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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...

LATE START TO NZ SERIES SHOULD BE WORTH THE WAIT

2023 New Zealand Cross-country Championships CAPTION: The dates have now been set for the 2023 New Zealand Cross-Country Championships and organisers believe it will have been worth the wait. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com It has been some time in the making,...
2022/23 NZSBK Tyre Regulations for Rounds 3 to 6

2022/23 NZSBK Tyre Regulations for Rounds 3 to 6

For Rounds 3 -6 : 2022/23 NEW ZEALAND SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP Tyre Regulations: The onus is on the competitor to have the correct marking/identification on their tyres in accordance with these regulations. Where tyre marking/identification is missing when checked at...

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OFFICIALS TRAINING SEMINAR

OFFICIALS TRAINING SEMINAR

It has been a project for some time now to get officials training back in play. What with Covid and other interruptions this has been difficult. However at last, the Northern Officials Commission (Taupo North) has secured a date, and looks forward to seeing as many as...

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FUTURE STARS WILL BE ON SHOW AT NZ JUNIOR CHAMPS

FUTURE STARS WILL BE ON SHOW AT NZ JUNIOR CHAMPS

2022 New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships CAPTION: Expect close racing like this when the start gates drop in Taranaki this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com There is perhaps no better launch-pad for young Kiwi racers hoping to achieve motocross...

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WHITAKER MAKES IT BACK-TO-BACK EXTREME SERIES WINS

WHITAKER MAKES IT BACK-TO-BACK EXTREME SERIES WINS

2022 Yamaha Extreme Off-Road Championships CAPTION: Wainuiomata's Jake Whitaker (KTM 300 EXC), well in control of the 2022 edition of the New Zealand Extreme Off-Road Championship series after back-to-back wins. Photo by Jane Whitaker. With two wins from two starts,...

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NEW OVERALL LEADER WITH JUST ONE ROUND LEFT TO RUN

NEW OVERALL LEADER WITH JUST ONE ROUND LEFT TO RUN

2023 New Zealand Enduro Championships  CAPTION: Wairoa’s Tommy Watts, the overall winner for the King’s Birthday Weekend event at Moonshine, round three of this season's New Zealand Enduro Championships series. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The 2023 New...

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NOW OR NEVER FOR NATIONAL ENDURO TITLE HOPEFULS

NOW OR NEVER FOR NATIONAL ENDURO TITLE HOPEFULS

2023 New Zealand Enduro Championships CAPTION: Bulls Run Road, near Judgeford, just north of Wellington, is the venue this weekend for round three of the 2023 New Zealand Enduro Championships series. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com It’s now or never for New...

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WHEN WINNING NATIONAL TITLES IS A FAMILY AFFAIR

WHEN WINNING NATIONAL TITLES IS A FAMILY AFFAIR

2023 New Zealand Motocross TT Nationals CAPTION: Pukekawa’s Tyler Brown (MR Motorcycles Kawasaki KX250F), overall winner in two separate categories at the 2023 TT Nationals north of Hamilton at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Like father, like son...

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