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Hayden Paddon rallying Hyundai i20 N Rally2 in Portugal
5 May 2023

Kiwis racing in WEC, ERC, Formula E and more this weekend

This weekend sees Kiwis racing over the world on some of the most renowned tracks on the calendar. Brendon Leitch will compete at Spa-Francorchamps, Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy in Monaco, Louis Sharp at Brands Hatch and Chris van der Drift partnering up with Marco Giltrap at Sepang. Throw in some Carrera Cup action with Ryan Yardley in Miami and
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25 April 2022
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Pacenotes: Learning to fly

I feel the need to spread my wings. I don’t mean leave ‘NZ Autocar’ (heaven forbid) as the magazine would wither and die without my guiding hand.  But...
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24 April 2022
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Armstrong takes F2 victory at Imola

Marcus Armstrong claimed his second Formula 2 race win overnight at Imola, snatching the lead at the start and snaring victory. Armstrong started second courtesy of a reverse...
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22 April 2022
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Dixon and McLaughlin conclude Indy 500 testing with top-fives

Scott Dixon and Scott McLaughlin have finished the second day of testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway inside the top five.  Josef Newgarden topped the timesheets for the day...
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21 April 2022
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Dixon tops afternoon Indy 500 test

Scott Dixon’s morning Indy 500 testing success carried over into the afternoon, topping a session that ended early because of high-speed spins. Dixon improved on his morning run...
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21 April 2022
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Dixon leads McLaughlin as Kiwis soar at Indy 500 testing

Scott Dixon fronted a Kiwi 1-2 in the first session of testing for next month’s Indy 500. The 2008 winner of the hallowed oval race posted a scorching...
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13 April 2022
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Ferrari’s 296 GT3 hits the track for first time

Ferrari’s newest GT3 challenger, the 296, has broken cover, completing its first test day around Fiorano. The 296 is Ferrari’s successor to the 488, the marque’s winningest GT3...
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11 April 2022
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Leclerc triumphs in Melbourne, Verstappen DNFs

Charles Leclerc has extended his championship lead, winning the Australian Grand Prix, as Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen who entered the round second and third failed to finish. ...
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11 April 2022
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Dixon pulls off bold strategy to finish P6, frustration for McLaughlin

Scott Dixon struggled most of the weekend at Long Beach but turned his fortunes around in Monday morning’s race, climbing from 16th to sixth. Dixon made a bold...
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11 April 2022
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Evans does it again, claims back-to-back wins in Rome

Mitch Evans came, saw and conquered Rome this weekend, winning the second Formula E race overnight and going back-to-back in the Italian capital. Whereas yesterday’s victory was all...
3 October 2025
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Kiwis in Global Motorsport Action This Weekend

In America, Shane van Gisbergen lines up once again in the NASCAR Cup Series at the Charlotte Roval. Known for its mix of oval banking and infield road course sections, the Roval is a track where SVG’s road racing pedigree makes him one of the firm favourites. He’ll also be wanting to build on his strong oval form shown at
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2 October 2025
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IndyCar’s Marcus Armstrong is racing on home soil soon

Kiwi Marcus Armstrong, of IndyCar Series fame, is coming home to race for the first time since 2019. He is teaming up with his father Rick in the South Island Endurance Series finale. They will co-drive a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car at Highlands Motorsport Park on October 17-18. It is a three-hour endurance race. Rick has been a regular
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29 September 2025
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SVG quietly getting to grips with oval tracks

Towards the end of his rookie season in Nascar, SVG has recorded his best finish yet at an oval circuit. He registered tenth place in the latest Nascar Cup Series, despite starting dead last. And the reason he started at the tail of the field was for ‘unapproved adjustments’ post inspection. For that his crew chief was ejected from the
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26 September 2025
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Kiwis in Global Motorsport Action This Weekend

It is a quieter upcoming weekend for New Zealanders in race action overseas. The next F1 race takes place on Oct 6 at the Marina Bay Circuit in Singapore.  Meantime, Shane van Gisbergen continues with NASCAR Cup duties, competing at the Kansas Speedway this weekend.  The 1.5-mile tri-oval (above) offers a different challenge compared with the short tracks and road
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