Accomplished Porsche racer Ryan Yardley joins Giltrap Group Motorsport lineup

Yardley has dedicated the past 16 years to his passion for motorsport. Inspired by his father and sister, he began karting in 2006 at just eight years old. By his second year, he had already won the Christchurch Enduro, Club Championship, and Annual Points Series.

Karting laid the foundation for Yardley’s driving skills and technical knowledge, setting the stage for an impressive career. After eight successful years, he transitioned to single-seaters in the New Zealand Formula Ford Championship, where two strong seasons prepared him for the Toyota 86 Championship. He quickly made his mark, claiming the Rookie title in his debut season before securing the overall championship the following year.

Next, Yardley stepped up to the Toyota Racing Series, earning a podium at Taupo, finishing as the highest-placed driver in his team, and being named the series’ Most Improved Driver. He then made his Australian Formula 4 debut at the Melbourne Grand Prix round, securing a podium.

Yardley later joined Kiwi Motorsport in the U.S., competing in Formula Regional, where he claimed multiple wins and podiums from 2020 to 2022. In 2023 and 2024, he raced in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America with TOPP Racing, finishing seventh and second respectively- including a win at the 2024 United States Grand Prix.

Now in 2025, Yardley continues with TOPP Racing in Porsche Carrera Cup North America, aiming to build on his momentum and deliver more strong results in this highly competitive series.