Tim’s motorsport involvement started with rallying in the late 1960s, as a driver, co-driver and organiser. After competing in the New Zealand Targa in a BMW CSL and then a Ferrari 355 Challenge, Tim decided to go circuit racing and in particular compete in endurance events. The replacement to the Ferrari 355 Challenge was the 430 Challenge, which in turn was replaced in 2012, with the new and current Ferrari 458 Challenge.
Tim competes annually in the North and South Island rounds of the New Zealand Endurance Series from May through to October, as well as the annual Highlands 101 meeting.

Tim O'Connor - 2012 Ferrari 458 Challenge

Tim’s motorsport involvement started with rallying in the late 1960s, as a driver, co-driver and organiser. After competing in the New Zealand Targa in a BMW CSL and then a Ferrari 355 Challenge, Tim decided to go circuit racing and in particular compete in endurance events. The replacement to the Ferrari 355 Challenge was the 430 Challenge, which in turn was replaced in 2012, with the new and current Ferrari 458 Challenge.
Tim competes annually in the North and South Island rounds of the New Zealand Endurance Series from May through to October, as well as the annual Highlands 101 meeting.

2012 Ferrari 458 Challenge:

Purchased new in 2012, the 458 Challenge is a purpose-built race car, manufactured by Ferrari at their factory in Maranello, Italy. The 458 is powered by a 4.5-litre V8, developing 420kW (580hp) and it weighs 1225kg. Its brakes are Brembo CCM (carbon ceramic) with 6 piston front and 4 piston rear calipers. The wheels are centre lock BBS and the gearbox is a 7-speed Getrag DCT.