Rider clocks 370kmh in pursuit of speed dream
A Dunedin motorcyclist was not going to let a bit of wind and rain stop him from clocking 370kmh and realising his dream of becoming one of the fastest New Zealanders on two wheels.
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Irish great Meeke jumps at chance to compete in Classic section of 2024 Otago Rally
Irish great Meeke jumps at chance to compete in Classic section of 2024 Otago Rally
There is nothing meek about this bloke when he gets behind the wheel.
Buchanan off to ripping start
Buchanan off to ripping start
Southland rider Cormac Buchanan has started his latest domestic season in style.
Buchanan returns to race on home turf
Buchanan returns to race on home turf
An intense year competing against the world’s best in Europe has prepared Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan for his next challenge.
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Higgins claims honours in hill climb
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Higgins claims honours in hill climb
Limits were pushed on a Queenstown skifield road on Saturday as 36 drivers put their pedals to the metal during the 51st Queenstown Car Club Coronet Peak Hill Climb.
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‘It all happened so, so quickly’
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‘It all happened so, so quickly’
When she regained consciousness from a horror crash Dunedin rally driver Emma Gilmour was covered in blood — rocks had hit her face through the broken windscreen.
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2023: Emma Gilmour’s annus horribilis
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2023: Emma Gilmour’s annus horribilis
There is no denying it has not been the year Dunedin driver Emma Gilmour had hoped for.
Racer back after recovery
Racer back after recovery
Crashing and being airlifted to hospital was a terrifying experience for speedway racer Cassandra Campbell, but she believes the accident saved her life.
Las Vegas GP hit with lawsuit after practice cancelled
Las Vegas GP hit with lawsuit after practice cancelled
The troubled Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix has been hit with a class action lawsuit on behalf of the 35,000 people who bought tickets for a practice session that had to be cancelled.
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World champ meets her fans
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World champ meets her fans
Four-time women’s motocross world champion Courtney Duncan says 'it’s always nice to come back'.
MacDonald, Graeve win all Lawrence stages
MacDonald, Graeve win all Lawrence stages
Caleb MacDonald and co-driver Kerran Graeve piloted their Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6 to win the Lawrence Rally at the weekend.
Quinns carry on family tradition
Quinns carry on family tradition
Ten years ago, Ryder Quinn was 8 years old and watching his grandfather, Tony Quinn, win the inaugural Highlands 101.
Vital title points up for grabs
Vital title points up for grabs
Mainland Rally competitors are seeking vital points when they compete in the Lawrence Rally hosted by the Otago Sports Car Club tomorrow.
Weekend of debuts for Australian Prince
Weekend of debuts for Australian Prince
Rising Australian star Courtney Prince will aim to put on a royal performance in Central Otago this weekend.
Paddon sews up seventh national title
Paddon sews up seventh national title
New Zealand stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard won the one-day Rally Bay of Plenty yesterday to win the 2023 New Zealand Rally Championship.
Enduro race all about family
Enduro race all about family
Circuit owner Tony Quinn and grandson Ryder are confirmed starters for the Highlands Motorsport Park 6 Hour Enduro race next month.
Gore driver ‘chuffed’ to win resurrected rally
Gore driver ‘chuffed’ to win resurrected rally
Gore rally driver Andrew Graves overcame a tentative start to take home the MLT Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally trophy. The inaugural car rally was held on the back roads near Wyndham on...
Paddon, Kennard take first place in Daybreaker Rally
Paddon, Kennard take first place in Daybreaker Rally
Kiwi rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard secured another start-to-finish rally win in a New Zealand Rally Championship event at the weekend.
Mosgiel driver hoofs it to 14th rallysprint victory
Mosgiel driver hoofs it to 14th rallysprint victory
Mosgiel driver Chris Hey has collected yet another Ashley Forest Rallysprint title.
Liam Lawson claims first points as F1 driver
Liam Lawson claims first points as F1 driver
Liam Lawson continues to press his case for a fulltime Formula One seat in the 2024 season.