Sharp continues to make gains in NZ Formula First Championship at Pukekohe
Christchurch’s Louis Sharp headed home with the ‘Most Improved Driver’ award in his luggage as ample reward for his efforts over the weekend in the Hi-Q Components New Zealand Formula First Championship. The third round took place at the Speed Works meeting at Pukekohe...
Strong and solid debut for Douglas in South Island Formula 1600 series
Christchurch’s Jacob Douglas has made a solid start to his single-seater career, debuting in the 2020/21 South Island Formula 1600 Series at Teretonga over the weekend. A podium placing in his opening race, third overall in Class 2 and wining the Driver of the...
Marcus Armstrong wraps rookie year in Formula 2
Kiwi race driver Marcus Armstrong is counting the positives of the strangest year of competition ever. In an un-naturally compressed, Covid 19 affected FIA Formula 2 Championship, grappling with a car capable of speeds close to those in Formula One and in the first year...
Penrose continues his winning way in South Island Formula 1600 Series at Teretonga
Rangiora’s James Penrose has continued his dominant form this season, adding another three race wins at the latest round of the 2020/21 South Island Formula 1600 Championship. Invercargill’s Teretonga Park hosted the third round which saw plenty of action throughout the grid. Having now qualified...
Action aplenty at Teretonga Park
Big fields and excellent racing – that was the mixture at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend. Chris Henderson of Dunedin in his LS-powered Toyota GT86 took the top step of the podium in the OSCA Super Saloons after taking two wins, a second plus...
Hughes & Heimgartner Take Out BNT NZV8 Feature Race
Lance Hughes and co-driver Andre Heimgartner have won the one-hour feature race this afternoon at the opening round of the BNT NZV8s Series at Pukekohe. Polesitter Tim Edgell finished the race in second place in his Holden V8 SuperTourer with Rob Wallace third, also in a...
International drivers get green light for Castrol Toyota Racing Series
International drivers will be allowed to enter New Zealand for the three-round 2021 Castrol Toyota Racing Series. Confirmation was given to TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand today following lengthy consultation and discussion with MotorSport New Zealand, MBIE and New Zealand Immigration. Drivers will still have to quarantine...
Kenny Smith confirmed for 50th NZGP
Kiwi motor racing legend Kenny Smith will line up for his 50th New Zealand Grand Prix in the 66th running of the event at Hampton Downs early next year. Smith – a three-time winner of the iconic race – continues to defy his age as he...
New Season, New Format and New Cup for NZV8 Touring Cars
The new season of the BNT NZV8 Series kicks off this weekend at Pukekohe, with teams and drivers set to enjoy new-refreshed technical regulations and rules. With the new technical rules now very relaxed the category has now become very appealing to a number of drivers,...
2021 Super Production calendar confirmed
The 2021 calendar for the inaugural Super Production series has been confirmed by category management and MotorSport New Zealand. The new Super Production series will be home to the TCR New Zealand Championship alongside a variety of high-performance, factory-built production race cars such as current Ferrari...