Next Kiwi racing superstars show their talent in European karting championships
Veloce Karting boss and multiple racing champ Chris Van Der Drift says his team’s recent campaign in Europe shows there's a wealth of young talent coming through the New Zealand karting ranks ready to be the next Dixon, McLaughlin, Van Gisbergen and Lawson. Hamilton racers Carson...
Michels commences journey to Bathurst
Southland racing driver, Jordan Michels, will cross the Tasman this weekend to begin preparations for his V8 Supercar debut in the Super 3 Series races at Sandown in Melbourne over the weekend of 19-21 August. Michels will race an ex-Shane Van Gisbergen FG Falcon Supercar for...
Applications closing soon for Ferrari Driver Academy
The Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) – Asia Pacific and Oceania regional selection program is back for 2022. Held on 25-28 September drivers aged 14-17 are invited to apply for the selection program. The Asia Pacific/Oceania FDA selection camp will be held in Sepang, Malaysia, and run...
Podium for Harry McDonald on GT4 Scandinavia debut at Spa
Christchurch’s Harry McDonald has finished on the podium with co-driver Tommy Gråberg on debut in the GT4 Scandinavia at the Spa Francochamps circuit in Belgium. Competing in the Pro-Am category, McDonald and Gråberg are part of a two-car Toyota Gazoo Racing team from Sweden...
Highlights and milestones at Teretonga Park
There are several highlights and even a milestone or two in the Southland Sports Car Club’s motor racing calendar at Teretonga Park this upcoming season. The return of international motor racing from 19-22 January with the Toyota Racing Series returning after a two-year hiatus as part...
Decision to end motorsport activity at Pukekohe Park “disappointing”
Motorsport activity at Pukekohe Park will come to an end after 2 April 2023 as the dual-purpose facility switches its focus to thoroughbred racing activities. Auckland Thoroughbred Racing made the announcement on Wednesday, the day after the launch of New Zealand’s round of the Supercars...
Frontal Head Restraint requirement widened
MotorSport New Zealand has widened its requirement for competitors to use a Frontal Head Restraint (FHR) system in competition vehicles. An amendment (#36048) to Schedule A of the MotorSport Manual issued on 15 July 2022 outlines the phased introduction of the new FHR requirements. The Frontal...
Toyota 86 Championship reveals stunning prize package for Supercars weekend
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand has released details about it's one off Toyota 86 round to mark the big return of Supercars to our shores - and there's an amazing prize pool up for grabs for the non-championship weekend. Supercars returns to its spiritual New Zealand...
Giltrap North Island Formula Ford Series supporting Supercars round at Pukekohe
Competing at the Repco Supercars Championship round at Pukekohe Raceway in September 2022 is one of the highlights with the now confirmed 2022/23 Giltrap North Island Formula Ford Series (NIFF) summer racing calendar. Also confirmed is the continued sponsorship from the Giltrap Group for another...
Another win as Armstrong maintains momentum in FIA F2
Marcus Armstrong was in a league of his own from start to finish at his favourite race circuit this weekend, dominating the field to win from pole. A delighted Armstrong took his second victory of the 2022 season in the 28-lap sprint race at the 4.138...