Applications Open For New Tony Quinn Foundation Junior Development Fund
The Tony Quinn Foundation (TQF) is continuing its investment in the next generation of New Zealand motorsport, with applications now open for its new Junior Development Fund ahead of the 2026/27 Repco NextGen NZ Championship. The fund will provide $2,000 sponsorship packages directly to eligible young...
Eye catching Boswell confirmed for main game campaign
Riley Boswell is aiming to convert an eye-catching debut campaign over the winter into a successful first campaign in this coming season’s Bridgestone GR86 Championship. The 16-year-old from Ngahinapouri will be a dark horse for race wins after showing an impressive turn of speed on his...
Vale Rob Lester MNZM
MotorSport New Zealand is deeply saddened to acknowledge the passing of Rob Lester MNZM — a remarkable servant, competitor and leader of New Zealand motorsport. Rob’s contribution to our sport spanned decades, and few could claim to have influenced New Zealand motorsport in as many ways. Alongside...
Grammer leaving no stone unturned ahead of full GR86 season
Nathan Grammer is leaving no stone unturned as he aims for a successful first full season in the 2026-27 Bridgestone GR86 Championship and the next big step in his motorsport career. Back with Mackenzie Motorsport and a season focussed on success in the championship, Grammer...
Buist wins 2026 Mainland Rally Championship title at Waimate Rally
Deane Buist (Toyota Trueno) has claimed the 2026 Mainland Rally Championship (MRC) title after finishing third MRC competitor home in Saturday’s inaugural Waimate Rally. While Tim Smith/Bridget Airey (Subaru Impreza) took the overall rally win, James McIver/Matthew Wright (Subaru Impreza) came in first Mainland competitor...
Travis Pastrana and David Coulthard join Race Of Champions Wellington Line-Up
Race Of Champions (ROC) today confirmed that motorsport legends Travis Pastrana and David Coulthard will compete at Race Of Champions Wellington on 9 and 10 January 2027, the first time the event has been held in New Zealand. Thirteen-time Formula One Grand Prix winner and two-time...
Leitch to race new Lamborghini Temerario in Asian Le Mans Series
Leipert Motorsport has confirmed Brendon Leitch for the upcoming 2026/27 Asian Le Mans Series in a new Lamborghini Temerario GT3. Leitch will partner Australia’s Nicolas Stati and another yet-to-be-confirmed Bronze-rated driver for the three-round series. Despite the name, the series will be held in Europe. That’s due...
Crème Insurance North Island Formula Ford Series underway this Sunday at Hampton Downs
The five-round Crème Insurance North Island Formula Ford Series (NIFF) gets underway this Sunday at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park with qualifying and three races over the one-day Auckland Car Club Combined Race & Sprints Meeting. Returning to the category are Oliver Sentch (Van Diemen Stealth) who...
Hawkeswood title makes history in more ways than one
Rising rally star Jack Hawkeswood made history in more ways than one over the weekend after claiming his first Brian Green Property Group NZ Rally Championship with the final round in the Bay of Plenty still to run. Jack took a memorable and comprehensive victory...
Miles Baker wins 2026 Tony Quinn Foundation GR86 Shootout as Scoles earns additional support
Fourteen-year-old Waikato driver Miles Baker has been crowned the winner of the 2026 Tony Quinn Foundation GR86 Shootout at Hampton Downs, earning a $54,000 support package towards the upcoming Bridgestone GR86 Championship, while fellow finalist Nieko Scoles will also receive $20,000 in support. With so little...