Porsche power for Connor Adam at Taupo
February 16th Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon was the last time that Connor Adam was in a race car for ‘real’ before the arrival of the COVID-19 Virus in New Zealand and the halt to the planned final event for the Toyota 86 Season. Nearly four months...
Back in Motion Alert Level 1 Update
We are excited to see motorsport return to relative normality following the Government’s announcement that New Zealand has moved into Alert Level 1. As a result, the majority of the ‘Back in Motion’ guidelines and restrictions are no longer required at MotorSport New Zealand permitted...
MotorSport New Zealand office move
The MotorSport New Zealand office will be operating with reduced capacity from 12:00 pm Tuesday, 9 June 2020 whilst the team prepares to move the office from MotorSport House in Wellington to its new location in Paraparaumu. All MotorSport Online systems will continue to operate with...
Back in Motion support package FAQ
What if I renewed my licence just before this was announced? Don’t worry, you won’t miss out on the discount. As you are able to apply to renew your licence up to one month before it expires, the discount will be applied when you next renew...
Jaden Ransley secures inaugural carsales ARG eSport Cup
New Zealander Jaden Ransley has been awarded the carsales ARG eSport Cup after a thrilling two hour touring car endurance race at Mount Panorama, Bathurst. Ransley and Supercars star Andre Heimgartner finished a fine fourth, edging season-long leader Harley Haber by just seven points after Haber...
Paddon puts AP4 rally car drive up as prize for online rally competition
Kiwi rally star Hayden Paddon has teamed up with gamer Kyle Robertson and designer Jack Hintz to create the Hyundai NZ global online rally series for challengers all over the world. A drive in Paddon’s actual rally car, the Hyundai i20 AP4, plus a cash prize...
MotorSport New Zealand announces $200,000 Back in Motion support package
MotorSport New Zealand has announced a $200,000 support package for its member clubs and competitors as part of its ‘Back in Motion’ response to COVID-19. On 20 May, MotorSport New Zealand released its Back in Motion plan detailing how motorsport could resume during Alert Level 2....
Rally New Zealand look towards the future after WRC event cancelled
Rally New Zealand organisers today confirmed that the 2020 FIA World Rally Championship event in and around Auckland in September has been cancelled due to the ongoing challenges with the Covid-19 pandemic. With three months until the planned return of the WRC event, but with...
Evolution Motorsport Ltd support Formula Ford winter series dash for cash
REWARD from contesting a Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon racing series will pay out in an additional way this year – being a dash for cash.The Formula Ford racing series that’s a core element of the Manawatu Car Club’s popular annual winter racing championship and a...
Championship contenders eager to return to track
Best Bars Toyota 86 Championship contenders Peter Vodanovich and Jaden Ransley have made the most of the Covid-19 lockdown period, keeping their skills sharp in the virtual world. Now though, the Kiwi duo are keen to get back on track and conclude the tight championship fight...