The Trofeo Series is a group of drivers of Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Lancia, and other Italian marques who get together each year to race the wheels off Italian race cars of varying ages & characteristics in a contest that is fun, friendly, competitive and relatively affordable.
In 2026, we are adding a new series, the Dual Sprint Series, which is designed to encourage new drivers onto the track. We are trying to focus this new series on friendship and camaraderie, as well as developing skills and confidence, rather than the results. Both series will run on the same weekends, thereby allowing support and encouragement from members of both series, and the opportunity to socialise on the Saturday nights.
The Race Series rules provide for classes to accommodate cars from a relatively standard specification, through to fully race-prepared vehicles. The upcoming competition takes us to 6 rounds at the North Island tracks of Hampton Downs, Taupo and Manfield. The competition format is a mix of scratch and handicap racing for Class and Overall Series points.
Trofeo Series drivers can be summed up in one phrase - Cuore Sportivo!
Trofeo Series 2026
Due to declining numbers over the last two years, the Trofeo Series committee is launching a new format designed to encourage new drivers, as well as catering for our existing regulars. We will be running both the regular race series, and a new dual sprint series. We will run the 2026 season during the calendar year, with six events running at Taupo, Manfield, and Hampton Downs, starting with May Madness at Manfield. More details can be found on Facebook.
Check out the calendar or the round dates.
We hope to see as many of our seasoned drivers and former-drivers as possible back on the grid for the next season, and welcome new drivers to the series.
You can follow us on Facebook, but better still we’d love to see you at the track. Come over, introduce yourselves and see what fun you can have racing with us!
Please note: Entry fee for the series this season is $10. Contact Maurice to confirm bank details.
