Statement on Christopher Dunn
The Board of MotorSport New Zealand has rescinded Christopher Dunn’s 2017 Distinguished Service Award following Mr Dunn’s sentencing on Friday. MotorSport New Zealand does not condone this behaviour, nor any other illegal practices. ...
Horan triumphs in dramatic Rally South Canterbury
Raana Horan has taken a second career win in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship after a dramatic ending to the third round at South Canterbury. Horan inherited the lead in his Generator Rental Services Skoda Fabia Rally 2 when rally leader...
Latvia next for Paddon and Kennard after Barbados Rally win
New Zealand rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard are fresh from another rally win, this time in Barbados, just before they head back to Europe for the Latvian round of the 2023 FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) this coming weekend (16 to 18 June). ...
New Zealand championship graduates excel on epic Le Mans stage
Graduates from the New Zealand-based Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Championship (formerly the Castrol Toyota Racing Series) excelled at the 100th 24 Hours of Le Mans race over the weekend, with wins or podium places in the Hypercar, LMP2 and LMGTE classes. Kiwi Brendon Hartley was the...
Leitch thrilled with Le Mans Cup result
Southland’s Brendon Leitch is still savouring the experience of racing on the famed La Sarthe Circuit, France, as part of the 24 Hours of Le Mans weekend. Leitch and teammate Gerhard Watzinger were competing in the GT3 category of the 2023 Michelin Le Mans...
Liam Sceats returns to action in Formula Regional Japanese Championship this weekend
Form is on the side of Liam Sceats as he returns to Japan for the third round of the Formula Regional Japanese Championship at Okayama International Circuit this weekend The Auckland-based teenager sits fifth on the table after the opening two rounds but is only 10.5...
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand makes giant stride towards carbon neutral motorsport
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand will continue its journey towards a more sustainable motorsport future for its two categories in Aotearoa following a successful dyno test programme with carbon-neutral fuel in its Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship engine. TGRNZ sourced a small supply of...
Leitch excited heading to Le Mans Cup round at Le Mans
Southland’s Brendon Leitch is back in action this weekend as the 2023 Michelin Le Mans Cup hosts two 55-minute races on the full 13.6km La Sarthe Circuit, France, as part of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Along with teammate Gerhard Watzinger, the pair...
Double podium for Brendon Leitch in Lamborghini Super Trofeo opening round in France
Kiwi driver Brendon Leitch is delighted to come away from the opening round of the 2023 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe (one-make) series with two podium placings and sitting third overall on the points table. Circuit Paul Ricard, France, hosted the first two races with...
Surprise Canterbury Rally win for Stokes after drama hits Marston
Robbie Stokes and co-driver Dave Neill (Ford Escort MkII) have won the 2023 Lone Star Canterbury Rally in association with Joe's Garage after drama hit early leader Josh Marston/Andrew Graves (Holden Barina AP4). After leading with relative ease through the first five Special Stages, Marston...