Alex Crosbie: from rookie to national champion in two years
At just fifteen years-old, Invercargill’s Alex Crosbie has a unique story to tell regarding how he has gone from a Formula Ford rookie at the beginning of the 2020/21 season to New Zealand Formula Ford champion at the end of the 2021/22 season. To get...
Three Kiwis chosen for regional Ferrari Driver Academy selection camp
Three young New Zealand racers have been chosen to take part in the Asia-Pacific and Oceania selection camp for the Ferrari Driver Academy. The Ferrari Driver Academy is renowned for promoting and funding young talents such as current Formula 1 drivers Charles Leclerc and Mick...
Jordan Michels ready to race at Sandown
Southland racing driver, Jordan Michels, is ready for his Supercar debut in the Dunlop Super3 Series races at Sandown in Melbourne this weekend. Michels will race an ex-Shane Van Gisbergen FG Falcon Supercar for Image Racing, the Erebus Motorsport Academy Team, in the Super3 races that...
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...