Applications open for 2022 Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand
Having celebrated its 20th year in 2021, the Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand is looking forward to another decade of helping develop Kiwi motorsport competitors. Applications for its 2022 program are now open for all aspiring motorsport competitors from Race, Rally, ClubSport and KartSport. The...
Competitors and volunteers to be recognised as “locals” at Hamptons and Highlands
MotorSport New Zealand volunteer and competition licence holders will be able to take advantage of more discounts thanks to Tony Quinn owned business's Highlands and Hampton Downs Motorsport parks and Game Over Auckland and Queenstown. These well-recognised tourism businesses will resonate well with motorsport fans who...
Authority Card Renewal Exemptions
MotorSport New Zealand has gained approval from LVVTA to provide COVID-19 related exemptions to the normal LVV/MSNZ Authority Card renewal criteria for those competitors who reside in the Auckland and Waikato lockdown regions. The requirement exemptions for those competitors will be similar to those offered...
COVID-19 Government Announcement – 22 October 2021
Following the government's announcement on Friday morning, MotorSport New Zealand will be working through the new COVID-19 frameworks and what they mean for motorsport. We understand our clubs, competitors, crews and volunteer officials will all be anxious to know how this new framework effects motorsport events. Please...
Covid uncertainty sees Speed Works shift November dates
MotorSport New Zealand appointed Promoter Speed Works Events has today confirmed the postponement of its two November events at Hampton Downs due to current Covid-19 alert level restrictions and the lack of certainty around planning. Following discussions with the categories involved and MotorSport New Zealand, the...
COVID-19 Update – 20 October 2021
The government issued further changes to the restrictions under COVID-19 Alert Level 2. These changes and their effects on motorsport are detailed further below, however MotorSport New Zealand would like to make a few general comments around COVID-19 before hand. Firstly, MotorSport New Zealand has no additional information other...
Live coverage back for second South Island Endurance round at Levels
Motorsport fans who can’t make it Levels Raceway this Saturday for the South Island Endurance Series will be able to follow online through MotorSport New Zealand’s live commentary coverage. The event takes place on Saturday at Timaru’s Levels Raceway and marks round two of the South...
FIA Volunteer Awards nominations close tomorrow
This year, the FIA Volunteers & Officials Commission has announced the introduction of a new trophy for Lifetime Achievement, which will pay tribute to an exceptionally long and dedicated career as an official in motorsport. This is an addition to the list of trophies awarded to...
Alert Level 2 gathering restrictions eased
The government has made changes to the public gathering restrictions at COVID-19 Alert Level 2. This change removes the limit on the number of people allowed into both indoor and outdoor venues and instead allows for as many people as possible provided they are socially distanced by one meter. Face...
MotorSport New Zealand approves Electric Vehicles for motorsport in New Zealand
MotorSport New Zealand has released the first version of its electric vehicle guidelines which will enable electric vehicles to compete at motorsport events in New Zealand. The governing body for motorsport in New Zealand has been working with electrical engineers, battery experts, EV manufacturers, Fire and...