Heuzenroeder ready for Formula Regional debut in New Zealand
Australian formula driver Patrick Heuzenroeder will make his Formula Regional debut when he takes part in the 2025 Castrol FR Oceania Championship beginning in January. It will also be the first time the former Formula Ford, British Formula 4 and GB3 Championship driver has competed...
Jones all set for greatest challenge
Rising Kiwi rally star Zeal Jones is aiming to showcase his skills in what could be a career- defining few days in harsh winter conditions in Europe. The final shoot-out in the 2024 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRC Challenge Program gets underway today in Finland and the...
Star driver back for George Begg Festival 2025
One of the biggest names in modern-day motorsport in New Zealand is back for the George Begg Festival 2025. Four-time Bathurst 1000 champion Greg Murphy is taking to the track again at next year’s festival, relishing the chance to be part of the event again after...
Rising star Stati to compete in Castrol Toyota FR Oceania in 2025
Nicolas Stati – runner up in the 2024 Formula 4 United States Championship – is aiming to get his 2025 motor racing year off to a winning start in New Zealand. The Australian will compete in the five round international Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Championship...
Mazda Pro8 battle resumes at Teretonga Park this weekend
The Mazda Pro8 New Zealand series resumes this weekend in Invercargill with the second-round battle for the overall title. Heading into the four-race, two-day meeting at Teretonga Park, Jared Pyke has a 42-point lead over rookie Hamish Evans with Kris Mackie and Cory Stewart...
Ex-national champion joins South Island Formula Ford round at Teretonga
Ex-New Zealand Formula Ford (2020/21) champion James Penrose is set to join the grid for the third round of the 2024/25 Yokohama South Island Formula Ford Series in Invercargill this weekend. Penrose, who also won the 2020/21 South Island Formula Ford Series will drive the...
Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes: International Volunteer Day 2024
Today, on International Volunteer Day, MotorSport New Zealand takes a moment to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals who fuel our sport with their passion, dedication, and tireless commitment: our volunteers. From the marshals standing trackside in all weather conditions to the timekeepers ensuring precision,...
Battle for the top continues as North Island Formula Ford Series hits Manfeild this weekend
The battle at the top for the 2024/25 Giltrap Group North Island Formula Ford Series (NIFF) title continues this weekend at the Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon in Feilding. Four races over the two-day meeting will see Blake Dowdall (Spectrum 015) wanting to extend his...
Office Closure – 2024-25 Christmas & New Years
MotorSport New Zealand will be closed from Monday 23 December 2024 for the Christmas and New Year period. The office will reopen again on Monday 6 January 2025. Skeleton staff will be available on reduced hours on business days for urgent applications during this period. All...
US single seater and sportscar star Pierson to begin 2025 in New Zealand
IndyNXT driver Josh Pierson will begin a big 2025 racing year with a campaign in New Zealand in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship. The 18-year-old finished 14th in the IndyNXT Championship standings this season – his first full year in the series – with...