Stokes grabs maiden win at home in Canterbury
Cantabrian Robbie Stokes claimed an emotional maiden rally win at home on the roads he grew up on in the third round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship on Sunday. Stokes, in his Stokes Motorsport Skoda Fabia Rally 2, led from start...
Louis Sharp gains more valuable experience with Barcelona racing debut
Rising motorsport talent Louis Sharp continues to build his experience as he climbs the ladder toward Formula 1. Following back-to-back titles in British Formula 4 and the GB3 Championship, the 18-year-old New Zealander is now enhancing his reputation on a global stage – and tackling iconic...
2025 FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup opens for competitor applications
The FIA has announced that competitor applications for the 2025 FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup will open on 16 June and close on 1 September, as the world’s premier drifting competition prepares for a re-launch this October with a return to Riga, Latvia. Drivers wishing to compete...
Podium for Bewley in Queensland fight-back
Hawkes Bay teenager Tom Bewley staged three impressive fight-back drives at Queensland Raceway to remain in contention for championship honours halfway through the Australian Michelin Sprint Challenge series. After winning pole and his first race in Sydney last month Bewley had a difficult third round at...
Amanda Tollemache elected to MotorSport New Zealand Board
MotorSport New Zealand’s Member Clubs have elected Amanda Tollemache, Hawkes Bay, to its Board, following the 78th Annual General Meeting held over the weekend. Tollemache will serve a three-year term. Tollemache brings a wealth of experience and insight to the Board. Having previously worked at the...
Lone Star Rally of Canterbury in association Joe’s Garage preview
Lone Star Rally of Canterbury in association with Joe’s Garage returns to the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship for the first time since 2019 when it serves as round three this weekend. The one-day event is based north of Christchurch, using some iconic...
Advisory Commission elections confirmed following 78th AGM
MotorSport New Zealand can confirm the results of the Advisory Commission elections held during the organisation’s 78th Annual General Meeting. These commissions play a vital role in representing the interests of competitors, clubs, and volunteers across the various disciplines of motorsport in New Zealand. Each commission...
NZRC Entry list confirmed for Lone Star Rally of Canterbury
Three local Canterbury drivers will take it to reigning national champion and current Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship leader Ben Hunt at this weekend’s third round. The Lone Star Rally of Canterbury in association with Joe’s Garage returns to the championship for the...
Rising young New Zealander to join Tony Quinn at Queensland Raceway
Another rising star of the New Zealand motorsport landscape will receive an opportunity to compete in Monochrome GT4 Australia courtesy of the Tony Quinn Foundation, with Chris White to make his series debut at Queensland Raceway. The 18-year-old will team up with Quinn in the Game...
Paddon and Kennard take hard-fought rally win at Western Australia
New Zealand rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard overcame intense competition and muddy conditions to win the Forest Rally, 23 to 25 May, in Western Australia. This second round of the 2025 EROAD Australian Rally Championship was run as two single day events, like the...