MIQ facilities at capacity; no international drivers for TRS
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand has confirmed today that a lack of available spaces in MIQ facilities means there will be no international drivers on the grid for the forthcoming New Zealand Grand Prix or 2021 Castrol Toyota Racing Series. Despite being one of 11 sporting...
Southern rookies look to bring strong form to Teretonga
The Southland Sports Car Club are preparing for their annual January race meeting from 15-17 January and two of their younger members enjoying strong rookie seasons will line up on the South Island Formula 1600 grid at the event. The oldest of the duo is Harry...
Tayler Burke wins MotorSport New Zealand photographer of the Year
Tayler Burke has won the photographer of the year award for the best portfolio, one of two photography awards on offer from MotorSport New Zealand. The photographer of the year award recognises the best portfolio comprised of six photos taken of any event, competitor or aspect...
Kieran Blair wins President’s Award for best single shot
Kieran Blair has won the President’s award for the best single shot as one of two photography awards on offer from MotorSport New Zealand. The President’s Award recognises the single best photo taken of any event, competitor or aspect of motorsport under the jurisdiction of MotorSport...
Coromandel finale for 2021 NZRC
A five-round Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship for 2021 has been confirmed by championship organisers and MotorSport New Zealand today. Rally Coromandel, based out of Whitianga, will serve as the championship’s finale on September 7, joining the previously announced Otago Rally, International Rally...
Jack Smith takes MotorSport New Zealand Producer of the year award
Jack Smith of MA Media has won MotorSport New Zealand’s producer of the year award for his video series following Paddon Rallysport. The award recognises audio or visual content over five-minutes in length representing a competitor, event or series under the jurisdiction of MotorSport New Zealand...
2021 NZ Formula Ford Championship calendar set
The 2021 NZ Formula Ford Championship has confirmed the calendar for its upcoming season. The national championship, often popular with junior drivers, will be contested over a shortened three-round calendar, with rounds in both the north and south islands. All events will take place over one...
Plenty of positives in a weird 2020 for Jordan Michels
Despite the fact he describes 2020 as a “weird” year, young Southland racing driver Jordan Michels has taken plenty of positives from 2020, a year in which he won his third New Zealand title in two years. Going into the year, Michels was looking forward...
Craig Lord awarded MotorSport New Zealand PR communicator of the year
Craig Lord of Ontrack Media has been awarded MotorSport New Zealand PR communicator of the year for the 2019-20 period for his effective use of social media. The award recognises PR professionals representing a competitor, event or series under the jurisdiction of MotorSport New Zealand and...
Full Toyota Racing Series campaign for Josh Bethune
Rising Dunedin racing star Josh Bethune has today confirmed his entry into the 2021 Castrol Toyota Racing Series and he is looking forward to competing against a high-class field of Kiwi racing superstars. The 17 year old is the latest driver to join the 2021 Castrol...