Posts Tagged ‘Ruapuna’
Christchurch Rookie Looking to Capitalise at Home Track
When round three of the BNT V8s gets underway at Ruapuna next week (January 13-14), local driver Justin Ashwell will be looking to get himself further up the grid by the end of the weekend. Sitting fourth in class two points and the highest placed of the rookie drivers the 38-year old is pleased with…
Read MoreUnlucky Weekend for Nick Ross at Ruapuna
Cambridge driver Nick Ross has endured a tough weekend at round three of the BNT NZ Touring Car Championship at the Ruapuna circuit near Christchurch. Ross and his Concept Motorsport team were plagued by numerous mechanical issues on their Total Lubricants Nissan Altima throughout the weekend. In the practice session on Saturday morning, the oil…
Read MoreLiam MacDonald Extends Championship Lead
Invercargill driver Liam MacDonald had the perfect weekend at Round three of the 2016/2017 BNT NZ Touring Car Championship at Mike Pero Motorsport Park at Ruapuna in Christchurch this weekend. MacDonald was the fastest in every session at the 3.33 kilometre circuit, topping the times in practice and qualifying before winning all three races. That…
Read MoreSam Barry Aiming to Win, Yet Remaining Cautious
Richards Team Motorsport driver Sam Barry will be looking to increase his championship position as the BNT NZ Touring Cars hit the Rupuna circuit this weekend for round three. Currently sitting in fourth place, 155 points behind leader Simon Evans, Barry says that the tight and technical Ruapuna circuit is one of his favourite tracks.…
Read MoreEyes on Alexander at Ruapuna
Christchurch racer Tom Alexander will be looking to put on a good show in front of his home crowd when the BNT NZ Touring Car Championship takes to the track at Ruapuna this weekend for round three of the national championship. Alexander, who drives a Holden Commodore in the championship currently sits in second place,…
Read MoreClass Two Battle Heats Up
A hard fought battle is emerging in class two of the BNT NZ Touring Cars, as the championship heads to Ruapuna for round three this weekend. Invercargill driver Liam MacDonald leads the championship having won the opening two rounds at Pukekohe and Taupo. 73 points behind the leader, fellow Southlander and series newcomer Jamie Conroy…
Read MoreAlexander Vows to Bounce Back Following Taupo Frustrations
Round two of the BNT NZ Touring Car Championship at Taupo can only be described by Tom Alexander as “frustrating” as the Cantabrian looks forward to round three at his home track in January. “The weekend did not go as we had hoped, in fact it was a very frustrating weekend for both myself and…
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