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Motorsport: Date set for Brendon Hartley’s first drive of 2018 Formula 1 car

Kiwi driver Brendon Hartley will get to drive his new Honda-powered Toro Rosso Formula 1 car for the first time on February 21 in Misano.The STR13 is allowed to be run for the first time for promotional purposes.

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Motorsport: Why age can be an advantage in motorsport

January 24, 2018 Charles Côté

Youth versus experience has been a topic of discussion in just about every sport and is a perennial talking point.

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Hayden Paddon predicting closest ever WRC fight

January 24, 2018 Charles Côté

Kiwi driver Hayden Paddon is predicting the most competitive World Rally Championship in history as the season begins at Monte Carlo on Friday.The factory Hyundai driver is sitting out the traditional season-opener.

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Reid Harker relishes Toyota Racing Series homecoming

January 24, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Toyota Racing Series rookie Reid Harker will cherish the more familiar surroundings of Hampton Downs Raceway this week as the series moves to the North Island.Harker has endured a tough initiation into his first major campaign in... ...

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Motorsport: Why Shane van Gisbergen has returned to drifting

January 23, 2018 Charles Côté

Shane van Gisbergen is set to put his sideways skills to the test when he rejoins the D1NZ National Drifting Championship next month.The 2016 Supercars Championship title winner will make his long awaited return to the series.

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Former world kart champion Clement Novalak shapes as Toyota Racing Series threat

January 23, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

PITSTOP DIARY: Clement Novalak may well be a name worth keeping in mind for the future as the French born double WSK world kartsport champion has moved into contention for the 2018 Toyota Racing Series drivers' title. ...

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Waverely’s Lupton clan to dominate hydroplane series beginning on Lake Taupo

January 23, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

The usually strong Waverley contingent is expected to again dominate when a new-look hydroplane series begins at Lake Taupo this weekend.The Hydro Thunder Grand Prix, a three meeting regatta taking in the Lake Taupo event this weekend,... ...

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Hubert completes ART’s GP3 driver line-up

January 23, 2018 Charles Côté

Anthoine Hubert says winning the GP3 title is his target for the 2018 season after confirmation that the Frenchman will remain with ART Grand Prix.

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Shane van Gisbergen returns to drifting

January 22, 2018 Charles Côté

The Red Bull Holden Racing star, who won the Supercars championship in 2016, confirmed he would take part in drifting events at Tauranga's Baypark Stadium on February 17, Levels Raceway in Timaru on March 9-10 and Pukekohe Park Raceway on May 11-12.

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RNW Exclusive – Roman De Angelis Interview

January 22, 2018 Charles Côté

Following his first karting win at just nine years old, Roman De Angelis has never looked back. The young Canadian driver has had a very successful career so far. At just sixteen years old, Roman has been named rookie of the year in his debut F1600 season, won the 2017 Porsche GT3 gold cup challenge Canada and finished third in the GT3 gold cup challenge USA. On January 6, Roman won the inaugural IMSA LMP3 prototype challenge presented by Mazda at Daytona International Speedway.

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Danica Patrick to drive Daytona 500 for Premium Motorsports

January 22, 2018 Charles Côté

Danica Patrick has found a ride for the Daytona 500 that helps complete the closing of her racing career in appropriate fashion.

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Hayden Paddon will race NZ Rally championship

January 22, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

World Rally Championship driver Hayden Paddon has confirmed his entry for the Otago Rally in April as part of the New Zealand Rally Championship. A reduced WRC schedule has given Paddon the opportunity to return to Dunedin to push for a record-breaking sixth victory. Paddon will team up with long-time co-driver, John Kennard, in the Hyundai i20 AP4+ that debuted and won with at the same event in 2016. ...

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Beginner’s Guide – Daytona 24 Hours

January 22, 2018 Charles Côté

The first 24 Hours of Daytona was held in 1966, just in time for the Ford versus Ferrari sportscar battles. It has seen the likes of Ford, Ferrari, Porsche and Lola fighting for the overall victory. The races status has fluctuated over the decades – sometimes being part of a World Championship, others being part of the national IMSA GT Championship. Since the late 90s, the event has been the opening round of the Grand Am Series and lends its name to the Daytona Prototype class.

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CHINESE CELEBRITY HAN GENG TO JOIN AUDI R8 LMS CUP

January 22, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Chinese actor and pop star Han Geng will enter the 2018 Audi R8 LMS Cup. Han will pilot a Hard Memory Hero Super Car Team Audi R8 LMS GT4, entered as part of a previously-announced two-car line-up from official Cup partner NINE Entertainment. The Chinese ace, who competed in last season’s China GT Championship, will … Continue reading → ...

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Motorsport: Veteran racer proves popular NZ Sprint Car Championship winner

January 21, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Kerry Brocas wasn't anyone's pick to win the New Zealand Sprint Car title at Vodafone Speedway Western Springs on Saturday night but he was a popular winner.The 55-year-old veteran racer stunned more high profile drivers to win... ...

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Matthew Cowley Receives SCCA President’s Cup

January 21, 2018 Speed Sport

The Sports Car Club of America has announced Formula F driver Matthew Cowley as the winner of the President's Cup. The post Matthew Cowley Receives SCCA President’s Cup appeared first on SPEED SPORT. ...

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Motorsport: Chaz Mostert signs new Supercars deal

January 21, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Tickford Racing has inked new deals with Chaz Mostert and naming-rights partner Supercheap Auto which will see the successful partnership continue together until at least the end of the 2019 Supercars season. Mostert's new deal... ...

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Jamie Whincup could retire from Supercars in 2019

January 21, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Reigning Supercars champion Jamie Whincup has signed an extension to his deal with Red Bull Holden Racing but admits he could retire after the 2019 season.The seven-time title winner added an extra year to his current deal, which... ...

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Driver Nick Ross recovers from crash to claim top places at Teretonga

January 21, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Waikato racer Nick Ross experienced the highs and lows of motorsport at Teretonga in Invercargill with one of the biggest off-track incidents of his career. ...

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French teenager Clement Novalak upsets favourites at Teretonga

January 21, 2018 Charles Côté

Clement Novalak put the cat amongst the pigeons with a lights to flag victory in the main race at the second round of the Castrol Toyota Racing Series at Teretonga, Invercargill, on Sunday.

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