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Hunter Charlett Representing New Zealand At Asia-Pacific Championship In Japan

Sixteen-year-old road racer Hunter Charlett is all set to represent New Zealand at the Yamaha R3 BLU CRU Asia-Pacific Championship's Round 4 to be held in Japan this weekend, September 5-6, 2026. Charlett, of Christchurch, is the only New Zealander chasing this key...

Tyler King And Phoenix Van Dusschoten Selected For Oceania To Contest 2026 FIM Intercontinental Games

FIM Oceania is ready to turn up the heat at the 2026 FIM Intercontinental Games (ICG) in Brazil from December 10-13, selecting a powerhouse 12-rider roster, including Kiwis Tyler King and Phoenix van Dusschoten for the second edition of the expanding global event. “It...

Nine-year-old James Drought To Represent New Zealand At Guangzhou Super Cup

Nine-year-old Taupo rider James Drought is the first New Zealander invited to compete at the Ohvale Guangzhou Super Cup, which will be held in China next week. The 2026 Ohvale Guangzhou Super Cup runs from August 17-24 and includes opening ceremonies and cultural...

BACK TO PREVIOUS STRUCTURE FOR TWO MAJOR SERIES

BACK TO PREVIOUS STRUCTURE FOR TWO MAJOR SERIES

CAPTION: The premier F1/Superbike class blasts through the first turn at Taupo, round one of the 2023-24 Suzuki International Series/NZSBK in December. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The New Zealand Superbike Championship and Suzuki International Series will...

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2024 BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS

2024 BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS

CAPTION 1: The crowd looks on as Richmond’s Heath Botica races up Bluff Hill during the New Zealand Hill Club Championships racing segment of the 2024 Burt Munro Challenge week. Botica eventually finished overall runner-up, behind Whakatane’s defending champion Tony...

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MIXED BAG OF RESULTS AT TERETONGA SUPERBIKES

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)...

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Road Racing with Airbag Suits

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...

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Buchanan delivers another podium for AGR

Buchanan delivers another podium for AGR

New Zealander Cormac Buchanan has secured his second consecutive podium, finishing third in today’s FIM JuniorGP race at Circuito Estoril. In fast-changing conditions, the New Zealander opted to switch to slick tyres while on the grid and his experienced AGR crew...

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RACE WINS VITAL IN THE FINAL CHASE FOR POINTS

RACE WINS VITAL IN THE FINAL CHASE FOR POINTS

CAPTION: The F3 Pro Twins/Super Twins class arrives at turn one at Manfeild, round two of the 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships, with Nelson’s Jonny Lewis (No.54) leading the way. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com FEBRUARY 27, 2024: The final round of...

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