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Robb claims Toyota 86 Manfeild honours with Race 3 win

by Matthew Sampson
January 28, 2024
in Toyota GR86 Championship
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Hunter Robb has announced himself as a genuine Tooyota 86 Championship contender by winning Round 2 on a wet Manfeild circuit after emerging on top in Race 3.

Robb held on for the victory following a race-long battle with championship leader Tom Bewley, taking the lead on Lap 3 moments before a Safety Car was called.

Bewley had gotten the better of the starts from the front row and led over the first laps but was under immense pressure from the Australian throughout. Robb got the move done, entering Turn 1 on Lap 3, with Bewley cutting underneath and running alongside for several corners.

Robb had the inside line at Turn 5 and had his nose ahead when a Safety Car was called following a heavy collision with the wall for Summer Rintoule.

Bewley initially took the front of the queue but redressed for Robb to take the lead.

Prior to this, John Penny, who won Saturday’s race, had spun out of contention on Lap 2, while Tayler Bryant was forced to the grass to avoid his car.

Jackson Rooney ran third off the restart and pulled a small gap over Race 2 winner Justin Allen over the following laps. William Exton, Cormac Murphy, Alice Buckley and Lockie Bloxsom trailed behind.

Robb continued to control the race over the proceeding laps, with Bewley maintaining contact and pulling clear of the field.

Bryant suffered a spin of his own on Lap 12, with Alex Hawley taking to the grass and spinning rear-first into the wall at speed in avoidance, suffering significant damage. He would return to pit lane under his own power to retire.

A late last-lap challenge from Bewley came up just short, and Robb took the chequered flag to win the round and claim trophies for the top rookie and overall honours.

An impressive late charge from Allen saw him pip Rooney for the final podium spot, crossing the line 4.2 seconds behind Bewley.

Exton finished fifth, 4.7 seconds ahead of Murphy, who kept Buckley at bay to cross the line sixth, 0.322 seconds ahead of the Australian.

Bloxsom and Townshend were eighth and ninth, while Brooklyn Horan drove well to complete the top ten.

Penny recovered to come home 16th and claim Masters honours for the round.

Toyota 86 Championship Race 3 Results- Manfeild

FirstHunter Robb
2ndTom Bewley
3rdJustin Allen
4thJackson Rooney
5thWilliam Exton
6thCormac Murphy
7thAlice Buckley
8thLockie Bloxsom
9thHarry Townshend
10thBrooklyn Horan
11thChristina Orr-West
12thThomas Mallard
13thHayden Bakkerus
14thSaxon Sheehan
15thTim Leach
16thJohn Penny
17thWill Morton
18thTayler Bryant
19thBreanna Morris
20thNoel Simpson
21stRyan Denize
DNFAlex Hawley
DNFSummer Rintoule

Header Image: Toyota Gazoo Racing (Bruce Jenkins)

Tags: Hunter RobbJohn PennyJustin AllenSuper Sprint MotorSport New Zealand ChampionshipTom BewleyToyota 86 Championship

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