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Old 15 Dec 2022, 00:10 (Ref:4137214)   #1
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TRS gains Formula Regional status

https://www.velocitynews.co.nz/trs-b...-championship/

" “Being a Formula Regional championship comes with the Super License points, and now we get the full amount of super license points, says Toyota Gazoo Racing New Zealand Manager Nicolas Caillol.

“This means the winner of the championship gets 18 points. When you look at it, 18 points is almost 50 per cent of the points required to get the Formula 1 super license, so it’s a good amount of points you can get towards that.”

The January timing of the series also means most drivers will have an open schedule to come and compete, should they wish.

“Because our championship is run outside of any other championship period you can accumulate two years [of points] in one year,” Caillol says. "
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Old 8 Jan 2023, 18:02 (Ref:4139254)   #2
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The series kicks off this weekend at Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell.

Run over the next five consecutive weekends at five different circuits throughout NZ it has drivers from NZ, Australia, Austria and the USA.

See link below for more info plus dates, venues, teams and drivers.

https://www.velocitynews.co.nz/excit...ceania-opener/

Can't wait to see who shines, it's a pretty concentrated high pressure five weekends coming up.
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Old 9 Jan 2023, 20:43 (Ref:4139431)   #3
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I might have to fire up the ol Rupertel ...

Pity noone over here offered to host a round or two, I'd travel for this.
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Old 14 Jan 2023, 20:43 (Ref:4140171)   #4
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Quali and Race 1 yesterday. Callum Hedge on pole and took the race win.

For the life of me couldn't find the Sky coverage but it was hiding in plain sight.

Nothing about TRS or Formula Regional, it was billed as Super Sprint NZ Championship. Thought that was sprint cars or drifting - duh! Different promoter this year maybe wanting to stamp his point of difference on it. Only result in reduced audience though I would think!

Anyway day two kicks of with FROC quali at 10am nz time Race 2 at 1pm and the feature race at 4pm.

Sky 5 coverage from 10am to 5pm.

Be interesting to see how day 2 shakes out.
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Old 14 Jan 2023, 23:54 (Ref:4140179)   #5
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Hedge was good. Morales qualified well - never heard of him...
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Old 15 Jan 2023, 18:36 (Ref:4140234)   #6
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Charlie Wurz wins first Round.
David Morales wins Feature Race.

https://talkmotorsport.co.nz/singles...eak-for-hedge/

Points after 1/5 rounds

1/ Charlie Wurz (Austria) 76 points
2/ David Morales (USA) 74
3/ Jacob Abel (USA) 58
4/ Ryder Quinn (Aus) 58
5/ Callum Hedge (NZ) 54
6/ James Penrose (NZ) 52
7/ Liam Sceats (NZ) 49
8/ Chloe Chambers (USA) 49
9/ Josh Mason (UK) 45
10/ Tom McLennan (Aus) 30
11/ Lucas Fecury (Br) 29
12/ Ryan Shehan (USA) 29
13/ Bree Morris (NZ) 23
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Old 20 Jan 2023, 03:35 (Ref:4140693)   #7
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Teretonga this weekend. Here's a quick preview of what we could be in for......

https://talkmotorsport.co.nz/singles...-invercargill/
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Old 21 Jan 2023, 09:26 (Ref:4140821)   #8
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Another pole for Hedges on Saturday at Teretonga. Charlie Wurz gets his first race win though.

https://talkmotorsport.co.nz/singles...n-new-zealand/

Tomorrow sees Q2 plus reverse grid Race 2, then the feature race.

The Invercargill weather even in midsummer can be notoriously fickle, however the forecast is looking reasonable.
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Old 22 Jan 2023, 09:33 (Ref:4140902)   #9
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Wurz gets his first pole and feature race win.

https://talkmotorsport.co.nz/singles...a-feature-win/

Hedges has a great drive to win reverse grid race from grid 7 in challenging conditions.

https://talkmotorsport.co.nz/singles...-at-teretonga/

2023 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship Points after Round 2
1/ Charlie Wurz (Austria) – 160
2/ Callum Hedge (NZ) – 135
3/ Jacob Abel (USA) – 117
4/ Ryder Quinn (Aus) – 110
5/ Liam Sceats (NZ) – 108
6/ Josh Mason (UK) – 97
7/ James Penrose (NZ) – 92
8/ David Morales (USA) – 88
9/ Chloe Chambers (USA) – 80
10/ Ryan Shehan (USA) – 80
11/ Tom McLennan (Aus) – 58
12/ Lucas Fecury (Bra) – 56
13/ Bree Morris (NZ) – 45

The fight continues at Manfeild this coming weekend!
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Old 25 Jan 2023, 12:35 (Ref:4141169)   #10
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Such a shame with that level of drivers. I guess they go to the Middle East series now.
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Old 27 Jan 2023, 08:16 (Ref:4141371)   #11
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Not sure what's up. Hopefully just a one off glitch.

Anyway the whole circus crosses Cook Strait to the North Island and Round 3 at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon.

Three more drivers for Manfeild this weekend. Brit Louis Foster, Irishman Adam Fitzgerald and Kiwi Billy Fraser. Good talents there who should slot into the top half of the field, I would think. Quick overview of the weekend:-

https://talkmotorsport.co.nz/singles...-championship/

Looks like a pretty wet day tomorrow, could make things interesting...
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Old 27 Jan 2023, 11:15 (Ref:4141389)   #12
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Not sure what's up. Hopefully just a one off glitch.
Somehow I would doubt it. It's been well outdone by series using much more relevant tracks that are more accessible.
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Old 27 Jan 2023, 21:21 (Ref:4141463)   #13
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If what you say is right, that doesn't auger well for the future of the series. However I'm sure Toyota NZ and some (all?) of the teams will be doing their utmost to ensure it's success. Nevertheless it's a long way short of the halcyon days when we saw current F1 drivers out here for the Tasman Series.

In what way do you consider the tracks not relevant?
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Old 28 Jan 2023, 00:47 (Ref:4141482)   #14
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In what way do you consider the tracks not relevant?
In general they’re short, narrow, have grass run-offs and the career drivers are unlikely to race in them ever again.
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Old 28 Jan 2023, 09:51 (Ref:4141509)   #15
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I guess all that is true. Whether that is a real deterrent to drivers at this stage in their careers, only time will tell....
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Old 28 Jan 2023, 19:40 (Ref:4141653)   #16
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Wurz secures pole for Race 1
https://talkmotorsport.co.nz/singles...pole-position/

Foster takes out Race 1. Chloe Chambers on reverse grid pole for Race 2
https://talkmotorsport.co.nz/singles...n-new-zealand/
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Old 29 Jan 2023, 19:11 (Ref:4142133)   #17
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Wurz on pole for Feature Race.
Chloe Chambers loses reverse grid pole as Charlie Wurz Race 1 penalty reassessed.

Race 2 review. Mason wins from Foster
https://talkmotorsport.co.nz/singles...w-zealand-win/

Feature Race for Dan Higgins Memorial Trophy. Penrose continues to get faster and takes a lucky win. Kiwis 1, 2, 3.
https://talkmotorsport.co.nz/singles...iggins-trophy/

NZ Grand Prix next weekend at Hampton Downs will see another four cars on the grid. 20 total.
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Old 29 Jan 2023, 21:40 (Ref:4142151)   #18
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This is telecast live in Australia on Foxtel, will keep an eye out next weekend...
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Old 1 Feb 2023, 20:40 (Ref:4142452)   #19
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Preview and entry list for this weekend's NZ Grand Prix.

https://talkmotorsport.co.nz/singles...nd-grand-prix/
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Old 4 Feb 2023, 08:39 (Ref:4142589)   #20
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Newcomers to this round, van Hoepen on pole for Race 1 while Ngatoa gets the win.

https://talkmotorsport.co.nz/singles...hampton-downs/

Wurz 8th so reverse grid pole for race 2.
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Old 5 Feb 2023, 09:12 (Ref:4142785)   #21
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Wurz wins Race 2 - Hedge strikes gremlins.

https://talkmotorsport.co.nz/singles...ikes-the-kiwi/

NZGP won by van Hoepen

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If what you say is right, that doesn't auger well for the future of the series. However I'm sure Toyota NZ and some (all?) of the teams will be doing their utmost to ensure it's success. Nevertheless it's a long way short of the halcyon days when we saw current F1 drivers out here for the Tasman Series.

In what way do you consider the tracks not relevant?
I think the big issue now is that TRS never really had any competition during the "off season" whereas now you have Formula Regional Middle East and Formula 4 Middle East that use the same cars that are used in the junior series over in Europe run by the same teams, running on the undercard of Asian Le Mans Series and Dubai 24 hours. It gives you exposure to the sportscar paddock, good weather, less chance of accident damage/cost due to the huge run offs, plenty of track time, a chance to compete against the other top drivers and the chance to run at Yas Marina which is useful for those who wish to go on to F3/F2/F1.
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Old 9 Feb 2023, 02:05 (Ref:4143212)   #23
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Final round at Taupo this weekend.

https://talkmotorsport.co.nz/singles...-this-weekend/
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Pole and race win today for Hedge as he takes over the lead of the championship.

https://www.velocitynews.co.nz/hedge...ional-victory/

Reverse grid race tomorrow will see Wurz start P4 and Hedge P8. The championship is likely to be tight heading into the Feature Race , the last race of the series, so a good morning qualifying result could be crucial for both.
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Old 12 Feb 2023, 09:20 (Ref:4143507)   #25
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Chloe Chambers wins reverse grid race.

https://talkmotorsport.co.nz/singles...ne-race-to-go/

Charlie Wurz CTFROC Champion.

https://talkmotorsport.co.nz/singles...itle-in-style/
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