Zeltwanger all set to impress on Bathurst’s big stage
Bridgestone GR86 Championship Rookie of the Year for the 2025-2026 season Lee Zeltwanger is all set to impress when he takes to the track for the first race later this morning at one of the Toyota 86’s highest profile race weekends worldwide – the Bathurst...
Full grid of 22 cars all set for 2027 CTFROT campaign
A full grid of 22 cars will herald the start of the next generation of the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy when New Zealand’s premier championship takes to the track at the Hampton Downs Motorsport Park for Round 1 in January. Unprecedented early interest from...
Hawkeswood bond comes to the fore
Andrew Hawkeswood waited a long time to finally get his national championship, and it came with some emotion, but there might have been even more emotion watching son Jack follow in his footsteps. Dad Andrew was on hand at the finish of the last stage in...
Applications Open For New Tony Quinn Foundation Junior Development Fund
The Tony Quinn Foundation (TQF) is continuing its investment in the next generation of New Zealand motorsport, with applications now open for its new Junior Development Fund ahead of the 2026/27 Repco NextGen NZ Championship. The fund will provide $2,000 sponsorship packages directly to eligible young...
Eye catching Boswell confirmed for main game campaign
Riley Boswell is aiming to convert an eye-catching debut campaign over the winter into a successful first campaign in this coming season’s Bridgestone GR86 Championship. The 16-year-old from Ngahinapouri will be a dark horse for race wins after showing an impressive turn of speed on his...
Vale Rob Lester MNZM
MotorSport New Zealand is deeply saddened to acknowledge the passing of Rob Lester MNZM — a remarkable servant, competitor and leader of New Zealand motorsport. Rob’s contribution to our sport spanned decades, and few could claim to have influenced New Zealand motorsport in as many ways. Alongside...
Grammer leaving no stone unturned ahead of full GR86 season
Nathan Grammer is leaving no stone unturned as he aims for a successful first full season in the 2026-27 Bridgestone GR86 Championship and the next big step in his motorsport career. Back with Mackenzie Motorsport and a season focussed on success in the championship, Grammer...
Buist wins 2026 Mainland Rally Championship title at Waimate Rally
Deane Buist (Toyota Trueno) has claimed the 2026 Mainland Rally Championship (MRC) title after finishing third MRC competitor home in Saturday’s inaugural Waimate Rally. While Tim Smith/Bridget Airey (Subaru Impreza) took the overall rally win, James McIver/Matthew Wright (Subaru Impreza) came in first Mainland competitor...
Travis Pastrana and David Coulthard join Race Of Champions Wellington Line-Up
Race Of Champions (ROC) today confirmed that motorsport legends Travis Pastrana and David Coulthard will compete at Race Of Champions Wellington on 9 and 10 January 2027, the first time the event has been held in New Zealand. Thirteen-time Formula One Grand Prix winner and two-time...
Leitch to race new Lamborghini Temerario in Asian Le Mans Series
Leipert Motorsport has confirmed Brendon Leitch for the upcoming 2026/27 Asian Le Mans Series in a new Lamborghini Temerario GT3. Leitch will partner Australia’s Nicolas Stati and another yet-to-be-confirmed Bronze-rated driver for the three-round series. Despite the name, the series will be held in Europe. That’s due...