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Sibling rivalry and a staunch male/female battle are on the cards for the Dayle ITM Mike Racing drivers Brendon Leitch and Christina Orr-West in the Carter’s Tyres South Island Endurance Series’ opening race at Teretonga Park on Saturday. While Invercargill-based Leitch will be facing down his big brother Damon, on their home track, New Zealand’s … Continue reading Dayle ITM MIKE Racing drivers raring to go in South Island Endurance opener

Victory in the final race of the ENEOS North Island Endurance Series has given Jarrod Owens the needed push to go overseas. Owens took out overall honours in the One Hour Series final at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon last weekend. Despite having never driven at Feilding facility he managed to keep out of trouble and … Continue reading Jarrod Owens’ international ambition boosted by Manfeild win

Brendon Leitch and Christina Orr-West say they can’t be too disappointed with their efforts this season despite missing out on an overall title. This year Orr-West, who hails from Whakatane, stepped up to the GT–A division of the ENEOS North Island Endurance Series. She was joined by long-time Castrol Toyota Racing Series pilot and series … Continue reading ITM MIKE Racing duo satisfied with second in debut season

John McIntyre and Simon Gilbertson have proved strategy is stronger than speed to score their maiden ENEOS North Island Endurance Series title together. The pair managed to win the Three Hour Series and the GT–B class in their Manthey Racing-built Porsche 911 GT3 Cup MR despite battling some stiff GT3 opposition. A win at round … Continue reading McIntyre and Gilbertson crowned ENEOS endurance champions

New Zealand’s growing endurance racing scene has been given a boost with the arrival of a McLaren 650S GT3 to the country. The ex-Tony Quinn car is now in the hands of SBT Motorsport owner Glenn Smith. The car will race this weekend at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon where Smith and co-driver John de Veth … Continue reading McLaren 650S GT3 lands in New Zealand