Posts Tagged ‘sam Barry’
Heimgartner Set for BNT V8s Return
Andre Heimgartner will make his racing return to a New Zealand national championship by confirming he will line-up in the BNT V8s at Pukekohe, November 3-5, aboard a Richards Team Motorsport Toyota Camry. Heimgartner is no stranger to the BNT V8s here in New Zealand, having made his touring car debut in V8 SuperTourers as…
Read MoreScott Taylor Returns to BNT NZ Touring Car Championship
Australian driver Scott Taylor will return to the BNT NZ Touring Car Championship this coming season with the impending arrival of his class one Toyota Camry back on New Zealand shores. Taylor last competed in the championship during the 2015/16 season before purchasing the Toyota Camry from Richards Team Motorsport and taking it back to…
Read MoreSam Barry Aiming for Podium Finish
Sam Barry has a championship podium finish in his sights as the final round of the BNT NZ Touring Car Championship heads to Hampton Downs Motorsport Park this weekend. Barry currently sits in third position in the points standings on 699, 158 behind Tom Alexander in second place, Barry’s team mate Jason Bargwanna only 60…
Read MorePlenty to Play for at Hampton Downs
As the BNT NZ Touring Car Championship heads to its final round of the 2016/17 season at Hampton Downs this weekend, there is still plenty to play for in both class one and two. Reigning class one champion Simon Evans in his Smeg Holden holds a healthy lead, with 198-points over Tom Alexander. With 75…
Read MoreFirst Win Extra Special for Sam Barry
BNT NZ Touring Car class one rookie Sam Barry’s win at Manfeild last weekend was extra special for the young Waipukurau racer. Race one of the weekend saw the young charger involved in a heavy accident with fellow competitor Tom Alexander, which saw the two tangle on Manfeild’s main straight at 200km/hr causing major damage…
Read MoreEvans Wins Manfeild Weekend – Sam Barry Claims Maiden Win in Final
Simon Evans has won the weekend at the fifth round of the BNT NZ Touring Car Championship at Manfeild. Evans claimed two wins and a second place over the weekend’s three races giving him enough points to claim the round honours. Evans looked on form to take his third race win of the weekend in…
Read MoreEvans Wins Opener at Manfeild While Rivals Clash
Simon Evans has won the opening race of the weekend at round five of the BNT NZ Touring Car Championship at Manfeild this afternoon. But while Evans won the race ahead of Nick Ross and Jason Bargwanna who finished second and third respectively, it was two of the championships young chargers behind who cause the…
Read MoreChampionship Podium in Sam Barry’s Sights
After a disappointing two rounds in the South Island last month, Sam Barry is excited to head to his local track, Manfeild, as round five of the BNT NZ Touring Car Championship gets underway this weekend. Rounds three and four proved disappointing in terms of results, but the Waipukurau racer is determined to push ahead…
Read MoreWet Weekend Awaits for BNT NZ Touring Cars at Teretonga
Car set up will be key as the BNT NZ Touring Car Championship heads to Teretonga this weekend for round four. Last weekend drivers faced hot conditions at Ruapuna near Christchurch, but with bad weather currently lashing the lower South Island, the V8 field could catch the tail end of the weather pattern. Defending champion,…
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.…
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