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...
Expanded Four Nations Esports Cup returns for 2025
The much-loved Tri-Nations Esports Cup is back, with a new nation joining the trifecta, as the Springboks (South Africa) will see the event relaunch as the Four-Nations Esports Cup. The sim racing event began in 2022, with the UK and Australia battling it out to gain...
New Safety Structure labels introduced
MotorSport New Zealand has updated the Safety Structure label on all new approved Safety Structure applications. The new label, pictured above, is printed on a vinyl sticker, increasing its durability, as well as holding additional information. Displayed at the top, under the MotorSport New Zealand logo...
Amanda Tollemache elected to MotorSport New Zealand Board
MotorSport New Zealand’s Member Clubs have elected Amanda Tollemache, Hawkes Bay, to its Board, following the 78th Annual General Meeting held over the weekend. Tollemache will serve a three-year term. Tollemache brings a wealth of experience and insight to the Board. Having previously worked at the...
Advisory Commission elections confirmed following 78th AGM
MotorSport New Zealand can confirm the results of the Advisory Commission elections held during the organisation’s 78th Annual General Meeting. These commissions play a vital role in representing the interests of competitors, clubs, and volunteers across the various disciplines of motorsport in New Zealand. Each commission...
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,...