MotorSport New Zealand launches “The Inside Line” weekly podcast
MotorSport New Zealand is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new weekly podcast, The Inside Line, bringing fans closer to the people, stories and action that make New Zealand motorsport one of the most exciting sporting communities in the country. From the global stage of...
Applications closing soon for 2026 Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand
Aspiring young motorsport competitors are being reminded that applications for the 2026 Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand close in just two weeks. The Elite Motorsport Academy is MotorSport New Zealand’s premier development programme, designed to identify and support the country’s most promising young competitors across...
Provisional calendar confirmed for Repco NextGen NZ Season 3
The calendar is subject to final Motorsport New Zealand approval and pending the final placement of other key events on the domestic and international calendar, to again ensure ‘clear air’ for New Zealand’s premier development Series. Commencing at Taupo Motorsport Park in mid-November, the series will...
Classic Rally Championship added to 2026 New Zealand Rally Championship
MotorSport New Zealand has introduced a Classic Rally Championship for the 2026 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship, establishing a dedicated national platform for classic rally cars to compete. The new championship, will also be known as ‘Category 6’, has been developed to...
Payne Bathurst victory named as finalist for Halberg Sporting Moment of the Year
Matthew Payne’s extraordinary 2025 Bathurst 1000 victory in torrential rain has been named a finalist for New Zealand’s Favourite Sporting Moment at the 63rd ISPS Handa Halberg Awards. In October 2025, Payne delivered a masterclass in skill, composure, and determination on one of motorsport’s most demanding...
Successful Formula Ford season launch at Rodin Cars
The 55th season of Formula Ford racing in New Zealand was successfully launched at Rodin Cars in North Canterbury ahead of the opening round at Invercargill, with young drivers from New Zealand and Australia joining together for a first-ever pre-season event. With most eyeing up the...
Oxton and Sharp special guests at Formula Ford season launch at Rodin Cars tomorrow
New Zealand's first Formula Ford champion David Oxton and international racing teenager Louis Sharp will be special guests at the first-ever pre-season launch for the New Zealand Formula Ford championship, taking place at Rodin Cars tomorrow. Oxton won the inaugural Formula Ford championship in 1971 and...
MotorSport New Zealand celebrates three motorsport leaders recognised in New Year Honours
MotorSport New Zealand is proud to celebrate the recognition of three outstanding contributors to the sport in the New Year Honours List, acknowledging decades of excellence, leadership, and service to motorsport and the wider community. Scott Dixon - Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of...
President’s Christmas Update 2025
As we come to the end of another big year for our sport, I want to sincerely thank you for your support, passion, and commitment. Whether you are a competitor, volunteer, official, club leader, or supporter, you are the heartbeat of motorsport in New Zealand....
MotorSport New Zealand appoints Mike Hartley as Chief Executive Officer
MotorSport New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Hartley as its new Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive recruitment process. Hartley brings with him a rare combination of deep commercial expertise, governance experience, and a lifelong passion for sport and motorsport in particular. With...