Liam Foster wins, takes championship lead as Symon falters
Liam Foster has taken an action-packed Race 13 of 2020-21 Hi-Q Components NZ Formula First at Hampton Downs. The win also handed Foster the championship lead as former leader, Chris Symon, encountered some teething issues after his hasty repairs this morning. Foster got away well off...
Ryan Wood takes debut win in Best Bars Toyota 86
Ryan Wood took his first victory in the first race of the 2021 Best Bars Toyota 86 Championship after a faultless lights-to-flag victory at Hampton Downs. Wood made the most of pole position and executed the perfect getaway to lead into the first turn. The young...
SVG sensational in Castrol TRS qualifying
Shane van Gisbergen waited until the dying seconds of qualifying, but put in a sensational final effort to take fastest time in the opening qualifying session for the New Zealand Grand Prix weekend. The Giz’s superb lap of 1 minute 30.231 puts him on pole position...
NZ Motor Cup returns to New Zealand Grand Prix podium
MotorSport New Zealand and New Zealand International Grand Prix Inc. have reached an agreement to return to awarding the prestigious NZ Motor Cup to the winner of the New Zealand Grand Prix race. The agreement, which will take effect this weekend at Hampton Downs, will see...
Unique New Zealand Grand Prix set to make history this weekend
Sixteen of New Zealand’s top racing drivers are all set to race in the 66th New Zealand Grand Prix this weekend and there’s huge interest in what is being billed as an historic Race of Champions. With the pandemic travel restrictions accounting for the usual international...
motorsport.tv to take NZGP and Manfeild to international audience
Motorsport fans all around the world will be able to enjoy the 66th New Zealand Grand Prix. Motorsport promoter SpeedWorks has confirmed today that the weekend's Grand Prix action, and that of the forthcoming Manfeild Castrol Toyota Racing Series finale will be live streamed outside...
TAB to take bets on New Zealand Grand Prix
Punters will be able to experience the New Zealand Grand Prix from a whole new perspective this weekend with the addition of the event to the TAB. TAB New Zealand provides betting services to New Zealanders and makes returns back to New Zealand racing and sporting...
Rowan Shepherd joins Best Bars grid for 2021
Endurance and saloon car racer Rowan Shepherd joins an impressive field of experienced and up and coming racers in this year’s Best Bars Toyota 86 Championship. A multiple champion in domestic motorsport including the 2014 National Formula First title, 28 year old Shepherd has impressed many...
Conrad Clark completes NZGP & TRS line up
Conrad Clark, yet another rising Kiwi star and the 2019 FIA Chinese Formula 4 Champion, is the final link in the chain for the 2021 New Zealand Grand Prix and the Castrol Toyota Racing Series. Clark’s China campaign also saw him awarded Rookie of the...
International champion Evans set for NZ campaign aboard Toyota 86
Multiple New Zealand Touring Car Champion, endurance winner and the current FIA Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy Series champ Simon Evans will become one of the series' highest profile racers when he steps aboard a Toyota 86 for a shot at the 2021 Best Bars Toyota 86...