Brendon Leitch in awe of Australia’s “mini Nurburgring”
Brendon Leitch will close out his first Fanatec GT World Challenge Powered by AWS campaign at one of the world’s most iconic circuits, Mount Panorama. The New Zealander is set to race at the famed circuit for the first time on November 8-10 at the Supercheap...
It all comes down to this – Hunt v Paddon for title
Two-time national champion Ben Hunt will look to hold off WRC rally winner and seven-time national champ Hayden Paddon in a head-to-head battle at the final round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship in Whangarei this week. Hunt (Skoda New Zealand Fabia...
Kiwis – Born to Fly 2. First month of production completed
Perspective Group is encouraged and amazed by the first month of production in Kiwis - Born to Fly 2. “The New Zealand based companies we are highlighting in this second instalment of Kiwis - Born to Fly has simply amazed me” commented producer David Turner....
Point scoring for F5000 Tasman Cup Revival series begins at Manfeild this weekend
Opening the 22nd season of the SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival series begins with the first round of point scoring toward the overall title at Manfeild’s Circuit Chris Amon this weekend 8-10 November 2024. With points awarded for entry, the season starts...
Zack Scoular wins 2024 Tony Quinn Foundation CTFROC Shootout
Zack Scoular has won the 2024 Tony Quinn Foundation Shootout, securing $70,000 in financial support for his upcoming campaign in the 2025 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship. The victory came after Tuesday's contest at Hampton Downs, where Scoular faced off against Alex Crosbie and Sebastian...
Barnes to bring GR86 experience from Australia to New Zealand
Seventeen year old Cooper Barnes will continue to develop his racing experience in Toyota GR86s with a full season in the Bridgestone GR86 Championship. Barnes – from Port Macquarie in New South Wales – started karting at the age of nine before switching to circuit racing...
Applications open for the 2025 Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand
MotorSport New Zealand is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand. This prestigious academy provides New Zealand’s young motorsport talents with invaluable training and development, preparing them for success on both national and international stages....
NextGen New Zealand Championship Announces Repco as Presenting Sponsor
NextGen New Zealand Championship Announces Repco as Presenting Sponsor New Zealand's leading automotive aftermarket parts and accessories provider, Repco, has been confirmed as the presenting sponsor of the upcoming NextGen New Zealand Championship. This partnership underscores Repco’s commitment to motorsport and its dedication to engaging with communities...
Kitching on top at home in Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series
Will Kitching of Timaru has dominated Round 2 of the Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing South Island Series at his home circuit, Timaru International Motor Raceway at Levels in Timaru, over the weekend. Kitching qualified fastest on Saturday before going on to win the first...
Penny bringing master skills to Bridgestone GR86 Championship
Reigning Master champion John Penny is back for the Bridgestone GR86 Championship and the evergreen racer is focussed as always on taking the fight to the country’s best young racers. Penny has been a race winner on occasion in the previous TR86 Championship and on...