Zeal Jones secures place in factory TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRC team
New Zealand-born Japanese national rallying star Zeal Jones could become a worldwide name in the sport after securing a place in TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s factory rally programme. Jones won one of two places given this year by TGR-WRT from an original pool of 100 drivers who...
Riana Crehan to join Repco NextGen NZ Championship Broadcast team in January
Experienced Broadcaster Riana Crehan will join the Repco NextGen NZ Championship commencing at Round 2 in early January. Crehan is familiar to viewers on both sides of the Tasman as a longstanding and respected member of the pit lane team on Repco Supercars Championship broadcasts, coverage...
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...
2026 season is good-to-go for Hawkeswood Mining North Island Rally Series competitors
Progress towards an exciting 2026 season and final tweaking of the calendar are all part of the planning for the Hawkeswood Mining North Island Rally Series (NIRS) heading into the New Year. “We’re thrilled to have all of our Series sponsors and stakeholders returning for the...
Sharp to make Formula Regional debut at home in NZ
2026 Prema Racing FIA F3 signing Louis Sharp will limber up for his most important season to date in motorsport with a title challenge on home soil in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship. The 18-year-old will join mtec Motorsport for the four-round international...
Douglas Rejoins Pabst Racing for 2026 title challenge
Jacob Douglas will reunite with championship-winning outfit Pabst Racing for the 2026 USF Pro 2000 Championship Presented by Continental Tire. Following a standout rookie campaign in 2025 that produced eight podiums from eighteen starts, including a breakthrough victory on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course, Douglas...
New Zealand championship FU3Ls up for carbon neutral future
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand will enhance its drive for a carbon-neutral motorsport future with a brand new synthetic fuel supplier for its forthcoming 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy championship. The field of fledging international single seater stars – and big names from...
Michael Masi appointed as Event Director for Repco NextGen NZ Championship
MotorSport New Zealand has appointed experienced and highly regarded motorsport professional Michael Masi as the Event Director for the Repco NextGen NZ Championship. The Event Director is a pivotal role within New Zealand’s premier race championship, responsible for overseeing the team of MotorSport New Zealand officials...
Ignite Motorsport Club launches with standout inaugural event at Hamilton Car Club
MotorSport New Zealand is celebrating a highly successful inaugural Ignite Motorsport Club event, held on Sunday 14 December at Hamilton Car Club, marking an exciting new chapter in making motorsport more accessible to young New Zealanders. The event was oversubscribed, highlighting strong demand for entry-level opportunities,...
Formula 4 United States champ eager to take on the best in NZ
Cooper Shipman, the 2025 Formula 4 United States champion, is the latest addition to an impressive grid lining up for the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy in New Zealand. Nine wins in the United States last season marked Cooper as one to watch for...