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December 22, 2024

Legends Daryl Beattie & Aaron Slight to headline Star Insure TransTasman Challenge

Australian motorcycle legend Daryl Beattie and his long-time friend and Kiwi superbike star Aaron Slight will headline the inaugural Star Insure TransTasman Challenge. The three-time World 500 Championship grand prix winner and title runner-up is teaming up with Slight and other legends of the sport to usher in the inaugural Star Insure TransTasman Challenge –...

December 12, 2024

Superbikers to the fore at Levels

Superbikers from the past and present will be descending on Timaru in February for the 2025 New Zealand Superbike Championship. The February 14-15 event at Levels is the second round of the championship and the country’s leading riders will also be competing for prestigious New Zealand Grand Prix titles across six classes of racing, including...

December 6, 2024

Sustainability drives NZSBK’s new three-year strategy

Achieving commercial sustainability, growing New Zealand Superbike Championship fields and providing support for young riders are the main goals of a new three-year strategy, being developed for the New Zealand Superbike Series. “Failing to plan is planning to fail,” newly appointed NZSBK series promoter Mike Marsden says. “If we’re honest, the sport has been in...

December 6, 2024

Motorcycling New Zealand appoints Promoter for NZSBK Series

Motorcycling New Zealand announces Capture Events as the official promoter for the NZSBK Series, through to the end of 2027. The company, that is headed by Mike Marsden, brings a level of professionalism that will enhance every aspect of the Championship, ensuring its continued growth, exposure, and success. We are excited to welcome Mike Marsden...

October 16, 2024

BOLD NEW ERA FOR NZSBK

The launch of the Star Insure TransTasman Challenge highlights the beginning of a bold new era for the New Zealand Superbike Championship. Up to six Australian Superbike riders will be making the trip across the Tasman to compete in the final two rounds of 2025 NZSBK. The opening two rounds will serve as qualifiers for...

March 4, 2024

REES WINS BATTLE BUT WEST WINS THE SUPERBIKE WAR

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships CAPTION: Australian Ant West (centre) was declared outright series winner in the premier Superbike class after the sixth and final round of the New Zealand Superbike Championships at Hampton Downs on Sunday. He is flanked by last year’s champion and now national No.2 Mitch Rees (left) and his...