Motorsport NZ sets guidelines for V8 SuperTourers. The rivalry continues!

Unfortunately the ‘tussle’ between V8 SuperTourers and NZV8s has sunk to a new level with both sides releasing statements of intent, since Christmas. While motorsport in New Zealand can ill afford this ty.... More

Class has arrived

Now that the 2012 Toyota Racing Series (TRS) is underway the Class of 2012 has arrived. With a full grid of twenty single-seaters, the field is full of class drivers, many with the potential of a future in F1. Coup.... More

Motorsport community mourns passing of John Hawkins

John Hawkins 1952-2011It is with sadness that we report the passing of NZ Racer Magazine founder and Editor John Hawkins aged 59, after an illness. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family late last week.... More

Losing Hamilton is not good

The loss of Hamilton’s hosting of the ITM400 round of the Australian V8 Supercar Series after 2012 is not good for New Zealand motorsport. With no replacement venue announced, this may leave the door wide open .... More

TRS, the main event this summer

There is a state of change happening within NZ motorsport circuit racing and this coming season spectators will see a number of significant alterations to a formula that has worked very well for some years. It is n.... More

Dixon’s best chance for second 500 title

With the 100th anniversary of the running of the Indianapolis 500 this could be Scott Dixon’s best chance for his second win at the brickyard. the Indianapolis Speedway. Now that the thirty-three car field ha.... More

Consistency counts – Fogg’s slender lead

Angus Fogg holds onto a slender lead in the BNT V8s Championship with one round left to be fought over this coming weekend at the Hamilton 400. There’s an element of luck, good fortune, consistent results and r.... More

Tighten your belts; the future is still bright

Editors comment....

It is nearly a week since the earthquake broke the back of Christchurch while its people went about their daily business. While we initially recover, get ou.... More

I can win this

Attitude is key and it is one of the talents that Kiwi Hayden Paddon has amongst other ingredients that will bring him success in both motorsport and life. There is a quiet confidence about himself and his own abil.... More

Chasing the conditions is the key

Producing a fast car in the Toyota Racing Series is all about chasing the conditions, and having the right car for the time of day. This is the approach of the new M2 Competition tea.... More