Wayne Scott appointed as interim CEO of MotorSport New Zealand
Experienced motorsport official and senior manager, Wayne Scott, has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer of MotorSport New Zealand following Elton Goonan’s resignation. Scott, who has previously served as MotorSport New Zealand’s Chief Steward and on the organisation’s executive, has been appointed by the...
Mad Mike’s Southern Bash at Highlands announced for March 22, 2025
Internationally acclaimed Drifter and Red Bull athlete Mad Mike Whiddett will host Highlands Motorsport Park’s first-ever drift event in March 2025. Mad Mike’s Southern Bash at Highlands will offer a never-before-seen opportunity for drift and motorsport fans alike to take in the famed South Island venue...
Adam Simmons appointed Chief Clerk of the Course
MotorSport New Zealand’s Board has appointed Adam Simmons as the sport’s Chief Clerk of the Course. Simmons, a distinguished Gold Race Clerk of the Course, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. Having started his official journey at just 12 years old as...
North Island Rally Series fires up with SBT Group Taranaki Tarmac Rally underway on Sunday
The second round of the 2024 Generator Rental Services North Island Rally Series (NIRS) gets underway this Sunday (7 July) as the SBT Group Taranaki Tarmac Rally takes place based at the War Memorial Hall in the centre of Stratford. Phil Campbell (Ford...
Points at ERC Estonia Paddon’s goal
The high speed roads of Rally Estonia, running 5 to 7 July, are the next challenge for New Zealand rally pairing Hayden Paddon and John Kennard where they’re aiming to finish strongly among the points. As current co-leaders of the 2024 FIA European Rally Championship...
Marc Lawrence appointed as Taupo International Motorsport Park General Manager
Marc Lawrence has been appointed as the new General Manager of Taupo International Motorsport Park and Events Centre. Lawrence will join the team on 1 July to replace Martin Collins, who retires from his role at the end of July. Boasting decades of industry experience working within...
MotorSport New Zealand CEO resigns
Elton Goonan has resigned as MotorSport New Zealand’s Chief Executive Officer effective 27 June 2024. After five and half years with New Zealand’s governing body of motorsport, Goonan is ready to pursue new opportunities and spend more time with his family. “After discussions with the Board over...
Leitch to compete at 24 Hrs of Spa with Earl Bamber Motorsport this weekend
Brendon Leitch will return to the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium this weekend (27-30 June 2024) for the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. It’s the third time competing in the world’s biggest GT3 endurance race for the Southlander and his first time competing in...
MotorSport New Zealand launches Esport Pass
MotorSport New Zealand is launching an Esport Pass, an initiative to bring virtual motorsport participation in New Zealand closer to both MotorSport New Zealand and NZ Esports governing bodies’. This new pass will enable people to compete in official MotorSport New Zealand Esport events, for...
MotorSport New Zealand begins EOI process for Premier Race Championship Series promoter
MotorSport New Zealand is inviting Expressions of Interest for the rights to promote and organise the MotorSport New Zealand Premier Race Championship Series for 2024-25 season onwards. MotorSport New Zealand aims to delegate commercial and promotional rights for the Premier Race Championship Series to promote its...