2021 Super Production calendar confirmed
The 2021 calendar for the inaugural Super Production series has been confirmed by category management and MotorSport New Zealand. The new Super Production series will be home to the TCR New Zealand Championship alongside a variety of high-performance, factory-built production race cars such as current Ferrari...
OSCA Super Saloons a drawcard at Teretonga Park
OSCA Super Saloons are the big attraction at the Southland Sports Car Club’s pre-Christmas motor race meeting presented by Downer this weekend. They are just one of eight classes on the programme in what is traditionally one of the most varied line ups at any meeting...
Anderson intent on race wins as South Island F1600 Series head to Teretonga
Southland’s Ethan Anderson (Van Diemen Stealth) heads to the third round of the South Island Formula 1600 Series with the intention of winning at his home track in Invercargill. The former South Island titleholder (2015/16) will be relying on all his knowledge and experience...
Jacob Douglas excited ahead of Formula Ford debut at Teretonga Park this weekend
Kartsport champion Jacob Douglas will make his long-awaited single-seater debut this weekend competing in the 2020/21 South Island Formula 1600 Championship at Teretonga Park in Invercargill. Having won several NZ kartsport titles, as well as competing internationally, the high school student is now turning...
Penrose carries on winning in South Island F1600 Series at Timaru
James Penrose won all three races at the second round of the 2020/21 South Island Formula 1600 Series held at the Timaru International Raceway on Saturday. The Cantabrian remains undefeated after six races, taking a commanding 100-point lead over last season’s winner Jack Noble Adams...
Pack to pursue Penrose as South Island Formula 1600 heads to Timaru
Canterbury’s James Penrose heads to the second round of the 2020/21 South Island Formula 1600 Series as favourite after having the perfect opener last weekend in Christchurch. Timaru International Raceway hosts a grid of nearly of 30 entries and could prove quite a contrast...
Perfect Penrose wins Wigram Cup for second consecutive time
Canterbury’s James Penrose has won the prestigious Wigram Cup for the second consecutive time as the 2020/21 South Island Formula 1600 Series got underway at the Wigram Revival meeting in Christchurch. It was the perfect way for Penrose (Van Diemen RF93) to start his...
Giant killers reflect on outstanding SIES campaign
Never bring a knife to a gun fight. It's an old adage and one which could easily apply to many racing scenarios when you pit an older car against younger and more refined machinery. Dayle ITM director and one of motorsport's most enthusiastic servants, Deborah...
Big grids for GTRNZ at Hampton Downs
TradeZone GTRNZ is back to begin its 2020-2021 season this weekend at Hampton Downs and its roaring out of a challenging year with two superb grids of racing cars. Around 23 cars will line up for the epic GT1/GT2 races, with the pick of the crop...
NEXEN Tyre Mazdas start their season too
The screaming rotary engines of the NEXEN Tyre Mazda racing Series are back this weekend as the series gets its 2020-2021 season underway. It’s going to be a big year for the series, which is committing to a South Island incarnation of the popular series as...