Landmark live TV deal confirmed as 2023 Super Sprint MotorSport New Zealand Championship takes shape
The 2023 Super Sprint MotorSport New Zealand Championship is quickly taking shape as the summer of racing approaches, with an exciting new live TV deal confirmed. “Super Sprint” has also been confirmed as the new name for the Motorsport New Zealand Premier Race Championship, with...
Pukekohe Park to be preserved in iRacing
The famed Pukekohe Park racing circuit will be preserved in the leading motorsport simulator service, iRacing. The confirmation of the agreement between iRacing and the circuit owners comes during the week of the Supercars Championship’s final appearance at the track. iRacing is the world’s leading motorsport...
Otago Rally gifts $8000 in offset for carbon emissions to Peninsula native tree planting project
Dunedin’s Hereweka Harbour Cone will today receive close to $8000 to support its native bush regeneration efforts on the Otago Peninsula from MotorSport New Zealand’s Sustainability Fund, to offset the carbon emissions of competitors at the Otago Rally. The fund – created last year with Otago...
Three Kiwis chosen for regional Ferrari Driver Academy selection camp
Three young New Zealand racers have been chosen to take part in the Asia-Pacific and Oceania selection camp for the Ferrari Driver Academy. The Ferrari Driver Academy is renowned for promoting and funding young talents such as current Formula 1 drivers Charles Leclerc and Mick...
SFI Safety Notifications August 2022
MotorSport New Zealand wishes to advise competitors and officials of the following SFI Safety Notifications. MotorSport New Zealand recommends only purchasing safety items from reputable retailers who are authorised stockists of the safety item’s manufacturer. You can always receive free advice from MotorSport New Zealand’s Technical...
Fan Friendly Stages for Repco Rally New Zealand
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEqL3T4ueog[/embed] From the start at the iconic Pukekawa Auckland Domain, to the renowned Whaanga Coast, Kaipara Hills and with the grand finale in Auckland’s coolest backyard, the Repco Rally New Zealand will offer international drivers a challenge like no other. Organisers of the 32nd Rally New Zealand...
All the winners from the 2022 MotorSport New Zealand Awards Evening
MotorSport New Zealand celebrated some incredible achievements on Saturday night at the 2022 Awards Evening. A summary of the award recipients are listed below. Historic Heritage Award: Established in 2014 in recognition of services to Historic and Classic racing and rallying. Mo Larsen - Te Puke Jack Nazer -...
Rob Wilson inducted to MotorSport Wall of Fame
Renowned driver coach Rob Wilson has been inducted into the MotorSport Wall of Fame at the annual MotorSport New Zealand Awards Evening on Saturday night. The MotorSport Wall of Fame was established in 1994 and is a permanent reminder of the achievements of past and present...
Paddon, van Gisbergen, Payne and Coghill win MotorSport New Zealand Premier Awards
MotorSport New Zealand’s premier awards have seen a high calibre of individuals recognised for 2022. Winners were announced at the annual MotorSport New Zealand Awards Evening held in Auckland on Saturday night. Paul Coghill was awarded the Lupp Trophy for his efforts in raising the...
Decision to end motorsport activity at Pukekohe Park “disappointing”
Motorsport activity at Pukekohe Park will come to an end after 2 April 2023 as the dual-purpose facility switches its focus to thoroughbred racing activities. Auckland Thoroughbred Racing made the announcement on Wednesday, the day after the launch of New Zealand’s round of the Supercars...