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
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
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!