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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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Sharp intent on making gains at Pukekohe Formula First round this weekend

March 25, 2021
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Louis Sharp heads to the seventh round of the Hi-Q Components 2020/21 NZ Formula First Championship at Pukekohe Raceway this…
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Douglas sets high expectations for final South Island F1600 round at home track

March 24, 2021
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Single seater rookie Jacob Douglas has set himself some tough goals for competing in the final round of the 2020/21…
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Formula Ford Festival announces ‘Driver to Europe’ prize

March 23, 2021
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Organisers of the Formula Ford Festival celebrating both the 40th anniversary of the South Island Formula Ford Club and the…
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Penrose on a mission to seal South Island Formula 1600 Championship this weekend

March 22, 2021
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The 2020/21 South Island Formula 1600 Championship roars into action this weekend with 30 cars expected on the grid of…
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Van Gisbergen: ‘Once we got to the front, my car got better and better’ -Five-from-five

March 22, 2021
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Shane van Gisbergen extended his unbeaten run in 2021 to five races following another dominant performance at the Penrite Oil…
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Giltrap wins while Westland Rally takes its toll

March 21, 2021
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The Canterbury pairing of John Giltrap/Daph O’Rourke (Mitsubishi Evo) have convincingly won the 2021 Westland Rally by 31.7 seconds from…
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Look back in history Sunday: The Westland ‘Grand Prix’

March 21, 2021
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The Westland ‘Grand Prix’ is the name the locals have given the Westland Rally since its inaugural event in 1974. …
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Podcast Saturday: An interview with the man behind Rodin Cars, David Dicker

March 20, 2021
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This week we have an in depth interview with the CEO and founder of Rodin Cars. Having established a successful…
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Ford NZ to support Formula Ford Festival in Christchurch 1 May 2021

March 18, 2021
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Interest is already high for a Formula Ford Festival that will take place in Christchurch on Saturday 1 May 2021. …
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Marston favourite for 2021 Carter’s Tyre Service Westland Rally honours

March 16, 2021
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2020 Westland Rally winning pairing of Josh Marston and Andrew Graves head into this Saturday’s Carter’s Tyre Service Westland Rally…