Payne Bathurst victory named as finalist for Halberg Sporting Moment of the Year
Matthew Payne’s extraordinary 2025 Bathurst 1000 victory in torrential rain has been named a finalist for New Zealand’s Favourite Sporting Moment at the 63rd ISPS Handa Halberg Awards. In October 2025, Payne delivered a masterclass in skill, composure, and determination on one of motorsport’s most demanding...
Successful Formula Ford season launch at Rodin Cars
The 55th season of Formula Ford racing in New Zealand was successfully launched at Rodin Cars in North Canterbury ahead of the opening round at Invercargill, with young drivers from New Zealand and Australia joining together for a first-ever pre-season event. With most eyeing up the...
Oxton and Sharp special guests at Formula Ford season launch at Rodin Cars tomorrow
New Zealand's first Formula Ford champion David Oxton and international racing teenager Louis Sharp will be special guests at the first-ever pre-season launch for the New Zealand Formula Ford championship, taking place at Rodin Cars tomorrow. Oxton won the inaugural Formula Ford championship in 1971 and...
MotorSport New Zealand celebrates three motorsport leaders recognised in New Year Honours
MotorSport New Zealand is proud to celebrate the recognition of three outstanding contributors to the sport in the New Year Honours List, acknowledging decades of excellence, leadership, and service to motorsport and the wider community. Scott Dixon - Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of...
President’s Christmas Update 2025
As we come to the end of another big year for our sport, I want to sincerely thank you for your support, passion, and commitment. Whether you are a competitor, volunteer, official, club leader, or supporter, you are the heartbeat of motorsport in New Zealand....
MotorSport New Zealand appoints Mike Hartley as Chief Executive Officer
MotorSport New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Hartley as its new Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive recruitment process. Hartley brings with him a rare combination of deep commercial expertise, governance experience, and a lifelong passion for sport and motorsport in particular. With...
Michael Masi appointed as Event Director for Repco NextGen NZ Championship
MotorSport New Zealand has appointed experienced and highly regarded motorsport professional Michael Masi as the Event Director for the Repco NextGen NZ Championship. The Event Director is a pivotal role within New Zealand’s premier race championship, responsible for overseeing the team of MotorSport New Zealand officials...
Ignite Motorsport Club launches with standout inaugural event at Hamilton Car Club
MotorSport New Zealand is celebrating a highly successful inaugural Ignite Motorsport Club event, held on Sunday 14 December at Hamilton Car Club, marking an exciting new chapter in making motorsport more accessible to young New Zealanders. The event was oversubscribed, highlighting strong demand for entry-level opportunities,...
Have your say: 2025 Customer Survey
MotorSport New Zealand is committed to continuously improving the quality of service we deliver to our competition licence holders. We want you to have your say as a competition licence holder and provide us with constructive feedback. We've put together an annual survey specifically for our...
Craig Baird appointed to MotorSport New Zealand’s Board
MotorSport New Zealand has appointed Craig Baird MNZM as a new Board Member, bringing a wealth of international motorsport experience and road-tested governance expertise to the organisation. One of New Zealand motorsport’s most successful and respected competitors, Baird is a veteran professional driver with countless national...