Giddy To Run Trophy Series Ahead Of Second GR86 Campaign
He showed immense promise too, occasionally topping the timesheets in practice, qualifying third at the final round at the recent Supercars event before taking a fourth place and second place finish over the weekend.
He's now looking to maintain that momentum and get more track time and more knowledge of the Bridgestone tyre ahead of next season.
The Mackenzie Motorsport-run driver cannot win the Trophy Series as a current Bridgestone GR86 Championship competitor, but he can win the Winter Series class and take race wins and podiums.
'I think this will be a really good series to help me continue to improve my race craft,' he said.
'Time in the seat on any of the tracks is always so beneficial no matter what car you are driving and the TR86 is also a fun car to drive.
'It's also a great opportunity to stay current and prepare for the next season of GR86 Series at the end of the year which I really want to do well in.'
2025 Toyota 86 Trophy Series
Rd1 9-10 May 2025 Hampton Downs - NZIGP Finale
Rd2 21-22 June 2025 Taupo Int. Motorsport Park - Taupo Winter Series
Rd3 5-6 July 2025 Manfeild – Circuit Chris Amon - Manfeild Winter Series
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