Sale of MotorSport House
Last week, MotorSport New Zealand notified member clubs of the sale of MotorSport House in Wellington. Please see below for the full update. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Simon Baker or Elton Goonan. -- Dear Member Clubs, Many of you will be aware...
Alert Level 3 – Update from MotorSport New Zealand
Yesterday, the New Zealand Government announced the country would move into Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm on Monday 27 April. While this means some more freedom in some respects, it still does not allow for gatherings or events. This means our clubs will still be...
2020 Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand cancelled
The 2020 Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand has been cancelled due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. MotorSport New Zealand, its board and trustees of the MotorSport New Zealand Scholarship Trust (which coordinates the academy) were unanimous in their decision to cancel...
MotorSport New Zealand AGM, conference and annual awards postponed
The MotorSport New Zealand Board and Management teams have been monitoring the COVID-19 global pandemic daily, and in line with advice from the New Zealand Government and to protect the health and wellbeing of our people, we have decided to postpone the annual general meeting...
MotorSport New Zealand office closure
MotorSport House, the office of MotorSport New Zealand will be closed to the public for the until further notice due to the COVID-19 situation. MotorSport New Zealand staff will continue to work remotely, business as usual, ensuring the sport does not get left behind. Staff will...
MotorSport New Zealand to suspend all events for two months
MotorSport New Zealand has made the decision to suspend all MotorSport New Zealand permitted events, at all levels, initially for two months in response to the fast-evolving COVID-19 situation, effective immediately until May 19th. Following a meeting between MotorSport New Zealand Management and the...
Final round of MotorSport New Zealand Championship cancelled
MotorSport New Zealand has made the decision to cancel the Hampton Downs event which was originally scheduled for March 28-29 and was earlier this week postponed until between late May and late June. Further complications and logistical issues identified, combined with feedback gained through further consultation...
ITM Auckland Super400 postponed
The New Zealand round of the 2020 Supercars Championship will not go ahead as planned on April 24-26 following an announcement from Supercars' CEO Sean Seamer this morning. "Today, on behalf of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, I want to provide an update on our plan...
Final round of MotorSport New Zealand Championship postponed
The MotorSport New Zealand Championship event scheduled for March 27-29 has been postponed. The decision was made by MotorSport New Zealand and the promoter SpeedWorks Events after concentrated discussions over the last 24-hours. Recent and rapid developments in the COVID-19 situation, including the travel and mass...
Statement regarding Coronavirus and MotorSport Events in New Zealand
MotorSport New Zealand has been in constant discussion at Board and Management level and wants to ensure adequate guidelines are given to the Motorsport community for the safety of all amid COVID-19. Our main objective is to ensure the health and safety of the MSNZ...