Graduates impress in Rodin Cars inaugural programme
The first graduates of a joint opportunity between Rodin Cars and MotorSport New Zealand have completed a three-day training and evaluation course and are taking their new skills and experiences forward into their racing programmes. Two young Formula Ford drivers were recently given a unique opportunity...
78th AGM Board & Advisory Commission Nominations Open
The 78th MotorSport New Zealand Conference, AGM and Awards Evening will be held on 23-24 May in Auckland. Member Clubs have received all the latest information regarding these events, however, MotorSport New Zealand would like to further advertise the elected Board and Advisory Commission positions...
2025 NZ Rally Championship calendar set
Organisers of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship are proud to announce the 2025 calendar that includes the return of two events to the championship for the first time post-pandemic. The season will, as has become traditional, kick off with the two-day Otago...
Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes: International Volunteer Day 2024
Today, on International Volunteer Day, MotorSport New Zealand takes a moment to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals who fuel our sport with their passion, dedication, and tireless commitment: our volunteers. From the marshals standing trackside in all weather conditions to the timekeepers ensuring precision,...
Office Closure – 2024-25 Christmas & New Years
MotorSport New Zealand will be closed from Monday 23 December 2024 for the Christmas and New Year period. The office will reopen again on Monday 6 January 2025. Skeleton staff will be available on reduced hours on business days for urgent applications during this period. All...
Applications open for the 2025 Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand
MotorSport New Zealand is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand. This prestigious academy provides New Zealand’s young motorsport talents with invaluable training and development, preparing them for success on both national and international stages....
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...
FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship Final selection
The FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) regulations provide generally that to be eligible to compete in the APRC Final in Whangarei, a competitor should also have competed in an additional round of the APRC. MotorSport New Zealand announces, however, that the regulations also provide that MotorSport...
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...
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...