Townshend A Favourite For Toyota 86 Trophy Series Wins

The Toyota regular, who scored his first podium finish in last season’s Bridgestone GR86 Championship, will run all four rounds of the Trophy Series in his older TR86 car in which he competed for two seasons in Toyota’s main championship before it switched to the GR86 model.

Having competed in the GR86 Championship, he is ineligible for the Trophy Series title but can win races, score podiums and win the Winter Series class for more experienced racers.

Circuit knowledge, car knowledge and most importantly knowledge of the new Bridgestone tyre guarantees that Harry has a strong set of cards heading into round one at Hampton Downs this weekend.

“I’m definitely looking for podium finishes even though the main reason for racing is that we have a great time as a team,” he explained. “It’s always good to keep developing your driving skills, which for me have come a long way in the past couple of seasons.

“Last season was a breakthrough one for myself and the team getting a podium result and being consistently fast in the races.

“I can improve further in qualifying and that will be something I will focus on at these race weekends, particularly in regard to learning how to get the most out of the strong Bridgestone tyre at exactly the right moment.

Harry’s winter campaign will be backed by loyal supporters Bayswater Vehicles, Repco, and Provident Insurance.

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

Rd4 26-27 July 2025 Taupo Int. Motorsport Park - Taupo Winter Series

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