August COVID-19 Alert Level 4 upgrade
The government has moved New Zealand into COVID-19 Alert Level 4. At this stage, these restrictions are currently in place until midnight on Tuesday 24th August for Auckland and Coromandel and Friday, 20th August for the rest of New Zealand. All events taking place in the wider Auckland and Coromandel...
Emma Gilmour called for for Extreme E event
Veloce Racing has announced that New Zealand's Emma Gilmour will step up from her role as the team’s female reserve driver to fill the boots of Jamie Chadwick in the upcoming Arctic X Prix – the third event on Extreme E’s inaugural 2021 calendar. The Kiwi...
MotorSport New Zealand farewells Bruce Wilson
MotorSport New Zealand staff member Bruce Wilson will depart the organisation next month after resigning earlier this month. Wilson has been in the Training and Development role at the organisation since April 2020. In his time at MotorSport New Zealand, Wilson has led the development of...
Expressions of Interest open for Structure Review working group
MotorSport New Zealand is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Review of the Structure of the organisation. The purpose of undertaking an EOI is to identify individuals who are interested in being a member of the Working Group. The Group will be charged...
Vale Graham McRae
MotorSport New Zealand is saddened to learn of the passing of Graham McRae. Graham was a highly decorated race driver, best known for his immense success in the Formula 5000 category not only as a driver but also as a talented engineer. Graham's motorsport successes extended...
Preparations well underway for three-round TCR New Zealand and Super Production Championships
Following the highly successful inaugural winner-takes-all title decider at Highlands Motorsport Park in April, a three-round series to decide the 2022 TCR New Zealand and Super Production Championships will take place this summer. Both the New Zealand Touring Car (TCR) and NZ Production Car Championship...
MotorSport New Zealand partners with Kora to bring fuel discounts to members
MotorSport New Zealand has announced another member benefits partner, this time with discount fuel card provider, Kora New Zealand, to bring their benefits to licence holders. All MotorSport New Zealand competition and officials licence holders will be able to apply for a Kora fuel card. The...
Tony Quinn Foundation puts up $60,000 for NZ Formula Ford
The Tony Quinn Foundation is putting weight behind Formula Ford racing in New Zealand with the announcement of the biggest and most extensive prize package in the category's 50 years of history. The single-seater Formula Ford cars are seen as the most important national racing category...
Hayden Paddon seals fifth NZRC title with Rally Hawkes Bay win
Hayden Paddon claimed the 2021 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship by winning the Kennedy Park Resort Napier Rally Hawke’s Bay on Saturday in comprehensive fashion. The WRC rally winner joins Richard Mason as the most successful driver in the history of the championship...
Battle of Jacks Ridge confirmed for 2021
The Repco Battle of Jacks Ridge returns in November for a second edition with inaugural champion Shane van Gisbergen set to defend his crown against WRC winner Hayden Paddon and a star-studded line-up. Supercars ace Van Gisbergen produced a superb drive to come out on top...