Knowles begins title defence as the South Island Formula Ford Series gets underway
Blake Knowles heads a field of competitive young drivers this weekend as the opening round of the 2023/24 Yokohama South Island Formula Ford Series presented by Team Hutchinson Ford gets underway. Knowles (Van Diemen RF05) is back to defend his 2022/23 title over five...
Cormac Murphy follows family path through Toyota 86 Championship
Cormac Murphy is the latest rising star to put his name on the list for what could be the biggest ever Toyota 86 Championship. As the names keep adding to the list of entries ahead of the first round next month, Murphy has confirmed a full...
Christina back for fourth season in Toyota 86 Championship
Evergreen racer Christina Orr-West will fly the flag for Dayle ITM Racing in the iconic yellow Toyota 86 in this season’s championship once again – it has been confirmed this week As ever the popular Whakatane dairy farmer and mum will hit the ground running...
Invitation to Tender – Rally Notes Provider
MotorSport New Zealand has opened the tender process for the appointment of a Rally Notes Provider for MotorSport New Zealand-permitted Rally events from 2024-2028. The tender process will see submissions from interested parties detailing the creation, production and delivery of Rally Notes. The successful party will...
Motorsport Mommunity Mourns Loss of Ron Dixon
The New Zealand motorsport community is mourning the loss of Ron Dixon, proud father of legendary Kiwi IndyCar driver Scott Dixon. Ron was an avid motorsport enthusiast, a former competitor, dirt track owner and promoter. He was also an original member of the Northland Car Club...
Mouthwatering support card for historic Highlands 6 Hour
It’s going to be octane overload for racing fans at the forthcoming Highlands 6 Hour race weekend. As well as a field of the latest state-of-the-art GT machinery and drives including Shane van Gisbergen, Jonny Reid and rising Supercars star Ryan Wood the support classes lined...
Sim racer revved up for debut circuit season in Toyota 86 Championship
Sim racing specialist Thomas Beesley is making the transition from the virtual world to the circuit world this coming season with confirmation he will race in the 2023-2024 Toyota 86 Championship. The 18 year old Christchurch student will make his circuit debut at the Taupo International...
Applications open for 2024 Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand
Applications for the 2024 Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand are open. Young kiwi competitors who hold all types of competition licences with MotorSport New Zealand and its affiliates are encouraged to put their names forward for the renowned elite training academy International stars such as...
Strong entries For Nexen Tyre Mazda Racing Series opener
An excellent entry of twenty-two cars will descend on Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon in Feilding in the Manawatu this weekend when the opening round of the 2023/2024 Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series North Island Series gets underway. Leading the way is the reigning National Series...
Hayden Paddon holds of SVG to win Rally Bay of Plenty; claims seventh title
Hayden Paddon has won Battery Town Rally Bay of Plenty to secure an unprecedented seventh national title in the process, edging Supercars star Shane van Gisbergen by 29.6 seconds. Paddon was battling Raana Horan for the Brian Green Property Group 2023 championship, but an early Horan...