2K Cup Drivers

Get to know some of our 2k Cup drivers.

Hamish Evans #1SI
  • Team: Evans Racing
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
  • Sponsors: Southfence Machinery, Iscar Plus, Transform Graphics
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: A great entry level platform into motorsport with a great bunch of guys
  • Most memorable moment: Winning the championship in my rookie season
  • Most people don't know: I did karting for 8 years
Michael Gunstone #2SI
  • DOB: 90's
  • Team: Gunstone Racing
  • Car: Honda Torneo Sir-T CF4
  • Class/Classes: C Class, Taxi Cup, One of a Kind Cup (1OAK)
  • Sponsors: Paterson Bro’s Tyres, The Sign Ace, Murol Brothers Ltd, and always looking for more.
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: Nothing beats racing a car on track in a racing series with such even cars with a great bunch of people
  • Most memorable moment: Finishing 2nd overall in Season 7 in the mighty Torneo, then going to hospital that night with our first child being DOB the following morning ... what a weekend and hows that for timing!
  • Most people don't know: I have a Bachelor in Music
Matt Ryan #65 (3SI)
  • Team: Ryan Racing
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
Mark van Asperen #4
  • DOB: 60's
  • Team: Bigriver Racing
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: Great opportunity to learn and meet new people, have fun.
  • Most memorable moment: I guess having the steering wheel come off at full noise Teretonga is up there 😊
  • Most people don't know: Deaf in one ear
Peter Thompson #10
  • DOB: 50's
  • Team: Peter Thompson Motorsport
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class, Old Buggers Cup
  • Sponsors: Hyundai South & Mid Canterbury. All About Signs, Castrol Oil
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: Was quite involved in Car Club events in the Ashburton Car Club when I was a teenager and now the family are grown up, this is a good time to rekindle that passion.
  • Most memorable moment: First round at Ruapuna at the first corner with 39 other cars, there wasn’t a lot of room to manoeuvre and it brought a new meaning to feel the fear and do it anyway.
  • Most people don't know: Trained and worked as an EMT for St John Ambulance part time volunteer and casual for 12 years.
Greg Mitchell #11
  • DOB: 60's
  • Team: Team Bungy Racing (TBR)
  • Car: BMW 323 E36
  • Class/Classes: C Class, Euro Cup, One of a Kind Cup (1OAK), Old Buggers Cup
  • Sponsors: Bill Stephens Trucks, Sikkens, B & B Mechanical
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: The people, a great way to spend 6 weekends a year with an awesome bunch and good close racing.
  • Most memorable moment: 1st ever race win. At the 2018 2K CUP S.I. TERETONGA CHALLENGE and passing the legendary PHIL GURNEY to do so..
  • Most people don't know: Hard to tell but I’m rather fond of Pies and Beer.
Fred Hansford #12
  • DOB: 70's
  • Team: Carpe Diem Racing
  • Car: 1996 AE111 Levin BZ-G
  • Sponsors: A loving wife who supports me to live my dream
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: I grew up watching my dad race and have always wanted to, 2kcup is a great cost effective way to live this dream with great close racing and a great group of competitors.
  • Most memorable moment: Finishing building my car and finally getting on track.
  • Most people don't know: When I'm not racing or working on my car I coach kids rugby and touch rugby
Lucas Rabbidge #14
  • Team: Lucas Rabbidge
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE101
  • Class/Classes: B Class, One of a Kind Cup (1OAK)
Corey Ashworth #15
  • Team: Ashworth Motorsport
  • Car: Toyota Celica ST202
  • Class/Classes: C Class
Paul Trainor #17
  • Team: Trainor Motorsport
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
Ian Kerry #19
  • Team: Kermit Racing
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class, Old Buggers Cup
  • Sponsors: Marlborough Motor Trimmers
Bryce Coulbeck #21
  • Team: Leading Label Racing
  • Car: Honda CRX Del Sol
  • Class/Classes: B Class, Hairdressers Cup
Greg Barclay #27
  • Team: Spud Racing
  • Car: Toyota MR2 SW20
  • Class/Classes: C Class, Hairdressers Cup
  • Sponsors: Digital Fusion
Craig Saunders #28
  • Team: Team DF
  • Car: Toyota Trueno AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
  • Sponsors: Digital Fusion
Rex Edgar #29
  • Team: Rex-it Racing
  • Car: Honda Integra DC2
  • Class/Classes: B Class, Old Buggers Cup
Caleb Byers #33
  • Team: Byers Motorsport
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
Daniel Harris #34
  • Team: Leaking Oil Racing
  • Car: Nissan Pulsar GTI
  • Class/Classes: C Class, One of a Kind Cup (1OAK)
Nick Ilton #35
  • Team: Nick Ilton Racing
  • Car: Toyota Celica ZZT230
  • Class/Classes: C Class. One of a Kind Cup (1OAK)
  • Sponsors: N.J.Ilton Builders, Ashworth Automotive, Nouera Showers
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: A good series to try motorsport without costing a fortune
  • Most people don't know: I don't drink
Phil Joyce #42
  • Team: CatzPJs
  • Car: BMW 320 E46
  • Class/Classes: C Class, Euro Cup, One of a Kind Cup (1OAK), Taxi Cup
Warren Walker #45
  • Team: R Garage Racing
  • Car: Honda CRX Del Sol
  • Class/Classes: B Class, Hairdressers Cup
Gavin Thompson #56
  • Team: TTT Racing
  • Car: Honda CRX Del Sol
  • Class/Classes: B Class, Hairdressers Cup
Tim Mahoney #63
  • Team: Tim Mahoney
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
Jason Skurr #64
  • Team: JCR Racing J
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
Matt Carmichael #72
  • Team: Marshlands Electrical
  • Car: Volkswagon Golf GTI Mk3
  • Class/Classes: C Class, Euro Cup, Taxi Cup
  • Sponsors: Marshlands Electrical
Nick Moore #73
  • Team: NKP Racing
  • Car: Honda Integra DB8
  • Class/Classes: B Class, Taxi Cup, One of a Kind (1OAK)
  • Sponsors: Connect M2M , Peak Design, Ashworth Automotive , BNT Ashburton
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: Entry level racing at an affordable cost. Great bunch of racers in this class.
  • Most memorable moment: Getting through my first round without writing the car off.
  • Most people don't know: I quite enjoy Shortland Street.
Faron Poulter #77
  • Team: Team Powerhaus
  • Car: Honda Integra DC2
  • Class/Classes: B Class
Blair Kippenberger #79
  • Team: Kippy Racing
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE11
  • Class/Classes: B Class
Mark Tait #96
  • Team: Mark Tait
  • Car: Mazda Lantis
  • Class/Classes: C Class, Taxi Cup, One of a Kind (1OAK)
Carl Storm #97
  • Team: Team Wasteco
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
  • Sponsors: Wasteco
Steve Hill #99
  • Team: Ready-Pumps
  • Car: Toyota Levin Curren
  • Class/Classes: C Class, One of a Kind (1OAK)
Ash Wallace #117
  • Team: Wheres Wally Racing
  • Car: Toyota Celica ST202
  • Class/Classes: C Class
Corban Sprague #124
  • Team: 24Red Racing
  • Car: Honda Integra DC2
  • Class/Classes: B Class
  • Sponsors: 24 Red Racing, Total Spec Engineering, Todd Mudie Group, Timaru Signs and Graphix, South Canterbury Toyota, Fast Lane Car Wash
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: Great class to start in and learn race craft with heaps of cars around
  • Most memorable moment: Getting 2nd at the NZ grass kart championships earlier in the year
  • Most people don't know: Started racing motocross from 8 years old then switched to go karts
Graham Reynolds #128
  • DOB: 60's
  • Team: Fake Factory G
  • Car: Honda Integra DC2
  • Class/Classes: B Class, Old Buggers Cup
  • Sponsors: The wife
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: The enjoyment of racing, making new friends, and spending time with my son.
  • Most memorable moment: Coming 5th in a race
  • Most people don't know: I won the Nelson Sailing Regatta in 2007
Warren Reynolds #129
  • Team: Fake Factory Racing W
  • Car: Honda Integra DC2
  • Class/Classes: B Class
Ben Lewis #135
  • Team: Lewis Racing
  • Car: Nissan Primera P10
  • Class/Classes: C Class, Taxi Cup, One of a Kind Cup (1OAK)
Tim Wallace #166
  • Team: Wallace Racing
  • Car: Toyota Celica ST202
  • Class/Classes: C Class
  • Sponsors: Dynes Transport, Z Energy, Kakanui Camping Ground, NAPA Autoparts NZ, Copyfast
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: Such close racing with a great bunch of people
  • Most memorable moment: WInning a race after being out of the game for 4 Seasons
  • Most people don't know: I am a trained teacher
Harrison Storm #178
  • Team: Wasteco/li>
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
  • Sponsors: Wasteco
William McDonald #197
  • Team: McDonald Racing
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
Dallis Angus #200
  • Team: GuytonRacing
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
Arthur Spatz #202
  • DOB: 90's
  • Team: Spatzy’s Garage
  • Car: Toyota Celica ST202
  • Class/Classes: C Class
  • Sponsors: Specialised Auto Services, Tyre Owl, Thomson Rust & Repair Services, Partsonline.NZ
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: I have always had a passion for motor racing and tinkering with cars.
  • Most memorable moment: Winning driver of the day in my first ever round of 2KCup
  • Most people don't know: I spent my first 12 years growing up on a Pacific Island where my family didn’t own a car hahaha.
Chaz Frew #212
  • Team: JCR Racing C
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
  • Sponsors: A1 Diggers
Jake Bryant #220
  • Team: Jake Bryant
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
Joebele Oritz #222
  • Team: Guyton Racing
  • Car: VW Golf MK3
  • Class/Classes: C Class, Euro Cup
Sam Christian #281
  • Team: Flying Kiwi Motorsport
  • Car: Toyota MR2 SW20
  • Class/Classes: C Class, Hairdressers Cup
  • Sponsors: DS AUTO LTD
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: Awesome racing with great battles from 1st to 40th
  • Most memorable moment: Hopefully I’ll have one after this season (preferably a highlight!)
  • Most people don't know: I am studying a bachelor of Civil Engineering
Jason Lambert #316
  • Team: "Hey Bro" Metalcraft Racing
  • Car: Toyota Trueno BZG
  • Class/Classes: B Class
  • Sponsors: Metalcraft Roofing, Orizen Tyres Ferry Rd, Hey Bro
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: To honor my Brother who never got to race and because it's a heap of fun.
  • Most memorable moment: Winning the A Class title in my first year racing 2kCup
  • Most people don't know: lm a Grandfather
Karl Beardsley #325
  • DOB: 80's
  • Team: Kabe Racing
  • Car: 1993 BMW 325i
  • Class/Classes: C Class, Euro Cup, Taxi Cup, One of a Kind Cup (1OAK)
  • Sponsors: Faye and Marge Beardsley, South Fence Machinery Ltd
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: Always wanted to have a go at motor racing, this seems a good series to start in!
  • Most memorable moment: I once won a Supakarts race 😂. I'm sure I'll have some 2kcupsi specific 'memorable moments' to share after my first season.
  • Most people don't know: I have a partially fused spine due to surgery for Scoliosis.
Dean Frew #383
  • Team: JCR Racing D
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
Adam Garlick #428
  • Team: KNG
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE101
  • Class/Classes: A Class
Warrick Thompson #442
  • Team: W Thompson
  • Car: Toyota Sprinter AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
James Swaney #515
  • Team: Swaney Racing
  • Car: Honda Integra DC2
  • Class/Classes: B Class
  • Sponsors: Sidekick
Kelsey Gaiger #609
  • Team: GEI Racing
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
  • Sponsors: Car Parts Canterbury and Campa South Rentals
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: It’s a relatively cost effective way to get out on the track, and the racing is nice and close. The guys are a really great bunch and always willing to lend me a hand if I need it.
  • Most people don't know: I’m an avid horse rider and I follow the rodeo circuit around the South Island.
Andrew Watson #711
  • Team: Wattie
  • Car: Toyota Ceres
  • Class/Classes: B Class, Taxi Cup, One of a Kind Cup (1OAK)
  • Sponsors: Me
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: Affordable and friendly bunch of guys.
  • Most memorable moment: Not stalling on my first race start.
  • Most people don't know: Big fan of coffee.
Kelvin Kimber, RIP #717
  • DOB: 40's
  • Team: AB4D Racing (Adventure B4 Dimentia)
  • Car: Honda Integra DA6
  • Class/Classes: B Class
  • Sponsors: Me as "Sheds Barns and Yards"
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: Raced a Formula vee briefly in the1970's, but marriage, kids, mortgage etc ended that, then later in life found 2Kcup, wow, great fun, close racing and great bunch of people to be involved with
  • Most memorable moment: See photo, no explanation needed
  • Most people don't know: My Age (work it out from above DOB)
Craig Eslob #717
  • Team: AB4D Racing (Adventure B4 Dimentia)
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE111
  • Class/Classes: B Class
Max Wilson #991
  • Car: Toyota Trueno
  • Class/Classes: B Class
  • Sponsors: Would love some
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: Awesome challenge & stepping stone to career in motorsport whatever the role might end up being
  • Most memorable moment: 2022 round zero; qualifying 4th, crashing the whole side of car into tyre wall in race 1, getting back on the horse for race 2 and finishing 7th in race 3
  • Most people don't know: Now 15yrs old, Max started racing in this car when he turned 12yrs old, having never done karting
Jonathan Prince #995
  • Team: High(ish) Caliber Racing
  • Car: Toyota Levin AE 111
  • Class/Classes: B Class, Old Buggers Cup
  • Sponsors: Caliber Design, Liqui Moli, Paterson Bros Tyres
  • Why I race in 2k Cup: It’s the best thing since sliced bread. Awesome fun. Super close, lowest cost racing you’ll ever come across – with a fantastic bunch of guys! Has to be the best, tightest motor racing in NZ! Fantastic that all the cars are pretty much bog standard and it doesn’t come down to who has the most money!
  • Most memorable moment: Too many to mention: 1. First breakout lap in racing.- Talk about stoked! 2. First podium finish. 3. Making up 18 spots in one race. 4. Racing door to door with Ian Kerry.
  • Most people don't know: My Dad was a Methodist Minister, but I lost my way!
Rowan Barbalich #997
  • Team: High(ish) Caliber Racing
  • Car: Toyota AE111 Levin
  • Class/Classes: B Class
  • Sponsors: Caliber Design