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AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM, NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships  CAPTION: Kiwi and international riders relax together on the pit wall during the World Superbike Championships at Manfeild in 1989. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com New Zealand’s spiritual home of international...

BIKE RACERS HANDLE TOUGH CONDITIONS BRILLIANTLY

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships CAPTION: It’s a high-speed traffic jam at the start of this Formula Two/Supersport 600 race at Taupo at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com DECEMBER 4, 2023: It was a thrill-a-minute at the opening round...

PRESSURE GOES ON FOR NZ TITLE HOPEFULS THIS WEEKEND

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships CAPTION: Whakatane’s Mitch Rees (Honda), the defending champion in the elite 1000cc superbikes class, may feel he has a target on his back at Taupo this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com NOVEMBER 28, 2023:...
KIWI TEENAGER SETS AUSTRALIAN RACETRACK ALIGHT

KIWI TEENAGER SETS AUSTRALIAN RACETRACK ALIGHT

The 2023 Oceania Junior Cup CAPTION: Auckland’s Haydn Fordyce, pictured here racing at Taupo during the recent final round of the 2022-23 New Zealand Superbike Championships at Taupo, was something of a revelation in Australia at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan,...

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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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SPECIAL MAJOR TROPHIES PRESENTED AT NATIONALS FINAL

SPECIAL MAJOR TROPHIES PRESENTED AT NATIONALS FINAL

CAPTION 1: Whakatane’s Mitch Rees (Honda), accepts the prestigious Robert Holden Memorial trophy from Cemetery Circuit event organiser Allan ‘Flea’ Willacy. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com CAPTION 2: Upper Hutt’s Rogan Chandler (Suzuki), accepts the “Moto...

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FORMER NEW ZEALAND CHAMPION PASSES AWAY IN THE UK                                                                                                  

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...

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Road Race Commission Announcement

Road Race Commission Announcement

The Road Race Commission is pleased to announce that SJ Cavell has agreed to become the National Road Race Series Coordinator (Currently named NZSBK). SJ brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, both as a rider and as a business leader. SJ has spent time on the...

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