Two scholarships to be awarded prior to 2024 Otago Rally
The Otago Rally is offering two young driver scholarships in 2024, thanks to the support of new naming rights sponsor Central Machine Hire. Valued at in excess of $2500 each, the scholarships are to encourage young drivers to the Otago Rally who might otherwise struggle to...
Six-round North Island Rally Series already drawing top interest
The Generator Rental Services North Island Rally Series is set to go for a second year getting underway in early March. The six-round series will be contested over a variety of road surfaces incorporating both local Clubsport events through to participating in a New...
Multiple internationals, local stars likely for Otago Rally challenge
Intentions to enter the Central Machine Hire Otago Rally are rolling in, with 17 internationals looking to challenge themselves on the Dunedin roads so far. Opened in September, many competitors have shared their intentions to compete in the event, with several in each of the relevant...
Southland rally returns for 2024
Emerging from the dark after a break of 20 years the Rally of Southland returns as the Southern Lights Rally – the world’s southernmost championship event, being held 21-22 June 2024. Using 150km of competitive road section in the Southland region it revives what used...
NZ Rally Championship calendar set for 2024
The Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship has confirmed a six-round 2024 calendar that will see the first half of the season take place in the South Island and second half in the North. Championship organisers have also confirmed the addition of the Southern...
Kris Meeke confirmed for 2024 Otago Rally
Irish rally star Kris Meeke has been announced as the star driver for the classic field on next year’s Central Machine Hire Otago Rally to be held from April 12-14. Loved by fans the world over for his spectacular, flat-out driving style, 44-year-old Meeke is a...
Expression Of Interest open for Rally of Dargaville Tunatahi 2024
Organisers are very happy to announce that Expressions of Interest for the Ventia Rally Of Dargaville Tunatahi are now open! Event Details: 120KM of Special Stages 8 Stages (4 Stages Repeated) Previous WRC Stages Optional Safety Notes 80km Blind Clubman's Rally 9am to 4:30pm Event Central Service Park Dargaville CBD North Islands Only...
Changes made to Otago Classic Rally regs
Changes have been made to the Otago Classic Rally regulations that will take effect for the 2024 rally, from April 13-14 next year. Although relatively minor, the changes have been made to tidy up some inconsistencies in the previous regulations, as well as allowing some minor...
Fecury heading back to NZ for second Castrol Toyota FR Oceania campaign
Rising Brazilian star Lucas Fecury has been confirmed as the first driver for the 2024 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship. Fecury competed in the 2023 New Zealand-based championship, learning the circuits and the FT-60 car with Kiwi Motorsport but will move to another of...
Invitation to Tender – Rally Notes Provider
MotorSport New Zealand has opened the tender process for the appointment of a Rally Notes Provider for MotorSport New Zealand-permitted Rally events from 2024-2028. The tender process will see submissions from interested parties detailing the creation, production and delivery of Rally Notes. The successful party will...