Renowned speed enthusiast Reg Cook prepares to break land speed record
Reg Cook (76) has been preparing for years to attempt to break the land speed record. With delays on shipping through the COVID-19 period, suspense continues to build as Cook etches closer to his record attempt. Since 2011 they have chased and achieved land speed...
FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars 2023 edition is launched
The FIA and its Women in Motorsport Commission are pleased to announce the fourth edition of the FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars project, with the opening of registrations. The programme, in collaboration with the Ferrari Driver Academy and supported by Iron Dames, aims...
The new MotorSport Online is nearly here!
Our new MotorSport Online platform is nearly ready to go live! The new MotorSport Online platform will be your home for everything MotorSport New Zealand. You can apply and renew licences, register vehicles and do technical applications, enter events and even manage your club memberships....
Statement on Christopher Dunn
The Board of MotorSport New Zealand has rescinded Christopher Dunn’s 2017 Distinguished Service Award following Mr Dunn’s sentencing on Friday. MotorSport New Zealand does not condone this behaviour, nor any other illegal practices. ...
Updated Code of Driving Conduct Guidelines released
MotorSport New Zealand has released an updated version of its Code of Driving Conduct Guidelines for Race events. These guidelines have been produced as a reference for both Officials and Competitors as to how the Code of Driving Conduct as published in Schedule Z should...
Daybreaker Rally returns as 2023 NZRC calendar is set
A return of the Manawatu-based Daybreaker Rally has been confirmed as the now five-round Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship is set. With extreme weather events earlier this year forcing Rally Hawke’s Bay and Rally Coromandel off the 2023 calendar, championship organisers have been...
Fee Review 2023 – Schedule B price adjustment
Following a thorough review of the fee structure of MotorSport New Zealand the difficult, but ultimately fiscally responsible decision has been made to adjust the fees charged by the organisation from 1 August 2023. The scope of the review was to investigate the current financial position...
Daniel Gaunt elected to MotorSport New Zealand Board
Auckland’s, Daniel Gaunt was elected to the MotorSport New Zealand Board for a three-year term at the 76th Annual General Meeting of the organisation on Saturday. Gaunt, a two-time New Zealand Grand Prix winner, brings a wealth of motorsport knowledge to the board having forged...
Ferrari Driver Academy – Asia Pacific Selection 2023
The Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) – Asia Pacific and Oceania regional selection program is back for 2023! Held on 23-27 September at Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia, drivers aged 14-17 are invited to apply for the selection program. The best 24 applicants will be selected to attend...
Shane van Gisbergen inducted to MotorSport Wall of Fame
Reigning Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen has been inducted into New Zealand’s 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...