‘Mountain Shootout’ added to Esport Lockdown Challenge
MotorSport New Zealand’s Esport Lockdown Challenge has been revived following the extension of Alert Level 4 lockdown in Auckland. Eager motorsport competitors are once again confined to their homes with esport the only way to scratch their motorsport itch. The ‘Mountain Shootout’ event, taking place on...
Shane van Gisbergen and Simon Evans confirmed for Elite Academy Esport event
Supercars star Shane van Gisbergen and Jaguar iPace eTrophy champion Simon Evans will be on the grid for Friday night's Elite Academy Graduate Challenge esport event. Already MotorSport New Zealand has run six esport events since lockdown began in the middle of August where over 120...
Elite Motorsport Academy graduates to line up for esport event
Graduates of the Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand will line up for a unique esport event this Friday night. With Level 3 & 4 lockdowns continuing in New Zealand, esports has become front and centre once again in the motorsport world. Already MotorSport New Zealand...
Liam Lawson joins Charlotte Circus grid
Kiwi Formula 2 and DTM racer Liam Lawson will join the grid for tonight's Oval Street Stock esport event. The Red Bull Racing Junior is fresh off a tough weekend at the latest DTM round at the Nurburgring. Lawson, an avid sim racer, has enjoyed competing...
Multi-discipline ‘Charlotte Circus’ will be next MotorSport New Zealand Esport event
With the nationwide extension of Alert Level 4 lockdown, MotorSport New Zealand will continue to build on its successful Esport Lockdown Challenge with its next series of events the 'Charlotte Circus'. Charlotte Motor Speedway, situated in Concord, North Carolina in the USA, is a versatile oval...
BMW Festival added Esport Lockdown Challenge
Another event has been added to MotorSport New Zealand Esport Lockdown Challenge, this time celebrating the popular BMW Race Driver Series. Competitors will race the BMW M4 GT4 around the famed Oulton Park International circuit in a festival type format where 62 competitors will be narrowed...
2KCUP Shield car on offer for Sunday 6 Hour Enduro winner
After two race car tests have been given away in the opening MotorSport New Zealand Esport Lockdown Challenge events, it's now time for a RACE CAR to be awarded to the winner of the final of the three events. The 2KCUP Sunday 6 Hour Enduro will see...
Formula Ford test added to Esport Lockdown Challenge prize pool
The winner of tonights Esport Lockdown Challenge Formula Vee Festival will now receive a test in the North Island Formula Ford 'Have a Go' car. Announced late Wednesday evening, the Esport Lockdown Challenge is a series of three iRacing events taking place to cure the boredom...
Best Bars Toyota 86 test on the line in Esport Lockdown Challenge
Toyota GAZOO Racing New Zealand have got behind the MotorSport New Zealand Esport Lockdown Challenge and will provide a free Best Bars Toyota 86 test to one lucky competitor. Announced late Wednesday evening, the Esport Lockdown Challenge is a series of three iRacing events taking place...
MotorSport New Zealand launches ‘Esport Lockdown Challenge’
MotorSport New Zealand will hold a series of esport events as part of their new Esport Lockdown Challenge. The challenge will take place initially from Friday through to Sunday with the possibility of more events being added should COVID-19 Alert Level 4 be extended. The first...