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
ITM MIKE Racing pilot Christina Orr-West is hopeful experience will put her in good stead for this weekend’s ENEOS North Island Endurance Series final. Orr-West and co-driver Brendon Leitch sit second in the Three Hour Series points standings behind surprise series leaders John McIntyre and Simon Gilbertson. The pair are still searching for their first … Continue reading Christina Orr-West expecting tough three hour title fight
The most competitive ENEOS North Island Endurance Series season to date comes to a close this weekend at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon. Any one of the top 16 teams in the title chase are in with a mathematical shot of winning the Three Hour Series. Atop the overall and GT–B class leaderboard are CRC Speedshow-backed … Continue reading Manfeild hosts GT title fight in endurance final
