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...
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...