New Zealand racing drivers will have a strong presence at the first major international endurance race of 2016. Five Kiwis are expected to contest the Rolex 24 at Daytona on January 30-31 and are also named on the entry list for the “Roar Before the 24’’ three-day official test at the Florida track later this […]
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Auckland’s Michael Pickens delighted the crowd at WXC Speedway – Western Springs last night with his sixth World 50-lap Classic victory. Rain drizzled throughout the mammoth race as Pickens fought off American professionals Spencer Bayston and Bryan Clauson, then fellow Kiwi Hayden Williams to win the $10,000 prize and coveted 50-lap ring. “Spencer started the […]
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Aah, ’tis the festive season. ’Tis also the time for the traditional reflection on the year past and, not being one to go against tradition, here is my 10 cents’ worth. The year started with, hopefully, the end of a divisive and long-running dispute between the warring NZV8 factions — and it’s best to put […]
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Mitch Evans believes the young Kiwi contingent nearing the top of world motorsport deserve more credit in this country, labelling our one-track mind to sport as “embarrassing”. Evans is one of a number of New Zealand drivers whose efforts have earned acclaim around the globe, a level of attention that rarely extends to their homeland […]
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New Zealand motorsport veteran Andy Booth will make a return to racing this weekend at the Pukekohe ITM 500, driving in the UDC V8 Ute series. “Originally a good mate Peter Ward rang me and wanted to know if I wanted to come out of retirement and come have a play in the utes. That […]
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Grass roots motorsport has a new home in the Bay of Plenty following the opening of a new autocross circuit last weekend. Part of the 360-hectare Te Matai Motorsport complex within the TECT All Terrain Park, the dirt surface track measures nearly 1km in length with a combination of challenging corners and elevation changes lined […]
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