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PHOTO OF THE YEAR

08 April 2025 | All News

Category details.

Enter in our new category with your best Photo of the year.

We know capturing the speed and action of Road / Off Road Motorcycling events is thrilling, rewarding and challenging. The perfect shot requires lightning-fast reflexes and an eye for detail. But it’s more than just technical skill; successful motorsport  photographers have a passion for the sport too. They feel the power of the engines and the rush of the race. This category is to showcase the talent New Zealand photographers have and this year are included in our evening Awards.

Details :

Photos to be submitted to : [email protected] with a brief photo description. One photo per email nomination. Photos must be submitted by the person who has taken the photo or with permission of the owner also included if you are nominating on their behalf.

Photos must of been taken during the period of 1st January 2024 – 31st December 2024 and at any Off Road / Road Motorcycling event in New Zealand.

Photos can be in an edited format – Eg Photoshop edits are accepted.

We will select a sole Judge for this Category who will finalise 5 photos to progress to the final round, These photos will then be shared onto Social Media with “Likes” of each photo being included in the judges final decision.

Winner will be announced at the awards evening.

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