Cars remain the Stars as local F5000 Series nears 20-year milestone

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With the honourable exception of current – and now 5-time – title holder, 78-year-old super-veteran Ken Smith, it’s the cars…

Getting older

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Confession time; I turned 60 last week. There, I said it, put it out there. For everyone to see. 60….

Because the night……is made for driving!

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I’ve been travelling to and from motorsport meetings for (gulp!) close to 50 years now yet – in all that…

Look forward to go forward, look backwards to,,,,,,

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Yes, well, MotorSport NZ has just completed a ‘comprehensive review of its strategy for top level saloon car race categories…

Getting Older

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Don’t worry, I’m not going to go all maudlin on you this week, though the subject of my column is,…

This BRM is a stunner

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This BRM P207/1 is one of two Formula One chassis built in 1977 and was very much the swansong for…

From one legend to another – McRae presents F5000 race trophy to Smith

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There was a poignant moment at the final round of the 2018/19 SAS Autoparts/MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series…

Smith at the double at Hampton Downs

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Runaway series points leader Ken Smith (Lola T332) has made a winning start at the final round of the 2018/19…

‘Legend of legends’ heads F5000 entry at Series’ final this weekend

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It’s called the Legends of Speed meeting so it is only fitting that bona fide local motor racing legend Ken…

A Teretonga state of mind

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Here I am working away in what is undoubtedly the best (as in position, elevation, view and facilities) media room…