Chris White tops Elite MotorSport Academy Camp of 2026
Chris White has been named the Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand camp winner for 2026, edging out an exceptionally competitive field following a week of intensive driver development in Dunedin. White finished ahead of fellow GR86 racer Mac Templeton, who claimed second, while TA2 competitor...
GR Yaris Rally Cup confirms first sales, guest for upcoming events
The brand-new GR Yaris Rally Cup continues to gain momentum ahead of its 2027 debut, confirming that two examples of the purpose-built GR Yaris Rally Cup cars have now been sold to new competitors. Meanwhile, organisers have confirmed that a multiple New Zealand Champion will take...
MacDonald Takes SSCC Championship for the 13th time
Liam MacDonald of Invercargill has taken the Southland Sports Car Club Champions Trophy for the thirteenth time. His achievement was recognised at the club’s 2024/2025 season prizegiving at Teretonga Park in Invercargill on Monday night. MacDonald first won the trophy in 2013 and has won...
Young driver to tackle second rally at Rally Southland
Sixteen-year-old Ryan Howden of Invercargill is looking forward to just his second ever rally, the Barry Robinson Memorial Rally Southland, Round 3 of the Brian Green Property Group NZ Rally Championship on Saturday 18 July. The Eastern Southland Car Club organise the rally and Howden...
Elite MotorSport Academy Class of 2026 underway in Dunedin
New Zealand's next generation of motorsport talent has officially begun its journey, with the Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand Class of 2026 assembling in Dunedin for the academy's renowned week-long development camp. Hosted at the world-class Otago Academy of Sport from Sunday 5 July to...
Vale Robbie Francevic
MotorSport New Zealand is deeply saddened by the passing of Wall of Fame inductee Robbie Francevic, one of the country's most accomplished and charismatic racing drivers. A fierce competitor, innovator and larger-than-life personality, Francevic leaves behind a legacy that has helped shape New Zealand motorsport for...
Three races, three winners at Manfeild in busy Toyota 86 Trophy
Three races in a busy schedule at Manfeild – Circuit Chris Amon provided three different winners and a day packed with racing action at the third round of the Toyota 86 Trophy Series on Saturday. Nieko Scoles and Nathan Grammer scored their second wins around...
National ClubSport Champion transitions to Rallying
Josh Cooper of Cromwell, a competitor in the upcoming Barry Robinson Memorial Rally Southland, Round 3 of the Brian Green Property Group NZ Rally Championship, started his motorsport journey in Invercargill. He first competed in ClubSport events, winning several class titles as well as being...
MRF extends NZRC deal for 2027, adds Rally Challenge classes
MRF Tyres is pleased to confirm the expansion of its agreement with the New Zealand Rally Championship, which will see the Indian tyre manufacturer not only continue as the control tyre supplier for the series through to the end of the 2027 season but extend...
New Zealand’s fastest growing motorsport podcast joins TVNZ+
MotorSport New Zealand's hit podcast, The Inside Line, is heading to TVNZ+, becoming the latest addition to the broadcaster's expanding podcast catalogue just four months after its launch. Launched in March 2026, The Inside Line, proudly supported by Mount Shop, has quickly established itself as New...