Kiwi Motorsport secures Chip Ganassi Racing partnership
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand says confirmation of Castrol Toyota FR Oceania team Kiwi Motorsport as a partner for Chip Ganassi Racing is big news for any driver looking for a pathway to success in US motorsport. As an official partner team, Kiwi Motorsport will...
Hayden Lines up for big first season in Bridgestone GR86 Championship
Formula First race winner and title contender Hayden Lines has confirmed he will complete the full first season of the Bridgestone GR86 Championship. The 17 year old from Tauranga could be one of the dark horses for Rookie and overall honours after impressing in the official...
Brendon Leitch in awe of Australia’s “mini Nurburgring”
Brendon Leitch will close out his first Fanatec GT World Challenge Powered by AWS campaign at one of the world’s most iconic circuits, Mount Panorama. The New Zealander is set to race at the famed circuit for the first time on November 8-10 at the Supercheap...
It all comes down to this – Hunt v Paddon for title
Two-time national champion Ben Hunt will look to hold off WRC rally winner and seven-time national champ Hayden Paddon in a head-to-head battle at the final round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship in Whangarei this week. Hunt (Skoda New Zealand Fabia...
Kiwis – Born to Fly 2. First month of production completed
Perspective Group is encouraged and amazed by the first month of production in Kiwis - Born to Fly 2. “The New Zealand based companies we are highlighting in this second instalment of Kiwis - Born to Fly has simply amazed me” commented producer David Turner....
Point scoring for F5000 Tasman Cup Revival series begins at Manfeild this weekend
Opening the 22nd season of the SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival series begins with the first round of point scoring toward the overall title at Manfeild’s Circuit Chris Amon this weekend 8-10 November 2024. With points awarded for entry, the season starts...
Zack Scoular wins 2024 Tony Quinn Foundation CTFROC Shootout
Zack Scoular has won the 2024 Tony Quinn Foundation Shootout, securing $70,000 in financial support for his upcoming campaign in the 2025 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship. The victory came after Tuesday's contest at Hampton Downs, where Scoular faced off against Alex Crosbie and Sebastian...
Barnes to bring GR86 experience from Australia to New Zealand
Seventeen year old Cooper Barnes will continue to develop his racing experience in Toyota GR86s with a full season in the Bridgestone GR86 Championship. Barnes – from Port Macquarie in New South Wales – started karting at the age of nine before switching to circuit racing...
Applications open for the 2025 Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand
MotorSport New Zealand is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand. This prestigious academy provides New Zealand’s young motorsport talents with invaluable training and development, preparing them for success on both national and international stages....
NextGen New Zealand Championship Announces Repco as Presenting Sponsor
NextGen New Zealand Championship Announces Repco as Presenting Sponsor New Zealand's leading automotive aftermarket parts and accessories provider, Repco, has been confirmed as the presenting sponsor of the upcoming NextGen New Zealand Championship. This partnership underscores Repco’s commitment to motorsport and its dedication to engaging with communities...