Imported vehicles for motorsport use
Today’s modern technology has made the world so small you can easily purchase a vehicle from anywhere around the globe, simply by pushing a key while seated in your own lounge. That’s the easy bit, but if proper care isn’t taken that simple action can...
23 June COVID-19 Alert Level upgrade
The government will move the wider Wellington region into COVID-19 Alert Level 2 at 6:00pm tonight. At this stage, these restrictions are in place until 11:59pm on Sunday, 27th June. The rest of New Zealand will remain at Level 1. The change in Alert Levels will affect motorsport events this weekend. EVENTS...
MotorSport New Zealand members to get discounts with Crème Insurance
Crème Insurance has partnered with MotorSport New Zealand to become their official members' insurance partner. The partnership will give MotorSport New Zealand competition and officials licence holders access to discounted insurance offerings from Crème Insurance. Crème Insurance pride themselves on being for the driven, offering the...
MotorSport New Zealand celebrates volunteers’ contribution to the sport
MotorSport New Zealand is once again marking National Volunteer Week by celebrating the volunteers that make motorsport possible in New Zealand. As the FIA recognised governing body for motorsport in New Zealand, MotorSport New Zealand permits around 590 events every year for its just under 5,000...
Liam Sceats to replace injured Marco Giltrap for 2021 Elite Motorsport Academy
Liam Sceats has been called up to participate in the 2021 Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand after Marco Giltrap was ruled out of the camp due to injury. Giltrap suffered a nasty crash while competing at the penultimate round of the North Island Endurance Series...
Post-AGM Board meeting update
Following the 74th Annual General Meeting, the Board of MotorSport New Zealand met to discuss and action any matters arising from the AGM. The following decisions were made: The 30 June expiry date for all officials' licences will be removed and changed to 12-months from...
MotorSport New Zealand AGM wrap-up
The 74th Annual General Meeting of MotorSport New Zealand took place on Saturday in Christchurch. Clubs were first presented with a range of seminars in the morning before the official AGM was commenced. For a wrap-up of Friday's commission seminars, click here. Training Workshop: Bruce Wilson (Training...
NZ Formula Ford Championship management statement
MotorSport New Zealand has confirmed that the North Island Formula Ford and South Island Formula Ford clubs will jointly manage the NZ Formula Ford Championship for the next three seasons. A long-term agreement between the two clubs and MotorSport New Zealand has been signed. The agreement...
Scott McLaughlin and Steve Horne inducted into Motorsport Wall of Fame
Scott McLaughlin and Steve Horne have both been inducted into the Motorsport Wall of Fame at the annual MotorSport New Zealand Awards Evening, held in Christchurch for 2021. The MotorSport Wall of Fame was established in 1994 and is a permanent reminder of the achievements of...
Sturgeon, Armstrong, Hunt and Dixon win MotorSport New Zealand premier awards
The MotorSport New Zealand’s premier awards have seen a high calibre of individuals recognised for 2021. Winners were announced at the annual MotorSport New Zealand Awards Evening held in Christchurch. Peter Sturgeon was awarded the Lupp Trophy for his efforts in raising the profile of historic...