Competitors and officials from the Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Super Series gathered in Lower Hutt recently to celebrate another season of great racing while recognising the achievements and efforts of many of their group.
Callum Pratt of Whenuapai in Auckland was presented with the trophy for winning the National title with Stu Lawton of Paraparaumu and Alex Canty of Auckland, second and third respectively.
Simon Baker of Kapiti took the Masters (Over 50) honours while James Black of Dunedin was crowned Rookie Of The Year.
Bryan Walker (Christchurch) plus Black and Pratt, the members of Two and a Half Drivers, also won the Teams title.
There were several other presentations made on the night with Pratt receiving the award for the Best Vehicle Presentation Of The Year while Steve Brown of Auckland won both the Sportsman of the Year and the Personality Of The Year. Kayleigh Lawton was named Supporter of the Year and Scott Mills, the Social Media Promoter of the Year. Jon Houston was the Volunteer Of The Year.
Amanda West was awarded the Craig Casey Memorial Trophy while Al Marsh was inducted as a Life Member.
The awards evening went really well with a lot of fun had by all before wrapping up at around 3am after some attendees sang themselves raw with karaoke. Outgoing chair Steven Spear copping much banter that his presidency term would be remembered as ending with bad karaoke.
The series also held their AGM with new Office Bearers being named. Steven Spear has stepped down from the role of Chairman with Alex Canty taking over. Marc Denton is Deputy Chair, Bronwyn McGovern Secretary, and Nigel Edger continues as Treasurer.
Preparations are underway for the 2026/2027 season with some exciting plans in the pipeline
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