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.
Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy - TQF Shootout
An annual prize package of $70,000 is offered by the TQF to the winner of a Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy Scholarship towards competing in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy. The winner must be aged 21 years or younger and eligible for the appropriate MotorSport NZ license.
Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy - TQF Shootout
An annual prize package of $70,000 is offered by the TQF to the winner of a Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy Scholarship towards competing in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy. The winner must be aged 21 years or younger and eligible for the appropriate MotorSport NZ license.
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.
TQF Development Driver Fund
The new TQF Development Driver Fund will be open for applications from drivers aged 20 and under who are competing in the following categories as part of the Repco NextGen NZ Championship:
• Formula Ford
• Mazda
• TA2
• GT New Zealand (GTNZ)
To be eligible, a driver’s category must be competing in four or more rounds of the Repco NextGen NZ Championship. Full details regarding the application process and criteria will be announced shortly.
TQF Development Driver Fund
The new TQF Development Driver Fund will be open for applications from drivers aged 20 and under who are competing in the following categories as part of the Repco NextGen NZ Championship:
• Formula Ford
• Mazda
• TA2
• GT New Zealand (GTNZ)
To be eligible, a driver’s category must be competing in four or more rounds of the Repco NextGen NZ Championship. Full details regarding the application process and criteria will be announced shortly.
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 down 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 down for more information on the new TQF Development Driver Fund.
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John Smith
The Formula Ford Coordinator, November 2023
