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Hayden Paddon (left) in Ashburton earlier this month. PHOTOS SUPPLIED

‘Turn up the speed’: Paddon shifts approach for Japan

New Zealand rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard head for this weekend’s FIA World Rally Championship in Japan with a different goal to their two earlier events with Hyundai Motorsport this...

Lawson finishes seventh in Canada

Liam Lawson at the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal this morning....

Lawson finishes seventh in Canada

Kiwi driver Liam Lawson has again finished among the points in this morning's Canadian Grand Prix.

McLaughlin third in Indy 500

Scott McLaughlin races during the Indy500 this morning. Photo: Getty Images

McLaughlin third in Indy 500

New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin has finished third in the Indianapolis 500, while fellow Kiwi Marcus Armstrong lost the lead on the final lap.

Crash blow but Buchanan vows to push on

Cormac Buchanan in action for Code Motorsports during round six of the Moto3 World Championship...

Crash blow but Buchanan vows to push on

After a scorching launch off the line, the actions of another racer effectively ended Cormac Buchanan’s Barcelona GP before it really began.

Buchanan rues crash at soaked Le Mans

Cormac Buchanan during round five of the Moto3 World Championship at Le Mans in France.
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Buchanan rues crash at soaked Le Mans

Caught in perilous conditions, Southland grand prix racer Cormac Buchanan is ruing what might have been at the Le Mans circuit in France.

Lawson avoids further penalty after crashing out

Pierre Gasly flips after being crashed into by Liam Lawson during the Miami Grand prix this...

Lawson avoids further penalty after crashing out

Kiwi driver Liam Lawson has avoided a further penalty after crashing out early in this morning's Miami Grand Prix.

Norris wins sprint, McLaren go one-two

McLaren driver Lando Norris in action during the F1 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Race at Miami...

Norris wins sprint, McLaren go one-two

Formula One world champion Lando Norris won the Miami Grand Prix sprint race in a McLaren one-two with Oscar Piastri yesterday as Mercedes suffered their first defeat of the season.

Buchanan 19th in Jerez

Buchanan 19th in Jerez

Southland rider Cormac Buchanan is satisfied with his progress as he continues to return from injury.

Engine failure cruel blow for Wood

Ryan Wood’s car being carried on a tow truck was not a scene the home fans wanted to see. PHOTOS:...

Engine failure cruel blow for Wood

‘‘A bitter pill to swallow.’’

Payne claims final Supercars race as anguish for Wood

Matt Payne went back-to-back after winning on Saturday. Photos: Daniel Alvey

Payne claims final Supercars race as anguish for Wood

Kiwi Matt Payne has claimed back-to-back Supercars wins.

Matt Payne becomes first Kiwi to win at Supercars

Matthew Payne, driver of the #19 Penrite Racing Ford Mustang GT, during the Christchurch 440,...

Matt Payne becomes first Kiwi to win at Supercars

Kiwi Matt Payne has recovered from a horror start to his Saturday to win race three in Christchurch.

Kostecki extends lead at Supercars

Brodie Kostecki celebrates the win on Saturday. Photo: Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images

Kostecki extends lead at Supercars

Australia's Brodie Kostecki has won race two at the ITM Christchurch Super 440.

Allen inaugural South Island Supercars winner

Kai Allen’s Penrite Racing Ford Mustang GT takes the chequered flag in the Christchurch 440, part...

Allen inaugural South Island Supercars winner

Twenty-year old Kai Allen has become the first driver to win a Supercars race in the South Island, taking out yesterday’s 120km opener at the ITM Christchurch Super 440.

Paddon returns to WRC podium after eight years

Hayden Paddon gets aerial on his way to finishing third at the Croatian round of the World Rally...

Paddon returns to WRC podium after eight years

New Zealand driver Hayden Paddon was left with a bittersweet feeling yesterday.

Memorable day at Taupo for Wood, Toyota

Wellington driver Ryan Wood powers his Toyota GR Supra Supercar around the Taupo track on...

Memorable day at Taupo for Wood, Toyota

New Zealand’s latest motorsport hero has collected his first win on home soil.

'Slow-motion' roll-over caught on camera at Otago Rally

'Slow-motion' roll-over caught on camera at Otago Rally

The smallest of misjudgements resulted in a spectacular but gentle roll-over for a leading classic rally crew on the Otago Rally yesterday morning.

Stokes ‘over the moon’ about first rally title

Splashing the victory drinks at the winners’ ceremony at the Otago Rally finish in Brighton are ...

Stokes ‘over the moon’ about first rally title

In a fitting tribute to his ever-supportive father, Brian, Jack Stokes became the first son of an Otago Rally winner to repeat the feat at the 50th anniversary event, notching his debut rally...

Meeke again shows liking for event with another win in classic section

A brush with a bank yesterday morning and a consequent puncture were not enough to stop Kris Meeke from cantering to a dominant win on the Classic Rally section of the Otago Rally.

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Veterans rapt to be back in action

Nigel Welsh, left, and Stuart Sinclair with the newly built Ford Escort they will campaign in the...

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Veterans rapt to be back in action

Nigel Welsh and Stuart Sinclair will be riding with a smile on their dial at the Otago Rally — it is their first time back together on the road in more than 40 years.

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Book documenting rally’s 50-year history labour of love

Motoring writer David Thomson (left) and rally organiser Roger Oakley with the new book on the...

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Book documenting rally’s 50-year history labour of love

Putting pen to paper to tell the history of the Otago Rally has been a labour of love.

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