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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...

UPDATE FROM THE ROAD RACE COMMISSION

02 February 2024 The Road Race Commission would like to remind all competitors of the following rule which can be found in the supplementary regulations for the NZSBK championship: Non-Official Practice - There is to be no practice at any of the tracks for NZSBK...

NZSBK ON A KNIFE EDGE WITH JUST TWO ROUNDS TO GO

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships CAPTION: Invercargill’s Cormac Buchanan (Yamaha), chased here by Upper Hutt’s Rogan Chandler (Suzuki), is determined to put on a great show in front of his hometown crowd this coming weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan,...
BIKE RACERS HANDLE TOUGH CONDITIONS BRILLIANTLY

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...

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PRESSURE GOES ON FOR NZ TITLE HOPEFULS THIS WEEKEND

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:...

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NZ ROAD-RACING SEASON IS JUST ABOUT UPON US

NZ ROAD-RACING SEASON IS JUST ABOUT UPON US

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Nationals CAPTION: It’s fast and furious at the start of this Supersport 300 class race at Taupo last season and more of the same can be expected when the 2023-24 season kicks off in just over a week’s time. Photo by Andy McGechan,...

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REVS BUILDING AS START LOOMS FOR 2023 SUZUKI SERIES

REVS BUILDING AS START LOOMS FOR 2023 SUZUKI SERIES

CAPTION: Expect packed spectator grandstands and close racing like this when the Suzuki International Series and New Zealand Superbike Championships kick off in Taupo next month. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The revs are starting to build with the 2023...

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NZ SUPERBIKE CHAMPS TITLE HOPEFULS MAKE THEIR MOVE

NZ SUPERBIKE CHAMPS TITLE HOPEFULS MAKE THEIR MOVE

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships CAPTION: Jonny Lewis (Aprilia RS660), from Mahana, near Nelson, an outstanding performer in the Super Twins class at Ruapuna Raceway at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com JANUARY 8, 2023: The 2023-24...

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YOUNG KIWI ROAD RACERS TAKING ON THE WORLD IN 2023

YOUNG KIWI ROAD RACERS TAKING ON THE WORLD IN 2023

New Zealand has a proud history of young, and not so young, racers venturing out into the world to take on the best motorcycle racers on offer. From riders like Rod Coleman, to Graeme Crosby, Aaron Slight, Simon Crafar, Shane Richardson, Damon Rees and many others who...

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SHAKE-UP AT THE TOP IN SIX OF 14 BIKE CATEGORIES

SHAKE-UP AT THE TOP IN SIX OF 14 BIKE CATEGORIES

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships CAPTION: The high-powered motorcycle racing at Manfeild at the weekend was edge-of-the-seat exciting. This is the start of the first race the F1/Superbikes class on Sunday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com...

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