Edendale teenager to debut in Formula Ford championship this weekend

Friday 30 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 30 Oct, 5:26am

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Thirteen-year-old Nixon Cripps will make his South Island Formula Ford Championship debut at the Levels circuit in Timaru this weekend. The Edendale resident is transitioning from karting to open-wheel car racing as the next stage of his motor racing career.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Fri 30 Oct, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 26 minutes

Otago Daily TimesFri 30 Oct, 5:00am

Edendale teen to tackle Formula Ford championships (opens in new tab)
RNZFri 30 Oct, 5:26am

13 year old to debut in open wheel racing this weekend (opens in new tab)