Benjamin Carrell is a freelance motorsport writer and currently edits talkmotorsport.co.nz. He writes for a number of Kiwi drivers and motorsport clubs. That's when he's not working in his horticultural day-job or training for the next road or mtb cycle race!

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A grid of world class talent ready for the Toyota Formula Regional series

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In the 21-season history of the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy series (previously the Toyota Racing Series) the grid…

2026 season is good-to-go for Hawkeswood Mining North Island Rally Series competitors

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Progress towards an exciting 2026 season and final tweaking of the calendar are all part of the planning for the…

Hayden Paddon – He who dares wins

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While former World Rally Championship title holders have returned to the category, Hayden Paddon’s recall to the Hyundai Motorsport Team…

Lawson and Lindblad test for RB in Abu Dhabi

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Two days post the final 2025 season Grand Prix, all F1 teams have taken to the Yas Marina Circuit in…

Sprague cleans up in Mazda Pro8 NZ round at Teretonga

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Timaru’s Corban Sprague has continued his top form into the third round of the 2025/26 Mazda Pro8 New Zealand series…

Manson cleans up in South Island Formula Ford at Teretonga Park

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Auckland’s Marco Manson has made his mark on the 2025/26 Yokohama South Island Formula Ford Championship (SIFF) after the perfect…

Another round win for Owens in North Island Formula Ford at Manfeild

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Campbell Owens has carried on the momentum from his second round win a fortnight ago in the 2025/26 Giltrap Group…

Sixth place for VCARB in Constructors’ Championship

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While neither Visa Cash App Racing bulls drivers Liam Lawson nor Isack Hadjar finished in the points at the Abu…

Arvid Lindblad, now part of the Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ legacy

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Yet another Toyota Formula Regional Oceania driver makes it onto the F1 grid with the announcement that Brit, Arvid Lindblad,…

Mazda Pro8 New Zealand battle continues this weekend in Invercargill

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It is the midway point in the 2025/26 Mazda Pro8 New Zealand series as Teretonga Park in Invercargill plays host…