Two days of action at Teretonga Park
Two days of action at Teretonga Park over the weekend saw plenty of excitement with large fields providing great battles and some superb driving. Steve Ross of Dunedin in his Transam Jaguar topped the OSCA Super Saloon podium after an action-packed weekend. Ross won two of...
Great start to racing at Teretonga Park
Large fields which featured some brilliant racing made for a great start to two days of motor racing action at Teretonga Park in Invercargill today (Saturday). The OSCA Super Saloons and Historic & Vintage Racing Assn (HVRA) both had two races today while all other classes...
Paddon and Kennard return to WRC
It’s the news Kiwi rally fans have been hoping for – New Zealanders Hayden Paddon and John Kennard are returning to compete in the FIA World Rally Championship with Hyundai Motorsport in 2026! Paddon and Kennard have been asked to rejoin Hyundai Motorsport for a...
McLaughlin set for championship challenge with Hitech
Irish driver Fionn McLaughlin – the highly-rated 2025 British F4 rookie and overall championship winner – will contest the forthcoming Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy with new team Hitech. The early season campaign in New Zealand will be a prelude to a campaign in...
Dan Higgins Trophy up for grabs at Manfeild round of North Island Formula Ford this weekend
The prestigious Dan Higgins Trophy will be on the line at the third round of the 2025/26 Giltrap Group North Island Formula Ford Series (NIFF) at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon in Feilding this weekend. Second round winner Campbell Owens (Ray GR21) is particularly motivated...
Liam Lawson re-signs with Racing Bulls for 2026 Formula 1 season
Kiwi Formula 1 talent Liam Lawson has officially been re-signed by Racing Bulls for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship, marking another major milestone in the young New Zealander’s rapidly ascending career. Lawson’s re-signing cements his place on the F1 grid as the team transitions...
WRC Champion Rovanperä to begin single seater journey in New Zealand
Two-time World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanperä’s single seater journey will begin in January in New Zealand in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy. In a symbolic first step, he will join the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing-supported championship to begin a transformational process that the young...
Office Closure: 2025-26 Holiday Period
MotorSport New Zealand will be closed for the Christmas break from 23 December to 5 January. Limited services will be available between 10am-2pm on 29 and 30 December. Urgent enquiries and applications can still be submitted at any time via MotorSport Online or by emailing morgen@motorsport.org.nz. To ensure...
Two scholarships on offer for 2026 Central Machine Hire Otago Rally
The Otago Rally is once again offering two young driver scholarships for the 2026 event, thanks to the support of naming rights sponsor Central Machine Hire. Valued at in excess of $2,500 each, the scholarships are to encourage young drivers, preferably new to the rally, who...
Promising Weekend for Izaak Fletcher at Ruapuna
Christchurch teenager Izaak Fletcher, 16, continued to build experience and consistency in Round 2 of the 2025–26 South Island Formula Ford Series, held over the weekend at Ruapuna Raceway. Fletcher qualified 7th and went on to deliver steady, well-managed performances across all four races, despite the...