16 Year Old Riley McKeown WINS New Zealand Drift Event

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Written By Kenny Ruddell

Riley McKeown took the victory at Teretonga Park for Round 2 of the D1NZ 235 Class. The 16 year old from Taupo won the D1NZ Drivers Scholarship in 2025, with his first full season last year.

Driving the 4WD Warehouse sponsored 13b Rotary powered Mazda FC RX7, Riley defeated top qualifier Blake Myles in a dramatic final on the Teretonga Reverse layout.

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