Paddon and Kennard make history with dramatic FIA European Rally Championship win
Kiwi rally star Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard have again put their names in world motorsport history books, becoming the first non-Europeans and first New Zealanders to win the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) title. The New Zealanders secured the 2023 ERC title at...
Supercars confirms New Zealand return for 2024
Supercars is pleased to announce that with support from the New Zealand Government and Taupō District Council, the Repco Supercars Championship will return to New Zealand and race at Taupō International Motorsport Park from 2024. Following productive discussions, the New Zealand Government via the Major Events...
Kiwi & Aussie F5000 drivers make the running at first Rolex Monterey reunion weekend
Kiwis Scott Dixon and Shane Van Gisbergen and Aussie Brodie Kostecki were not the only racing drivers from this neck of the woods making names for themselves in the USA last weekend. At the first of two Rolex-backed Motorsports Reunion classic/historic motor racing meetings at the...
Paddon gunning to secure ERC title in Czech Republic
New Zealand’s Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard are 100% focused on securing the 2023 FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) title when the seventh round takes place in the Czech Republic from 19 to 20 August. “The target in Zlin is to wrap up the...
Nexen tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series reveal 2023/2024 dates
The dates for another exciting season of Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series action have been revealed. Each year the series features a National Series and respective North and South Island Series and all three series calendars have been finalised. Highlights of the upcoming 2023/2024 season...
Opportunity of a lifetime for Esports racers
An exciting opportunity has opened up for aspiring Esports competitors in the Asia-Pacific and Oceania region, with a once-in-a-lifetime prize up for grabs. The Asia-Pacific Junior Esports Challenge, presented by Formula Racing Group (FRG) Esports on behalf of Motorsport Australia, will give young drivers aged between...
Expressions of interest open for Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship
MotorSport New Zealand are taking expressions of interest for the inaugural Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship set to be held later this year in Malaysia. Team New Zealand will take on competitors from across the region in a variety of disciplines on 30 September - 1...
Southland Sports Car Club marks 75 years of motorsport
The Southland Sports Car celebrates a major milestone in October when the club marks 75 years of motorsport in Southland. All past and present members, volunteers and supporters are invited to join the club in their celebrations which will be held in Invercargill on Friday 27...
Sebastian Manson selected for Ferrari Driver Academy trials
Kiwi Sebastian Manson, 15, has been confirmed as part of the Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) – Asia Pacific and Oceania regional selection program for 2023. Following an application process that saw more than 100 aspiring drivers apply, 25 of the best young talents from around...
Runner-up spot for Team MotorSport New Zealand supported by Continental Cars Ferrari
Team MotorSport New Zealand supported by Continental Cars Ferrari walked away as runners-up at the inaugural 2023 Next Level Racing Tri-Nations Esports Cup on Sunday. 30 of the best esport drivers across the three nations lined-up for a two race event where their finishing positions would...