Hayden Paddon confirmed for first ever Team NZ entry to Race of Champions
New Zealand’s most successful rally driver, Hayden Paddon, has been confirmed as one of the stars of next year’s Race Of Champions (ROC) event, set to take place at Sydney’s Accor Stadium in Olympic Park from March 7-8, 2025. Following his landmark achievement as the...
Listen: Deborah Day speaks with stuff.co.nz on Liam Lawson’s impressive F1 return
MotorSport New Zealand President Deborah Day shared her thoughts with stuff.co.nz on their Newsable podcast about Liam Lawson’s impressive return to Formula 1. The interview delves into how Lawson’s resilience and dedication have earned him a spot among motorsport’s elite, marking a significant moment for...
NextGen New Zealand Championship details announced
The New Zealand summer of motorsport is about to have a green light with the National Racing Group Promotions introducing the NextGen New Zealand Championship. For generations, Motorsport New Zealand’s Premier Race Championship lead by the Toyota Racing Series (now Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Series)...
Liam Lawson’s Formula 1 promotion marks historic triumph for New Zealand motorsport
Confirmation that Liam Lawson will step up to Formula 1 for Racing Bulls for the remainder of the 2024 season marks a significant milestone in New Zealand motorsport history. Although Lawson already gained valuable experience with five races as an injury replacement in 2023, his...
Rodin Cars and MotorSport New Zealand partner to establish Formula 1 pathway
Rodin Cars and MotorSport New Zealand have joined forces to create an exciting new pathway to Formula 1 for aspiring Kiwi drivers through the well-established NZ Formula Ford Championship. The upcoming NZ Formula Ford Championship winner will be awarded a fully funded, career-defining opportunity courtesy of...
Paddon wows Ashley Forest fans with WRC car win
New Zealand rally star Hayden Paddon delighted motorsport fans attending the Ashley Forest Rallysprint north of Christchurch over the weekend of 21 and 22 September by unveiling his “mystery” car in which he went on to win the event after a close battle with Rotorua’s...
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing NZ supports Zeal’s TGR WRT rally shoot out
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand is getting behind rising NZ rally star Zeal Jones as he aims to make it into Toyota’s official factory rally programme. Toyota’s World Rally Team is running what they call the “WRC Challenge Program” and are searching for four drivers for...
New Zealand’s best to tackle the Daybreaker Rally this weekend
A challenging 191km will test New Zealand’s top rally drivers as they take on the demanding roads across the Manawatū and Rangitīkei regions for this weekend’s 13-14 September running of the Daybreaker Rally, powered by Brian Green Properties. Starting from Palmerston North on Friday evening...
Applications Open for Giltrap Motorsport Junior Scholarship
Giltrap Group have always believed New Zealand produces some of the world’s greatest motorsport talent. Every weekend, somewhere around the world, you will find one of our drivers or race technicians chasing victory. There’s also a pretty good chance you’ll spot the famous Giltrap Group...
Second-place for NZ in 2024 Tri-Nations Esport Cup
Team MotorSport New Zealand powered by Giltrap Group Motorsport, proudly finished runners-up in the highly competitive 2024 Tri-Nations Esport Cup, held on Sunday night NZ time. Despite not securing podium finishes, the team's consistency and strategic approach led to a commendable second-place overall in the...