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...
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...
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...
Kitching on top at home in Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series
Will Kitching of Timaru has dominated Round 2 of the Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing South Island Series at his home circuit, Timaru International Motor Raceway at Levels in Timaru, over the weekend. Kitching qualified fastest on Saturday before going on to win the first...
Penny bringing master skills to Bridgestone GR86 Championship
Reigning Master champion John Penny is back for the Bridgestone GR86 Championship and the evergreen racer is focussed as always on taking the fight to the country’s best young racers. Penny has been a race winner on occasion in the previous TR86 Championship and on...
Clean sweep for Will Neale at opening South Island Formula Ford round in Timaru
Will Neale has made his mark early in the 2024/25 Yokohama South Island Formula Ford Series after setting fastest lap in qualifying and going on to win all four races at the opening round over the weekend. It wasn’t made easy for Neale...
Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series wide open in the South
The Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series heads for Levels Raceway in Timaru this weekend for Round 2 of their South Island Series with a new points leader guaranteed at the conclusion of the round. Chris White of Prebbleton won all three races at the opening...