2021 Elite Motorsport Academy Newsletter #1
The first check in with the latest crop of Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand graduates has arrived. This newsletter is their first updates since participating in the opening part of the academy, the week-long camp in Dunedin held in July earlier this year. VIEW THE...
COVID-19 Government Announcement – 22 October 2021
Following the government's announcement on Friday morning, MotorSport New Zealand will be working through the new COVID-19 frameworks and what they mean for motorsport. We understand our clubs, competitors, crews and volunteer officials will all be anxious to know how this new framework effects motorsport events. Please...
McCutcheon wins Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy Shoot-out
A young speedway star, a top Formula Ford racer last season and now 18-year-old Matthew McCutcheon has won the inaugural Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy Shoot-out. The teenager from Eastern Beach, Auckland has won $30,000 towards racing in the Best Bars Toyota 86 Championship this summer. "It's...
Covid uncertainty sees Speed Works shift November dates
MotorSport New Zealand appointed Promoter Speed Works Events has today confirmed the postponement of its two November events at Hampton Downs due to current Covid-19 alert level restrictions and the lack of certainty around planning. Following discussions with the categories involved and MotorSport New Zealand, the...
COVID-19 Update – 20 October 2021
The government issued further changes to the restrictions under COVID-19 Alert Level 2. These changes and their effects on motorsport are detailed further below, however MotorSport New Zealand would like to make a few general comments around COVID-19 before hand. Firstly, MotorSport New Zealand has no additional information other...
WRC to return to New Zealand in 2022
Rally New Zealand is set to make its 32nd appearance on the FIA World Rally Championship calendar. A decade since it was last staged and two years after the pandemic prevented an historic return of Rally New Zealand, today Auckland has been confirmed to host a...
Live coverage back for second South Island Endurance round at Levels
Motorsport fans who can’t make it Levels Raceway this Saturday for the South Island Endurance Series will be able to follow online through MotorSport New Zealand’s live commentary coverage. The event takes place on Saturday at Timaru’s Levels Raceway and marks round two of the South...
FIA Volunteer Awards nominations close tomorrow
This year, the FIA Volunteers & Officials Commission has announced the introduction of a new trophy for Lifetime Achievement, which will pay tribute to an exceptionally long and dedicated career as an official in motorsport. This is an addition to the list of trophies awarded to...
Alert Level 2 gathering restrictions eased
The government has made changes to the public gathering restrictions at COVID-19 Alert Level 2. This change removes the limit on the number of people allowed into both indoor and outdoor venues and instead allows for as many people as possible provided they are socially distanced by one meter. Face...
MotorSport New Zealand approves Electric Vehicles for motorsport in New Zealand
MotorSport New Zealand has released the first version of its electric vehicle guidelines which will enable electric vehicles to compete at motorsport events in New Zealand. The governing body for motorsport in New Zealand has been working with electrical engineers, battery experts, EV manufacturers, Fire and...