The New Zealand Formula Pacific Championship (NZFPC) was a motor racing series that utilised Formula Pacific racing cars. The championship was contested from 1977 to 1993 over the New Zealand summer period. The series proved attractive to international drivers who were seeking to remain race-fit over what was typically the off-season for the majority of the motor racing world. This included 1982 Formula One World Champion, Keke Rosberg, as well as other future Formula One drivers such as Teo Fabi, Roberto Moreno, Allen Berg, Mike Thackwell and Jos Verstappen. The category would also be used for the running of the annual New Zealand Grand Prix event.
The series folded at the end of the 1993 season as the Formula Brabham category would be adopted in its place. The revised formula would only last for a couple more years, folding at the end of 1995.
Champions
Year Driver Car 1977 Keke Rosberg Chevron B34 1978 Keke Rosberg Chevron B39 1979 Teo Fabi March 782 1980 Dave McMillan Ralt RT1 1981 David Oxton Ralt RT4/80 1982 Roberto Moreno Ralt RT4/82 1983 Allen Berg Ralt RT4/82 1984 Ken Smith Ralt RT4/81 1985 Ross Cheever Ralt RT4/85 1986 Jeff MacPherson Ralt RT4/86 1987 Mike Thackwell Ralt RT4/86 1988 Paul Radisich 1989 Dean Hall 1990 Ken Smith 1991 Craig Baird 1992 Craig Baird 1993 Craig Baird
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