Alex Crosbie prepared for Circuit of the Americas challenge
Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie was more interested than most while watching television coverage of the recent Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit Of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas. That is because the 17-year-old Southlander will be racing at the iconic...
Louis Sharp proud of his performance in quest for coveted accolade
As one the four finalists in this year’s Silverstone Autosport BRDC Award, rising star Louis Sharp has just savoured a stellar shoot-out for one of the most prestigious prizes in junior motorsport. Underlining its importance, previous winners of this highly-prized 'Young Driver of the Year'...
Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series wide open in the South
The Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series heads for Levels Raceway in Timaru this weekend for Round 2 of their South Island Series with a new points leader guaranteed at the conclusion of the round. Chris White of Prebbleton won all three races at the opening...
A weekend of growth for Jaxon Evans at ‘home’ on the Gold Coast
Jaxon Evans has hailed improvement of confidence and car development following the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500, his ‘home’ event. Evans is a long-time resident of the Gold Coast and continued his improvement as demonstrated by finishing 15th in Sunday’s 250km test. Although a short layout, its...
New car and new team excites old hand Allen
Toyota 86 stalwart Justin Allen has a new car and a new team heading into the inaugural Bridgestone GR86 Championship, and the multiple race winner is raring to go. Allen has been a regular race winner and top three contender in recent seasons in New Zealand’s...
Podium for Bray at FIA Kartsport Champs as Kiwi drivers shine in the rain
Kiwi kartsport driver Daniel Bray has finished within a whisker of winning the KZ2 Masters world title, finishing second at the FIA Karting Championship KZ2 Masters World Championship in Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimão, Portugal. Bray crossed the line just 0.489 seconds behind winner Anthony Abbasse...
Learning and improving the key to success for Broughan
Former karter Arthur Broughan is aiming to make a big statement in the inaugural Bridgestone GR86 Championship this season and make a significant step forward in a career inspired by Shane van Gisbergen. The Marlborough Boys High School student started his racing career in karts back...
Campbell wins Rally Waitomo and retains North Island Rally Series title
Phil Campbell/Brianna Little (Ford Fiesta AP4) have won both the Newstead Lodge Waitomo Rally and 2024 Generator Rental Services North Island Rally Series (NIRS) title. The fifth and final event of the NIRS season saw overall and Class titles decided over four Special Stages...
Kiwi teen Jacob Douglas Shines in USF Pro 2000 Test at IMS
Kiwi teenager Jacob Douglas made a statement of intent in the USF Pro Championships Fall Combine over the weekend, featuring near the top of the time sheets in each of his five sessions. Douglas joined Pabst Racing for the USF Pro 2000 test and completed 94...
Orr-West aiming to put experience to work in Bridgestone GR86 Championship
Christina Orr-West – one of the finest racing women NZ has ever produced – will run a full season in the inaugural Bridgestone GR86 Championship. The Whakatane veteran – who has raced in the Castrol Toyota Racing Series, Indy Lights and GT3 during a long and...