The Inside Line: Episode 4
[embed]https://youtu.be/qfPye-os2iE[/embed] Episode 4 of The Inside Line, thanks to MountShop opens on a reflective note, as Rally New Zealand Chairman Paul Mallard joins the show to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Morrie Chandler - a towering figure in New Zealand and international motorsport...
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...
Josh Cooper crowned 2026 NZ ClubSport Champion
New Zealand’s best grassroots competitors converged on Ashburton over the weekend for the 2026 New Zealand ClubSport Championship, hosted by the Ashburton Car Club, with 30 competitors travelling from across the country to contest the national title. The championship was contested across two days of competition,...
The Inside Line: Episode 1
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X453qkdKp0[/embed] The very first episode of The Inside Line, thanks to Mount Shop, is here! The new weekly podcast from MotorSport New Zealand bringing you the biggest stories from across Kiwi motorsport. This week we break down an action-packed weekend for New Zealand drivers on the world...
MotorSport New Zealand launches “The Inside Line” weekly podcast
MotorSport New Zealand is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new weekly podcast, The Inside Line, bringing fans closer to the people, stories and action that make New Zealand motorsport one of the most exciting sporting communities in the country. From the global stage of...
Applications closing soon for 2026 Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand
Aspiring young motorsport competitors are being reminded that applications for the 2026 Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand close in just two weeks. The Elite Motorsport Academy is MotorSport New Zealand’s premier development programme, designed to identify and support the country’s most promising young competitors across...
Provisional calendar confirmed for Repco NextGen NZ Season 3
The calendar is subject to final Motorsport New Zealand approval and pending the final placement of other key events on the domestic and international calendar, to again ensure ‘clear air’ for New Zealand’s premier development Series. Commencing at Taupo Motorsport Park in mid-November, the series will...
Classic Rally Championship added to 2026 New Zealand Rally Championship
MotorSport New Zealand has introduced a Classic Rally Championship for the 2026 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship, establishing a dedicated national platform for classic rally cars to compete. The new championship, will also be known as ‘Category 6’, has been developed to...
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...