UDC climbs aboard for a wild ride with the V8 Utes
The NZV8 Utes are pleased to announce a warm “welcome back” to UDC Finance as naming rights sponsor, ahead of Round Two of the series at Hampton Downs November 22nd -24th. Motor racing fans will remember UDC as the name supporting V8 Utes racing around a...
Maiden race and round win for McCormack in North Island Formula Ford Series
Auckland’s Toby McCormack has claimed his first Giltrap Group North Island Formula Ford race victory and round win at the Taupo Motorsport Park on Sunday. After finishing runner up in the opening race, McCormack (Spectrum 015) went on to win the remaining two...
Porsche Endurance Trophy returns for New GT New Zealand Championship
The Porsche Endurance Trophy New Zealand will return as part of the 2024/25 Summerset GT New Zealand Championship which gets underway at Taupo International Motorsport Park November 22-24. By season end, the top Porsche driver will earn a Porsche Motorsport factory-recognised trophy for their efforts competing...
Seasoned karting champion Bethune confident ahead of return to circuits
Josh Bethune will make a return to circuit racing this season and the 21-year-old driver, engineer and karting instructor is hungry for success. Bethune will run as part of a major effort in the new Bridgestone GR86 Championship by a new team to the championship, Right...
Great battle assured in Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series
Prepare for more spectacular Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series action as competitors head to Taupō International Motorsport Park in Taupō for Round 2 of their North Island Series this weekend. This weekend’s racing is part of the eagerly awaited Repco NextGen NZ Championship. South Islander...
2025 Central Machine Hire Otago Rally intentions to enter now open
Intentions to Enter for next year’s Central Machine Hire Otago Rally are now open, with another bumper field expected. To be held from April 4 to 6, the rally will once again be the opening round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship,...
Inaugural Taupō event volunteers take Supercars award
The dedicated team of volunteers who helped deliver a memorable inaugural ITM Taupō Super400 event in New Zealand has been awarded the Best Volunteer Group of the 2024 Repco Supercars Championship season. Announced at the season finale VAILO Adelaide 500, this prestigious award recognises the work...
Blincoe all go for Bridgestone GR86 Championship
Bucklands Beach racing driver Zach Blincoe is targeting the Rookie title in what is shaping up to be a highly competitive first ever Bridgestone GR86 Championship. Eighteen year old Blincoe is another impressive graduate of Formula Ford joining the first championship for the new generation...
Former Champion Returns to GT New Zealand
After a year away from the GT New Zealand Championship, Auckland's Marco Giltrap is returning to regain his crown. The 2022-23 series winner is back with Porsche, but this time in the new 992 GT3, the same spec he drives in Porsche Carrera Cup Australia. ...
Potter looking for a slice of the action in Bridgestone GR86 Championship
Young gun Mason Potter will be aiming to carry on a long run of motorsport success when he steps into the Bridgestone GR86 Championship later this month at Taupo International Motorsport Park. Nineteen year old Auckland student Mason is one of the brightest young stars in...