We’re Hiring – Join the MotorSport New Zealand Team
MotorSport New Zealand is entering an exciting new chapter, and we're looking for talented people to be part of it. Following a strategic restructure, we're recruiting across six roles - from commercial leadership and technical leads, to marketing, operations, and front-line member services. Whether you come...
Restructure positions MotorSport New Zealand for improved service delivery and growth
MotorSport New Zealand is making changes to its office structure to strengthen the way we support our Member Clubs, competitors, officials and wider motorsport community, while positioning the organisation for future growth. As part of this restructure, four existing positions have been disestablished and a new...
Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Gen2 racer revealed
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8rCVleVEZk[/embed] The next generation Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy car – the GRF-70 – has been officially unveiled at GAZOO Racing New Zealand’s headquarters at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. The new car is based on the FIA Formula Regional Gen 2 T‑326 Tatuus chassis, as used in...
GT New Zealand confirms returning major partner, tyre plans for 2026-27 season
Summerset Retirement Villages will continue their partnership with New Zealand’s premier GT racing category across the 2026-27 racing season, confirming their ongoing partnership as title partner of the Summerset GT New Zealand Championship. It will mark the fourth year of partnership between Summerset and the GT...
Clendon makes NZRC return at Hawke’s Bay
Jackson Clendon will make a long-awaited return to the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship at Rally Hawke’s Bay this weekend. Clendon shot to prominence as one of several talented young drivers competing in Ford Fiesta Rally 4 cars a few years ago. After missing...
2027 NZRC Calendar Confirmed
The 2027 calendar for the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship has been confirmed with a similar look to this year. The same six events have been locked in, with the same North Island/South Island split. The only shift sees International Rally of Whangarei move...
EOI: DSO Replay Operator (Volunteer)
MotorSport New Zealand are seeking expressions of interest for a DSO Replay Operator to join the Race Management Team for the 2026-27 season. About the Role The DSO Replay Operator is a volunteer support role within the MotorSport New Zealand National Championship, working at all NextGen NZ...
Thunder Ridge aiming to redefine race track accessibility
Thunder Ridge Motorsport Park – the new Bay of Plenty circuit planning to open next year – is aiming to be the premier venue in New Zealand for track day enthusiasts. Car track days have exploded into a massive global industry over the last two...
Palmer continues his winning-way at BP Rally Taumarunui
Quentin Palmer and co-driver Noel Moloney (Skoda Fabia Rally2 evo) have continued their consistent winning form across the 2026 Hawkeswood Mining North Island Rally Series (NIRS) season, taking victory in the BP Rally Taumarunui on Saturday 8 August. The pairing won all eight Special...
Paddon and Kennard head to WRC Paraguay with Hyundai
Kiwi rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard have been offered the exciting opportunity to contest WRC Rally Paraguay with Hyundai Motorsport. When WRC ueno Rally del Paraguay gets underway on 27 August, it will be 2839 days since Paddon’s last appearance on gravel in...