119D Chris Tomalin & Richard Verner
“The Ninja”
Drivers
Sponsors
Tomalin Engineering Services, Armoured Engineering Equipment, Pirtek Taupo
Truck Details
| Name | The Ninja |
| Make | Tomalin Engineering Services |
| Year Built | 2021 |
| Weight | >1300kgs |
| Engine | Chevrolet LS1 5.7L with ProCharger |
| Transmission | Powerglide gearbox with transfercase |
| Diffs | Toyota Landcruiser 80 Series Front & Rear |
| Lockers | Tomalin Hydraulic Lockers |
| Suspension | Fox Shocks, 4-Link Front, 4 Link Rear |
| Wheels | 35x12xR15 Federal Couragia MT on 15×10″ OMF Alloys |
History
| Previous Drivers | Accolades |
| Chris Tomalin (2021-) | Best Presented NZ Truck 2023 |
The first build from Tomalin Engineering Services featuring all the fruit, The Ninja has been a long time coming but worth the wait! The only vehicle featuring a centrifugal supercharger, The Ninja claimed 11th overall in its first full season and an invitation to the Suzuki Extreme 4×4 Challenge in 2023.
Chris Tomalin is a long-time competitor in D Class, originally competing with a 383 Chev powered ‘Suzuki’ before navigating for Russell Luders to multiple Top 10’s over the last few seasons.
Richard Verner was previously a 3NZ & 2NZ navigator for Neville Mather before his retirement in 2022. Since then, Richard has jumped in Reece McKie for a handful of rallies last season.