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BRAD KROEF WINS THE V8 UTES SERIES. AGAIN. 

All photo credits: @dillonphotonz

After a dominant season of race wins and a round win, Brad Kroef emerged the 2025/26 V8 Utes series winner. Yet in Sunday's grand finale, he still had to work for it. Coming into Sunday's racing, four drivers were in contention for the title. While Mitch Sparrow won Sunday's two races, Brad had the points to take his 3rd title.

MITCH SPARROW WINS THE RACE, BRAD KROEF WINS THE TITLE.   

WAITOMO IS FUELING THE V8 UTES ROUND SIX FINAL AT HAMPTON DOWNS

This weekend, Waitomo is right behind the NZV8 Utes as Round 6 sponsor.

Since 1947, this 100-percent Kiwi, family-owned and operated business has been fueling Kiwis across New Zealand. Whether you own a business, or just need to fuel up your vehicle, Waitomo has the solution for you. Based in the heart of the Waikato in Hamilton, they operate more than 95 Fuel Stops and Diesel Stops stretching from Paihia to Invercargill. Market disruptors, Waitomo delivers competition and choice to Kiwi motorists.

They also provide bulk fuel supply, onsite diesel supply and fuel storage solutions. Waitomo Fuel Cards give Kiwi businesses’ access to tailored commercial rates or our pump price – whichever is lowest.

So on your way to Hampton Downs this weekend, be sure to fuel up at a Waitomo fuel stop along the way.

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HOT SHOTS

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All photo credits@dillonphoto.nz

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 THE DRIVERS & THEIR UTES

If you thought the V8 utes were a handful on track, wait till you meet the blokes who drive them. And what's under the bonnet of a race-prepared ute? Find out here.  

2025-26 V8 UTES SEASON

ROUND 1

ROUND 2

ROUND 3

ROUND 4

ROUND 5

ROUND 6

24-26 Oct 2026

Manfeild

22-23 Nov 2025

Hampton Downs

14-15 Mar 2026

Hampton Downs

28-29 Mar 2026

Taupo 

26 April 2026

Taupo

16-17 May 2026

Hampton Downs

RIDE SHOTGUN AS BRAD KROEF BATTLES WITH ALEX FOUGERE TO WIN THE 2023-24 TITLE

Brad Kroef battled hard with Alex Fougere to win the 2023/24 Championship
Ford FG V8 racing ute

FROM WORKSITES TO
RACE TRACKS.

Step back in time to discover how V8 Ute racing began, as tradies' workhorses with added horsepower hit the racetrack and captured everyone's attention.

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