Chris Vlok

Chris Vlok is a New Zealand racing driver and entrepreneur hailing from Christchurch. The 28-year-old (as of 2021) has a diverse motorsport background, both domestically and internationally. Vlok's passion for racing began at the age of 15 when he built his own E30 BMW into a race car. He is no stranger to the Castrol Toyota Racing Series, having undertaken a full campaign in 2012 in the original FT40 TRS car. He also secured a win in the South Island Formula Ford Championship, claiming three victories from four races in the 2011-2012 series. In 2021, Vlok competed in all three rounds of the TRS championship, marking his return to domestic racing after eight years.

Vlok's international experience includes a season in British Formula 3 in 2013, where he finished second overall in the National Class, securing one win and six podiums. In 2012, he participated in two races in the F3 European Open, finishing fifth overall in his first outing, and made his Australian F3 debut at the Clipsal 500. Furthermore, in 2016, he raced a KTM X-Bow in the Pro class of the Competition102 GT4 European Series with Reiter Engineering, earning one pole position and narrowly missing a win at Spa Francorchamps.

Beyond racing, Vlok is an entrepreneur with interests in sports, technology, and music. He has been involved in setting up strategic deals and technology partnerships with major sports and entertainment properties, including the Boston Red Sox, Williams Racing and Racing Point Formula One teams, Manchester City FC, Arsenal FC and Inter Milan. Vlok also secured a deal with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing to support their endurance program.