Jett Murray crosses Tasman to continue rapid racing rise
Sixteen-year-old Jett Murray will join the grid for the first ever Bridgestone GR86 Championship starting in New Zealand this weekend - bringing even more Australian flavour to the big grid. It’s been a whirlwind few months for the younger brother of rising Supercars star Cooper,...
Talented Knowles more than ready for Bridgestone GR86 Championship
Formula Ford champion Blake Knowles brings proven pace and an impressive track record to the first-ever Bridgestone GR86 Championship. And he’s hoping to get off to a flying start when the lights go out for the start this weekend at the Taupo International Motorsport Park. The...
Mallin to put winning experience to work in GR86
Cambridge racer Ray Mallin is the latest top junior talent to be confirmed for the inaugural Bridgestone GR86 Championship and he’s hoping to make his mark in what could be one of the most competitive motorsport championships for many seasons. Mallin – like many of...
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...
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. ...