page_title: New Zealand Formula Ford Championship
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: New Zealand Formula Ford Championship / History
caption_attribution_description: English: Van Diemen RF88 of Nick Bennett at Mallala Motor Sport Park on 26 April 2015
context_page_description: The MTA New Zealand Formula Ford Championship has been held annually in New Zealand racing circuits.
context_section_description: Formula Ford emerged as a racing class in New Zealand. In 1972, the inaugural New Zealand Formula Ford championship won by David Oxton. The open wheel category rapidly developed into the series for emerging young New Zealand race drivers. Graduates include Brendon Hartley, David Oxton, Dave McMillan, Scott Dixon, Fabian Coulthard and Jonny Reid.
caption: Van Diemen RF88
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