2020 Otago Rally will be postponed indefinitely
Due to the spread of COVID-19 the Otago Rally, one of New Zealand's major motorsports events, will not be held on the planned date of April 3-5, 2020. It is unknown whether an alternative date later in 2020 is feasible. If this proves not...
ITM Auckland Super400 postponed
The New Zealand round of the 2020 Supercars Championship will not go ahead as planned on April 24-26 following an announcement from Supercars' CEO Sean Seamer this morning. "Today, on behalf of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, I want to provide an update on our plan...
Jordan Michels’ weekend curtailed
Young Southland racing driver Jordan Michels surreal opportunity to drive at the Australian Grand Prix meeting at Albert Park in Melbourne this weekend was cut short when the entire event was cancelled on Friday. Michels was entered to drive an S5000 car in one of...
Final round of MotorSport New Zealand Championship postponed
The MotorSport New Zealand Championship event scheduled for March 27-29 has been postponed. The decision was made by MotorSport New Zealand and the promoter SpeedWorks Events after concentrated discussions over the last 24-hours. Recent and rapid developments in the COVID-19 situation, including the travel and mass...
Update: MSNZ Championship event at Hampton Downs, March 27-29
MotorSport New Zealand has not made any decision regarding the status Championship event at Hampton Downs on March 27-29. SpeedWorks Events (SWE) and MotorSport New Zealand (MSNZ) have agreed the best way to manage this is to go through a process with all stakeholders involved which...
Statement regarding Coronavirus and MotorSport Events in New Zealand
MotorSport New Zealand has been in constant discussion at Board and Management level and wants to ensure adequate guidelines are given to the Motorsport community for the safety of all amid COVID-19. Our main objective is to ensure the health and safety of the MSNZ...
Coronavirus Update
MotorSport New Zealand is actively monitoring the quickly evolving situation around COVID-19 (Coronavirus). MotorSport New Zealand is in contact with the Ministry of Health who have reinforced the importance of following their guidelines around personal hygiene. This includes frequent hand washing, avoiding contact with sick or...
FIA Motorsport Games expands to 15 disciplines for second edition
The FIA Motorsport Games will undertake a significant expansion ahead of its second edition, with 15 disciplines confirmed for this year's global gathering in host city Marseille and at Circuit Paul Ricard (23-25 October). The event's unique format sees international racers compete for gold in the...
Massive opportunity for Jordan Michels
Young Southland racing driver Jordan Michels will line up as part of a star-studded grid at the Australian Grand Prix meeting at Albert Park in Melbourne this weekend. Michels will drive an S5000 car in one of the support races at the event. The cars...
Alexandra Whitley secures major support for TCR Asia Pacific Cup
Alexandra Whitley has confirmed she will be back in the Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR that she raced last year for the TCR Asia Pacific Cup at Albert Park this weekend. The Australian-born New Zealand resident will team up with Melbourne Performance Centre for the Formula 1...