mtec and R-Ace GP join forces to create formidable TRS challenge
A new engineering partnership between mtec Motorsport and top French team R-Ace GP for the 2020 Castrol Toyota Racing Series (TRS) could make the new-look championship one of the most competitive in its 16 year history. The new three year partnership sees the team renamed as...
D1NZ adds spectacular spice to Speed Works summer
Mega motorsport weekends are on their way for race fans this coming season with confirmation that D1NZ’s spectacular Pro Series will be on the bill at three of Speed Works Events’ biggest summer race meetings. D1NZ’s high octane superstars will appear at Teretonga, Pukekohe and Hampton...
Toyota FT-60 hits the track
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand’s new Toyota FT-60 hit the track for the first time this week running at three Italian circuits - Vairano, Cremona and Franciacorta. Driven by experienced RLR Motorsport LMP2 racer Arjun Maini - who drove the previous Toyota FT-50 to fourth in...
Major refresh for NZ Formula Ford Championship
One of New Zealand’s longest-running single seater motor racing championships, the New Zealand Formula Ford Championship has had a major refresh with MotorSport New Zealand appointing a new championship organiser and announcing new regulations. Using international Formula Ford regulations of the era, the New Zealand Formula...
Otago Rally locks in date for 2020
The date for the 2020 Otago Rally has been confirmed, with the event to run a week earlier than in past years. To be held from April 3 to 5, the Otago Rally will be the opening round of the New Zealand Rally Championship, and a...
Partnership announcement brings Indy 500 dreams a little closer
The road to the Indianapolis 500 could be just a little easier for up and coming racing drivers from both sides of the Pacific thanks to a new partnership between TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand and the Road to Indy programme. In a partnership agreement between...
Dominant Hunt could seal title in South Canterbury
Ben Hunt could wrap up the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship at this weekend’s fourth round in South Canterbury. The Subaru driver could secure his second career championship should he make it four wins on the bounce and if closest rival Josh Marston...
Boost for Castrol Toyota Racing Series as FIA confirms winter championships’ status
New Zealand’s premier single seater motorsport championship has received a major boost from world motorsport's governing body following a meeting of the FIA World Motorsport Council (WMSC) at the end of last week. Drivers aiming to qualify for a Formula One Super Licence can now count...
Next Generation BNT V8 Breaks Cover
A new and exciting era for V8 racing in New Zealand is on the horizon with the BNT V8s Championship announcing technical details of their next generation car. A huge leap forward in design and technical specification the new car platform is to be designed and...
Hunt goes three from three with Canterbury win
Subaru driver Ben Hunt has made it three from three in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship after winning Lonestar Rally Canterbury on Sunday. Hunt produced a masterful drive in changing conditions alongside co-driver Tony Rawstorn to win all seven stages that gives...