‘Mountain Shootout’ added to Esport Lockdown Challenge
MotorSport New Zealand’s Esport Lockdown Challenge has been revived following the extension of Alert Level 4 lockdown in Auckland. Eager motorsport competitors are once again confined to their homes with esport the only way to scratch their motorsport itch. The ‘Mountain Shootout’ event, taking place on...
COVID-19 Alert Level change 7 September
At 11:59pm on Tuesday night (7 September) areas of New Zealand outside the wider Auckland region will move to COVID-19 Alert Level 2. Auckland remains in Alert Level 4 until 14 September. MotorSport New Zealand has updated the 'Back in Motion' guidelines which allow motorsport events...
More cars expected to contest TCR Championship this summer
The momentum is growing as teams prepare for the three-round 2022 TCR Championship this summer. Grid numbers are set to expand with more cars expected into the country and a change in regulations allowing older TCR cars to join the grid. “We are very pleased with...
Shane van Gisbergen and Simon Evans confirmed for Elite Academy Esport event
Supercars star Shane van Gisbergen and Jaguar iPace eTrophy champion Simon Evans will be on the grid for Friday night's Elite Academy Graduate Challenge esport event. Already MotorSport New Zealand has run six esport events since lockdown began in the middle of August where over 120...
Premier Race Championship Series calendar confirmed for 2021/22
Motorsport promoter Speed Works Events has confirmed its 2021-2022 summer season calendar and it will feature eight premier motorsport events with a return to the South Island. Up to ten classes will race at each of the two day events and for South Island fans, they...
Elite Motorsport Academy graduates to line up for esport event
Graduates of the Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand will line up for a unique esport event this Friday night. With Level 3 & 4 lockdowns continuing in New Zealand, esports has become front and centre once again in the motorsport world. Already MotorSport New Zealand...
COVID-19 Alert Level Changes 31 August
The New Zealand government has announced changes to the current COVID-19 Alert Levels. The upcoming changes to the Alert Levels are listed below: Auckland: Alert Level 4 will be extended until at least 14 September Northland: Will move to Alert Level 3 at 11:59pm on...
Liam Lawson joins Charlotte Circus grid
Kiwi Formula 2 and DTM racer Liam Lawson will join the grid for tonight's Oval Street Stock esport event. The Red Bull Racing Junior is fresh off a tough weekend at the latest DTM round at the Nurburgring. Lawson, an avid sim racer, has enjoyed competing...
MotorSport New Zealand begins tender process for Premier Race Championship Series promoter
MotorSport New Zealand has begun the tender process for the rights to promote and organise the MotorSport New Zealand Premier Race Championship Series for 2022-23 season onwards. The current promoter agreement expires at the conclusion of the upcoming 2021-22 season and as such the formal tender...
Multi-discipline ‘Charlotte Circus’ will be next MotorSport New Zealand Esport event
With the nationwide extension of Alert Level 4 lockdown, MotorSport New Zealand will continue to build on its successful Esport Lockdown Challenge with its next series of events the 'Charlotte Circus'. Charlotte Motor Speedway, situated in Concord, North Carolina in the USA, is a versatile oval...