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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Is Paddon at a defining moment in his career?

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Yesterday’s official opening of Paddon Rallysport at the Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell is another step in the career of…

Paddon imports a TCR Hyundai

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Paddon Rallysport’s new premises were opened at the Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell with the announcement that WRC driver Hayden…

Understanding the ‘Centre of Gravity’ issue in Supercars

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There has been much talk on the difference in the ‘centre of gravity’ within the Australian Supercars Championship. Want to…

A week of announcements

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It’s been a busy week with a whole host of announcements for New  Zealand motorsport.  If you missed them then…

Fast Facts: Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama

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This weekend sees the third round of the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series take place.  Drivers’ compete for 90 laps around…

Fast Facts- Tyrepower Tasmania SuperSprint

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This weekend sees the third round of the 2019 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, the Tyrepower Tasmania Supersprint at Symmons Plains…

‘Game-on’ as South Island F1600 title to be decided at Timaru this weekend

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Auckland’s Josh Bethune (Ray GR17) and Southland’s Jordan Michels (Mygale SJ13) go head to head again on Saturday to decide…

Leclerc on pole – Great for F1 fans!

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At the opening Formula One Grand Prix two weeks ago in Australia we had Mercedes No 2 driver Valttari Bottas…

Look back in history Sunday: Hunt wins 2009 Rising Star Scholarship

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Back in March 2009 after a day and a half of intense interviews, judging and driving assessment, the top four…

Look back in history Sunday: Rally New Zealand ’s inaugural Rising Stars Scholarship (2009)

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In 2009 Rally New Zealand introduced the Rising Stars Scholarship.  Twelve candidates contested a weekend shootout, all vying for a…