NZ Motorsport Group appointed MotorSport New Zealand Premier Race Series promoter
MotorSport New Zealand has appointed NZ Motorsport Group as the promoter for its Premier Race Series for the next three years. NZ Motorsport Group (NZMG), has a proven track record in organising and promoting top-level drifting and extreme action events over the past 15 years. NZMG...
Dates set for 2023 MotorSport New Zealand Premier Race Championship
The calendar for the upcoming 2023 MotorSport New Zealand Premier Race Championship Series has been confirmed. An action-packed eight-round series has been announced and will headline the FIA recognised international championship, the Castrol Toyota Racing Series. The famed Castrol Toyota Racing Series will return in fullness...
FIA Motorsport Games ready for 2022 return
The countdown to the 2022 FIA Motorsport Games has begun with less than a month to go until entries open for the second edition of the unique multi-discipline competition, hosted by the French city of Marseille this October. Taking place between 26-30 October 2022, around 80...
Advisory Commission positions open
The 75th MotorSport New Zealand Conference, AGM and Awards Evening will be held on 29-30 July 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 vacant. These...
Gala dinner to highlight MotorSport New Zealand’s 75th Anniversary celebrations
A special gala dinner in Auckland on 3 December 2022 will highlight the celebrations of MotorSport New Zealand’s 75th anniversary. On 18 October 1947, a meeting was held in Wellington to form a national body to govern the coordination of motorsports in New Zealand. 2022 marks...
75th Anniversary number plate surrounds to raise money for Cancer Society
MotorSport New Zealand has launched an online store as part of its 75th Anniversary celebrations to sell exclusive merchandise. Headlining the new online store are limited edition 75th Anniversary number plate surrounds with all the profits being donated to the Cancer Society of New Zealand. Just...
Safety Tip: Frontal Head Restraints
The Frontal Head Restraint (FHR) is designed to stop a driver's head from violently moving forward during an impact. MotorSport New Zealand requires the use of a complying FHR device for all race permitted events in New Zealand and the New Zealand Rally Championship. MotorSport...
Elite Motorsport Academy class of 2022 revealed
The class of 2022 for the Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand has been revealed following the crowning of James Penrose as the 2021 academy winner on Wednesday. Eight young motorsport competitors from across New Zealand will head to Dunedin for the Elite Motorsport Academy camp...
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...