Meeting’s quickest cars to compete for coveted Historic GP trophy at Taupō this weekend
In their heyday in the 1970s the 5.0 litre stock block V8-powered Formula 5000 single-seater racing cars which contest New Zealand’s annual SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series were as quick as F1 cars. So most in the large crowd expected to...
Unique New Zealand Grand Prix set to make history this weekend
Sixteen of New Zealand’s top racing drivers are all set to race in the 66th New Zealand Grand Prix this weekend and there’s huge interest in what is being billed as an historic Race of Champions. With the pandemic travel restrictions accounting for the usual international...
motorsport.tv to take NZGP and Manfeild to international audience
Motorsport fans all around the world will be able to enjoy the 66th New Zealand Grand Prix. Motorsport promoter SpeedWorks has confirmed today that the weekend's Grand Prix action, and that of the forthcoming Manfeild Castrol Toyota Racing Series finale will be live streamed outside...
TAB to take bets on New Zealand Grand Prix
Punters will be able to experience the New Zealand Grand Prix from a whole new perspective this weekend with the addition of the event to the TAB. TAB New Zealand provides betting services to New Zealanders and makes returns back to New Zealand racing and sporting...
Rowan Shepherd joins Best Bars grid for 2021
Endurance and saloon car racer Rowan Shepherd joins an impressive field of experienced and up and coming racers in this year’s Best Bars Toyota 86 Championship. A multiple champion in domestic motorsport including the 2014 National Formula First title, 28 year old Shepherd has impressed many...
Conrad Clark completes NZGP & TRS line up
Conrad Clark, yet another rising Kiwi star and the 2019 FIA Chinese Formula 4 Champion, is the final link in the chain for the 2021 New Zealand Grand Prix and the Castrol Toyota Racing Series. Clark’s China campaign also saw him awarded Rookie of the...
International champion Evans set for NZ campaign aboard Toyota 86
Multiple New Zealand Touring Car Champion, endurance winner and the current FIA Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy Series champ Simon Evans will become one of the series' highest profile racers when he steps aboard a Toyota 86 for a shot at the 2021 Best Bars Toyota 86...
Peter Vodanovich graduates to full Toyota Racing Series season
Reigning Best Bars Toyota 86 Champion Peter Vodanovich has today confirmed he will take part in the full nine race 2021 Castrol Toyota Racing Series. The 19 year old Aucklander will compete in his first single seater championship when he takes to the track for...
Paul Fahey Trophies await winners from Ford feature race at Taupō Historic GP
This weekend’s Taupō Historic GP celebrates Ford’s near 60-year involvement in New Zealand motorsport. It is therefore fitting that Ford racing legend, Paul Fahey will be present to pass-on three trophies he is donating for the trophy race for Ford historic saloon cars on Sunday afternoon. Donated...
Jacob Douglas makes gains at Teretonga in South Island F1600 Championship
Kartsport champion Jacob Douglas continues to make gains after competing in the fourth round of the 2020/21 South Island Formula Ford Championship at Teretonga Park in Invercargill over the weekend. Three top five finishes were ample reward for the rookie driver competing in his...