Giddy takes the title in Nexen Tyre Mazda Racing Series
Ajay Giddy of Silverdale, north of Auckland, is the 2025/2026 Nexen Tyre Mazda Racing Super Series champion after an epic battle throughout the season. The fourteen-year-old clinched the title at Taupō International Motorsport Park on Sunday after a tense weekend of racing in which he...
Mitch Sparrow and Glen Collinson Dominate the V8 Utes at Taupo
Mitch Sparrow certainly had a weekend to remember. After topping qualifying then winning Race One on Saturday, Mitch was on a roll in the Core V8 Utes. On Sunday morning, Glen Collinson stole the show winning Race Two. Then Mitch saved his best for last...
Thomson debuts new Skoda and wins Westland Rally
Debuting the ex-Ben Hunt NZ Championship winning Skoda Fabia Rally 2 for their first outing has proved a success with Dylan Thomson and co-driver Richard Fairhall winning the Westland Rally on Saturday. The pairing finished the opening round of the Mainland Rally Championship (MRC)...
Vale Morrie Chandler ONZM
MotorSport New Zealand is deeply saddened to acknowledge the passing of Morrie Chandler ONZM, a towering figure whose influence on New Zealand and global motorsport spanned more than five decades. Morrie Chandler’s name is synonymous with dedication, leadership, and an unwavering passion for the sport. Often...
Advantage Giddy on penultimate day of Mazda Series finale
It is advantage to Ajay Giddy with just one more day of racing remaining in the 2025/2026 Nexen Tyre Mazda Racing Super Series at Taupō International Motorsport Park tomorrow (Sunday). Fourteen-year-old Giddy, of Silverdale, and Stu Lawton of Paraparaumu arrived at the final round this...
Mitch Sparrow goes from Pole to Race One win
Mitch Sparrow set the fastest time in Qualifying in the morning, and then backed it up with a thrilling Race One win in the V8 Utes at Taupo. Glen Collinson fought fiercely in 2nd but couldn’t bridge to deficit to Mitch, unleashing fastest lap of...
Highlands’ Celebrates Dedicated Volunteer Pete Simmons with Milestone 100-Day Service Award
Highlands’ is delighted to honour long-time volunteer Pete Simmons with a special award for reaching 100 days of volunteer service at their race meetings. The presentation took place on Friday morning during the Festival of Speed at Highlands, a highlight event showcasing historic and...
A legend returns for the V8 Utes clash at Taupo
As the V8 Utes descend on Taupo International Motorsport Park this weekend, traditional rivalries will be reignited as former champion Peter Ward faces off against some seasoned veterans plus a new breed of rising stars. The Core V8 Utes join a packed program of 175...
All on the line for NZ Formula Ford Championship title this weekend in Taupo
It’s all on the line this weekend in Taupo with four remaining races to determine the NAPA New Zealand Formula Ford Championship supported by Ford. Heading into the final fourth round, Marco Manson has a ‘slim’ 51-point lead over Seb Eskandari with Maxim Kirwan...
Strong entry for opening 2026 Mainland Rally Series round in Westland
The 2026 Mainland Rally Series gets underway this weekend with the Westland Rally attracting a strong 34-car field. An early season favourite, the Westland Rally will again present drivers with some fast and flowing gravel stages mixed with some challenging tight and twisting public...