Matthew Payne confirms full TRS campaign
Matthew Payne will be one to watch when the 2021 Castrol Toyota Racing Series blasts into action. The Kiwi karting sensation has today confirmed he will run in the three round championship which kicks off with the 66th New Zealand Grand Prix at the Hampton Downs...
Chris Symon clean sweeps Pukekohe Park
Chris Symon has completed an impressive clean sweep of Pukekohe Park at the weekend, taking pole position and all three race wins in Hi-Q Components NZ Formula First Championship. The event at Pukekohe Park played host to the third round of the 2020-21 NZ Formula...
Shane van Gisbergen confirmed for NZGP
Bathurst winner and 2016 Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen is the first big name wildcard driver secured for next month’s New Zealand Grand Prix at Hampton Downs. A test in the current FT60 car was organised for the 31 year old Aucklander by Hampton Downs and...
Sharp continues to make gains in NZ Formula First Championship at Pukekohe
Christchurch’s Louis Sharp headed home with the ‘Most Improved Driver’ award in his luggage as ample reward for his efforts over the weekend in the Hi-Q Components New Zealand Formula First Championship. The third round took place at the Speed Works meeting at Pukekohe...
International drivers get green light for Castrol Toyota Racing Series
International drivers will be allowed to enter New Zealand for the three-round 2021 Castrol Toyota Racing Series. Confirmation was given to TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand today following lengthy consultation and discussion with MotorSport New Zealand, MBIE and New Zealand Immigration. Drivers will still have to quarantine...
D1NZ rejoins Sky TV for Live 2021 season
The Valvoline D1NZ National Drifting Championship announces its 2021 revised calendar and has reignited the Live Sky Sport partnership for the coming 2021 season. Organisers of the series have announced a strategic broadcast partnership to bring drifting live to fans again in 2021 on all...
Kenny Smith confirmed for 50th NZGP
Kiwi motor racing legend Kenny Smith will line up for his 50th New Zealand Grand Prix in the 66th running of the event at Hampton Downs early next year. Smith – a three-time winner of the iconic race – continues to defy his age as he...
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...
Big motorsport names do their bit for the next generation
Some of the biggest names in New Zealand and Australasian motorsport are all set to lend their considerable skill set to the next generation this weekend at Pukekohe Park. V8 Supercar driver Andre Heimgartner plus two-time NZGP winner, V8 Supercar and GT3 driver Daniel Gaunt, former...
Champion Manuell heads RYCO 24•7 V8 Ute entry list for 2020-21
The New Zealand V8 Ute Racing Championship, one of the longest standing championships in the motorsport community, has confirmed plans for its 2020-2021 season – it’s 16th edition. After an initial year as naming rights sponsor of the long standing category, RYCO 24•7 is back for...