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MotorsportAugust 31

Buchanan in ‘good spirits’ after breaking ankle in Spain

Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan is recovering after breaking his ankle during the latest round of the Moto3 World Championship.
Kayla Hodge
Buchanan in ‘good spirits’ after breaking ankle in Spain
Buchanan in ‘good spirits’ after breaking ankle in Spain
MotorsportAugust 30

Second ‘almost feels like a win’ for Paddon

New Zealand driver Hayden Paddon says his second place in the Rally of Paraguay "almost feels like a win."
Second ‘almost feels like a win’ for Paddon
Second ‘almost feels like a win’ for Paddon
MotorsportAugust 23

Norris wins Dutch GP, Lawson seventh on return for Red Bull

Lando Norris gave McLaren a third successive Dutch Grand Prix victory in an intense Formula 1 race of shifting fortunes that had to be re-started after home hero Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap.
Norris wins Dutch GP, Lawson seventh on return for Red Bull
Norris wins Dutch GP, Lawson seventh on return for Red Bull
MotorsportAugust 21

'Not what I expected': Liam Lawson on surprise return to Red Bull

Liam Lawson admits it is going to be challenging, but he's excited to be driving a Red Bull car again.
'Not what I expected': Liam Lawson on surprise return to Red Bull
'Not what I expected': Liam Lawson on surprise return to Red Bull
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MotorsportAugust 10

Technical issues rob Buchanan of prime finish

A freak scenario appears to have robbed Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan in Sunday’s Moto3 World Championship race at Silverstone.
Technical issues rob Buchanan of prime finish
Technical issues rob Buchanan of prime finish
MotorsportAugust 2

Paddon to make WRC gravel return

New Zealand rally driver Hayden Paddon will race in Rally Paraguay at the end of the month, eight years after he last contested a WRC event on gravel.
Paddon to make WRC gravel return
Paddon to make WRC gravel return
Mid CanterburyJuly 29

16-year-old keeps his pedal to the metal

It’s been a big year in motorsports for Ashburton teenager Ryan Gallagher — and there are no signs of him slowing down any time soon.
Dellwyn Moylan
16-year-old keeps his pedal to the metal
16-year-old keeps his pedal to the metal
ChristchurchJuly 28

Supercars fans spend $9.5m in Christchurch

New Zealand’s first-ever Supercars Championship double header in Christchurch and Taupō delivered a $21.4 million boost to the economy.
Supercars fans spend $9.5m in Christchurch
Supercars fans spend $9.5m in Christchurch
ChristchurchJuly 22

World Supercross Championship coming to Christchurch stadium

The FIM World Supercross Championship will make its New Zealand debut at One New Zealand Stadium in December.
World Supercross Championship coming to Christchurch stadium
World Supercross Championship coming to Christchurch stadium
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