Grants
From supporting grassroots competitors through to financial grants for elite Kiwi drivers competing on the international stage, the TQF is offering support unprecedented in New Zealand motorsport.
TQF Junior Development Fund
The Tony Quinn Foundation’s Junior Development Fund offers $2,000 sponsorship packages to help young drivers with the costs of racing at a national level.
Applications are open to drivers aged 21 or under as of 1 January 2027 who are competing in one of the following categories:
- SP Tools TA2 New Zealand Championship
- Summerset GT New Zealand Championship
- NZ Porsche Racing Championship
- Nexen Tyres Mazda Racing Super Series
To be eligible, the driver’s category must be contesting at least four rounds of the 2026/27 Repco NextGen NZ Championship.
View Application Form
The fund builds on TQF’s long-standing support of young Kiwi talent, part of more than $3 million the Foundation has invested in New Zealand motorsport since 2021. It sits alongside existing pathways like the Young Gun Membership and the Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy, so young drivers have more support at every step of their journey.
TQF Junior Development Fund
The Tony Quinn Foundation’s Junior Development Fund offers $2,000 sponsorship packages to help young drivers with the costs of racing at a national level.
Applications are open to drivers aged 21 or under as of 1 January 2027 who are competing in one of the following categories:
- SP Tools TA2 New Zealand Championship
- Summerset GT New Zealand Championship
- NZ Porsche Racing Championship
- Nexen Tyres Mazda Racing Super Series
To be eligible, the driver’s category must be contesting at least four rounds of the 2026/27 Repco NextGen NZ Championship.
View Application Form
The fund builds on TQF’s long-standing support of young Kiwi talent, part of more than $3 million the Foundation has invested in New Zealand motorsport since 2021. It sits alongside existing pathways like the Young Gun Membership and the Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy, so young drivers have more support at every step of their journey.
Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy
An annual prize package of $70,000 is awarded to a recipient, as selected by the TQF trustees (no longer offered as a shootout event), to compete in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy, part of the Repco NextGen NZ Championship.
Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy
An annual prize package of $70,000 is awarded to a recipient, as selected by the TQF trustees (no longer offered as a shootout event), to compete in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy, part of the Repco NextGen NZ Championship.
Bridgestone GR86 Championship Racing TQF Shootout
The Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy holds an annual Toyota 86 Shoot-out, with one of the finalists receiving a cash grant of $54,000 towards a season of racing in the Bridgestone GR86 Championship.
Bridgestone GR86 Championship Racing TQF Shootout
The Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy holds an annual Toyota 86 Shoot-out, with one of the finalists receiving a cash grant of $54,000 towards a season of racing in the Bridgestone GR86 Championship.
International Grants
Drivers who have embarked on international careers and continue to show promise in their chosen path are eligible to be considered for financial assistance towards their racing budget.
So far, grants have been made to Liam Lawson, Hunter McElrea and Callum Hedge.
International Grants
Drivers who have embarked on international careers and continue to show promise in their chosen path are eligible to be considered for financial assistance towards their racing budget.
So far, grants have been made to Liam Lawson, Hunter McElrea and Callum Hedge.
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Kart Stars
TQF, through the Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy support Karts Stars – a Kart Sports Series, celebrating the best of the best in Karting in NZ through this national series.
Kart Stars
TQF, through the Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy support Karts Stars – a Kart Sports Series, celebrating the best of the best in Karting in NZ through this national series.
Formula Ford
Since its establishment in 2021, TQF has been proud to support Formula Ford as a category, contributing approximately $250,000 through prize cheques, pole position awards, and travel funds - investments made in the belief that development categories represent one of the most vital pathways for emerging racing talent in this country.
In June 2026, Formula Ford shared expansion of funding for young drivers and that TQFs sponsorship of the category was no longer required following the signing of new major partner, Rodin Cars. TQF warmly welcomes Rodin’s increased involvement for Formula Ford.
Rather than stepping back, TQF has chosen to step forward - scroll up for more information on the new TQF Development Driver Fund.
Formula Ford
Since its establishment in 2021, TQF has been proud to support Formula Ford as a category, contributing approximately $250,000 through prize cheques, pole position awards, and travel funds - investments made in the belief that development categories represent one of the most vital pathways for emerging racing talent in this country.
In June 2026, Formula Ford shared expansion of funding for young drivers and that TQFs sponsorship of the category was no longer required following the signing of new major partner, Rodin Cars. TQF warmly welcomes Rodin’s increased involvement for Formula Ford.
Rather than stepping back, TQF has chosen to step forward - scroll up for more information on the new TQF Development Driver Fund.
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John Smith
The Formula Ford Coordinator, November 2023
