Arran Crighton has seized every opportunity at the second round of the Hi-Q Components NZ Formula First Championship to extend his early points lead over Bramwell King. The opening race of the weekend was dominated by Arran Crighton and Matt Podjursky with the win coming down to the final sequence of corners. Crighton led Podjursky …
Supercars spins that didn’t result in a PLP
It’s that time in Motorsport where another undeserved penalty is handed out faster than you can say “Opps, Sorry!” Yes, I’m talking about James Moffat’s pit-lane-penatly he received during yesterdays Sydney SuperSprint race. Instead of describing the incident you can watch it for yourself below, but here’s a bit of background. It’s lap 47/51 and Moffat, …
Kiwi Supercars stars join Dixon for ‘Legends of Speed’
The inaugural ‘Legends of Speed – Presented by Giltrap Group’ will be a night to remember with many of the country’s current stars banding together to celebrate New Zealand’s past, present and future motorsport champions. The historic gala to be held on November 25th at Auckland’s Vector Arena will be headlined by four-time IndyCar champ and Indy 500 winner Scott Dixon. Regarded …
Aaren Russell and Plus Fitness leaves Erebus #4 entry immediately
Aaren Russell and Plus Fitness have confirmed that they will terminate their contract with Erebus Motorsport forcing the team to find a replacement driver and car for Ipswich. Reports surfaced during the Townsville 400 event that Plus Fitness had withdrawn their support from AR Racing (The Russell’s). The event also saw a last minute sponsorship …
VIDEO: Paddon tests new Hyundai WRC car
Watch Hayden Paddon take to the back roads of Poland as he tests the new Hyundai i20 WRC car!
Successful Mentor Dennis Martin in Critical Condition
Successful New Zealand Motor-racing team-owner, mentor and driver Dennis Martin has be en hospitalised with Pneumonia and is in a critical condition. Martin, a multiple time NZ Formula First Champion, is in a critical condition in intensive care at Palmerston North Hospital with Pneumonia. Martin, owner of Sabre Motorsport is responsible for starting the careers …
Auckland teen Dylan Smith wins 2016 SpeedSport Scholarship
Auckland teen Dylan Smith has become the 16th winner of the successful SpeedSport ‘Star of Tomorrow’ motor-racing scholarship. “It’s a bit of a surprise really, I wasn’t expecting it with the close competition. Everyone was going hard this weekend and it’s a great feeling, I’m super proud of myself.” Said a shocked Smith. Smith proved …
Lawson steps up to Formula Ford
2016 Formula First Rookie of the Year, Liam Lawson, is set to take the next step in his Motorsport career as he moves on to the New Zealand Formula Ford Championship. After a successful season in Formula First competing as the 2015 SpeedSport Scholarship winner, Lawson feels he is ready for the challenge of Formula …
Track Torque NZ partners with Liam Lawson
Track Torque NZ are excited to reveal they have partnered with up and coming New Zealand driver Liam Lawson. The partnership will see Track Torque NZ manage Lawson’s Website and Social Media. Lawson will also receive photos and other media services with the partnership. Liam Lawson is the recipient of the 2015 SpeedSport Scholarship which has had huge …
Inky Tulloch hospitalised after Teretonga shunt
Multiple time NZ Champion Ian ‘Inky’ Tulloch has been hospitalised after a crash at Teretonga park over the weekend. Tulloch, former mayor of Gore, was sent to Southland hospital in a ‘Critical Condition’ after his Honda Integra hit a tyre wall during a clubman’s event. St John South Island acting communications advisor Robbie Walker said St …