Giltrap Group launches McLaren scholarship for junior driver
From Formula One driver Liam Lawson to five-time IndyCar Champ Scott Dixon, WRC round winner Hayden Paddon to Le Mans winners Brendan Hartley and Earl Bamber Giltrap Group has provided the horsepower to help these talented Kiwis take on and beat the world. In many ways,...
Hunter stalking rookie and overall titles in 2023-24 Toyota 86 fight
Sixteen-year-old Hunter Robb is targeting a big year in the 2023-24 Toyota 86 Championship, which begins in November at Taupo International Motorsport Park. Confirming his entry into the 2023-2024 championship this week, Robb says he’s living and breathing motor racing as he aims to win...
Paddon pips van Gisbergen for Daybreaker win
Against the elements and position on the heavily gravelled roads of the Manawatu and Rangitikei districts, Cromwell’s Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard won Saturday’s 2023 Daybreaker Rally, powered by Brian Green Properties. Finishing in second was Gold Coast based Kiwi Shane van Gisbergen and...
Morton targeting top ten for third TR86 campaign
Auckland’s Will Morton is aiming to make a big step forward as he enters his third season of the Toyota 86 Championship. “One of the big areas I am aiming to improve is my qualifying performance. We were often pretty quick in the race but...
Fillmore and Reid unbeatable in South Island Endurance Series round at Invercargill
Despite having to serve a drive-through penalty within the first 15-minutes of the second round of the 2023 Carter’s Tyre Service Three-Hour South Island Endurance Series for a pit crew infringement, Sam Fillmore and Jonny Reid have secured their second consecutive win at Teretonga Park...
Maiden win for Michels while Gould takes two at South Island Endurance Series round in Teretonga
Jordan Michels (Marc II Mustang) has won the Class 2 & 3 One-Hour race while Rhys Gould (Hyundai i30N TCR) has again put in a flawless performance to win the separate Class 4 & 5 race at the second round of the 2023 Carter’s Tyre...
April return confirmed for Supercars at Taupō
Supercars, in collaboration with the New Zealand Government and Taupō District Council, is excited to announce the official dates for the highly anticipated 2024 ITM Taupō SuperSprint. The event has been locked in for April 19-21, 2024. The announcement was made at the circuit today by the...
Callum Hedge secures seat in global Porsche Junior Shootout
Team Porsche New Zealand (TPNZ) scholarship recipient Callum Hedge has been announced as Australia's nominee for the annual global Porsche Junior Shootout in Europe later this year. Hedge earned the nomination after going head-to-head with nearest rival contestant Jackson Walls at the Porsche Carrera Cup...
Leitch extends Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe lead in Valencia
Brendon Leitch has extended his lead in the 2023 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe championship after two races at the latest round in Valencia. A last-lap pass for victory in Race 1 was backed up with a fourth-place finish in Race 2, extending his lead...
Horan ready to put wide skill set to work in Toyota 86 Championship
Auckland’s Brooklyn Horan has his sights set on being the top rookie in the forthcoming Toyota 86 Championship and he’s had one of the busiest off-seasons of any driver competing in 2023-2024. His immaculate black and gold TR86 will be run once again by Mackenzie Motorsport...