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Buchanan delivers another podium for AGR

New Zealander Cormac Buchanan has secured his second consecutive podium, finishing third in today’s FIM JuniorGP race at Circuito Estoril. In fast-changing conditions, the New Zealander opted to switch to slick tyres while on the grid and his experienced AGR crew...

MASSIVE WRESTLE BETWEEN TWO CHAMPION RIDERS

CAPTION: Oparau’s James Scott (Yamaha), locked in a fierce battle for the lead in this season's Yamaha New Zealand Enduro Championships series. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The cream is supposed to rise to the top and that’s exactly what’s happening in this...

FORMER CHAMPION GROOMBRIDGE LEADS THE WAY

CAPTION: Taupo’s Brad Groombridge (Beta RR300), the early leader in this season's New Zealand Enduro Championships series. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Taupo’s Brad Groombridge knows a thing or two about winning enduro events and actually he’s quite good at...
2024 BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS

2024 BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS

CAPTION 1: The crowd looks on as Richmond’s Heath Botica races up Bluff Hill during the New Zealand Hill Club Championships racing segment of the 2024 Burt Munro Challenge week. Botica eventually finished overall runner-up, behind Whakatane’s defending champion Tony...

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FOUR RACES AND FOUR WINNERS TO START SERIES

FOUR RACES AND FOUR WINNERS TO START SERIES

CAPTION 1: Taupo’s Wil Yeoman (Yamaha), on his way to winning the opening senior grade race in the 2024 New Zealand Cross-country Championships near Nelson at the weekend. Photo by Geoff Guthrie Imagery. CAPTION 2: Owaka’s Blake Affleck (Honda), on his way to winning...

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MIXED BAG OF RESULTS AT TERETONGA SUPERBIKES

MIXED BAG OF RESULTS AT TERETONGA SUPERBIKES

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships CAPTION: The Supersport 600 class blasts off the start line at Teretonga on Sunday with (from left) Upper Hutt’s Rogan Chandler (Suzuki), Whanganui’s Luca Durning (Ducati) and Invercargill’s Cormac Buchanan (Yamaha)...

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Road Racing with Airbag Suits

Road Racing with Airbag Suits

With advancement in technology, there is growing appreciation and popularity of Airbag Race Suits for Road Racing. MNZ endorse the use of Airbag Race Suits for Road Racing. Please be reminded that the use of Back and Chest Protectors is still a requirement as per rule...

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CREAM OF NZ’S JUNIOR TALENT HEADING TO HIMATANGI

CREAM OF NZ’S JUNIOR TALENT HEADING TO HIMATANGI

The 2024 New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships CAPTION: Expect fast and furious action such as this when the gates drop for the 2024 New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships in the Manawatu/Horowhenua region this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com...

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NZ ENDURO CHAMPS TO KICK OFF IN THE SOUTH ISLAND

NZ ENDURO CHAMPS TO KICK OFF IN THE SOUTH ISLAND

CAPTION: Taupo’s Wil Yeoman (Yamaha), likely to be among the frontrunners in this season's Yamaha New Zealand Enduro Championships series. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The 2024 Yamaha New Zealand Enduro Championships series will again kick off in the South...

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DELAYED FINAL SHOWDOWN WAS WORTH WAITING FOR

DELAYED FINAL SHOWDOWN WAS WORTH WAITING FOR

CAPTION: West Auckland’s Hamish Harwood (KTM No.153) leads the charge into the second corner in this MX1 class race on Sunday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Some things are just worth waiting for and the 24-hour delay called before the eventual running of...

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