James Penrose wins 2021 Elite Motorsport Academy
Christchurch racer James Penrose has topped the points table for the 2021 Elite Motorsport Academy to win the Ian Snellgrove trophy. Penrose, who also won the academy camp last July, continued his form during the follow-up 12-month development program to win the overall Elite Motorsport...
Vaccine Pass requirements removed from events
The New Zealand government has removed the requirement to present a My Vaccine Pass at events. MotorSport New Zealand will not require the use of My Vaccine Passes at permitted events, however, businesses, organisations, venues and clubs can choose to make this their own requirement...
MVR – the Passport to volunteering overseas
Just like some drivers, some volunteers aspire to volunteer at international events such as a Formula 1 Grand Prix or the Bathurst 1000. Whilst these events require a large number of volunteers to run, they're often overwhelmed by volunteers who want to get trackside at...
Statement about Premier Race Championship promoter – 29 March 2022
As published on 12 March 2022, MotorSport New Zealand has not appointed a promoter for the 2022-23 Premier Race Championship season and beyond and is still working to appoint a promoter. MotorSport New Zealand is aware of multiple promoters engaging with category organisers and wish to...
Four MotorSport New Zealand Championships eligible for Motorsport Australia Superlicence
Four MotorSport New Zealand Championships will be eligible for Motorsport Australia Superlicence points from 2022. The NZ Toyota 86 Championship will join three other MotorSport New Zealand Championships already included in the Superlicence system in 2022. Motorsport Australia introduced their Superlicence system in 2016 to address...
Motorsport vehicles exempt from ‘Clean Car Tax’
The Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association (LVVTA) have been working closely with the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) for the past eighteen months ensuring that special interest vehicle users in New Zealand are appropriately considered during the implementation of the new Clean Car Standards Policy....
Changes to COVID-19 Protection Framework
The New Zealand government has announced changes to the COVID-19 Protection Framework that will come into effect from 11:59pm Friday 25 March. MotorSport New Zealand has updated the Back in Motion guidelines to reflect these changes. Key changes to Back in Motion guidelines from 11:59pm Friday...
Devan Gregory appointed Technical Manager
MotorSport New Zealand has appointed Devan Gregory as its new Technical Manager to replace the retiring Terry Carkeek in April. Devan has been employed at MotorSport New Zealand as a Technical Advisor since 2018 having spent a lifetime involved in motorsport. From a young age,...
MotorSport New Zealand begins tender process for New Zealand Rally Championship promoter
MotorSport New Zealand has begun the tender process for the rights to promote and organise the New Zealand Rally Championship for 2023-2027. The current promoter agreement expires at the conclusion of the upcoming 2022 season and as such the formal tender process to appoint the promoter...
New border re-opening dates welcomed by MotorSport New Zealand
The New Zealand Government’s announcement of new border re-opening dates is welcome news to MotorSport New Zealand says CEO, Elton Goonan. Wednesday’s announcement will see New Zealand’s international borders re-open to vaccinated tourists from Australia on April 12 and to the majority of the rest of...