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 There were changes galore at the top of the rankings after another mixed weekend of weather, this time...Read More
As you will all be aware there is huge uncertainty around the New Red Traffic Light COVID Protocol. Motofest (Hampton Downs) informed MNZ on Monday that they cannot risk running the Motofest meeting and sustain heavy financial loss. The irony is neither can MNZ. Over the past few years, the COVID situation has decimated the...Read More
NZSBK 2022 Update From Grant Ramage NZSBK Series Director Dear all We recently committed to provide plenty of warning around plans for the 2022 NZSBK series. We recognise the need to provide surety for riders so they can make or amend plans. We also need to ensure we also provide a safe environment for all...Read More
We’re in uncertain times and recognise that lockdowns and borders are still in play. While running the NZSBK series is the forefront of our plans, we need to recognise that the current national wide restrictions have the potential to significantly impact the ability for riders to be able to attend the first two South Island...Read More
2021 NZ SUPERBIKE CHAMPS WRAP UP IN TAUPO PHOTO CAPTION: Napier’s SJ Cavell (Suzuki SV650) gets doused in water by his pit crew moments after he crossed the finish line for the final time and wrapped up the Pro Twins 650cc class at Taupo on Sunday, the 35-year-old celebrating his first national title win. Photo...Read More
CAPTION: Taupo’s Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park, always a great showcase for the sport. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The COVID-19 pandemic may have forced a few cut-backs, but the 2021 New Zealand Superbike Championships finale this weekend will be a thriller nonetheless. Reduced from four rounds to three, just as it was last...Read More
CAPTION: Expect close action such as this when the racing resumes at Taupo’s Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park in a week’s time. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The 2021 New Zealand Superbike Championships event set for Taupo next weekend (March 13-14) will go ahead as planned. A spanner was thrown in the works last week...Read More
2021 NZSBK Championship It will still possibly be the biggest motorcycling event on the 2021 calendar, but we’re now just going to have to wait a little longer for it to happen. Poised to mark its fourth anniversary at the popular north Waikato race track this coming weekend (March 6-7), the Mike Pero MotoFest has...Read More
CAPTION: Expect fierce superbike action such as this when the lights go out at Hampton Downs in just over a week’s time. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com If there is one event on your motorcycling calendar that should not be missed this season, then this is probably it. Ready to mark its fourth anniversary...Read More
CAPTION: Masterton’s former international superstar Aaron Slight says he’s privileged to have the chance to ride this rare Proton KR3 at Moto Fest next month. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com MotoFest 2021 is coming up and legendary former Kiwi international Aaron Slight is one man who simply can’t wait for it to begin. ...Read More
