User Guide: MotorSport New Zealand website
MotorSport New Zealand launched their new-look website on Thursday, 23 December. The new design gives the website a much-needed facelift and mobile device capability. The menus have also been streamlined to make navigating through information easier. For regular users of the website, you will notice...
Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Gen2 racer revealed
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8rCVleVEZk[/embed] The next generation Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy car – the GRF-70 – has been officially unveiled at GAZOO Racing New Zealand’s headquarters at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. The new car is based on the FIA Formula Regional Gen 2 T‑326 Tatuus chassis, as used in...
GT New Zealand confirms returning major partner, tyre plans for 2026-27 season
Summerset Retirement Villages will continue their partnership with New Zealand’s premier GT racing category across the 2026-27 racing season, confirming their ongoing partnership as title partner of the Summerset GT New Zealand Championship. It will mark the fourth year of partnership between Summerset and the GT...
Clendon makes NZRC return at Hawke’s Bay
Jackson Clendon will make a long-awaited return to the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship at Rally Hawke’s Bay this weekend. Clendon shot to prominence as one of several talented young drivers competing in Ford Fiesta Rally 4 cars a few years ago. After missing...
2027 NZRC Calendar Confirmed
The 2027 calendar for the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship has been confirmed with a similar look to this year. The same six events have been locked in, with the same North Island/South Island split. The only shift sees International Rally of Whangarei move...
EOI: DSO Replay Operator (Volunteer)
MotorSport New Zealand are seeking expressions of interest for a DSO Replay Operator to join the Race Management Team for the 2026-27 season. About the Role The DSO Replay Operator is a volunteer support role within the MotorSport New Zealand National Championship, working at all NextGen NZ...
Thunder Ridge aiming to redefine race track accessibility
Thunder Ridge Motorsport Park – the new Bay of Plenty circuit planning to open next year – is aiming to be the premier venue in New Zealand for track day enthusiasts. Car track days have exploded into a massive global industry over the last two...
Palmer continues his winning-way at BP Rally Taumarunui
Quentin Palmer and co-driver Noel Moloney (Skoda Fabia Rally2 evo) have continued their consistent winning form across the 2026 Hawkeswood Mining North Island Rally Series (NIRS) season, taking victory in the BP Rally Taumarunui on Saturday 8 August. The pairing won all eight Special...
Paddon and Kennard head to WRC Paraguay with Hyundai
Kiwi rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard have been offered the exciting opportunity to contest WRC Rally Paraguay with Hyundai Motorsport. When WRC ueno Rally del Paraguay gets underway on 27 August, it will be 2839 days since Paddon’s last appearance on gravel in...
Champion’s drive secures 86 Trophy Series for Mitchell
CareVets Scholarship driver Taylor Mitchell will be back with his team for a season in the Bridgestone GR86 Championship after a champion’s drive in the final race of the weekend at Manfeild secured him the 2026 Toyota 86 Trophy Series. Nathan Grammer won an excellent...
Mitchell and Elmiger the ones to beat at Manfeild
CareVets Scholarship winner Taylor Mitchell and rising star Toby Elmiger are the ones to beat for titles this weekend at the final round of the Toyota 86 Trophy Series at Manfeild – Circuit Chris Amon. The four round series has back-to-back rounds at Manfeild as...