Safety Tips when customising your Overalls
Competitors must always wear overalls that completely cover the body from the neck to the wrists and ankles and ensure that the overalls, when combined with the balaclava (overlap at the neck), undergarments, gloves, and socks, guarantee at least two layers of protective clothing. Competitors are...
New Zealand’s F5000 Race Car Series Celebrates 21st Season of Revival Competition
The SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival series has reached a second-tier of maturity with the competition entering its 21st season, beginning this weekend at the MG Classic event being held at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon 11-12 November. A location familiar to the...
FIA Immersion Programme’s Third Edition: Empowering Tomorrow’s Motorsport Leaders
The FIA Immersion Programme, co-funded by the FIA Foundation and now in its eagerly anticipated third edition, has once again opened its doors to a team of aspiring motorsport leaders from across the globe. This year's select group of nine dynamic Club members hails from...
Invitation to Tender – Rally Notes Provider
MotorSport New Zealand has opened the tender process for the appointment of a Rally Notes Provider for MotorSport New Zealand-permitted Rally events from 2024-2028. The tender process will see submissions from interested parties detailing the creation, production and delivery of Rally Notes. The successful party will...
Motorsport Mommunity Mourns Loss of Ron Dixon
The New Zealand motorsport community is mourning the loss of Ron Dixon, proud father of legendary Kiwi IndyCar driver Scott Dixon. Ron was an avid motorsport enthusiast, a former competitor, dirt track owner and promoter. He was also an original member of the Northland Car Club...
Paterson’s Memories of a Good Friend
Many of the drivers competing in this weekend’s MLT Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally on Saturday 7 October were either inspired by or admired the man that the rally honours – the late Barry Robinson. One who knew him really well is Wade Paterson who...
Muckle Comes South to Honour the Man
When entries opened for the MLT Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally due to be held in the Southland town of Wyndham on Saturday 7 October, the first entry was that of Ashburton driver, Wayne Muckle. The rally resurrects the Wyndham Rallies that were held in...
Two days of action awaits Blossom contenders
There’s a well-established tradition in the KartSport Hawkes Bay Club and that’s its annual Blossom event. Celebrating its 54th edition this year, the club has been pouring effort into the event as part of a wider push to reinvigorate the club. More than 70 drivers will...
Renowned speed enthusiast Reg Cook prepares to break land speed record
Reg Cook (76) has been preparing for years to attempt to break the land speed record. With delays on shipping through the COVID-19 period, suspense continues to build as Cook etches closer to his record attempt. Since 2011 they have chased and achieved land speed...
FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars 2023 edition is launched
The FIA and its Women in Motorsport Commission are pleased to announce the fourth edition of the FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars project, with the opening of registrations. The programme, in collaboration with the Ferrari Driver Academy and supported by Iron Dames, aims...