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,...
Have your say: 2025 Customer Survey
MotorSport New Zealand is committed to continuously improving the quality of service we deliver to our competition licence holders. We want you to have your say as a competition licence holder and provide us with constructive feedback. We've put together an annual survey specifically for our...
Craig Baird appointed to MotorSport New Zealand’s Board
MotorSport New Zealand has appointed Craig Baird MNZM as a new Board Member, bringing a wealth of international motorsport experience and road-tested governance expertise to the organisation. One of New Zealand motorsport’s most successful and respected competitors, Baird is a veteran professional driver with countless national...
Office Closure: 2025-26 Holiday Period
MotorSport New Zealand will be closed for the Christmas break from 23 December to 5 January. Limited services will be available between 10am-2pm on 29 and 30 December. Urgent enquiries and applications can still be submitted at any time via MotorSport Online or by emailing morgen@motorsport.org.nz. To ensure...
NZIGP Waikato Challenge cancelled after medical event
A competitor has been transported to hospital in a critical condition after suffering a medical event during a race at the NZIGP Waikato Challenge event at Hampton Downs on Sunday 23 November. The competitor pulled off to the side of the track and responders were on...
EOIs open for Appointed Board Member position
MotorSport New Zealand, the national governing body for four-wheeled motorsport in New Zealand, is seeking to appoint an independent (appointed) Board Member to contribute to the continued growth, innovation, and sustainability of the sport. MotorSport New Zealand’s vision is to enable motorsport to thrive through strong leadership,...
Ignite Motorsport Club set to fuel young kiwis’ passion for motorsport
New Zealand rally legend Hayden Paddon and MotorSport New Zealand have partnered to launch a new initiative to give young drivers a safe way to experience the thrill of motorsport. Ignite Motorsport Club will provide a safe and controlled environment for young drivers to experience the...
John Kennard leads new MotorSport New Zealand Rally Safety Notes provider
MotorSport New Zealand have agreed to assign the Rally Safety Notes provider contract from Neil Allport Motorsports to Rally Notes New Zealand Limited. Rally Notes New Zealand Limited is a new company led by experienced international co-driver John Kennard, of Blenheim, supported by Ian McKee,...
Elite MotorSport Academy underway for 2025
Eight of New Zealand’s most promising young motorsport talents have descended on Dunedin this week for the start of the 2025 Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand. Hosted at the world-class Otago Academy of Sport from Sunday 6 July to Saturday 12 July, the week-long camp...
Vale Tim Miles
The motorsport community is mourning the sudden passing of Tim Miles, a beloved New Zealand-born businessman, racer and team owner, who tragically died in a cycling accident in Sydney on Sunday morning. Born in Ashburton, Miles built a legacy both behind the wheel and in the boardroom. He...