Manuell wins Ashley Stitchbury Award

Paul Manuell, driving the bright orange ORIX Fleet and Finance NZV8 Commodore, has won the 2009 Ashley Stitchbury Trophy which is awarded to the driver who has both a natural driving talent and displays a sportsman- like attitude to fellow competitors. Manuell is the only second time winner of the award; previous recipients include Kayne Scott, Angus Fogg and team mate Andy Booth. Manuell also finished a credible fifth in the BNTV8 2008/09 National Championship from 36 entries. 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ORIX Team Racing's Andy Booth, retained his Parker Enzed NZ V8 Touring Car Championship title when he turne....[Read More] Another Win for Booth at Taupo 14th March 2005 Another Win for Booth at Taupo ORIX Team Racing's Andy Booth scored another win in his Commodore at the penultimate round of the Parker Enzed V8 Touring Car Championship at Taupo, after finishing fourth in the first race and being relegated from third to 17th in the ....[Read More] Booth Closes the Gap 22nd February 2005 Booth Closes the Gap ORIX Team Racing's Commodore driver, Andy Booth, capped a successful weekend at Manfeild by winning the final race of the Parker Enzed NZ Touring....[Read More] Drving with Andy By Kate Gordon 21st January 2005 Driving with AndyBy Kate GordonJanuary 2005 When ORIX Team Racing's manager Glenn Middleton phoned to say my name was on the schedule to have a "hot lap" with....[Read More] Podium for Manuell at Teretonga 18th January 2005 Podium for Manuell at Teretonga ORIX Team Racing's Paul Manuell, capped a consistent weekend's performance at Invercargi....[Read More] Bluebridge Shipping joins ORIX Team Racing 14th January 2005 Bluebridge Shipping joins ORIX Team Racing ORIX Team Racing is pleased to welcome Strait Shipping's Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry to its family of sponsors of its V8 ....[Read More] A Win for Booth at Timaru 12th January 2005 A Win for Booth at Timaru ORIX Team Racing's NZ Touring Car Champion, Andy Booth, took....[Read More]