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Liam will receive continuing support from the Tony Quinn Foundation for this season.

Racing abroad since the age of 15, Liam’s career has progressed through Formula 4 in Australia and Europe, to FIA F3 and F2 and Super Formula in Japan.

He is currently serving as a reserve driver for Red Bull Racing and RB Formula One Team.

Liam served a short stint in Formula One at AlphaTauri during the 2023 season, substituting for Daniel Ricciardo after the latter sustained a broken bone in his hand while practicing for the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix. He competed in five rounds and achieved his first points in Formula One at his third race, the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix.

In October 2024, Liam Lawson secured his full time seat in Formula One in the recently re-brand team RB. He is our first Tony Quinn Foundation Ambassador in F1.

There’s been a cast of many individuals and companies that have supported Liam and we’ve been proud to play our part, but ultimately - he did this and we couldn’t be prouder!

We look forward to supporting and seeing what Liam achieves over the next 6 rounds in the 2024 season!

"It's a privilege to be part of the TQF and I'm extremely grateful for the support they've given not only me but so many drivers from New Zealand. I was honoured to be the first international recipient of TQF support and I enjoy the opportunity to catch up with Tony, Josie and the team whenever I'm back home, especially at Highlands which is my favourite race track in the world. I also enjoy meeting the members and taking people on hot laps."

Liam will receive continuing support from the Tony Quinn Foundation for this season.

Racing abroad since the age of 15, Liam’s career has progressed through Formula 4 in Australia and Europe, to FIA F3 and F2 and Super Formula in Japan.

He is currently serving as a reserve driver for Red Bull Racing and RB Formula One Team.

In October 2024, Liam Lawson secured his full time seat in Formula One in the recently re-brand team RB. He is our first Tony Quinn Foundation Ambassador in F1.

There’s been a cast of many individuals and companies that have supported Liam and we’ve been proud to play our part, but ultimately - he did this and we couldn’t be prouder!

We look forward to supporting and seeing what Liam achieves over the next 6 rounds in the 2024 season!

The McElrea name in South Island motorsport stretches back three generations but Hunter is the first of his family to make headlines in international motorsport.

Hunter first received financial support from the TQF towards his 2022 Indy Lights campaign and the TQF has continued to support Hunter through his 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 seasons.

Hunter won the Australian Formula Ford title before moving to America where he successfully competed in USF200 and Indy Pro before stepping up to Indy Lights.

In 2024, McElrea planned to compete in the IMSA Endurance Cup with TDS Racing in the LMP2 category. The year began strong, with a second-place finish at the 12 Hours of Sebring. The highlight came in July when McElrea debuted in IndyCar after a successful test with Dayle Coyne Racing, securing a drive in the challenging Toronto Street race.

Click here to watch Hunter's latest updates on his season so far.

"I am very proud and lucky to be supported by the TQF. What they are doing for young kiwi drivers like myself is second to none. I’m not sure there is any programme like it globally. I can’t thank Tony and all trustees for their belief and generous support. I plan to represent them in the best way possible on my journey to INDYCAR!"

The McElrea name in South Island motorsport stretches back three generations but Hunter is the first of his family to make headlines in international motorsport.

Hunter first received financial support from the TQF towards his 2022 Indy Lights campaign and the TQF has continued to support Hunter through his 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 seasons.

Hunter won the Australian Formula Ford title before moving to America where he successfully competed in USF200 and Indy Pro before stepping up to Indy Lights.

Click here to watch Hunter's latest updates on his season so far.

Rianna O'Meara-Hunt is in the early stages of her car racing career but has been involved in motorsport from a very early age. Karting from the age of 8 she has competed and won titles all over New Zealand both in Sprint and Superkart racing formats.

Rianna raced for multiple years in Australia where she was privileged to create history for women at the age of 16 by becoming the first ever junior woman to win a state title at an Australian Rotax Pro Tour event. She also competed successfully in Europe, representing NZ at the Rok Cup World Finals. After a year of car racing, Rianna was selected as one of nine drivers from over 100 worldwide applicants and won ‘The Heart of Racing’ shootout which was for a full time seat in their Aston Martin Vantage GT4 for 2023.

During the season she once again created history - this time for Aston Martin by winning at the iconic Indianapolis Motor speedway getting to ‘Kiss the Bricks’ at her first outing at the venue. In 2024 she was invited to join the Aston Martin Elite Racing Academy in the UK and is now pursuing her career in Europe.

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"I feel very proud to be an ambassador for the Tony Quinn Foundation. I’m looking forward to accessing the wealth of knowledge and experience that the foundation offers. Importantly I am excited about the platform such a successful and well organised team provide, allowing me to play a role assisting other young kiwi motorsport drivers get closer to their goals. What a privilege it is to be able to share @Highlands - Experience the Exceptional through my role as their first female pro driver and also to assist at the Hampton Downs NZRacing Academy. I’m looking forward to progressing these roles and seeking new opportunities for others well into the future."

Tom was a finalist in the Toyota 86 Racing TQF Shoot-out in 2022 and although he didn’t win, the TQF Trustees were so impressed with his performance that he was awarded $10,000 towards the upcoming Toyota 86 season.

Tom was in the Toyota 86 championship for 2 years and this season Tom is getting into something new. More information coming soon!

"The Tony Quinn foundation kicked off my racing car career back in 2023 with their support for my first season in Toyota 86, I’m very grateful in there continuous support of my dream and believing in me"

Tom Bewley

Tom was in the Toyota 86 championship for 2 years and this season Tom is getting into something new. More information coming soon!

Chris won the Tony Quinn Foundation Toyota GR86 Shootout and he was awarded $54,000 towards his upcoming Toyota GR86 Championship.

Chris started racing karts when he was 9 years old at a national level.

For Chris' rookie season in Mazda Racing Series, he finished 1st in the South Island Championship and 2nd in the North Island Championship. Season two saw him 1st in both South Island and National Championships and finished 2nd in the North Island Championship, with 13 - 1st place finishes and 20 podiums.

This season focus for Chris is to have major success in the Toyota GR86 Championship and learn and progress through the year working with new engineers and mechanics.

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"I am proud and honoured to be part of the Tony Quinn Foundation. I am looking forward to working with the TGF learning from Tony, Dan, Greg, Steve and Josie. It is definitely going to help open doors and advance my career opportunities. Working with these guys and the team is going to be an invaluable experience. I have a lot to learn and with the help of the TQF. I’m looking forward to reaching my goals of furthering my career and being an ambassador for the foundation and representing the brand to the best of my ability."

Chris White

Chris won the Tony Quinn Foundation Toyota GR86 Shootout and he was awarded $54,000 towards his upcoming Toyota GR86 Championship.

Chris started racing karts when he was 9 years old at a national level.

This season focus for Chris is to have major success in the Toyota GR86 Championship and learn and progress through the year working with new engineers and mechanics.

Zack won the Tony Quinn Foundation Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship Shootout and he was awarded $70,000 towards his upcoming 2025 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship.

Zack Scoular is a New Zealander currently residing in Dubai, UAE. He has been racing in single seaters for the last 12 months and prior to that was competing in karting from the age of 8.

Zack’s racing career has included competing at the highest levels of karting in the UAE and in Europe. More recently, Zack was one of two drivers supported by Yas Heat Racing Academy in his rookie year in Formula 4 in the UAE and he has just completed racing in the ROKiT British Formula 4 championship.

This coming season, Zack is looking forward to stepping up and competing in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship as a rookie driver representing New Zealand.

Looking into the future, Zack is hoping to compete in either the British GB-3 or the Eurocup-3 championship in 2025.

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“I am delighted with the opportunity to compete and win the Tony Quinn Foundation shootout. Being an Ambassador of TQF is an absolutely privilege. I am proud to represent New Zealand and be recognized with so many other successful New Zealand drivers. The support TQF provides for New Zealand drivers is unmatched globally. I would like to thank Tony and the TQF Trustees who have all shown their personal commitment to help me succeed in my ambitions.”

Zack Scoular

Zack Scoular is a New Zealander currently residing in Dubai, UAE. He has been racing in single seaters for the last 12 months and prior to that was competing in karting from the age of 8.

This coming season, Zack is looking forward to stepping up and competing in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship as a rookie driver representing New Zealand.

Looking into the future, Zack is hoping to compete in either the British GB-3 or the Eurocup-3 championship in 2025.

Season 2023/24

Originally from Palmerston North, now living in the Hawkes Bay I have raced karts since I was 6 years old, my main wins are 4 Zealand championship titles, 4 Australian State Championships (VIC/NSW/QLD), Also was the 2022 Australian champion, Numerous North Island & Regional Titles.

In November of 2022 I was lucky enough to represent NZ at the Rotax Max world finals in Portugal. Achieving what I can in karts, I'm now moving forward with my racing career and moving into cars with a very open mind and taking it step by step.

"I feel very privileged and honored to be apart of the Tony Quinn Foundation, this a great kick start into my car racing journey, I'm eager to work with the foundation to improve my performance both on and off the track, working with such knowledge in the racing community is only going be beneficial. Being able to give back to the foundation by attending academy days and passing knowledge that I have and will learn over my season racing onto other young up and coming drivers is an exciting prospect. I cant wait to get on track and repay the faith the foundation has in me in my first rookie season of Toyota 86 racing."

Liam will receive continuing support from the Tony Quinn Foundation for this season.

Racing abroad since the age of 15, Liam’s career has progressed through Formula 4 in Australia and Europe, to FIA F3 and F2 and Super Formula in Japan.

He is currently serving as a reserve driver for Red Bull Racing and RB Formula One Team.

Liam will receive continuing support from the Tony Quinn Foundation for this season.

Racing abroad since the age of 15, Liam’s career has progressed through Formula 4 in Australia and Europe, to FIA F3 and F2 and Super Formula in Japan.

He is currently serving as a reserve driver for Red Bull Racing and RB Formula One Team.

Liam Sceats won the 2023 Tony Quinn Foundation Shootout, receiving $70,000 to go towards his 2024 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship campaign.

In Liam’s 10-year stint in Go Karts, he came away as a 4x National Event champion and was a representative for New Zealand competing in Italy and Australia.

At age 15, Liam stepped up to Formula Ford where he came away as the New Zealand Formula Ford Class 2 Champion and was selected into the prestigious Elite Motorsport Academy.

Liam sits 2nd in the Formula Regional Japanese Championship with the focus of being crowned as champion at the final round in late November 2023. Liam aims to have a highly successful campaign in the upcoming 2024 CTFROC season.

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"Being apart of the Tony Quinn Foundation is much more important to me than just receiving the prize package. The opportunity for me to learn from the wealth of knowledge and expertise that Tony Quinn and all of the trustees have to offer is significantly more valuable for my development on and off the track to become a professional race car driver. I am super proud and honoured to be a TQF ambassador and am thankful beyond words to Tony and the trustees for their support towards my 2024 CTFROC campaign."

Liam Sceats

Liam Sceats won the 2023 Tony Quinn Foundation Shootout, receiving $70,000 to go towards his 2024 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship campaign.

In Liam’s 10-year stint in Go Karts, he came away as a 4x National Event champion and was a representative for New Zealand competing in Italy and Australia.

At age 15, Liam stepped up to Formula Ford where he came away as the New Zealand Formula Ford Class 2 Champion and was selected into the prestigious Elite Motorsport Academy.

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The McElrea name in South Island motorsport stretches back three generations but Hunter is the first of his family to make headlines in international motorsport.

Hunter first received financial support from the TQF towards his 2022 Indy Lights campaign and the TQF has continued to support Hunter through his 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 seasons.

Hunter won the Australian Formula Ford title before moving to America where he successfully competed in USF200 and Indy Pro before stepping up to Indy Lights.

Click here to watch Hunter's latest updates on his season so far.

View Callum Hedge Drivers Profile here.

The McElrea name in South Island motorsport stretches back three generations but Hunter is the first of his family to make headlines in international motorsport.

Hunter first received financial support from the TQF towards his 2022 Indy Lights campaign and the TQF has continued to support Hunter through his 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 seasons.

Hunter won the Australian Formula Ford title before moving to America where he successfully competed in USF200 and Indy Pro before stepping up to Indy Lights.

Click here to watch Hunter's latest updates on his season so far.

Rianna O'Meara-Hunt is in the early stages of her car racing career but has been involved in motorsport from a very early age. Karting from the age of 8 and has competed and won titles all over New Zealand both in Sprint and Superkart racing formats.

Rianna raced for multiple years in Australia where she was privileged to create history for women at the age of 16 by becoming the first ever junior woman to win a state title at an Australian Rotax Pro Tour event. She also competed successfully in Europe, representing NZ at the Rok Cup World Finals. After a year of racing, Rianna was selected as one of nine drivers from over 100 worldwide applicants and won ‘The Heart of Racing’ shootout which was for a full time seat in their Aston Martin Vantage GT4 for 2023.

Callum was announced the winner of the Toyota Racing Series TQF Shoot-out in November 2022, receiving $70,000 towards his debut in next year’s Toyota Racing Series.

The 20 year old Kiwi is the 2023 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia champion and the 2023 Formula Regional Americas Champion.

In 2024, Callum is moving from New Zealand to America to race full-time in the 2024 INDY NXT Championship with HMD Motorsport, thanks to Honda Racing US, Giltrap Group, the Tony Quinn Foundation and Tasman Motorsports Group.

Click here to watch Callum's latest updates on his season so far.

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“Being a part of the Tony Quinn foundation for me means more than just the money. It's the guidance, contacts and support network that the foundation and its trustees provide to you that make it so much more valuable than just the funding. The Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy is such a great and unique way to find the talent and guide them to reach their fullest potential. The shootout day was amazing and I can't wait to improve both on and off the track using the guidance/advice from the trustee's. I look forward to becoming the best racing driver that I can and representing Tony and his team to the best of my ability.”

Callum Hedge

Callum was announced the winner of the Toyota Racing Series TQF Shoot-out in November 2022, receiving $70,000 towards his debut in next year’s Toyota Racing Series.

The 20 year old Kiwi is the 2023 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia champion and the 2023 Formula Regional Americas Champion.

Click here to watch Callum's latest updates on his season so far.

Season 2022/23

Liam will receive continuing support from the Tony Quinn Foundation for this season.

Racing abroad since the age of 15, Liam’s career has progressed through Formula 4 in Australia and Europe, to FIA F3 and F2.

Liam’s TQF grant announced in January 2022 assisted towards the financial cost of his second season of Formula 2 competition.

This year, the TQF has announced they will continue to support Liam as he switches to Super Formula in Japan for the 2022/23 season.

As a Red Bull Junior driver, Liam has risen through various European racing categories to be on the edge of Formula 1 breakthrough and retains his role in 2023 of being the official test and reserve driver for both the Red Bull and Alpha Tauri teams.

"To race and live in Europe requires not only a racing budget but also the ability to support all of the other costs associated with living and training in the UK. The grants from the TQF have allowed me to continue supporting myself while I strive to reach Formula 1. I enjoyed the opportunity to have time with Tony when I was back in NZ, and I always love spending time at my favourite track in the world, Highlands. We're very lucky to have the TQF in New Zealand and I'm grateful for the support and proud to be one of the Ambassadors."

Liam will receive continuing support from the Tony Quinn Foundation for this season.

Racing abroad since the age of 15, Liam’s career has progressed through Formula 4 in Australia and Europe, to FIA F3 and F2.

Liam’s TQF grant announced in January 2022 assisted towards the financial cost of his second season of Formula 2 competition.

This year, the TQF has announced they will continue to support Liam as he switches to Super Formula in Japan for the 2022/23 season.

The McElrea name in South Island motorsport stretches back three generations but Hunter is the first of his family to make headlines in international motorsport.

Hunter received financial support from the TQF towards his 2022 Indy Lights campaign and the TQF will be continuing to support Hunter through his 2022/23 season.

Hunter won the Australian Formula Ford title before moving to America where he successfully competed in USF200 and Indy Pro before stepping up to Indy Lights.

Hunter’s goal is to race in the American-based Indy Car championship.

Click here to watch Hunter's latest updates on his season so far.

The McElrea name in South Island motorsport stretches back three generations but Hunter is the first of his family to make headlines in international motorsport.

Hunter received financial support from the TQF towards his 2022 Indy Lights campaign and the TQF will be continuing to support Hunter through his 2022/23 season.

Hunter won the Australian Formula Ford title before moving to America where he successfully competed in USF200 and Indy Pro before stepping up to Indy Lights.

Hunter’s goal is to race in the American-based Indy Car championship.

Click here to watch Hunter's latest updates on his season so far.

Ryan has received a grant from the Tony Quinn Foundation to support him in his journey to become a V8 Supercar driver.

Ryan looked destined to continue racing a Porsche in Australia this year before the Walkinshaw Andretti United V8 Supercar team announced they were returning to the Super2 development series this year, creating an opportunity for Wood to change direction and follow his dream.

The step-up to Super2 also increased the amount of support Wood needed and the Tony Quinn Foundation trustees added their support to bring the opportunity together for him to race the full 6-round calendar.

“I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone at TQF and highlands for giving me this opportunity to represent them on the world stage in 2023. It’s such a privilege to have support by Tony and everyone at TQF next year to help progress into the next step of my career. It’s great to have support by so many people in NZ and to now have the TQF behind me is going to make a huge difference in my career.”

Ryan Wood

Ryan has received a grant from the Tony Quinn Foundation to support him in his journey to become a V8 Supercar driver.

Callum was announced the winner of the Toyota Racing Series TQF Shoot-out in November 2022, receiving $70,000 towards his debut in next year’s Toyota Racing Series.

Callum was a race winner in Porsche Carrera Cup in Australia and most recently, the round winner on the streets of the Gold Coast.

Prior to his Porsche GT3 racing in Australia for the past two years, Callum is a former Toyota 86 and NZ Formula Ford champion among other racing successes.

Click here to watch Callum's latest updates on his season so far.

Callum Hedge

Callum was announced the winner of the Toyota Racing Series TQF Shoot-out in November 2022, receiving $70,000 towards his debut in next year’s Toyota Racing Series.

Callum was a race winner in Porsche Carrera Cup in Australia and most recently, the round winner on the streets of the Gold Coast.

Prior to his Porsche GT3 racing in Australia for the past two years, Callum is a former Toyota 86 and NZ Formula Ford champion among other racing successes.

Click here to watch Callum's latest updates on his season so far.

William won the Toyota 86 Racing TQF Shoot-out in November and received $37,500 towards his debut in the Toyota 86 championship.

Already committed to the Toyota 86 series, William has driven his own car at two endurance events so far in the lead-up to the shoot-out.

The Blenheim kart racer will soon be heading to Portugal to represent New Zealand in the Rotax worlds.

Click here to watch William's latest updates on his season so far.

Testimonial from William 2024

"The past two years of my many years of Motorsport have been the best, receiving the Tony Quinn Foundation Scholarship in my first year of car racing gave me the best start possible going into a strong 86 field.

The Support and guidance all throughout that year was exactly what I needed, everything from the social media updates to the media training from Greg Rust. I couldn't have asked for a better group of people around me.

My Second year of Toyota 86 had a lot more success, tied for most round wins and having most pole position awards proved it. I had confidence, I had public speaking down packed and I knew I had the whole package to succeed. Almost all of that came from the help of TQF.

Topping off a great year it was an honour to receive the Kiezen award from Toyota Gazoo Racing New Zealand. I know this shows that my principles, morals and high level of achievement have been noticed by a leading world wide brand. I can't wait to represent New Zealand on an international Level!!

It is a privilege to be a part of the TQF as a past recipient of the scholarship. I have so many goals I need to tick off in the near future. Im seeking support on my journey to the top of Motorsport."

“I feel very proud and excited to be an ambassador for the Tony Quinn Foundation. To be a part of such a successful and well organised foundation that helps young kiwi motorsport drivers get closer to their huge goals is just awesome, as you know they have your back all the way. It's also a great feeling knowing that so many other talented racing drivers have come through the foundation and have gone on to achieve their goals and dreams. This is also what I hope to do and being an ambassador for the Foundation is not only a great opportunity to be part of something bigger but is also an awesome pathway in my chosen career.”

William Exton

William won the Toyota 86 Racing TQF Shoot-out in November and received $37,500 towards his debut in the Toyota 86 championship.

Already committed to the Toyota 86 series, William has driven his own car at two endurance events so far in the lead-up to the shoot-out.

The Blenheim kart racer will soon be heading to Portugal to represent New Zealand in the Rotax worlds.

Click here to watch William's latest updates on his season so far.

Testimonial from William 2024

Tom was a finalist in the Toyota 86 Racing TQF Shoot-out and although he didn’t win, the TQF Trustees were so impressed with his performance that he was awarded $10,000 towards the upcoming Toyota 86 season.

A karter from Blenheim, Tom has won multiple New Zealand titles and has attended the world karting championship twice.

Tom has recently transitioned from karting to cars, with his ultimate goal being to race cars at a top level and make racing his career.

Click here to watch Tom's latest updates on his season so far.

“I’m super excited and honoured to be part of the Tony Quinn Foundation. This is a great opportunity for me to learn from the best in the business, to be able to get advice and support from all the experience within the foundation is going to be amazing. I will be giving it my best this season on and off the track to do the TQF proud.”

Tom Bewley

A karter from Blenheim, Tom has won multiple New Zealand titles and has attended the world karting championship twice.

Tom has recently transitioned from karting to cars, with his ultimate goal being to race cars at a top level and make racing his career.

Click here to watch Tom's latest updates on his season so far.

Bree has received a grant from the Tony Quinn Foundation to make her debut in next year's Toyota Racing Series, setting her up to become just the seventh female driver to compete in New Zealand's premier single-seater class.

Bree also won the North Island Formula Ford Series title in 2021/22 and with it, the opportunity to test a Toyota Racing Series FT50 single seater.

The opportunity to test a FT50 single seater was part of a $60,000 prize pool that the North Island Formula Ford Series received from the Tony Quinn Foundation, which is spread amongst pole awards and travel incentives throughout the series.

Click here to watch Bree's latest updates on her season so far.

“To be a part of the Tony Quinn Foundation is an awesome opportunity for me as a young driver, they support my ambitions of being a professional race car driver as a career. The TQF has opened up so many opportunities along the way so far for me being able to succeed in this sport as my career.”

Breanna Morris

Bree also won the North Island Formula Ford Series title in 2021/22 and with it, the opportunity to test a Toyota Racing Series FT50 single seater.

Click here to watch Bree's latest updates on her season so far.

Brock won the 2023 Toyota 86 New Zealand championship and was also announced as the winner of the Triple Eight V8 Supercars Test - Trustees Choice.

Brock’s motorsport journey started when he was 6 in Go Karts. At the age of 14 he made the transition into race cars, starting in the BMW e30 championship.

Brock’s next event will be in the ADAC GT4 Germany series at the Nurburgring.

"Thanks to the Tony Quinn Foundation, I was selected to be the recipient of a major prize at the end of the 2023 Toyota 86 season. This prize was selected by the Trustees for a driver who showed overall sportsmanship, resilience and charisma. The prize was a test in the Gen 3 Camaro with Triple 8 Race engineering. There was also a driver training day prior with Shane van Gisbergen. It's been a dream to drive a Supercar for as long as I can remember and to have legends like SVG and Lowdnes out there helping me on the day made it even more special".

Brock Gilchrist

Brock won the 2023 Toyota 86 New Zealand championship and was also announced as the winner of the Triple Eight V8 Supercars Test - Trustees Choice.

Brock’s motorsport journey started when he was 6 in Go Karts. At the age of 14 he made the transition into race cars, starting in the BMW e30 championship.

Brock’s next event will be in the ADAC GT4 Germany series at the Nurburgring.

Season 2021/22

Liam is the inaugural recipient of the TQF grants for New Zealand drivers competing at an international level.

Racing abroad since the age of 15, Liam’s career has progressed through Formula 4 in Australia and Europe, to FIA F3 and F2.

Liam’s TQF grant announced in January 2022 assisted towards the financial cost of his second season of Formula 2 competition.

As a Red Bull Junior driver, Liam’s sights are set firmly on F1. He tested successfully with Alpha Tauri in December 2021.

Liam is the inaugural recipient of the TQF grants for New Zealand drivers competing at an international level.

Racing abroad since the age of 15, Liam’s career has progressed through Formula 4 in Australia and Europe, to FIA F3 and F2.

Liam’s TQF grant announced in January 2022 assisted towards the financial cost of his second season of Formula 2 competition.

As a Red Bull Junior driver, Liam’s sights are set firmly on F1. He tested successfully with Alpha Tauri in December 2021.

The McElrea name in South Island motorsport stretches back three generations but Hunter is the first of his family to make headlines in international motorsport.

Hunter received financial support from the TQF towards his 2022 Indy Lights campaign.

Hunter won the Australian Formula Ford title before moving to America where he successfully competed in USF200 and Indy Pro before stepping up to Indy Lights.

Hunter’s goal is to race in the American-based Indy Car championship.

The McElrea name in South Island motorsport stretches back three generations but Hunter is the first of his family to make headlines in international motorsport.

Hunter received financial support from the TQF towards his 2022 Indy Lights campaign.

Hunter won the Australian Formula Ford title before moving to America where he successfully competed in USF200 and Indy Pro before stepping up to Indy Lights.

Hunter’s goal is to race in the American-based Indy Car championship.

Rowan won the recent Toyota 86 New Zealand championship for the second year running, and with it the inaugural TQF supported Triple Eight V8 Supercars Test drive.

Rowan started racing when he was 18 years old but only got serious about motorsport in his mid-twenties.

On his way to winning back-to-back Toyota 86 championships, Rowan won the NZ Formula First title twice and a Mazda RX8 series.

Rowan would like to compete in a 12-hour endurance race in a GT3 as a co-driver in Australia.

“Tony Quinn's contribution to New Zealand motorsport over the years has been very evident and provided many pathways for the incredible talent we have in this country. To win the Toyota 86 championship and be rewarded with a Supercar test with Triple Eight Engineering was simply a dream come true. Surrounded on the day with legends such as SVG, Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup and seeing them in my rear vision mirror will be a memory I will never forget. I am incredibly lucky to have had this opportunity and I thank the TQ Foundation and look forward to watching those come through the ranks with his support.”

Rowan Shepherd

Rowan won the recent Toyota 86 New Zealand championship for the second year running, and with it the inaugural TQF supported Triple Eight V8 Supercars Test drive.

Rowan started racing when he was 18 years old but only got serious about motorsport in his mid-twenties.

On his way to winning back-to-back Toyota 86 championships, Rowan won the NZ Formula First title twice and a Mazda RX8 series.

Rowan would like to compete in a 12-hour endurance race in a GT3 as a co-driver in Australia.

Matthew won the inaugural Toyota 86 Racing TQF Shoot-out and with it, received $30,000 towards his Toyota 86 Racing campaign.

A young speedway star and a top Formula Ford racer, Matthew now makes the switch from Formula Ford single-seater racing to saloon car racing.

Prior to the first round of the upcoming season, Matthew has only driven the Toyota 86 when taking part in the Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy.

Matthew is aiming to be dubbed ‘Rookie of the Year’ in the Toyota 86 championship to receive the prize drive at Bathurst.

“Thank you so much to the Tony Quinn Foundation for both the financial support and the mentorship that I received this past season. The Tony Quinn Foundation was a major part of me being able to compete in the Toyota 86 Championship. I am looking forward to continuing working with the Tony Quinn Foundation and building on the momentum from last season. Plans for the coming season are being finalised and I look forward to another exciting year ahead.”

Matthew McCutcheon

Matthew won the inaugural Toyota 86 Racing TQF Shoot-out and with it, received $30,000 towards his Toyota 86 Racing campaign.

A young speedway star and a top Formula Ford racer, Matthew now makes the switch from Formula Ford single-seater racing to saloon car racing.

Prior to the first round of the upcoming season, Matthew has only driven the Toyota 86 when taking part in the Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy.

Matthew is aiming to be dubbed ‘Rookie of the Year’ in the Toyota 86 championship to receive the prize drive at Bathurst.

Liam was a finalist in the inaugural Toyota 86 Racing TQF Shoot-out and although he didn’t win, the TQF Trustees were so impressed with Liam’s performance that he was awarded $5,000 towards his upcoming Formula Ford campaign.

Liam won the Kartsport NZ North Island Sprint Championship (Rotax Junior class) in 2019 and then made the transition to Formula Ford where he placed third in the Formula Ford Manfeild Winter Series.

"The Tony Quinn Foundation supported me with my Formula Ford Campaign in 2022. I am extremely grateful to have had their support behind me which allowed me to progress in my aspiring Motorsport career. Being presented this amazing opportunity to be one of the many upcoming kiwi drivers that are being supported by the TQF means a huge deal to me. The TQF has helped me immensely on and off the track with the opportunities I have been presented by the foundation and its trustees."

Liam Sceats

Liam won the Kartsport NZ North Island Sprint Championship (Rotax Junior class) in 2019 and then made the transition to Formula Ford where he placed third in the Formula Ford Manfeild Winter Series.

Hayden was a finalist in the inaugural Toyota 86 Racing TQF Shoot-out and although he didn’t win, the TQF Trustees were so impressed with Hayden’s performance that he was awarded $5,000 towards his upcoming Formula Ford campaign.

Hayden won the Formula First Manfeild Winter Series in 2020.

"I am humbled to have been selected as one of the first ambassadors for the Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy supported by the Tony Quinn Foundation. Having the Tony Quinn Foundation support me on my motorsport journey is an honour. The TQF continues to help me and other motorsport drivers advance their motorsport careers both locally and on an international stage."

Hayden Bakkerus

Hayden won the Formula First Manfeild Winter Series in 2020.

Zac won the South Island Formula Ford Series title in 2021/22 and with it, the opportunity to test a Toyota Racing Series FT50 single seater.

The opportunity to test a FT50 single seater is part of a $60,000 prize pool that the South Island Formula Ford Series received from the Tony Quinn Foundation, which is spread amongst pole awards and travel incentives throughout the series.

Zac wants to take his success to a national level and is aiming to win the next national title. Zac would also like to move into tin-top racing soon.

“The Tony Quinn Foundation and the travel fund helped me and my team to travel across New Zealand to compete in the South Island and National Formula Ford Championships. The fund significantly reduced the travel costs for us, creating incentive and ease to compete in both Championships.”

Zac Christensen

Zac won the South Island Formula Ford Series title in 2021/22 and with it, the opportunity to test a Toyota Racing Series FT50 single seater.

Zac wants to take his success to a national level and is aiming to win the next national title. Zac would also like to move into tin-top racing soon.