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Mathew Basso wins Toyota 86 scholarship for New Zealand campaign
Australian teenager Mathew Basso has won a motorsport scholarship to support his racing career.
The 17-year-old is from Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula and has raced in karting, Formula Vee, Formula Ford and Aussie Racing Cars.
The award includes a free Toyota 86 lease and $50,000 towards his campaign, which will be facilitated by James Marshall Motorsport.
The scholarship was created to help talented young drivers overcome financial barriers to progressing in the sport.
Basso will race in New Zealand, beginning at Taupo on November 14-15.
The championship continues at several New Zealand circuits, with its decider scheduled for Hampton Downs on February 27-28.
Mathew Basso has won a scholarship to support a Toyota 86 campaign in New Zealand.
The 17-year-old from Victoria will receive a free Toyota 86 lease and $50,000 towards his campaign.
James Marshall Motorsport will facilitate the campaign.
Basso was selected for his proactive approach, racing progress and ambition to become a professional driver.
His campaign is scheduled to begin at Taupo on November 14-15.
- Who
- Mathew Basso, a 17-year-old Australian driver from Victoria.
- What
- He won a scholarship that includes a free Toyota 86 lease and $50,000 towards a New Zealand campaign.
- When
- The scholarship was reported on October 14, 2026. His campaign is scheduled to begin on November 14-15.
- Where
- The campaign will take place in New Zealand, starting at Taupo.
- Why
- He was selected for his proactive approach, commitment to racing and ambition to become a professional driver.
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Speedcafe reported that Basso had won the scholarship.
Basso’s campaign is scheduled to begin at Taupo.
The campaign is scheduled to resume at Hampton Downs.
The series is scheduled to continue at Teretonga.
The series is scheduled to visit Highlands for the New Zealand Grand Prix meeting.
Hampton Downs is scheduled to host the championship decider.
- Scholarship
- Free Toyota 86 lease and $50,000 towards the campaign
- Recipient
- Mathew Basso, 17
- Hometown
- Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
- Campaign facilitator
- James Marshall Motorsport
- First event
- Taupo, November 14-15
- Championship decider
- Hampton Downs, February 27-28
What people are saying
Mathew has achieved an incredible amount at such a young age, and what really stood out to us was his drive and commitment to progressing in the sport
The Foundation is about giving talented young drivers the opportunity to take that next step when the financial barriers can be significant.