27/07/2026
Round 1 of the Top Half Series at KartSport Tokoroa is done and dusted! ๐
It had been two years since we last raced at Tokoroa, but we were excited to get back and take on a strong field of 20 Rotax Juniors.
The weekend threw absolutely everything at us weather-wise. We had rain, sunshine, and even a massive frost to start the day on Sunday. Saturdayโs conditions were especially challenging, with a wet track drying incredibly quickly and turning a set of wet tyres into slicks in no time at all!
The Top Half Series random grid draws always make for some exciting racing, and this weekend was no different. There were plenty of great battles throughout the heats, with lots of passing and close racing from start to finish.
Weโre happy to come away sitting ๐ฅ in the championship points after the opening round and have a solid foundation to build on for the rest of the series.
It was also awesome to have Toyota GR Racing on site throughout the weekend with their Toyota 86 race car on display. It was pretty cool to get up close to the car, especially knowing that the overall winner of the Top Half Series will earn a session behind the wheel at Hampton Downs. Thatโs certainly some extra motivation for the rounds ahead! ๐ฅ๐๏ธ
A huge thank you to our amazing supporters:
๐๏ธ Garry Singh - Ray White
๐๏ธ Josh Hart
๐๏ธ Dr Farzad Nikanjam โ Greenlane Chiropractic
๐๏ธ Mum and Dad for towing me around the country and supporting me through every condition imaginable.
It was also pretty special to celebrate my birthday trackside with friends and family, and even sneak away for a birthday dinner with the extended family between all the racing action. ๐
Thanks to everyone who made the weekend such a great one. Now itโs time to focus on the next challengeโฆ
โก๏ธ Next up: The Final Round of the Rotax Max Challenge, back at KartSport Tokoroa