Shayne Harris appointed as MotorSport New Zealand’s Chief Steward
MotorSport New Zealand’s Board has appointed Shayne Harris as the sport’s Chief Steward. The vacancy was created following the resignation of Wade Paterson after 12 years in the role. Harris, a former President of MotorSport New Zealand and former Chief Clerk of the Course, brings a...
Dates confirmed for 2025 Taupō Super400
Supercars is thrilled to announce that the dates for the 2025 ITM Taupō Super400 have been confirmed for 11-13 April. Following the resounding success of the inaugural event in 2024, which drew a sold-out crowd of 67,411 passionate spectators, the 2025 date coincides with the start...
New Zealand motorsport images finalists in World Sports Photography Awards
Two images taken at MotorSport New Zealand permitted events have been announced as finalists in the ‘motorsport’ category of the 2024 World Sports Photography Awards. The World Sports Photography Awards is the world’s biggest and most prestigious sports photography competition. Over 22,000 entries are received annually...
Nominations confirmed for elected positions at 77th Annual General Meeting
Nominations for elected positions within MotorSport New Zealand for the 77th Annual General Meeting closed on Monday, 1 April 2024. In total six elected positions were available at the upcoming AGM, to be held in Christchurch on 25 May 2024. On the board, the position of...
MotorSport New Zealand joins with EVolocity to bring STEM students to motorsport
MotorSport New Zealand has partnered with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) provider EVolocity to connect motorsport to the classroom through New Zealand. EVolocity is a nationwide STEM program for Year 7 to 13 students that facilitates the design, build and competition of two-to-four-wheeled electric vehicles....
What is an Autocross?
An Autocross is a relatively cheap form of motorsport, ideal for novices looking to get their first taste of competitive motorsport. The aim is to tackle a temporary course, usually between 800 and 1200 metres long and can be run either on a sealed surface...
World class commentary team for Highlands 6 Hour
Organisers of November’s huge 10th Anniversary weekend 6 Hour race at Highlands Motorsport Park have confirmed the event commentary team – and it’s a star studded and vastly experienced crew who will be behind the microphones. Heading the line-up is multiple-championship winning Australian racing driver...
Zeal Jones tops Elite Motorsport Academy camp to win Bruce McLaren Trophy
Pukekohe rally driver Zeal Jones, 18, has won the Bruce McLaren Trophy by topping the points table for the 2023 Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand camp. The Elite Motorsport Academy is an annual competitor development program put on by the MotorSport New Zealand Scholarship Trust...
2023 NZ Hillclimb Championship confirmed with backing of WinmaX
The MotorSport New Zealand Gold Star Hillclimb Championship returns in 2023 with a unique, one-weekend shootout for the title taking place over the weekend of 18 and 19 March in Lawrence, Otago, thanks to the support of WinmaX Brakes. The NZ Hillclimb Championship is one of...
Porsche Entry for Regan Scoullar in Golden Homes GT NZ Championship
Wellington teenager, Regan Scoullar will make his debut in the Golden Homes GT NZ Championship this weekend when round two gets underway at Hampton Downs aboard a Porsche 997 Cup Car. No stranger to Porsche racing, Scoullar who has just turned 17, competed in...