New Zealand Grand Prix
| Manfeild Autocourse | |
| File:Manfeild Autocourse track map (New Zealand).svg | |
| Race information | |
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| Number of times held | 60 |
| First held | 1950 |
| Most wins (drivers) |  Stirling Moss (3) Jack Brabham (3) Craig Baird (3) Ken Smith (3) Nick Cassidy (3) |
| Most wins (constructors) |  Tatuus (10) |
| Circuit length | 3.033 km (1.885 mi) |
| Race length | 106.155 km (65.962 mi) |
| Laps | 35 |
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The New Zealand Grand Prix, sometimes known as the New Zealand International Grand Prix, is an annual motor racing event held in New Zealand. First held in 1950, it is best known for hosting rounds of the Tasman Series in the 1960s and 1970s. It is currently run as the signature race of the Toyota Racing Series.
It is one of only two current national Grand Prix events that are not part of the Formula One World Championship, the other being the Macau Grand Prix.[1]
Contents
History
Once an important race on the international calendar, most notably when it was a part of the Tasman Series, the current domination of Formula One has seen the race become rather less prestigious. The race is currently part of the Toyota Racing Series, which has gained international prominence due to the championship being held over the Northern Hemisphere winter. This has resulted in many international drivers, particularly young developmental drivers, joining the championship in their traditional off-season. It is seen as a stepping stone to larger open-wheeler classes such as Formula 3.
In its history, the race has been held in seven different locations across New Zealand. Pukekohe Park Raceway in Pukekohe has been the most common venue, with the race being held there 29 times. Manfeild Autocourse in Feilding has hosted the event since 2008, and will continue to do so until 2017.[2]
Winners
Multiple winners
By driver
| Wins | Driver | Years |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Jack Brabham |
1958, 1960, 1961 |
| Stirling Moss |
1956, 1959, 1962 | |
| Craig Baird |
1991, 1992, 1993 | |
| Ken Smith |
1976, 1990, 2004 | |
| Nick Cassidy |
2012, 2013, 2014 | |
| 2 | Graham Hill |
1965, 1966 |
| Chris Amon |
1968, 1969 | |
| John McCormack |
1973, 1974 | |
 Keke Rosberg |
1977, 1978 | |
 Ross Cheever |
1985, 1986 | |
| Davy Jones |
1984, 1987 | |
| Simon Wills |
1998, 1999 | |
| Daniel Gaunt |
2007, 2009 |
By constructor
| Wins | Driver |
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| 10 | Tatuus |
| 9 | Ralt |
| 7 | Reynard |
| 5 | Cooper |
| 4 | Lola |
| 3 | Ferrari |
| Swift |
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| Van Diemen |
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| 2 | Maserati |
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| McLaren |
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| Elfin |
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| Chevron |
References
- ↑ Grand Prix a brand http://www.motorsport.org.nz/Race/news/news1Aug07NZGP.pdf
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
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