CAPTION: Oparau’s James Scott (Yamaha), who contested the British Grand Prix at Matterley Basin, near Winchester, at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Two fearless New Zealand riders made the most of their overseas adventure at the weekend, racing...
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ADVENTUROUS KIWI PAIR WILL LINE UP AT BRITISH GP
CAPTION: New Plymouth’s Rian King (KTM), lining up in the EMX250 class at Matterley Basin, near Winchester, this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com There will be added incentive for New Zealand motocross fans to tune in to the racing at the final round...
JOAN GIBBES 1939-2023
It is with great sadness that MNZ acknowledge the passing of Joan Gibbes, wife of Tim Gibbes [MNZ Life Member]. The family of Motorcycling New Zealand wish Tim moments of peace and comfort during this time. Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss.
CHANGE MADE TO NZ ROAD-RACE NATIONALS CALENDAR
The 2023-24 New Zealand Road-Race Nationals CAPTION: It was fast and furious at the start of this race last season and more of the same can be expected when the 2023-24 season kicks off in December. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Organisers of the upcoming...
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...
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)...
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...