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VOTING FOR MNZ BOARD MEMBERS IS NOW OPEN

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...

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...
RACERS HEAD TO THE DEEP SOUTH FOR ROUND FOUR

RACERS HEAD TO THE DEEP SOUTH FOR ROUND FOUR

The 2022-23 New Zealand Road-Race Nationals CAPTION: Invercargill's Cormac Buchanan (Yamaha), a rider to watch out for as he races in front of his home town supporters at Teretonga Park Raceway this weekend. Buchanan is pictured here leading Christchurch's Alex...

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MOTOCROSS NATIONALS LOOMING LARGE ON THE HORIZON

MOTOCROSS NATIONALS LOOMING LARGE ON THE HORIZON

The 2023 New Zealand Motocross Championships CAPTION: Mount Maunganui's Roma Edwards (Honda), who will surely be one of the leading title contenders in senior women’s racing in 2023. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The 2023 New Zealand Motocross Championships...

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NZ SUPERBIKE NATIONALS HEAT UP AT RUAPUNA CIRCUIT

NZ SUPERBIKE NATIONALS HEAT UP AT RUAPUNA CIRCUIT

The 2022-23 New Zealand Road-Race Nationals CAPTION: Christchurch's Dale Finch (Kawasaki ZX-10R), impressive on home turf at Ruapuna at the weekend, celebrating his first career superbike race victory, although he was also a victim of two spectacular crashes later in...

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START TO 2022-23 ROAD-RACING SEASON WORTH THE WAIT

START TO 2022-23 ROAD-RACING SEASON WORTH THE WAIT

The 2022-23 New Zealand Road-Race Nationals CAPTION: The Formula Two Supersport 600 class was one of many to bring the crowd to their feet at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon in Feilding on Saturday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Motorcycle road-racing in New...

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THRILLING TAUPO FINALE FOR NZ MOTOCROSS CHAMPS

THRILLING TAUPO FINALE FOR NZ MOTOCROSS CHAMPS

The 2023 New Zealand Motocross Championships CAPTION: The premier MX1 class was as a particularly close-fought affair this season, with Auckland’s Hamish Harwood (bike No.1), Mangakino’s Maximus Purvis (No.44) and Papamoa’s Cody Cooper (No.121) typically the main men...

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MOTORCYCLING NZ THRILLED TO SUPPORT KAYO GP

MOTORCYCLING NZ THRILLED TO SUPPORT KAYO GP

CAPTION: Christchurch 12-year-old and rising star in the sport, Hunter Charlett, seen here in action recently on his Kayo MR150 bike. Photo courtesy Mel Smyth Images. The latest project to promote, support and encourage youngsters into motorcycle road-racing has a big...

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NZ MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS WRAP UP THIS WEEKEND

NZ MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS WRAP UP THIS WEEKEND

The 2023 New Zealand Motocross Championships  CAPTION: Mount Maunganui’s Roma Edwards (Honda No.79) leads the bunch out of turn one at Rotorua’s opening round for the women’s nationals last month. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com All roads again lead to Taupo...

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