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...
Frontal Head Restraint requirement widened
MotorSport New Zealand has widened its requirement for competitors to use a Frontal Head Restraint (FHR) system in competition vehicles. An amendment (#36048) to Schedule A of the MotorSport Manual issued on 15 July 2022 outlines the phased introduction of the new FHR requirements. The Frontal...
Non-compliant driver suits for sale in New Zealand
MotorSport New Zealand has become aware of non-compliant driver suits being sold in New Zealand. The suits in question have a manufacture date past the FIA-certified homologation date. These suits were manufactured in 2022 but are homologated to FIA standard 8856-2000, which expired in December...
Troy Pennington wins Bruce McLaren Trophy
Auckland speedway ace, Troy Pennington, 19, has won the Bruce McLaren Trophy for topping the points table for the 2022 edition of the highly regarded Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand camp. The week-long camp, run by the Otago Academy of Sport in Dunedin, is the...
MotorSport New Zealand announces new MotorSport Online system
MotorSport New Zealand has announced an evolution to its MotorSport Online system. The online system, currently known as POSSUM, will evolve into a new, modern and mobile friendly solution that will streamline processes across the sport. The system is being developed by New Zealand based software...
Five New Zealand rally crews selected for APRC finals
MotorSport New Zealand has confirmed five New Zealand rally crews to contest the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship finale at Coffs Habour, Australia on 25-27 November later in 2022. After border closures once again prevented international competitors from competing at both Rally Otago and Rally Whangarei...
NZ Motorsport Group appointed MotorSport New Zealand Premier Race Series promoter
MotorSport New Zealand has appointed NZ Motorsport Group as the promoter for its Premier Race Series for the next three years. NZ Motorsport Group (NZMG), has a proven track record in organising and promoting top-level drifting and extreme action events over the past 15 years. NZMG...
Advisory Commission positions open
The 75th MotorSport New Zealand Conference, AGM and Awards Evening will be held on 29-30 July in Auckland. Member Clubs have received all the latest information regarding these events, however, MotorSport New Zealand would like to further advertise the elected Board and Advisory Commission positions vacant. These...
Gala dinner to highlight MotorSport New Zealand’s 75th Anniversary celebrations
A special gala dinner in Auckland on 3 December 2022 will highlight the celebrations of MotorSport New Zealand’s 75th anniversary. On 18 October 1947, a meeting was held in Wellington to form a national body to govern the coordination of motorsports in New Zealand. 2022 marks...