Motorsport

Woods humbled by accolade

Alexandra's Butch Woods did not expect any recognition when he touched down in Southland last week for the Burt Munro Challenge.

Grand prix, series to Lawson

LIiam Lawson is the New Zealand Grand Prix winner and Toyota Racing Series champion after a dramatic finale at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon yesterday afternoon in Manawatu.

No spills in Munro Challenge hill climb

Kevin Ryan, of Greymouth, accelerates his 1966 Triumph MLC 800 up the hill in the Burt Munro...

No spills in Munro Challenge hill climb

Flagstaff Rd on the Bluff was packed with bikers, motorcyclists and motorcycling enthusiasts as the hill climb race of the Burt Munro Challenge roared off.

Hartley joins Ferrari F1 team

Brendon Hartley has returned to Formula One with the famous Ferrari team.

American young gun in action

A young driver garnering international attention is predicted to turn some heads at the Central Motor Speedway this week.

Armstrong wins NZ Motor Cup, regains series lead

New Zealander Marcus Armstrong adds his name to the New Zealand Motor Cup. Photo: Bruce Jenkins

Armstrong wins NZ Motor Cup, regains series lead

Marcus Armstrong yesterday added his name to New Zealand’s most famous motorsport cup, and has the title lead back with two race weekends to go in the Castrol Toyota Racing Series.

Gales force cancellation at Teretonga

High winds forced the cancellation of the final two races in the Toyota Racing Series in Invercargill yesterday.

Championship action at Teretonga

All is ready for a feast of action at Teretonga Park near Invercargill this weekend as the Motorsport NZ Championship event comes to the circuit.

Supersport rider poised to make 'genuine challenge'

New Zealand Supersport 600 Championship rider Seth Devereux, at home in his Tapanui workshop,...

Supersport rider poised to make 'genuine challenge'

Back in harness after an enforced break through injury, Tapanui motorcycle racer Seth Devereux explains to reporter Richard Davison why stepping back can sometimes help you move forward, and how rain can be a blessing — even in motorsport.

Rider challenging for honours

Dale Finch (#17), on the Helicraft Racing MV Agusta 675 F3, leads the NZ Supersport 600...

Rider challenging for honours

A year ago at Levels Raceway in Timaru, Dale Finch was a midfield runner, finding his way in his first season of motorcycle road racing, in awe of anyone who finished ahead of him.

Lawson leaves field behind at Toyota Racing Series

Jared Lawson and his wife Kristy congratulate their son Liam (16) after he won his second of...

Lawson leaves field behind at Toyota Racing Series

Her wonder-kid son, Liam, might have been making Kiwi motorsport magic on the Highlands Motorsport Park track, yet Kristy Lawson could only allow herself glances at the final Toyota Racing Series ...

Leitch confident given knowledge of car, circuits

Brendon Leitch, of Invercargill, practises for the opening round of the Toyota Racing Series, at...

Leitch confident given knowledge of car, circuits

Invercargill's Brendon Leitch is returning for his sixth tilt at the Toyota Racing Series which will open its five-round season at Highlands Motorsport Park in Otago this weekend.

Paddon returning for his ‘favourite event’

Hayden Paddon has confirmed he will return to compete in Otago this year.

Lady worries supersport boys

Lady worries supersport boys

There is a strong southern challenge going into this weekend's first round of the New Zealand Supersport 600 Championship and it's headed by Kiwi fast lady Avalon Biddle.

Schumacher in F1's thoughts as stricken great turns 50

Michael Schumacher is in Formula One's thoughts as the seven times world champion approaches his 50th birthday, five years on from the near-fatal skiing accident that has left him with brain injuries.