TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand has this week confirmed changes to the organisational structure of its highly successful
domestic motorsport programme.The new TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand team. Picture Andy Kruy
Nicolas Caillol will remain in his role as Motorsport Manager for TGRNZ with overall responsibility for the motorsport
programme in New Zealand. Josh Greenland becomes Operations Manager for the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania
Championship category while Amanda Tollemache becomes Category Manager for the Toyota 86 Championship.
Both are internal promotions. Tollemache is a familiar and popular personality in the circuit racing paddock and has
been in and around the sport for 30 years as a competitor, as a volunteer official and working for MotorSport New
Zealand. Greenland has been involved in TRS since 2011 before going overseas working in junior formulae such as German
F3, GP3 and Formula E. He had been leading the technical team for TRS since 2017 and had successfully led in the
development of the FT-60.
It’s the end of an era, but the right time to make the changes according to TGRNZ General Manager Andrew Davis.
“One of Toyota’s core philosophies in New Zealand is to develop talent from within and both Josh and Amanda have
continued to grow and work with the team to make our operations hugely successful. After the disruptions of the past two
years it is great to give both the opportunity to now lead within their championships and we look forward to the coming
season” he explained.
After being a large part of the development and ongoing success of the 86 championship TGRNZ also acknowledge the
contribution of both Geoff Short and his partner Kat for their hard work for several years.
“As always, our success relies on the people doing the work and we’d like to thank all of those involved in the delivery
of the championships before and during what were very challenging times over the past two years. Geoff Short and Katrina
Saric have been a large part of this so we thank them not only for their great work in building the championship into
what it has become, but also their tireless efforts over race weekends to ensure drivers, sponsors and all other guests
enjoyed a fantastic motorsport experience.
“At the same time, Nico Caillol will pass his operational responsibilities for TRS to Josh Greenland and although he
remains at the helm it is also appropriate that we thank Nico for his work in delivering TRS here in NZ”.
The Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship is one of the most competitive junior formulae in the world and
it's timing at the start of the year means it attracts a diverse range of high-quality competitors with track records
from numerous single seater championships.
It races over five weekends at five different venues and includes the New Zealand Grand Prix on its calendar, one of
only two 'Grand Prix' events outside of Formula One recognised by the FIA. A full grid is expected for the 2023
championship.
The Toyota 86 Championship is entering its 10th season and remains the premier one make saloon car racing class in New
Zealand. It has proved to be a stepping stone for numerous up and coming racers now making a name for themselves in
various racing categories around the world including Marcus Armstrong, Callum Hedge, Ryan Wood and Zac Stichbury.2023 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship – certified by FIA
Rd1 13-15 January - Highlands Motorsport Park
Rd2 20-22 January - Teretonga Park Raceway
Rd3 27-29 January - Manfeild - Circuit Chris Amon
Rd4 3-5 February - Hampton Downs International Motorsport Park
Rd5 10-12 February - Taupo International Motorsport Park2023 Toyota 86 Championship
Rd1 13-15 January 2023 - Highlands Motorsport Park
Rd2 20-22 January 2023 - Teretonga Park
Rd3 3-5 February 2023 - Hampton Downs Motorsport Park
Rd4 17-19 March 2023 - Taupo International Motorsport Park
Rd5 14-16 April 2023 – Manfeild – Circuit Chris Amon
Rd6 5-7 May 2023 – Hampton Downs Motorsport Park