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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Supercars sharing the love around

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Congratulations to the Canterbury Car Club (CCC) and the confirmation of a second New Zealand round of the Repco Supercars…

Indy 500 rookies on pole – The Kiwi connection

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Robert Shwartzman is the first rookie on pole for the Indianapolis 500 since Teo Fabi in 1983.  Both have a…

Podcast Friday: Roger Penske responds to Indy 500 Team Penske penalties

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Team Penske has announced the departures of INDYCAR Team President, Tim Cindric, INDYCAR Managing Director, Ron Ruzewski and INDYCAR General…

Podcast Thursday: Indycar President Doug Boles explains the penalties to Team Penske for modified attenuators

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The Team Penske technical infringement leading up to the Indianapolis 500 race on Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is…

Distractions, get rid of them!

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There is a technique that can be used when negotiations are on the back foot and are not going your…

Team Penske technical violation sends Newgarden and Power to rear of the grid

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Team Penske have been caught up in their second IndyCar Series infringement with both #2 Josef Newgarden and #12 Will…

Upgrades and a ‘home’ race for Lawson

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Three Grand Prix on consecutive weekends is a Formula One fan’s dream. We get to sit back, watch, analyse, discuss,…

First round honours to Palmer at Ruarangi Rd Rallysprint

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Quentin Palmer (Skoda Fabia Rally2 Evo) has taken first round honours at the 2025Hawkeswood Mining North Island Rally Series (NIRS)…

Marston beats rivals for Mainland Rally Championship Rnd 2 win in South Canterbury

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Josh Marston and Andrew Graves have finished the second round of the 2025 Mainland Rally Championship (MRC) on top of…

Stokes brothers to continue Mainland Rally Championship battle at Rally South Canterbury

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A tight tussle between brothers Robbie and Jack Stokes is set to continue as the 2025 Mainland Rally championship (MRC)…