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We've enjoyed having the Kelly family involved in

We've enjoyed having the Kelly family involved in Formula First this season and look forward to see Alicia out on track again soon.

Richard Kelly: Race Advisory Commission – Report of the Chair to 2025 AGM.

"My highlights from the past year were not just in the seat of my own racecar; which was of course great fun, Attaining an Official’s license and crewing the safety car at Manfeild gave me another window into our sport. Attending ClubSport events as an official and competitor was great fun. But top of all was seeing my daughter Alicia join the Hi-Q Components Formula First Formula First Championship as a driver. This series has produced many of our top echelon competitors and it is wonderful to experience the skill and passion of these young and not so young drivers. A special note must be made for the warm welcome that Alicia and I had from the series. The comraderie and spirit of your members speaks volumes to the ongoing success of the series"

The final race of the 2024-25 Hi-Q Components NZ F

The final race of the 2024-25 Hi-Q Components NZ Formula First Championship has been run and won by Chris Symon, making it a perfect weekend for the seasoned champion with pole position and 4 wins, sealing the championship along the way. Harry Scott finished P2 sealing P3 in the championship while Liam Foster finished P3 taking P2 in the championship.

Top Rookie goes to Ben Williams, recovering from his previous race DNF, whilst Yoshi Comeskey collects the Round and Championship Top Rookie honours.

Edward Meyer followed his first ever podium with securing P3 for the Round, behind Harry Scott.

Whilst our championship is done we still have one more race to go, next weekend (May 3rd) at Manfeild, the annual 1 hour enduro followed by our prizegiving in the evening.

Finishing order:
1: Chris Symon
2: Harry Scott
3: Liam Foster
4: Edward Meyer
5: Ben Williams (R)
6: Yoshi Comeskey (R)
7: Toby Elmiger (R)
8: Paul McCormack
9: Koby Gooch (R)
10: Jensen Foster
11: Aston Walker (R)
12: Alicia Kelly (R)

#CreatingChampions #NZFormulaFirst

Well that was certainly something… Chris Symon

Well that was certainly something…

Chris Symon has picked up the win in a chaotic 3rd race of the weekend here at Taupo Motorsport Park ahead of Harry Scott and Edward Meyer who has picked up his first ever Hi-Q Components NZ Formula First Championship Podium- congratulations Edward.

The race saw two safety cars after body work ejected itself from Liam Foster’s car, then a multi car incident bought out a second one. Liam Nicholsons race ended early with car troubles.

Top Rookie goes to Yoshi Comeskey in 5th, ahead of fellow rookies Aston Walker and Toby Elmiger.

One more race awaits our championship for the season.

Finishing Order:
1: Chris Symon
2: Harry Scott
3: Edward Meyer
4: Liam Foster
5: Yoshi Comeskey (R)
6: Aston Walker (R)
7: Toby Elmiger (R)
8: Alicia Kelly (R)
9: Jensen Foster
10: Koby Gooch (R)
DNF: Keiano Weir
DNF: Ben Williams (R)
DNF: Paul McCormack
DNF: Liam Nicholson
DNF: Mitch Dennis (R)

#CreatingChampions #NZFormulaFirst

Chris Symon has taken out his 5th consecutive Hi-Q

Chris Symon has taken out his 5th consecutive Hi-Q Components NZ Formula First Championship picking up the win in race 23 of the season to create an insurmountable lead after an unfortunate DNF for title contender Liam Foster.

Harry Scott and Liam Nicholson crossed the line P2&3 and now head into the final two races separated by just 4 points in the battle for 3rd in the championship.

Top Rookie goes to Ben Williams who continues his run of consistency for the round in 7th, ahead of fellow rookies Yoshi Comeskey, and Toby Elmiger in 8th and 9th.

Finishing Order:
1: Chris Symon
2: Harry Scott
3: Liam Nicholson
4: Edward Meyer
5: Paul McCormack
6: Keiano Weir
7: Ben Williams (R)
8: Yoshi Comeskey (R)
9: Toby Elmiger (R)
10: Koby Gooch (R)
11: Jensen Foster
12: Mitch Dennis (R)
DNF: Liam Foster
DNS: Aston Walker (R)
DNS: Alicia Kelly (R)

#CreatingChampions #NZFormulaFirst

Three to go in the 2024-25 Hi-Q Components NZ Form

Three to go in the 2024-25 Hi-Q Components NZ Formula First Championship with Chris Symon picking up a dominant win in race 22 of the season here at Taupo Motorsport Park, ahead of Liam Nicholson and Harry Scott who were engaged in an intense battle for 2nd and 3rd.

Lots of battles across the grid to keep racing interesting and our drivers on their toes, with Ben Williams collecting the Top Rookie honour for the race in 7th.

Early start for us in the morning with race 2 of the weekend set to go green around 8:30am, set those alarm clocks.

Finishing Order:
1: Chris Symon
2: Liam Nicholson
3: Harry Scott
4: Liam Foster
5: Edward Meyer
6: Keiano Weir
7: Ben Williams (R)
8: Paul McCormack
9: Jensen Foster
10: Yoshi Comeskey (R)
11: Koby Gooch (R)
12: Mitch Dennis (R)
13: Toby Elmiger (R)
14: Aston Walker (R)
15: Alicia Kelly (R)

#CreatingChampions #NZFormulaFirst

Final pole of the season goes to Chris Symon by 0.

Final pole of the season goes to Chris Symon by 0.702s from Liam Nicholson and 1.772s from Keiano Weir in third. Top Rookie goes to Ben Williams in 7th.

It’s a cold, wet-ish day here in Taupo and just one race awaits us today, with a full card of 3 races tomorrow.

Qualifying Order;
1: Chris Symon
2: Liam Nicholson
3: Keiano Weir
4: Harry Scott
5: Liam Foster
6: Edward Meyer
7: Ben Williams (R)
8: Jensen Foster
9: Yoshi Comeskey (R)
10: Paul McCormack
11: Koby Gooch (R)
12: Toby Elmiger (R)
13: Mitch Dennis (R)
14: Aston Walker (R)
15: Alicia Kelly (R)

#CreatingChampions #NZFormulaFirst

This is what it’s all boiled down to, just 206 p

This is what it’s all boiled down to, just 206 points separating Chris Symon and Liam Foster at the top of the championship, Chris competes for championship number 5 whilst Liam Foster competes for his first championship title. A new track awaits us this season, who will come out on top.

#CreatingChampions #NZFormulaFirst

For the final time in the 2024-25 Hi-Q Components

For the final time in the 2024-25 Hi-Q Components NZ Formula First Championship its race week and we’re finishing off the season at the NZIGP Events Single Seater Festival held at Taupo.

A championship on the line, a new track for the season, all still to play for, let’s go get it.

#CreatingChampions #NZFormulaFirst

Chris Symon picked up win number 3️⃣ for the w

Chris Symon picked up win number 3️⃣ for the weekend 0.169s ahead of Liam Nicholson who had to settle for another 2nd place to round out his weekend.

Koby Gooch finished the race in 8th, picking up the top rookie honour, with Yoshi Comeskey taking out the top rookie honours for the round.

Finishing Order⬇️
1: Chris Symon
2: Liam Nicholson
3: Jensen Foster
4: Keiano Weir
5: Liam Foster
6: Edward Meyer
7: Harry Scott
8: Koby Gooch (R)
9: Yoshi Comeskey (R)
10: Fletcher Sloan
11: Mitch Dennis (R)
12: Aston Walker (R)
13: Toby Elmiger (R)
14: Cooper Prout (R)
15: Ben Williams (R)

#CreatingChampions #NZFormulaFirst

Race 2 of Round 6 of the 2024-25 Hi-Q Components N

Race 2 of Round 6 of the 2024-25 Hi-Q Components NZ Formula First Championship here at Manfeild has gone the way of Chris Symon, just 0.219s over Liam Nicholson in a drag race from the final corner to the line.

After an unfortunate previous round, rookie Ben Williams has clinched the Top Rookie of the race honours, eyes firmly set on reclaiming the Top Rookie of the season lead.

One more race awaits us all before its eyes onto Taupo in a couple weeks time.

Finishing Order⬇️
1: Chris Symon
2: Liam Nicholson
3: Liam Foster
4: Harry Scott
5: Keiano Weir
6: Jensen Foster
7: Edward Meyer
8: Ben Williams (R)
9: Cooper Prout (R)
10: Yoshi Comeskey (R)
11: Koby Gooch (R)
12: Fletcher Sloan
13: Toby Elmiger (R)
14: Aston Walker (R)
15: Mitch Dennis (R)

#CreatingChampions #NZFormulaFirst

A dry, to really wet to damp and greasy race to en

A dry, to really wet to damp and greasy race to end day 1 of Round 6 of the 2024-25 Hi-Q Components NZ Formula First Championship has been taken out by series leader Chris Symon after starting 3rd.

One (one might be generous) lap of dry running was quickly halted by a quick downpour of rain forcing some tenacious driving from our drivers.

Liam Nicholson secured P2 after Keiano Weir took a last lap tour through the gravel at turn 7, forcing him to settle for the final podium position.

Top Rookie swings the way of Cooper Prout in P6, continuing his impressive increasing form.

Two more races tomorrow before it’s all eyes on our final round.

Finishing order⬇️
1: Chris Symon
2: Liam Nicholson
3: Keiano Weir
4: Liam Foster
5: Edward Meyer
6: Cooper Prout (R)
7: Harry Scott
8: Toby Elmiger (R)
9: Yoshi Comeskey (R)
10: Ben Williams (R)
11: Fletcher Sloan
12: Jensen Foster
13: Koby Gooch (R)
14: Mitch Dennis (R)
15: Aston Walker (R)

#CreatingChampions #NZFormulaFirst

The front row of the NZ Formula Ford looks very fa

The front row of the NZ Formula Ford looks very familiar.

Ex Formula First drivers Toby McCormick and Blake Dowdall are battling hard for the NZ championship title and have locked out the front row of the grid for Race 1.

All the best, lads for a great Manawatu Car Club race.

NZ Formula first = #CreatingChampions

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STANDINGS

Pos	Team	Total
1.	Chris Symon	1778
2.	Liam Foster	1442
3.	Harry Scott	1296
4.	Jensen Foster	1177
5.	Liam Nicholson	1166
6.	Yoshi Comeskey	1008
7.	Edward Myer	958
8.	Ben Williams	908
9.	Toby Elmiger	822
10.	Koby Gooch	725
11.	Cooper Prout	705
12.	Aston Walker	651
13.	Mitch Dennis	588
14.	Keiano Weir	461
15.	Ian Foster	338
16.	Paul McCormack	295
17.	Fletcher Sloan	289
18.	Hayden Lines	235
19.	Alicia Kelly	153
20.	David Scammell	84
21.	Daniel Petersen	50
22.	Bob Dillow	0

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