MotorSport New Zealand Championships, Challenges and Champions

GOLD STARS

MotorSport New Zealand Premier Championship Award

From 1949 until 1955/56 there were annual road races held in New Zealand which stood in as official championship events.

But, in the 1956/57 season the Association of New Zealand Car Clubs instituted a Gold Star Driver's Award for Race (Single Seater class), Hillclimbs and Trials.

When Rallysport became a New Zealand Championship in 1977 a further Gold Star was introduced.

A reorganisation of the speed events under the ClubSport name heralded the transfer of the Hillclimb Gold Star to the outright winner of the three ClubSport disciplines in 1994/95.

Racing has evolved over the years in New Zealand into two distinct categories, Single Seater and Saloons. To truly recognise this at premier level in the 1996/97 season a Gold Star Saloon was introduced as an adjunct to the other Gold Star Single Seater award.

In 2007 a Gold Star was introduced to acknowledge the significant role of the co-driver in Rallysport.

RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS

GOLD STAR RACE CHAMPIONS - SINGLE SEATER

Gold Star Champions:
1956/57 W.P.R.Jensen, Ferrari (and Austin Healey)
1957/58 W.P.R.Jensen, Maserati
1958/59 B.McLaren, Cooper-Climax
1959/60 S.H.Jensen, Cooper-Climax
1960/61 D.C.Hulme, Cooper-Climax
1961/62 P.M.Hoare, Ferrari
1962/63 A.N.Hyslop, Cooper-Climax
1963/64 K.J.Palmer, Cooper-Climax
1964/65 K.J.Palmer, Brabham-Climax
1965/66 K.J.Palmer, Lotus-Climax
1966/67 R.A.Levis, Brabham-Ford
1967/68 K.J.Palmer, McLaren-FVA
1968/69 R.A.Levis, Brabham-FVA
1969/70 G.P.McRae, Begg-Chev (and McLaren-Chev)
1970/71 G.H.Lawrence, Ferrari
1971/72 R.D.Oxton, Begg-Chevrolet
1972/73 R.D.Oxton, Begg-Chevrolet
1973/74 R.D.Oxton, Begg-Chevrolet
1974/75 G.H.Lawrence, Lola-Chevrolet
1975/76 K.J.Smith, Lola-Chevrolet
1976/77 D.H.McMillan, Ralt-Ford
1977/78 R.P.Stone, Cuda-Ford
1978/79 D.H.McMillan, Ralt-Ford
1979/80 D.H.McMillan, Ralt-Ford
1980/81 R.D.Oxton, Ralt-Ford
1981/82 R.D.Oxton, Ralt RT4
1982/83 Not Contested
1983/84 K.J.Smith, Ralt RT4
1984/85 K.J.Smith, Ralt RT4
1985/86 Not Contested
1986/87 K.J.Smith, Ralt RT4
1987/88 P.Radisich, Ralt RT4
1988/89 D.Hall, USA, Swift
1989/90 K.J.Smith, Swift
1990/91 C.Baird, Swift
1991/92 C.Baird, Reynard
1992/93 C.Baird, Reynard
1993/94 G.Murphy, Formula Brabham
1994/95 G.Murphy, Formula Brabham
1995/96 Not Contested
1996/97 Not Contested
1997/98 Not Contested
1998/99 S.Wills, Formula Holden
1999/2000 S.Wills, Formula Holden
2000/01 A.Booth, Fomula Holden
2001/02 F.Coulthard, Formula Ford
2002/03 J.Reid, Formula Ford
2003/04 T.Edgell, Formula Ford
2004/05 Not Contested
2005/06 D.Gaunt, Toyota Tatuus
2006/07 D.Gaunt, Toyota Tatuus
2007/08 A.Knight, Toyota Tatuus

GOLD STAR RACE CHAMPIONS - SALOON

Gold Star Champions:
1996/97 A.Stichbury, TraNZam
1997/98 Not Contested
1998/99 S.Drake, TraNZam
1999/2000 C.Baird, TraNZam
2000/01 A.Stichbury, TraNZam
2001/02 P.Pedersen, TraNZam
2002/03 Not Contested
2003/04 Not Contested
2004/05 A.Booth, Holden Commodore VY
2005/06 K.Scott, Holden Commodore VY
2006/07 J.McIntyre, Ford Falcon BA
2007/08 J.McIntyre, Ford Falcon BA

V8s

MotorSport NZ granted championship status for this class, originally titled TraNZam Lights, with the commencement of the 1996/97 season. This class was renamed NZ V8 Touring Car at the commencement of the 1998/99 season, NZV8s at the commencement of the 2005/06 season and V8s at the commencement of the 2007/08 season.

Champions:
1996-1997 G.Taylor
1997-1998 W.Huxford
1998-1999 P.Pedersen
1999-2000 M.Pedersen
2000-2001 P.Manuell
2001-2002 A.Stichbury
2002-2003 M.Pedersen
2003-2004 A.Booth
2004-2005 A.Booth
2005-2006 K.Scott
2006-2007 J.McIntyre
2007-2008 J.McIntyre

TOYOTA RACING SERIES

Champions:
2005-2006 D.Gaunt
2006-2007 D.Gaunt
2007-2008 A.Knight

PORSCHE GT3 CUP

Champions:
2005-2006 C.Baird
2006-2007 C.Baird
2007-2008 C.Baird

997 Champions:
2007-2008 C.Baird

996 Champions:
2007-2008 T.Martin

NZ PRODUCTION RACING

Class A (up to 2 litre):
2005-2006 Z.Coppins, Honda Integra Type R
Class B (2 to 3.5 litre):
2005-2006 J.Boult, Mazda RX8
Class C (up to 2 litre turbocharged):
2005-2006 R.Thurston, Mitsubishi Evo

The classes were rearranged in the 2006/07 season:
Overall:
2006-2007 D.Williams, Mitsubishi Evo 9
Class A (2WD):
2006-2007 Z.Coppins, Honda Integra
Class B (4WD):
2006-2007 D.Williams, Mitsubishi Evo 9

The classes were rearranged in the 2007/08 season:
Class A (2WD - 0-1600cc normally aspirated engine):
2007-2008 C.McMaster, Suzuki Swift

Class B (2WD - 1601-3500cc normally aspirated, 0-2300cc forced induction & 0-2000cc diesel turbo engines):
2007-2008 D.Williams, Mazda 3 MPS

Class C (4WD - 2000cc forced induction & 0-3500cc normally aspirated engines):
2007-2008 S.Sceats, Subaru Impreza

NZ FORMULA FORD

Champions:
1971-1972 R.D.Oxton
1972-1973 D.McMillan
1973-1974 P.Hughes
1974-1975 G.Walker
1975-1976-D.McMillan
1976-1977 E.Morgan
1977-1978 G.Campbell
1978-1979 M.Finch
1979-1980 M.King
1980-1981 J.Pascoe
1981-1982 M.King
1982-1983 K.Ingram
1983-1984 S.Richards
1984-1985 J.Crawford
1985-1986 C.Coleman
1986-1987 S.Higgins
1987-1988 C.Baird
1988-1989 G.Campbell
1989-1990 P.Larsen
1990-1991 A.McElrea
1991-1992 G.Croft
1992-1993 A.Stichbury
1993-1994 A.Stichbury
1994-1995 S.Drake
1995-1996 G.Tulett
1996-1997 S.Dixon
1997-1998 G.Tullett
1998-1999 L.Stevenson
1999-2000 P.Hellebrekers
2000-2001 J.Cressey
2001-2002 F.Coulthard
2002-2003 J.Reid
2003-2004 T.Edgell
2004-2005 S.O'Brien
2005-2006 S.Van Gisbergen
2006-2007 S.MacNeill
2007-2008 J.Whelan

MINI CHALLENGE

Champions:
2007-2008 B.Collins

NZ PORSCHE

Champions:
2002-2003 B.Riley
2003-2004 M.Weeks
2004-2005 M.Eady
2005-2006 J.Warring
2006-2007 S.Neville
2007-2008 S.Neville

NZ FORMULA FIRST

Originally named Formula Vee with the commencement of the 1998/99 season this class was renamed Formula First.

Champions:
1974-1975 N.Lankshear
1975-1976 I.Hodge
1976-1977 D.Halliday
1977-1978 M.King
1978-1979 R.Lester MNZM
1979-1980 S.Cameron
1980-1981 R.Coles
1981-1982 C.Abbott
1982-1983 R.Coles
1983-1984 R.Coles
1984-1985 R.Lester MNZM
1985-1986 R.Symon
1986-1987 R.Symon
1987-1988 R.Symon
1988-1989 R.Symon
1989-1990 T.Natusch
1990-1991 C.Maxwell
1991-1992 D.Martin
1992-1993 D.Kalasih
1993-1994 S.Dixon
1994-1995 R.Lester MNZM
1995-1996 D Martin
1996-1997 C.Greenwood
1997-1998 M.Rohloff
1998-1999 N.Luxford
1999-2000 D.Payne
2000-2001 M.Shepherd
2001-2002 M.Shepherd
2002-2003 P.Butler
2003-2004 L.Francis
2004-2005 M.Russ
2005-2006 M.Shepherd
2006-2007 S.Allison
2007-2008 C.Field

NZ SUPER TRUCKS

Champions:
1989-1990 Jointly - D.Hulme and A.Hyde
1990-1991 A.Hyde
1991-1992 R.Porter
1992-1993 A.Hyde
1993-1994 R.Salter
1994-1995 R.Salter
1995-1996 R.Salter
1996-1997 R.Salter
1997-1998 I.Tulloch
1998-1999 I.Tulloch
1999-2000 R.Porter
2000-2001 R.Porter
2001-2002 I.Tulloch
2002-2003 I.Tulloch
2003-2004 A.Porter
2004-2005 A.Porter
2005-2006 A.Porter
2006-2007 J.Hepburn
2007-2008 K.Scott

RACE CHALLENGE SERIES

V8s DEVELOPMENT SERIES

2004-2005 D.Stewart
2005-2006 A.McCarrison
2006-2007 M.Thom
2007-2008 M.Bristow

NZ FORMULA FORD PRE '93 CHALLENGE

2003-2004 J.Singh
2004-2005 D.Arrowsmith
2005-2006 W.Thomason
2006-2007 S.Heffernan
2007-2008 M.Penrose

MINI CHALLENGE

2006-2007 E.Bell
2007-2008 became a championship

PORSCHE GT3 CUP

2003-2004 J.Richards
2004-2005 C.Baird
2005-2006 became a championship

NZ PRODUCTION RACING SERIES

Class A (up to 2 litre):
2004-2005 R.Thurston, Honda Integra Tyre R
2005-2006 became a championship

Class B (2 to 3.5 litre):
2004-2005 C.Barry, Alfa Romeo GTA
2005-2006 became a championship

Class C (up to 2 litre turbocharged):
2004-2005 R.Rutherford, Subaru WRX 04
2005-2006 became a championship

TOYOTA RACING SERIES

2004-2005 B.Collins
2005-2006 became a championship

RALLY CHAMPIONSHIPS

GOLD STAR RALLY CHAMPIONS - DRIVERS

Gold Star Champions:
1977-R.K.Millen, Mazda RX3
1978-B.A.Robson, Escort RS1800
1979-P.G.Adams, Escort RS1800
1980-J.T.Donald, Escort RS180
1981-J.T.Donald, Escort RS1800
1982-A.A.Teesdale, Escort RS1800
1983-M.Stewart, Escort RS1800
1984-A.A.Teesdale, Nissan 240RS
1985-B.Stokes, Escort RS
1986-N.Allport, Mazda RX7
1987-A.A.Teesdale, MG Metro 6R4
1988-B.Stokes, Sierra 4x4
1989-N.Allport, Mazda 323 4WD
1990-D.Ayling, Mazda 323 4WD
1991-P.Bourne, Subaru Legacy
1992-N.Allport, Mazda 323 GTX
1993-J.McAndrew, Subaru Legacy
1994-J.McAndrew, Subaru Legacy
1995-R.Jones, Mitsubishi Lancer
1996-J.McAndrew, Subaru
1997-R.Jones, Mitsubishi Lancer
1998-G.Argyle, Mitsubishi Lancer
1999-G.Argyle, Mitsubishi Lancer
2000-B.Herbert, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6
2001-B.Herbert, Subaru Impreza
2002-B.Herbert, Subaru Impreza
2003-B.Herbert, Subaru Impreza
2004-C.West, Subaru Impreza WRX
2005-R.Mason, Subaru Impreza WRX
2006-R.Mason, Subaru Impreza
2007-S.Murray, Subaru Impreza

GOLD STAR RALLY CHAMPIONS - CO-DRIVERS

Gold Star Champions:
2007-R.Ryan

MOTORSPORT NZ RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP

DRIVERS

Champions:
1975-
1976-
1977-R.K.Millen, Mazda RX3
1978-B.A.Robson, Escort RS1800
1979-P.G.Adams, Escort RS1800
1980-J.T.Donald, Escort RS180
1981-J.T.Donald, Escort RS1800
1982-A.A.Teesdale, Escort RS1800
1983-M.Stewart, Escort RS1800
1984-A.A.Teesdale, Nissan 240RS
1985-B.Stokes, Escort RS
1986-N.Allport, Mazda RX7
1987-A.A.Teesdale, MG Metro 6R4
1988-B.Stokes, Sierra 4x4
1989-N.Allport, Mazda 323 4WD
1990-D.Ayling, Mazda 323 4WD
1991-P.Bourne, Subaru Legacy
1992-N.Allport, Mazda 323 GTX
1993-J.McAndrew, Subaru Legacy
1994-J.McAndrew, Subaru Legacy
1995-R.Jones, Mitsubishi Lancer
1996-J.McAndrew, Subaru
1997-R.Jones, Mitsubishi Lancer
1998-G.Argyle, Mitsubishi Lancer
1999-G.Argyle, Mitsubishi Lancer
2000-B.Herbert, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6
2001-B.Herbert, Subaru Impreza
2002-B.Herbert, Subaru Impreza
2003-B.Herbert, Subaru Impreza
2004-C.West, Subaru Impreza WRX
2005-R.Mason, Subaru Impreza WRX
2006-R.Mason, Subaru Impreza
2007-S.Murray, Subaru Impreza

CO-DRIVERS

Champions:
1987-G.Horne
1988-R.Haldane
1989-R.Haldane
1990-R.Haldane
1991-R.Freeth
1992-J.Robb
1993-R.Haldane
1994-R.Haldane
1995-L.Bult
1996-R.Haldane
1997-L.Bult
1998-A.Glen
1999-R.Ryan
2000-R.Ryan
2001-R.Ryan
2002-R.Ryan
2003-R.Ryan
2004-G.Cowan
2005-G.Cowan
2006-S.Randall
2007-R.Ryan

Group N - 4WD Drivers:

Champions:
2007-S.Murray, Subaru Impreza

Group N - 4WD Co-Drivers:

Champions:
2007-R.Ryan

Group N - 2WD Drivers:

Champions:
2007-M.Tapper, Ford Fiesta

Group N - 2WD Co-Drivers:

Champions:
2007-J.Cress

Kiwi 2 (2WD) Drivers:

Champions:
2003-D.Buist, Toyota Corolla
2004-J.West, Suzuki Baleno
2005-D.Strong, Honda Civic Type R
2006-A.Cook, Honda Jazz
2007-D.Strong, Honda Civic Type R

Kiwi 2 (2WD) Co-Drivers:

Champions:
2006-S.Campbell
2007-B.McKenzie

Classic Drivers:

Champions:
2006-R.Murray, Mazda RX7
2007-E.Fuge, Mazda RX3

Classic Co-Drivers:

Champions:
2006-D.Kibble
2007-M.Gibbs

JUNIOR

Champions:
1983-M.Montgomery, Tauranga
1984-M.Montgomery, Tauranga
1985-R.Hart, Nelson
1986-B.Hill, Hamilton
1987-S.Weeber, Christchurch
1988-S.Weeber, Christchurch
1989-D.Fairhall, Greymouth
1990-G.Graham, Christchurch
1991-M.Leonard, Timaru
1992-R.McKay, Winton
1993-B.Logan, Ashburton
1994-A.Grant, Auckland
1995-G.Graham, Christchurch
1996-C.Marshall, Auckland
1997-J.West, Dunedin
1998-C.West, Timaru
1999-K.Robinson, Levin
2000-C.West, Timaru
2001-C.Bates, Hamilton
2002-R.Mason, Masterton
2003-R.Mason, Masterton
2004-D.Sumner, Rotorua
2005-B.Martin, Taihape
2006-H.Paddon, Geraldine
2007-H.Paddon, Geraldine

ROOKIE DRIVER

Champions:
2003-D.Sumner, Mitsubishi Evo 6
2004-S.Murray, Subaru Impreza
2005-L.Barns, Mitsubishi Evo 8
2006-H.Paddon, Mitsubishi Evo 8
2007-C.McInnes, Subaru Impreza WRX

MANUFACTURER'S TROPHY

1994-Subaru Team-Vanessa Slee, Brian Watkin, Joe McAndrew.
1995-Mitsubishi Team-Jones, Grant, Leonard
1996-Subaru Team-G.Graham, J.McAndrew, S.Holmes.
1997-Mitsubishi Team-R.Jones, M.Roestenburg, G.Argyle
1998-Mitsubishi Team-G.Argyle, T.Bawden, M.Roestenburg
1999-Mitsubishi Ralliart Team-G.Argyle, T.Bawden, R.Meekings
2000-Mitsubishi Ralliart Team-G.Argyle, T.Bawden, A.Hawkeswood
2001-Mitsubishi Ralliart Team
2002-Mitsubishi Team
2003-Mitsubishi Team
2004-Mitsubishi
2005-Subaru
2006-Subaru
2007-Subaru

MOTORSPORT NZ RALLY XTREME CHAMPIONSHIP

Originally named the MotorSport NZ Club Rally Championship with the commencement of the 2005 season it was renamed the MotorSport NZ Rally Xtreme Championship.

Driver - Four wheel drive vehicle

Champion:
1999-Gary Cliff, Christchurch
2000-Struan Robertson, Palmerston North
2001-Shane Murland, Paraparaumu
2002-Tracey Mann, Greymouth
2003-Anton Cheetham, Palmerston North
2004-Dave Burgess, Auckland
2005-Paul Nicoll, Nelson
2006-Derek Ayson, South Otago
2007-Jeff Judd, Christchurch

Co-Driver - Four wheel drive vehicle

Champion:
2007-Marty Stevenson

Driver - Two wheel drive vehicle

Champion:
1999-Jeff Judd, Christchurch
2000-Stu Moore, Palmerston North
2001-Deane Buist, Christchurch
2002-Deane Buist, Christchurch
2003-Dave Strong, Auckland
2004-Derek Ayson, Clinton
2005-Deane Buist, Christchurch
2006-Deane Buist, Christchurch
2007-David Wright, Te Aroha

Co-Driver - Two wheel drive vehicle

Champion:
2007-Chris Alexander

CLUBSPORT

GOLD STAR CLUBSPORT CHAMPIONS

This Championship was introduced in 1994 to combine the disciplines of Hillclimb, Motorkhana and Autocross.

Commencing 1995, the Gold Star was transferred from Hillclimbs to the overall ClubSport Championship.

Champions:
1994-K.Hocken - Mini Moke
1995-K.Hocken - Mini Moke
1996-K.Hocken - Mini Moke
1997-K.Hocken - Mini Moke
1998-M.Matheson - Mini Clubman GT
1999-M.Matheson - Mitsubishi Lancer
2000-M.Roestenburg - Mitsubishi Lancer
2001-D.Strong - Honda CRX
2002-M.Tapper - Daihatsu Charade
2003-G.Brader - MG
2004-C.Vaughan - Mitsubishi Evo
2005-S.Hall - Holden Barina
2006-A.Curtis - Honda CRX
2007-A.Curtis - Honda CRX
2008-N.Webb - Mitsubishi Mirage

Junior Champion:
2000-Mark Tapper, Auckland
2001-Mark Tapper, Auckland
2002-Mark Tapper, Auckland
2003-Cameron Cliff, Te Awamutu
2004-Timothy Cook, Ashburton
2005-William Brunt, Paeroa
2006-Timothy Cook, Ashburton
2007-Kenneth Burnett, Papakura
2008-Ethan Curtis, Nelson

Hillclimb

Champions:
1956/57-R.A.Gibbons, Cooper-JAP
1957/58-R.S.Campbell, Cooper-Norton
1958/59-M.F.Stanton, Stanton Special
1959/60-P.M.Hoare, Ferrari
1960/61-K.J.Sager, Cooper-JAP
1961/62-K.J.Sager, Cooper-JAP
1962/63-G.R.Harvey, Cooper-JAP
1963/64-R.Lyme, Cooper-Porsche
1964/65-R.Lyme, Cooper-Porsche
1965/66-J.Boyd, Lycoming Special
1966/67-J.Boyd, Lycoming Special
1967/68-J.Boyd, Lycoming Special
1968/69-S.C.Boreham, Cooper-BSA
1969/70-S.C.Boreham, Cooper-BSA
1970/71-S.C.Boreham, Cooper-BSA
1971/72-S.C.Boreham, Cooper-BSA
1972/73-S.C.Boreham, Cooper-BSA
1973/74-J.Warring, McLaren FVA
1974/75-K.Ingram, Terrapin
1975/76-L.Hatton, Mini
1976/77-K.Ingram, Terrapin
1977/78-P.H.Barnard, Begg-Ford
1978/79-P.H.Barnard, Begg-Ford
1979/80-R.Greer, Matich-Chevrolet
1980/81-P.G.Adams, Ford Escort
1981/82-R.Cook, Datsun Sunny
1982/83-M.T.A.Donovan, March 77B
1983/84-M.T.A.Donovan, March 77B
1984/85-P.Bourne, Subaru Leone
1985/86-I.Taylor, Escort
1986/87-S.McChesney, Chevron
1987/88-T.Parmenter, Formula Ford
1988/89-G.Vaughan, Formula Ford
1989/90-T.Parmenter, Mazda Special
1990/91-B.Saxton, Titan Ford
1991/92-T.Parmenter, Mazda/Nissan 4WD
1992/93-K.Austin, Nissan Pulsar
1993/94-T.Parmenter, Mazda Special
1994/95-T.Smitheram, Subaru Leone
1995/96-J.Prattley, Mazda 323 4WD
1996/97-M.Roestenburg, Mitsubishi Lancer
1997/98-M.Roestenburg, Mitsubishi Lancer
1998/99-M.Roestenburg, Mitsubishi Lancer
1999/2000-M.Roestenburg, Mitsubishi Lancer
2000/01-A.Hawkeswood, Mitsubishi Lancer 6.5
2001/02-N.Beck, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 2
2002/03-M.Roestenburg, Mitsubishi Lancer
2003/04-B.Collins, Subaru Vortec
2004/05-W.Brunt, Toyota Starlet
2005/06-C.Knapp, Mitsubishi Evo 3
2006/07-J.Gill, Mitsubishi Evo 3
2008-R.Mackay, Mitsubishi Evo

MOTORKHANA

Champions:
1978-D.Williams, Mini Clubman
1979-D.Gardner, Mini
1980-D.Williams, Mini Clubman
1981-D.Williams, Mini Moke
1982-D.Gardner, Mini
1983-D.Williams, Mini Clubman GT
1984-D.Gardner, Mini Moke
1985-D.Gardner, Mini Moke
1986-D.Gardner, Mini Moke
1987-S.Hall, Mini
1988-D.Gardner, Mini Moke
1989-K.Hocken, Mini Moke
1990-D.Gardner, Mini Moke
1991-K.Hocken, Mini Moke
1992-D.Gardner, Mini Moke
1993-K.Hocken, Mini Moke
1994-K.Hocken, Mini Moke
1995-K.Hocken, Mini Moke
1996-K.Hocken, Mini Moke
1997-K.Hocken, Mini Moke
1998-M.Matheson, Mini Clubman GT
1999-K.Hocken, Mini Moke
2000-K.Hocken, Mini Moke
2001-K.Hocken, Mini Moke
2002-S.Hall, Mini
2003-G.Brader, MG
2004-S.Hall, Mini
2005-S.Hall, Holden Barina
2006-S.Hall, Holden Barina
2007-G.Featherstone, Toyota Starlet
2008-S.Hall, BMC Mini

AUTOCROSS

Champions:
1994-P.Te Punga, Toyota Corolla
1995-T.Smitheram, Subaru Leone
1996-R.Elias, Toyota Starlet
1997-M.Roestenburg, Mitsubishi Lancer
1998-M.Roestenburg, Mitsubishi Lancer
1999-M.Roestenburg, Mitsubishi Lancer
2000-M.Roestenburg, Mitsubishi Lancer
2001-D.Strong, Honda CRX
2002-B.McArthur, Subaru Legacy RS
2003-M.Roestenburg, Mitsubishi Lancer
2004-C.Vaughan, Mitsubishi Evo
2005-A.Groves, Subaru Impreza
2006-A.Curtis, Honda CRX
2007-A.Groves, Subaru Impreza
2008-R.Mackay, Mitsubishi Evo

GOLD STAR TRIALS

Champions:
1957-K.Gunn & D.Hutton
1958-J.B.Roberts
1959-T.J.Doyle
1960-A.N.Boustridge
1961-R.J.Rolfe
1962-W.Renalson
1963-D.Hadfield
1964-D.Hadfield
1965-J.D.Butts
1966-B.A.Robson
1967-B.A.Robson
1968-B.A.Robson
1969-J.Gallagher
1970-J.Gallagher
1971-N.Curtis
1972-R.Haldane

From the 1973 season onwards additional trophies and Gold Stars were introduced in recognition that trialling is a competition requiring the combined skills of the entire crew of the vehicle, driver, co-driver, navigator and timekeeper.

1973-R.M.Beirne, driver; C.A.Rabbidge, co-driver; J.F.Gallagher, navigator; P.A.R.Nixon, timekeeper.
1974-G.Fenn, driver; R.Croft & G.Craig, navigator; P.Croft, timekeeper.
1975-S.Hamilton, driver; J.Busch, navigator; P.Meggison, timekeeper.
1976-B.Higham, driver; E.Pearce, co-driver; S.Higham, navigator; P.Merrifield, timekeeper.
1977-G.Robertson, driver; B.Hatrick, co-driver; J.Crombie, navigator; G.Sharpe, timekeeper.
1978-R.Spence, driver; R.Rose, co-driver/timekeeper; G.Craig & W.Strand, navigator.
1979-C.Hudson, driver; P.V.Batten, co-driver; D.Bone, navigator; P.V.Batten, timekeeper.
1980-D.Bone, driver; P.Clendon, co-driver; P.V.Batten, navigator.
1981-D.Bone, driver; P.V.Batten, co-driver; P.Clendon, navigator; P.V.Batten, timekeeper.
1982-D.Bone, driver; C.Hudson, co-driver; P.V.Batten, navigator; P.Clendon, timekeeper.
1983-D.Bone, driver; P.V.Batten, co-driver; P.V.Batten, navigator; P.Clendon, timekeeper.
1984-D.Bone, driver; P.V.Batten, co-driver; P.V.Batten, navigator; P.Clendon, timekeeper.
1985-J.Pierson, driver; Mrs J.Pierson, co-driver; Mrs J.Pierson, navigator.
1986-W.Strand, driver; G.Benfell, co-driver; J.Kilmartin, navigator; P.Dunphy, timekeeper.
1987-J.Kennard, driver; B.Rawstron, co-driver; M.Fletcher, navigator; P.Munro, timekeeper.
1988-A.Salkeld, driver; P.Salkeld, co-driver; D.Reynolds, navigator; G.Salkeld, timekeeper.
1989-D.Gardner, driver; J.Gardner, co-driver; J.Gardner, navigator; J.Gardner, timekeeper.
1990-P.Te Punga, driver; J.Rapley, co-driver; R.Scott, navigator; K.Wood, timekeeper.
1991-P.Te Punga, driver; K.Te Punga, co-driver; R.Scott, navigator; K.Te Punga, timekeeper.
1992-Jointly-P.Te Punga, driver; K.Te Punga, co-driver; R.Scott, navigator; K.Te Punga, timekeeper.
With-B.Rawstron, driver; D.Gardner, co-driver; M.Fletcher, navigator; I.McKee, timekeeper.
1993-B.Rawstron, driver; C.Rogers, co-driver; M.Fletcher, navigator; I.McKee, timekeeper.
1994-M.Fletcher, driver; C.Rogers, co-driver; B.Rawstron, navigator; I McKee, timekeeper.
1995-Jointly-R.Spence, driver; R.Scott, co-driver; R.Scott, navigator; A.Thompson, timekeeper.
With-I.McKee, driver; C.Rogers, co-driver; B.Rawstron, navigator; M.Fletcher, timekeeper.
1996-R.Spence, driver; R.Allen, co-driver; R.Allen, navigator; T.Spence, timekeeper.
1997-L.Sampson, driver; J.Kilpatrick, co-driver; P.Sergent, navigator; W.Sampson, timekeeper.
1998-Not Contested
1999-P.Te Punga, driver; K.Te Punga, co-driver; R.Scott, navigator; K.Te Punga, timekeeper.
2000-P.Te Punga, driver; I.Snellgrove, co-driver; R.Scott, navigator; K.Te Punga, timekeeper.
2001-P.Te Punga, driver; I.Snellgrove, co-driver; K.Te Punga, navigator & timekeeper.
2002-G.Hudson (Note: Crew not eligible for awards)
2003-J.Gee

DISCONTINUED RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS & CHALLENGES

The following Championships & Challenges are recorded herein to ensure the exploits and achievements of the champions are not forgotten in the sport’s rich history.

Ford Escort Sport

Champions:
1979-R.Williams
1980-J.Armstrong
1981-A.Milligan

Ford Laser Sport

Champions:
1983-W.Hislop
1984-W.Hislop
1985-M.Starnes
1986-D.Slater
1987-M.Starnes
1988-M.Starnes

NZ FORMULA FORD PRE '89 CHALLENGE

With the commencement of the 1996/97 season this class was changed from Class II to Pre '89 Challenge Cup.

1986-1987 D.Blomquist
1987-1988 L.Zohs
1988-1989 I.Spurle
1989-1990 J.Douglas
1990-1991 B.Smythe
1991-1992 L.Zohs
1992-1993 K.Ingram
1993-1994 G.Tulett
1994-1995 A.Bowler
1995-1996 S.Dixon
1996-1997 R.Dowe
1997-1998 G.Campbell
1998-1999 Not Contested
1999-2000 G.Campbell
2000-2001 L.Etwell
2001-2002 C.Wall
2002-2003 C.Doran
2003-2004 N.Atley
2004-2005 S.Heffernan
2005-2006 N.Donaldson

Mini Seven

Champions:
1985/86-R.Gillies
1986/87-C.Heron
1987/88-S.Burton
1988/89-J.Hamilton
1989/90-P.Black
1990/91-G.Bearsle
1991/92-P.Black
1992/93-R.Wilkinson
1993/94-W.Timms
1994/95-D.Sims
1995/96-D.Sims
1996/97-A.Fogg
1997/98-A.Fogg
1998/99-G.Wilkinson
1999/2000-M.Mitchell
2000/01-A.Brook
2001/02-K.Warmouth

NZ National Formula Championship

(Awarded on points gained in races for 1500cc single-seater racing cars)

1965 Roly Levis (Brabham)
1966 Roly Levis (Brabham)
1967 Roly Levis (Brabham)
1968 Graeme Lawrence (Brabham)
1969 Graham McRae (McRae)
1970 Ken Smith (Lotus)

(Castrol GTX Series 1972/76; Benson & Hedges Series 1981/86)

1972 Alan Woolf (Holden Torana)
1973 Reg Cook (Ford Escort RS1600)
1974 Kevin McNamara (Fiat 124)
1975 Jim Richards (Ford Falcon GT)
1976 Lin Neilson (Porsche 911)
1977 Inky Tulloch (Chevrolet Camaro)
1978 Barry Lloyd (Ford Falcon GT)
1979-80 No series
1981 Sprague/Leonard (Ford Fairmont)
1982 Oxton / Brock (Holden Commodore)
1983 Smith / Hulme (Holden Commodore)
1984 Crichton / Wilkinson (BMW)
1985 Crowe / Longhurst (BMW)
1986 Lamont / Cameron (BMW)

(On points for selected races; 1966-72 on points gained in engine-size classes; superseded by Shellsport Series 1978)

1960 Harold Heasley (Humber 80)
1961 Ross Jensen (Jaguar 3.8)
1962 Ray Archibald (Jaguar 3.8)
1963 Ray Archibald (Jaguar 3.8)
1964 Kerry Grant (Ford Cortina GT)
1965 Paul Fahey (Ford Lotus-Cortina)
1966 Dave Simpson (Lotus-Anglia)
1967 Robbie Francevic (Custaxie)
1968 Roger Anderson (Mini Cooper)
1969 Paul Fahey (Ford Mustang)
1970 Rod Coppins (Chevrolet Camaro)
1970 Red Dawson (Ford Mustang)
1971 Paul Fahey (Ford Escort FVA)
1972 Rod Collingwood (Mini)
1973 Rod Coppins (Pontiac Firebird)
1974 Jim Richards (Ford Mustang)
1975 Paul Fahey (Ford Capri)
1976 Jack Nazer (Victor-Chevrolet)
1977 Jack Nazer (Victor-Chevrolet)

(For points gained in the largest engine-capacity class of the NZ Saloon Championship)

1966 Ivan Segedin (Ford Mustang)
1967 Frank Bryan (Ford Mustang)
1968 Paul Fahey (Ford Mustang)
1969 Paul Fahey (Ford Mustang)
1970 Rod Coppins (Chevrolet Camaro) and Red Dawson (Ford Mustang)
1971 Paul Fahey (Ford Escort FVA)
1972 Paul Fahey (Ford Mustang)
1973 Rod Coppins (Pontiac Firebird)
1974 Jim Richards (Ford Mustang)
1975 Paul Fahey (Ford Capri)
1976 Jack Nazer (Victor-Chevrolet)
1977 Jack Nazer (Victor-Chevrolet)

(For points in selected races)

1978 Bryce Platt (Ford Escort)
1979 Reg Cook (Datsun)
1980 Reg Cook (Datsun)
1981 Reg Cook (Datsun)
1982 Roy Harrington (Ford Escort)
1983 Roy Harrington (Ford Escort)
1984 Tony Marsh (Datsun)
1985 Warren Steel (Datsun)

(NZRDC 1960/72; SCANZ 1973/86; 2-litre limit from 1974)

1960 Malcolm Gill (Lycoming Special)
1961 Malcolm Gill (Lycoming Special)
1962 Barry Cottle (Lola-Climax)
1963 Barry Cottle (Lola-Climax)
1964 Barry Porter (Lotus-Climax) and Johnny Riley (Lola-Ford)
1965 Barry Porter (Lotus-Climax)
1966 Jim Boyd (Lycoming Special)
1967 Andrew Buchanan (Ferrari 275LM)
1978 Andrew Buchanan (Elfin-Chevrolet)
1969 Grahame Harvey (Elfin-Chevrolet)
1970 Jim Boyd (Lola-Chevrolet T70)
1971 Grahame Harvey (Elfin-Chevrolet)
1972 Gary Pederson (Gemco-Oldsmobile)
1973 Jamie Aislaibie (Sid-Jaguar)
1974 Ian Bisman (Begg)
1975 Bob Hyslop (JRM)
1976 Colin Smith (Rhubarb 3)
1977 Charlie Bensemann (Rhubarb 3)
1978 Jamie Aislaibie (Bray)
1979 Jamie Aislaibie (Sid)
1980 Bob Homewood (Rhubarb 3)
1981 Bruce Turnbull (Fronzelli)
1982 Bruce Turnbull (Fronzelli)
1983 Lester Reader (LJR)
1984 Lester Reader (LJR)
1985 Jamie Aislaibie (Sid III)
1986 Jamie Aislaibie (Sid III)