Fan Friendly Stages for Repco Rally New Zealand
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEqL3T4ueog[/embed] From the start at the iconic Pukekawa Auckland Domain, to the renowned Whaanga Coast, Kaipara Hills and with the grand finale in Auckland’s coolest backyard, the Repco Rally New Zealand will offer international drivers a challenge like no other. Organisers of the 32nd Rally New Zealand...
Next Kiwi racing superstars show their talent in European karting championships
Veloce Karting boss and multiple racing champ Chris Van Der Drift says his team’s recent campaign in Europe shows there's a wealth of young talent coming through the New Zealand karting ranks ready to be the next Dixon, McLaughlin, Van Gisbergen and Lawson. Hamilton racers Carson...
Third in Finland for Paddon and Kennard
Kiwi rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard finished Rally Finland in fourth place in the WRC2 category, but the later disqualification of original winner Teemu Suninen elevated the pair to third place in the official results. Paddon was delighted with his original result, paying credit...
Michels commences journey to Bathurst
Southland racing driver, Jordan Michels, will cross the Tasman this weekend to begin preparations for his V8 Supercar debut in the Super 3 Series races at Sandown in Melbourne over the weekend of 19-21 August. Michels will race an ex-Shane Van Gisbergen FG Falcon Supercar for...
Applications closing soon for Ferrari Driver Academy
The Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) – Asia Pacific and Oceania regional selection program is back for 2022. Held on 25-28 September drivers aged 14-17 are invited to apply for the selection program. The Asia Pacific/Oceania FDA selection camp will be held in Sepang, Malaysia, and run...
All the winners from the 2022 MotorSport New Zealand Awards Evening
MotorSport New Zealand celebrated some incredible achievements on Saturday night at the 2022 Awards Evening. A summary of the award recipients are listed below. Historic Heritage Award: Established in 2014 in recognition of services to Historic and Classic racing and rallying. Mo Larsen - Te Puke Jack Nazer -...
Podium for Harry McDonald on GT4 Scandinavia debut at Spa
Christchurch’s Harry McDonald has finished on the podium with co-driver Tommy Gråberg on debut in the GT4 Scandinavia at the Spa Francochamps circuit in Belgium. Competing in the Pro-Am category, McDonald and Gråberg are part of a two-car Toyota Gazoo Racing team from Sweden...
Highlights and milestones at Teretonga Park
There are several highlights and even a milestone or two in the Southland Sports Car Club’s motor racing calendar at Teretonga Park this upcoming season. The return of international motor racing from 19-22 January with the Toyota Racing Series returning after a two-year hiatus as part...
75th Conference & AGM: Saturday wrap up
The annual MotorSport New Zealand Conference, AGM and Awards took place this weekend in Auckland. On Saturday morning presentations were made to those present followed by the Annual General Meeting in the afternoon. The events of the day are summarised below. Structure of the Sport Working...
Rob Wilson inducted to MotorSport Wall of Fame
Renowned driver coach Rob Wilson has been inducted into the MotorSport Wall of Fame at the annual MotorSport New Zealand Awards Evening on Saturday night. The MotorSport Wall of Fame was established in 1994 and is a permanent reminder of the achievements of past and present...