Shane van Gisbergen confirmed for NZGP
Bathurst winner and 2016 Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen is the first big name wildcard driver secured for next month’s New Zealand Grand Prix at Hampton Downs. A test in the current FT60 car was organised for the 31 year old Aucklander by Hampton Downs and...
First appearance of Ford Falcon Rallye Sprint has historic racing aficionados excited
While its iconic Mustang model is most usually associated with Ford Motor Company’s touring car racing exploits of the 1960s, it is the appearance at January’s Taupō Historic GP meeting of the Mustang’s predecessor that has historic racing aficionados excited – the Ford Falcon Rallye...
Sharp continues to make gains in NZ Formula First Championship at Pukekohe
Christchurch’s Louis Sharp headed home with the ‘Most Improved Driver’ award in his luggage as ample reward for his efforts over the weekend in the Hi-Q Components New Zealand Formula First Championship. The third round took place at the Speed Works meeting at Pukekohe...
Strong and solid debut for Douglas in South Island Formula 1600 series
Christchurch’s Jacob Douglas has made a solid start to his single-seater career, debuting in the 2020/21 South Island Formula 1600 Series at Teretonga over the weekend. A podium placing in his opening race, third overall in Class 2 and wining the Driver of the...
Marcus Armstrong wraps rookie year in Formula 2
Kiwi race driver Marcus Armstrong is counting the positives of the strangest year of competition ever. In an un-naturally compressed, Covid 19 affected FIA Formula 2 Championship, grappling with a car capable of speeds close to those in Formula One and in the first year...
Penrose continues his winning way in South Island Formula 1600 Series at Teretonga
Rangiora’s James Penrose has continued his dominant form this season, adding another three race wins at the latest round of the 2020/21 South Island Formula 1600 Championship. Invercargill’s Teretonga Park hosted the third round which saw plenty of action throughout the grid. Having now qualified...
Action aplenty at Teretonga Park
Big fields and excellent racing – that was the mixture at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend. Chris Henderson of Dunedin in his LS-powered Toyota GT86 took the top step of the podium in the OSCA Super Saloons after taking two wins, a second plus...
Hughes & Heimgartner Take Out BNT NZV8 Feature Race
Lance Hughes and co-driver Andre Heimgartner have won the one-hour feature race this afternoon at the opening round of the BNT NZV8s Series at Pukekohe. Polesitter Tim Edgell finished the race in second place in his Holden V8 SuperTourer with Rob Wallace third, also in a...
International drivers get green light for Castrol Toyota Racing Series
International drivers will be allowed to enter New Zealand for the three-round 2021 Castrol Toyota Racing Series. Confirmation was given to TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand today following lengthy consultation and discussion with MotorSport New Zealand, MBIE and New Zealand Immigration. Drivers will still have to quarantine...
D1NZ rejoins Sky TV for Live 2021 season
The Valvoline D1NZ National Drifting Championship announces its 2021 revised calendar and has reignited the Live Sky Sport partnership for the coming 2021 season. Organisers of the series have announced a strategic broadcast partnership to bring drifting live to fans again in 2021 on all...