweekend
Prepare for another day of racing excitement at @taupomotorsportpark! Day two of the Single Seater Festival honoring Martin Lucas is today! The action kicks off with the second race of GVI.Kiwi Formula Open New Zealand at around 9:50 am, spanning 12 intense laps. Then, at 2:05 pm, get ready for race three, consisting of 15 thrilling laps. Stay tuned for updates as the adrenaline builds! 🏁🏎️ #FormulaOpenNZ #TaupoRacing #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #NZ #FONZ #FormulaOpenNZ #FormulaOpen #GVIKIWI #GVIFormulaOpen #Toyota #Swift #DB4 #FT50 #FT40 #Reynard #Raceweekend #GVIKIWIFORMULAOPENNZ #formulaopennewzealand
Finishing the day with a burst of adrenaline and speed! The first race of GVI.Kiwi Formula Open New Zealand kicked off at 1.15 pm today with 10 thrilling laps. Kaleb Ngatoa #1 dominated, clinching pole position with an impressive lap time of 1:24.654. Seb Manson #22 secured second place with a swift 1:24.992, while Brody Mcconkey #98 took third with a lap time of 1:25.649. Race two revs up at approximately 9.50 am tomorrow morning. Follow our story for live updates throughout the weekend! 🏁🏎💨 #TaupoRacing #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #motorsport #raceweekend #raceone #raceoneresults #FormulaOpenNZ #TaupoRacing #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #NZ #FONZ #FormulaOpenNZ #FormulaOpen #GVIKIWI #GVIFormulaOpen #Toyota #Swift #DB4 #FT50 #FT40 #Reynard #Raceweekend #GVIKIWIFORMULAOPENNZ #FormulaOpenNewZealand
Today kicks off day one of the single-seater festival in memory of Martin Lucas @taupomotorsportpark 🏁 Saturday, April 27th: Qualifying: 10:05 am (15 Minutes) Race One: 1:30 pm (12 Laps) Stay tuned for updates as we race through the weekend! #MotorsportNZ #RacingReady #FormulaOpenNZ #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #Taupo #taupomotorsportpark #prerace #FONZ #FormulaOpenNZ #GVIKIWI #GVIFormulaOpen #Toyota #Swift #DB4 #FT50 #FT40 #GVIKIWIFORMULAOPENNZ #FormulaOpenNewZealand #Racing #motorsport #gvikiwi #raceweekend
Prepare for an action-packed weekend of racing at the Single Seater Festival in Memory of Martin Lucas at Taupo International Motorsport Park! 🏁 Saturday, April 27th: Qualifying: 10:05 am (15 Minutes) Race One: 1:30 pm (12 Laps) Sunday, April 28th: Race Two: 9:50 am (12 Laps) Race Three: 2:05 pm (15 Laps) Keep up to date throughout the weekend by turning your post notifications on!! 🏎️ #FormulaOpenNZ #TaupoRacing #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #NZ #FONZ #FormulaOpenNZ #FormulaOpen #GVIKIWI #GVIFormulaOpen #Toyota #Swift #DB4 #FT50 #FT40 #Reynard #Raceweekend #GVIKIWIFORMULAOPENNZ #FormulaOpenNewZealand #formulaopennewzealand #FONZ #motorsport #motorsportnz #newzealandmotorsport #finalround #raceseries #newzealand
Today is race day one of the final round of the GVI. Kiwi Formula Open New Zealand at the Single Seater Festival in Memory of Martin Lucas today @taupomotorsportpark 🏁 Sixteen cars, including Formula Atlantic’s, FT50 ex TRS cars, and ex TRS FT40’s, will rev up on the grid. Gary Rush leads the Formula Atlantic series, while Kaleb Ngatoa’s comeback in the Swift DB4 promises to ignite the competition. Keep an eye on Adrian Rivers, who impressed at Hampton Downs last month in the Ex POPE Racing Swift DB4, along with ex Muscle Car racer Rhys Humphries. Toby McCormack is dominating the Jim Palmer Cup, but Chris Symon and Blake Dowdall will bring tough competition. The battle for the Graeme Lawrence Cup in the FT50’s is heating up with Geoff Harriman, Zac Christensen, and Hayden Bakkerus all in the running... 📸 - @mooffy_photov2 #FormulaOpenNZ #TaupoRacing #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #NZ #FONZ #FormulaOpenNZ #FormulaOpen #GVIKIWI #GVIFormulaOpen #Toyota #Swift #DB4 #FT50 #FT40 #Reynard #Raceweekend #GVIKIWIFORMULAOPENNZ #FormulaOpenNewZealand #formulaopennewzealand #FONZ #motorsport #motorsportnz #newzealandmotorsport #finalround #raceseries #newzealand
Prepare for an action-packed weekend of racing at the Single Seater Festival in Memory of Martin Lucas @taupomotorsportpark 🏁 Saturday, April 27th: Qualifying: 10:05 am (15 Minutes) Race One: 1:30 pm (12 Laps) Sunday, April 28th: Race Two: 9:50 am (12 Laps) Race Three: 2:05 pm (15 Laps) Keep up to date throughout the weekend by turning your post notifications on! 📸- @mooffy_photov2 #FormulaOpenNZ #TaupoRacing #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #NZ #FONZ #FormulaOpenNZ #FormulaOpen #GVIKIWI #GVIFormulaOpen #Toyota #Swift #DB4 #FT50 #FT40 #Reynard #Raceweekend #GVIKIWIFORMULAOPENNZ #FormulaOpenNewZealand #formulaopennewzealand #FONZ #motorsport #motorsportnz #newzealandmotorsport #finalround #raceseries #newzealand
Don’t miss out on the excitement, We are only 3 DAYS away from the final round of GVI.Kiwi Formula Open New Zealand at the Single Seater Festival in Memory of Martin Lucas this weekend @taupomotorsportpark 🏁 Sixteen cars, including Formula Atlantic’s, FT50 ex TRS cars, and ex TRS FT40’s, will rev up on the grid. Gary Rush leads the Formula Atlantic series, while Kaleb Ngatoa’s comeback in the Swift DB4 promises to ignite the competition. Keep an eye on Adrian Rivers, who impressed at Hampton Downs last month in the Ex POPE Racing Swift DB4, along with ex Muscle Car racer Rhys Humphries. Toby McCormack is dominating the Jim Palmer Cup, but Chris Symon and Blake Dowdall will bring tough competition. The battle for the Graeme Lawrence Cup in the FT50’s is heating up with Geoff Harriman, Zac Christensen, and Hayden Bakkerus all in the running... 📸- @mooffy_photov2 Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled finale at Taupo this weekend, and stay updated by turning on your notifications! 🏎️ #FormulaOpenNZ #TaupoRacing #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #NZ #FONZ #FormulaOpenNZ #FormulaOpen #GVIKIWI #GVIFormulaOpen #Toyota #Swift #DB4 #FT50 #FT40 #Reynard #Raceweekend #GVIKIWIFORMULAOPENNZ #FormulaOpenNewZealand #formulaopennewzealand #FONZ #motorsport #motorsportnz #newzealandmotorsport #finalround #raceseries #newzealand
We are only 4 DAYS away from the final round of the GVI.Kiwi formula open New Zealand series! This weekend, the final round will take place at the single-seater festival held at Taupo International Motorsport Park. We will have some exciting new drivers joining us on track this weekend as well as a diverse lineup of cars. Stick around for updates as we gear up for the weekend! 🏁🏎️ 📸 - @mooffy_photov2 #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #NZ #FONZ #FormulaOpenNZ #FormulaOpen #GVIKIWI #GVIFormulaOpen #Toyota #Swift #DB4 #FT50 #FT40 #Reynard #Raceweekend #GVIKIWIFORMULAOPENNZ #FormulaOpenNewZealand #formulaopennewzealand #FONZ #motorsport #motorsportnz #newzealandmotorsport #finalround #raceseries #newzealand
EXCITING RACING IN TOUGH CONDITIONS FOR FONZ PENULTIMATE ROUND 🏁 #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #NZ #FONZ #FormulaOpenNZ #FormulaOpen #GVIKIWI #GVIFormulaOpen #Toyota #Swift #DB4 #FT50 #FT40 #GVIKIWIFORMULAOPENNZ #FormulaOpenNewZealand #formulaopennewzealand #FONZ #motorsport #motorsportnz #newzealandmotorsport
The weekend’s final race for GVI.Kiwi Formula Open New Zealand kicked off at 12.50 pm at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park! Today, we had clear skies and sunshine, setting the stage for an exciting showdown. The results were impressive: Adrian Rivers #66 secured pole position in the feature race for the Graeme Lawrence family with a lap time of 1:03.905, Zac Christensen #8 was close behind in second with a lap time of 1:03.018, and Toby McCormack #86 clinched third with a lap time of 1:03.964. Looking ahead, our next round will be at Taupo International Motorsport Park on April 27th & 28th! 🏁🏎️ #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #racethreeresults #racetwo #NZ #FONZ #FormulaOpenNZ #FormulaOpen #GVIKIWI #GVIFormulaOpen #Toyota #Swift #DB4 #FT50 #FT40 #GVIKIWIFORMULAOPENNZ #FormulaOpenNewZealand #formulaopennewzealand #FONZ #motorsport #motorsportnz #newzealandmotorsport
Prepare for another day of racing excitement at Hampton Downs! It’s day two of racing at the Graeme Lawerence Festival, the final GVI.Kiwi Formula Open New Zealand race begins at around 1.00 pm, spanning a total of 18 laps. Stay tuned for updates as the action unfolds! 🏁🏎️ #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #Racetworesults #racethree #NZ #FONZ #FormulaOpenNZ #FormulaOpen #GVIKIWI #GVIFormulaOpen #Toyota #Swift #DB4 #FT50 #FT40 #GVIKIWIFORMULAOPENNZ #FormulaOpenNewZealand #formulaopennewzealand #FONZ #motorsport #motorsportnz #motorsportnewzealand
At 3:20 pm this afternoon, race two kicked off at Hampton Downs. The track cleared just in time for all drivers to switch to slicks, and they put on an incredible show. Zac Christensen #8 clinched pole position with a time of 1:03.263, closely followed by Toby McCormack #86 in second place with 1:04.578. Adrian Rivers #66 secured third place with a lap time of 1:02.887 and also claimed the race's fastest lap. Race Three revs up tomorrow around 12:30 pm. Catch the race highlights on our story as the action unfolds! 🏁🏎️ #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #Racetworesults #racetwo #NZ #FONZ #FormulaOpenNZ #FormulaOpen #GVIKIWI #GVIFormulaOpen #Toyota #Swift #DB4 #FT50 #FT40 #GVIKIWIFORMULAOPENNZ #FormulaOpenNewZealand #formulaopennewzealand #FONZ #motorsport #motorsportnz #newzealandmotorsport
The first race of the GVI.Kiwi Formula Open New Zealand began at 12:05 pm, featuring 10 laps. Hayden Bakkerus #20 dominated, securing pole position with a lap time of 1:10.479. Toby McCormack #86 claimed second place with 1:10.864, while Zach Christensen #8 rounded out the top three with 1:11.790. Race two starts around 2:40 pm this afternoon. Keep an eye on our story for updates throughout the weekend! 🏁 #GVIKiwiFormulaOpen #Raceoneresults #FONZ #FormulaOpenNZ #FormulaOpen #GVIKIWI #GVIFormulaOpen #Toyota #Swift #DB4 #FT50 #FT40 #GVIKIWIFORMULAOPENNZ #FormulaOpenNewZealand #formulaopennewzealand #FONZ #motorsport #motorsportnz