Summer bringing sunny outlook for Toyota 86 Championship
It may be her first major New Zealand circuit racing championship, but Gold Coast rookie Summer Rintoule is optimistic that racing a Toyota 86 is going to help her make major career gains in a busy 2024. The 16-year-old – currently studying Year 12 and...
Robinson encounter leads Kirk to motorsport
David Kirk of Gore has been around motorsport for many years, but he credits Mokoreta farmer, the late Barry Robinson, after whom the MLT Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally on Saturday 7 October is named as having been a catalyst for his involvement in the...
Cross does the double at Garden City Champs
Reigning New Zealand Rotax Light champion Caleb Cross put his local knowledge to good use at the Garden City Champs, winning two light classes in Rotax and Briggs. The annual KartSport Canterbury event saw competitors compete over two days of competition, with the results of...
MRF Tyres confirmed as NZRC control tyre for 2024 and beyond
The Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship will run a control tyre in 2024 with MRF Tyres confirmed as the official tyre partner for the next three years. It is the first time in the 45-year history of the championship that a control tyre,...
Seven Kiwis to fight for ROK Superfinal karting glory in Italy
The 21st edition of the ROK Superfinal will once again bring together more than 400 drivers from 35 nations to compete for international final honours. Among that list, seven kiwi drivers will make the trek to Europe for their chance to bring a class trophy...
Chris van der Drift subs in for Callum Hedge at Bathurst
Team Porsche New Zealand / Earl Bamber Motorsport has announced that three-time Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Champion Chris van der Drift will be replacing Callum Hedge at Bathurst for Round 6 of the Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia. Callum Hedge is the current Carrera Cup...
Three Kiwis heading to World’s biggest four-stroke karting event
Kiwi karting competitors, Shaun Croskery, Thomas Batt, and Bryce Durney are slated to participate in the illustrious 4-day CKNA Grand Nationals in Indiana, USA this weekend, representing New Zealand in one of the world's most recognized karting events. With over 500 single engine entries in...
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...