MotorSport New Zealand AGM wrap-up
The 74th Annual General Meeting of MotorSport New Zealand took place on Saturday in Christchurch. Clubs were first presented with a range of seminars in the morning before the official AGM was commenced. For a wrap-up of Friday's commission seminars, click here. Training Workshop: Bruce Wilson (Training...
Great night for the South at MotorSport New Zealand awards
It was a great night for the Southland Sports Car Club and those involved with the club at the annual Motorsport New Zealand Awards in Christchurch on Saturday night. Four club members were acknowledged, one posthumously, plus a member of the neighbouring Eastern Southland Car Club...
Speedway champion Michael Pickens to contest Rally Canterbury
Multi-NZ speedway champion Michael Pickens will contest the one-day Lone Star Canterbury Rally on Sunday 6 June 2021. The nine-time Midget car and current NZ Sprintcar champion will drive a Stadium Finance Toyota Corolla DX in his first ever car rally with Christchurch’s Stephen Lloyd...
NZ Formula Ford Championship management statement
MotorSport New Zealand has confirmed that the North Island Formula Ford and South Island Formula Ford clubs will jointly manage the NZ Formula Ford Championship for the next three seasons. A long-term agreement between the two clubs and MotorSport New Zealand has been signed. The agreement...
TGRNZ confirms more Toyota FT60 test dates
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand has confirmed an extensive list of test dates at Hampton Downs with its current Toyota FT60 TRS car over the coming months as it continues its programme ahead of the 2022 Castrol Toyota Racing Series. TGRNZ has already run a successful...
Evans takes second in Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup season opener
The action-packed opening round of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup ended with a convincing win for the reigning champion Larry ten Voorde (Team GP Elite). The Dutchman controlled the twice red-flagged race on the famous street circuit of Monte Carlo and crossed the finish line...
Leitch secures podium on 24 Hour Series debut
Kiwi GT driver Brendon Leitch has secured a podium finish on debut in the Hankook 12 Hour GT race at Hockenheim in Germany, the fifth round of the 2021 24 Hour series. The race was run in two parts over the weekend on the iconic Rhine...
Indy 500 Qualifying 2021 Racing World Special Podcast
Drama, tension speed and the unknown that's what makes Indy so special and today was no different. This is Indy qualifying at its finest and will big names to get in the show 2021 is set to be a great race. We review the day...
Scott McLaughlin and Steve Horne inducted into Motorsport Wall of Fame
Scott McLaughlin and Steve Horne have both been inducted into the Motorsport Wall of Fame at the annual MotorSport New Zealand Awards Evening, held in Christchurch for 2021. The MotorSport Wall of Fame was established in 1994 and is a permanent reminder of the achievements of...
Sturgeon, Armstrong, Hunt and Dixon win MotorSport New Zealand premier awards
The MotorSport New Zealand’s premier awards have seen a high calibre of individuals recognised for 2021. Winners were announced at the annual MotorSport New Zealand Awards Evening held in Christchurch. Peter Sturgeon was awarded the Lupp Trophy for his efforts in raising the profile of historic...