Wayne Scott appointed as interim CEO of MotorSport New Zealand
Experienced motorsport official and senior manager, Wayne Scott, has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer of MotorSport New Zealand following Elton Goonan’s resignation. Scott, who has previously served as MotorSport New Zealand’s Chief Steward and on the organisation’s executive, has been appointed by the...
Adam Simmons appointed Chief Clerk of the Course
MotorSport New Zealand’s Board has appointed Adam Simmons as the sport’s Chief Clerk of the Course. Simmons, a distinguished Gold Race Clerk of the Course, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. Having started his official journey at just 12 years old as...
MotorSport New Zealand launches Esport Pass
MotorSport New Zealand is launching an Esport Pass, an initiative to bring virtual motorsport participation in New Zealand closer to both MotorSport New Zealand and NZ Esports governing bodies’. This new pass will enable people to compete in official MotorSport New Zealand Esport events, for...
MotorSport New Zealand parts ways with championship promoter
MotorSport New Zealand has terminated its contract with NZ XMS Ltd, which ran the Premier Race Championship Series known as the “Super Sprint Championship” for the past two seasons. The decision to end NZ XMS Ltd’s contract was made by the MotorSport New Zealand board to...
All the winners: 2024 Awards Evening
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHv-47XCn-8[/embed] The 2024 MotorSport New Zealand Awards Evening was a night to remember! Held at the stunning Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on Saturday night, over 260 dignitaries, award winners, champions and their friends and families came together to celebrate motorsport and its people. We're incredibly...
Deborah Day officially elected MotorSport New Zealand President
MotorSport New Zealand has announced the official election of Deborah Day as the organisation’s new President. Day is a highly decorated motorsport servant, having received numerous accolades for her exceptional contributions to the sport. She is a past recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award...
Fogg, Paddon, Sceats and Hartley claim MotorSport New Zealand Premier Awards
MotorSport New Zealand’s premier awards have seen a high calibre of recipients recognised for 2024. The winners were announced at the annual MotorSport New Zealand Awards Evening in Christchurch on Saturday night. Angus was awarded the Lupp Trophy for his efforts in raising the profile of...
2024 Elite MotorSport New Zealand Academy announced
The class of 2024 for the Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand has been revealed at the MotorSport New Zealand Awards Evening on Saturday. Eight young motorsport competitors from across New Zealand will head to Dunedin for the Elite Motorsport Academy camp from 7-13 July. Jacob...
Ayrton Hodson tops 2023 Elite Motorsport Academy
Ayrton Hodson, 19, has topped the points table for the 2023 Elite Motorsport Academy to win the Ian Snellgrove trophy. The prestigious trophy, awarded in memory of former MotorSport New Zealand General Manager and Academy trustee Ian Snellgrove, was presented to Hodson at the MotorSport...
77th Conference & AGM: AGM Summary
The annual MotorSport New Zealand Conference, AGM and Awards took place this weekend in Christchurch. On Saturday morning presentations were made to those present followed by the Annual General Meeting in the afternoon. The events of the day are summarised below. Morning Session: Prior to the AGM,...