04/08/2026
KIWI RETURNS TO FLY ON TFH PWR SPRINTCAR POWER TOUR
Official release: TFH PWR Sprintcar Power Tour
August 3, 2026
He made one heck of an impression last summer and in the process it significantly boosted the profile and credibility of New Zealand Sprintcar racing in Australia.
Kiwi Max Guilford was a human highlight reel in his all white Doric / Tony Elliott Foundation / Lucas Oils NZ1 running throughout the elite competition up and down central and east coast of Australia.
Guilford was always one to watch.
Despite no experience at any of the places he raced he showed speed and entertainment value whenever the NZ1 rolled through the pit gate.
The great news is he’s coming back and he’s determined to get some main event success and push for series glory in 2026/2027.
Max had to relinquish his NZ title defence last season in favour of racing in Australia so the familiar NZ1 won’t be his number come TFH PWR Sprintcar Power Tour kick off time on January 3 at Western Sydney Speedway.
That doesn’t mean he won’t be chasing the #1 in Power Tour terms however.
Guilford finished fourth in Brandt Sprintcar Speedweek in 2025/2026 and finished fifth in the TFH PWR Sprintcar Power Tour – both series on debut and both at venues he was debuting at.
A top five result in both series was a standout effort even though the ultra-competitive Guilford naturally wanted more from himself.
“Having Max on the series last year really fired up the Kiwi versus Australia and USA rivalry in and he attracted a lot of Aussie fans because he put on a show every place he raced,” says series spokesperson Wade Aunger, “his car always looked a million bucks and he always up on the highline with the wing dragged back. Max always brought entertainment factor to his racing and we’re excited to have him back. Now he has experience at all these tracks he’ll be a serious threat to the winner’s list.”
Guilford will certainly look to pre-Christmas and Speedweek Series events in the Australian schedule as he builds towards his top five result in PWR TFH Sprintcar Power Tour.
It’s hoped that a few new faces from the land of the long white cloud may even show up to contest the Power Tour as well after Guilford’s stunning debut showing.
This Kiwi really knows how to power up!
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