Updated Schedule F now available to Formula Ford competitors
MotorSport New Zealand is pleased to release the 2021-22 version Schedule F. The schedule sets out the technical regulations for all cars competing across the South and North Island Formula Ford/1600 series and the NZ Formula Ford Championship. The latest version of the document is the...
August COVID-19 Alert Level 4 upgrade
The government has moved New Zealand into COVID-19 Alert Level 4. At this stage, these restrictions are currently in place until midnight on Tuesday 24th August for Auckland and Coromandel and Friday, 20th August for the rest of New Zealand. All events taking place in the wider Auckland and Coromandel...
Emma Gilmour called for for Extreme E event
Veloce Racing has announced that New Zealand's Emma Gilmour will step up from her role as the team’s female reserve driver to fill the boots of Jamie Chadwick in the upcoming Arctic X Prix – the third event on Extreme E’s inaugural 2021 calendar. The Kiwi...
MotorSport New Zealand farewells Bruce Wilson
MotorSport New Zealand staff member Bruce Wilson will depart the organisation next month after resigning earlier this month. Wilson has been in the Training and Development role at the organisation since April 2020. In his time at MotorSport New Zealand, Wilson has led the development of...
Expressions of Interest open for Structure Review working group
MotorSport New Zealand is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Review of the Structure of the organisation. The purpose of undertaking an EOI is to identify individuals who are interested in being a member of the Working Group. The Group will be charged...
Vale Graham McRae
MotorSport New Zealand is saddened to learn of the passing of Graham McRae. Graham was a highly decorated race driver, best known for his immense success in the Formula 5000 category not only as a driver but also as a talented engineer. Graham's motorsport successes extended...
MotorSport New Zealand partners with Kora to bring fuel discounts to members
MotorSport New Zealand has announced another member benefits partner, this time with discount fuel card provider, Kora New Zealand, to bring their benefits to licence holders. All MotorSport New Zealand competition and officials licence holders will be able to apply for a Kora fuel card. The...
Non-compliant safety apparel for sale in New Zealand
MotorSport New Zealand wishes to advise all competitors and officials of a safety notification received from SFI Foundation regarding the authenticity of protective clothing manufactured and supplied under the provisions of SFI Spec 3.2A and SFI Spec 3.3. The following points are raised: SFI has a...
James Penrose wins Elite Motorsport Academy camp
Christchurch racer James Penrose, 25, has topped the points table for the 2021 edition of the highly regarded Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand camp. The week-long camp, run by the Otago Academy of Sport in Dunedin, is the first part of a tailored 12-month development...
Class of 2021 set for Elite Motorsport Academy ‘camp week’
Eight young up-and-coming motorsport competitors will head to Dunedin this Saturday for the 2021 Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand camp week. Attending this year’s camp will be circuit racers Brock Gilchrist, Flynn Mullany, Jack Noble-Adams, James Penrose and Matthew McCutcheon who will be joined by...