75th Anniversary number plate surrounds to raise money for Cancer Society
MotorSport New Zealand has launched an online store as part of its 75th Anniversary celebrations to sell exclusive merchandise. Headlining the new online store are limited edition 75th Anniversary number plate surrounds with all the profits being donated to the Cancer Society of New Zealand. Just...
Elite Motorsport Academy class of 2022 revealed
The class of 2022 for the Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand has been revealed following the crowning of James Penrose as the 2021 academy winner on Wednesday. Eight young motorsport competitors from across New Zealand will head to Dunedin for the Elite Motorsport Academy camp...
James Penrose wins 2021 Elite Motorsport Academy
Christchurch racer James Penrose has topped the points table for the 2021 Elite Motorsport Academy to win the Ian Snellgrove trophy. Penrose, who also won the academy camp last July, continued his form during the follow-up 12-month development program to win the overall Elite Motorsport...
Vaccine Pass requirements removed from events
The New Zealand government has removed the requirement to present a My Vaccine Pass at events. MotorSport New Zealand will not require the use of My Vaccine Passes at permitted events, however, businesses, organisations, venues and clubs can choose to make this their own requirement...
MVR – the Passport to volunteering overseas
Just like some drivers, some volunteers aspire to volunteer at international events such as a Formula 1 Grand Prix or the Bathurst 1000. Whilst these events require a large number of volunteers to run, they're often overwhelmed by volunteers who want to get trackside at...
Four MotorSport New Zealand Championships eligible for Motorsport Australia Superlicence
Four MotorSport New Zealand Championships will be eligible for Motorsport Australia Superlicence points from 2022. The NZ Toyota 86 Championship will join three other MotorSport New Zealand Championships already included in the Superlicence system in 2022. Motorsport Australia introduced their Superlicence system in 2016 to address...
Changes to COVID-19 Protection Framework
The New Zealand government has announced changes to the COVID-19 Protection Framework that will come into effect from 11:59pm Friday 25 March. MotorSport New Zealand has updated the Back in Motion guidelines to reflect these changes. Key changes to Back in Motion guidelines from 11:59pm Friday...
New border re-opening dates welcomed by MotorSport New Zealand
The New Zealand Government’s announcement of new border re-opening dates is welcome news to MotorSport New Zealand says CEO, Elton Goonan. Wednesday’s announcement will see New Zealand’s international borders re-open to vaccinated tourists from Australia on April 12 and to the majority of the rest of...
MotorSport New Zealand to again select Asia Pacific Rally Championship finalists for 2022
MotorSport New Zealand again will nominate five competitors to participate in the 2022 Asia Pacific Rally Championship final at Coffs Habour, Australia, on 18-20 November this year. The process will be the same as used in 2021 when border closures prevented international competitors from competing in...
Final call for Elite MotorSport Academy Applications
Organisers are putting out a final call for applications to the 2022 Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand, with entries closing in just over a fortnight on March 18th. Applications for its 2022 program are now open for all aspiring motorsport competitors from Race, Rally, ClubSport...