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...
Adam Simmons appointed Chief Clerk of the Course
MotorSport New Zealand’s Board has appointed Adam Simmons as the sport’s Chief Clerk of the Course. Simmons, a distinguished Gold Race Clerk of the Course, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. Having started his official journey at just 12 years old as...
MotorSport New Zealand CEO resigns
Elton Goonan has resigned as MotorSport New Zealand’s Chief Executive Officer effective 27 June 2024. After five and half years with New Zealand’s governing body of motorsport, Goonan is ready to pursue new opportunities and spend more time with his family. “After discussions with the Board over...
MotorSport New Zealand begins EOI process for Premier Race Championship Series promoter
MotorSport New Zealand is inviting Expressions of Interest for the rights to promote and organise the MotorSport New Zealand Premier Race Championship Series for 2024-25 season onwards. MotorSport New Zealand aims to delegate commercial and promotional rights for the Premier Race Championship Series to promote its...