"I know that Brendon Leitch is very experienced here in New Zealand so he is one to look out for especially going down to Teretonga [his local track].
"In saying that there are also some Europeans that will be quick as well like Clem Novalak, who I've known for a long time. For sure he could pull out some good performances as the season goes on.
In terms of being at the pointy end consistently though I think it will be a good five weeks with Robert and Richard."
While he barely seemed to miss a beat Armstrong feels he will be better for the seat time at Ruapuna and expects to be faster in Invercargill this weekend.
"We didn't get any dry testing and even qualifying was pretty changeable conditions so the races were the only real dry sessions," he explained.
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"That was ok for me. I was happy to get back into the rhythm of TRS cars – they are a lot different from F3 and they provide unique challenges.
"I learned a few things about the tyre compound and it was a bit of a refresh from the previous year."