2020 Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand cancelled
The 2020 Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand has been cancelled due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. MotorSport New Zealand, its board and trustees of the MotorSport New Zealand Scholarship Trust (which coordinates the academy) were unanimous in their decision to cancel...
MotorSport New Zealand AGM, conference and annual awards postponed
The MotorSport New Zealand Board and Management teams have been monitoring the COVID-19 global pandemic daily, and in line with advice from the New Zealand Government and to protect the health and wellbeing of our people, we have decided to postpone the annual general meeting...
MotorSport New Zealand office closure
MotorSport House, the office of MotorSport New Zealand will be closed to the public for the until further notice due to the COVID-19 situation. MotorSport New Zealand staff will continue to work remotely, business as usual, ensuring the sport does not get left behind. Staff will...
First Kia TCR car lands in New Zealand
The first of two Kia Cee’d TCR cars has arrived in New Zealand and will join the growing grid for the inaugural TCR New Zealand Series, commencing later this year. The pair of Kias will be represented in the Australian and New Zealand markets by Choice...
No NZ F5000 finale this weekend as event organisers call COVID-19 force majeure
“In light of the escalating COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation and after lengthy discussions with all of the parties involved, the decision has been made to postpone the Paul Fahey Legends of Speed Meeting until a later date. “The Historic Racing Club are declaring a Force Majeure...
MotorSport New Zealand to suspend all events for two months
MotorSport New Zealand has made the decision to suspend all MotorSport New Zealand permitted events, at all levels, initially for two months in response to the fast-evolving COVID-19 situation, effective immediately until May 19th. Following a meeting between MotorSport New Zealand Management and the...
Final round of MotorSport New Zealand Championship cancelled
MotorSport New Zealand has made the decision to cancel the Hampton Downs event which was originally scheduled for March 28-29 and was earlier this week postponed until between late May and late June. Further complications and logistical issues identified, combined with feedback gained through further consultation...
TRS backing Fraga to be major asset for Red Bull
2020 Castrol Toyota Racing Series champion - and eSports icon - Igor Fraga has continued his rapid rise up the junior formulae ranks this week and has been snapped up to be part of the Red Bull Junior programme. And TOYOTA GAZOO Racing NZ reckons he’s...
2020 Otago Rally will be postponed indefinitely
Due to the spread of COVID-19 the Otago Rally, one of New Zealand's major motorsports events, will not be held on the planned date of April 3-5, 2020. It is unknown whether an alternative date later in 2020 is feasible. If this proves not...
ITM Auckland Super400 postponed
The New Zealand round of the 2020 Supercars Championship will not go ahead as planned on April 24-26 following an announcement from Supercars' CEO Sean Seamer this morning. "Today, on behalf of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, I want to provide an update on our plan...