Vale Morrie Chandler ONZM
MotorSport New Zealand is deeply saddened to acknowledge the passing of Morrie Chandler ONZM, a towering figure whose influence on New Zealand and global motorsport spanned more than five decades. Morrie Chandler’s name is synonymous with dedication, leadership, and an unwavering passion for the sport. Often...
Advantage Giddy on penultimate day of Mazda Series finale
It is advantage to Ajay Giddy with just one more day of racing remaining in the 2025/2026 Nexen Tyre Mazda Racing Super Series at Taupō International Motorsport Park tomorrow (Sunday). Fourteen-year-old Giddy, of Silverdale, and Stu Lawton of Paraparaumu arrived at the final round this...
Mitch Sparrow goes from Pole to Race One win
Mitch Sparrow set the fastest time in Qualifying in the morning, and then backed it up with a thrilling Race One win in the V8 Utes at Taupo. Glen Collinson fought fiercely in 2nd but couldn’t bridge to deficit to Mitch, unleashing fastest lap of...
Highlands’ Celebrates Dedicated Volunteer Pete Simmons with Milestone 100-Day Service Award
Highlands’ is delighted to honour long-time volunteer Pete Simmons with a special award for reaching 100 days of volunteer service at their race meetings. The presentation took place on Friday morning during the Festival of Speed at Highlands, a highlight event showcasing historic and...
A legend returns for the V8 Utes clash at Taupo
As the V8 Utes descend on Taupo International Motorsport Park this weekend, traditional rivalries will be reignited as former champion Peter Ward faces off against some seasoned veterans plus a new breed of rising stars. The Core V8 Utes join a packed program of 175...
All on the line for NZ Formula Ford Championship title this weekend in Taupo
It’s all on the line this weekend in Taupo with four remaining races to determine the NAPA New Zealand Formula Ford Championship supported by Ford. Heading into the final fourth round, Marco Manson has a ‘slim’ 51-point lead over Seb Eskandari with Maxim Kirwan...
Strong entry for opening 2026 Mainland Rally Series round in Westland
The 2026 Mainland Rally Series gets underway this weekend with the Westland Rally attracting a strong 34-car field. An early season favourite, the Westland Rally will again present drivers with some fast and flowing gravel stages mixed with some challenging tight and twisting public...
Game on at Nexen Tyre Mazda Racing Super Series finale
It is game on as the Nexen Tyre Mazda Racing Super Series heads to Taupō International Motorsport Park for the final round of their 2025/2026 series this weekend. After five rounds, the first of which was in October last year, three drivers arrive at the...
Hawkeswood dominates and wins Possum Bourne Memorial Rally
Jack Hawkeswood and Jason Farmer (Toyota GR Yaris AP4) have won the Vantage Windows & Doors Possum Bourne Memorial Rally finishing less than a minute ahead of Quentin Palmer and Noel Moloney (Skoda Fabia Rally2 Evo) with Andrew Hawkeswood and Jeff Cress (Mazda 2 AP4)...
Ford man, high wing and a point to prove: newcomer Walters joins F5000 finale at Hampton Downs
The 2025/26 SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series reaches its climax this weekend at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, as the Legends of Speed event (20–22 March) brings together the most evocative machines in New Zealand motorsport for a season finale spanning more...