F1 star Liam Lawson auctions customised Subaru Forester for Youth Mental Health
Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson is auctioning his customised Subaru Forester to raise funds and awareness for the I AM HOPE Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting youth mental health in New Zealand. Currently listed on TradeMe, the auction for the unique Forester will close on...
Hampton Downs to live up to ‘International’ title this weekend
Round 1 of the 2025-2026 REPCO NextGen NZ Championship kicks off a blockbuster summer of motorsport in New Zealand this weekend at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. The Alliance Services Hampton Downs International will be just that – an international event with more than 30 cars, 60...
Applications now open for the 2026 Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand
MotorSport New Zealand announces that applications are now open for the 2026 Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand, a world-renowned motorsport development programme for emerging talent. Each year, the Academy helps New Zealand’s most promising young competitors gain the skills and mindset needed to succeed on...
EOIs open for Appointed Board Member position
MotorSport New Zealand, the national governing body for four-wheeled motorsport in New Zealand, is seeking to appoint an independent (appointed) Board Member to contribute to the continued growth, innovation, and sustainability of the sport. MotorSport New Zealand’s vision is to enable motorsport to thrive through strong leadership,...
New Code of Driving Conduct Guidelines released
MotorSport New Zealand is pleased to announce the release of the new Code of Driving Conduct Guidelines, effective from 22 October 2025. Adapted from the FIA’s global standards, these guidelines serve as the primary reference for Officials and Competitors regarding the application of the Code of...
2025 NZ Hillclimb Championship set for November in Port Waikato
MotorSport New Zealand has confirmed that the 2025 New Zealand Goldstar Hillclimb Championship will be hosted by the Pukekohe Car Club on 22-23 November 2025, with entries now officially open. Competitors will take on two challenging stages across the weekend. The opening day will be held...
Hayden Paddon and Scott O’Donnell appointed to Elite MotorSport Academy Trust
Hayden Paddon and Scott O’Donnell have been appointed as trustees of the MotorSport New Zealand Scholarship Trust, the trust that oversees the world-renowned Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand. Paddon, a legend of New Zealand rallying, WRC event winner and seven-time New Zealand Rally Champion, is...
Ignite Motorsport Club set to fuel young kiwis’ passion for motorsport
New Zealand rally legend Hayden Paddon and MotorSport New Zealand have partnered to launch a new initiative to give young drivers a safe way to experience the thrill of motorsport. Ignite Motorsport Club will provide a safe and controlled environment for young drivers to experience the...
One last drift for D1NZ on World’s Fastest Drift Corner at Pukekohe Park
Competitive drifting will return to its spiritual home one last time as D1NZ announces that Pukekohe Park will host Round 3 of the National Drifting Series season early next year. Long-regarded as one of the most iconic venues in global drifting, Pukekohe Park’s high-speed Turn 1...
Expressions of Interest: Volunteer & Officials Advisory Commission
Are you passionate about volunteering and officiating in motorsport? Do you want to help shape the future of our volunteer and officials' landscape across motorsport? MotorSport New Zealand is seeking expressions of interest for positions on the Volunteer & Officials Advisory Commission. This Commission plays a vital...