We would like to take this opportunity to thank the out-going President, Paul Pavletich for his time and dedication in his time as President; we wish him all the best for the future. By now all current MNZ members should have received their online voting links which...
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GORDON SKILTON TRIBUTE
The New Zealand motorcycling family was saddened to hear the passing of road race sidecar hero Gordon Skilton this week. Gordon has long been the icon of sidecar racing in New Zealand. He first raced at Wanganui Cemetery Circuit in 1958, on a Triumph Tiger T110. He...
NEW ZEALAND JUNIOR MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONS REVEALED
The 2023 New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships CAPTION: The action was intense in Invercargill at the weekend, especially as riders were forced to fight through congestion at the first turn, as is evident at the start of this in this 14-16 years’ 250cc class...
NZ JUNIOR MOTOCROSS CHAMPS SET FOR SOUTHLAND
The 2023 New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships CAPTION: Expect fast and furious action such as this when the gates drop for the 2023 New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships in Southland this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Motel rooms will be...
ANOTHER BOOST FOR WOMEN’S MOTOCROSS IN NEW ZEALAND
CAPTION: Kiwi international Roma Edwards, formerly from Nelson, has perhaps provided some of the inspiration for the inaugural MXLadies Motocross Championships in two weeks’ time. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com JULY 01, 2023: Women’s motocross racing in New...
FORMER NEW ZEALAND CHAMPION PASSES AWAY IN THE UK
CAPTION: Whakatane’s Damon Rees, a shining light on the New Zealand road-racing scene and a rising star internationally. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com JUNE 30, 2023: It was with incredible sadness that the New Zealand motorcycling community learned today of...
Damon [Damo] Rees 1995-2023
It is with great sadness that we [MNZ] acknowledge the sudden passing of Damon [Damo] Rees Damo passed away earlier today over in the UK with family at his side. Our heart-felt condolences go out to his family and partner at this time of hurt and reflection. We ask...