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Martin’s Perfect Weekend Crowns Collins And Annabell As 2025/26 F5000 Title Winners At Hampton Downs

Monday, 23 March 2026, 10:37 am | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

Collins’ 132-point margin over the field at Round 4 reflected a season-long consistency that proved decisive. More >>

Ford Man, High Wing And A Point To Prove: Newcomer Walters Joins F5000 Finale At Hampton Downs

Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

Clevedon’s Glenn Richards — who finished second in each of the three Manfeild races and set the fastest lap in the final encounter — is under no illusions about what is at stake, or what the record books will say. More >>

Ladies First: Anna Collins Wins F5000 Race Weekend At Manfeild

Sunday, 22 February 2026, 8:33 pm | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

The series now heads to its final round at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, 20–22 March. With the field rallying for the 2025-26 title decider it will also include Blenheim’s Michael Hey – likely in the family owned Lola T332. More >>

Knowles Wins F5000 Race As Martin Moves Into Points Lead

Saturday, 7 February 2026, 9:12 pm | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

Following the 12-lap final race in the afternoon, the winner will be awarded the Bert Hawthorne Cup. The Stan Redmond Memorial Trophy will also be presented to the driver who best displays the speed, style and passion that Redmond was renowned for. More >>

Bert Hawthorne Cup And Stan Redmond Memorial Trophy To Headline F5000 Action At SKOPE Classic 2026

Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 8:16 pm | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

The weekend’s ultimate prize is the Bert Hawthorne Cup, awarded to the winner of the final F5000 race. More >>

Double Victory For McRae F5000 At George Begg Festival

Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 8:57 pm | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

Having set the fastest time in Friday’s qualifying session for the four-race weekend, Ross drove clear of the chasing pack—seemingly finding an edge in the blustery Southland winds. More >>

Ross Sweeps Teretonga, Ingram And Roberts Crowned F5000 Series Winners At George Begg Festival

Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 10:35 am | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

Set against the backdrop of the George Begg Festival, with its colourful paddock of period costumes and heritage race cars, the event paid fitting tribute to George Begg’s legacy—a man who proved that with ingenuity and spirit. More >>

Triple Victory For Lola At Hampton Downs’ ‘Thunder At The Downs’ Weekend

Sunday, 16 March 2025, 9:58 pm | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

Over the 14-16 March racing weekend, three thrilling races showcased the raw power and heritage of Formula 5000 machinery. More >>

Glenn Richards Takes Home Win For Lola In F5000 Race

Saturday, 15 March 2025, 8:13 pm | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

Sunday’s two remaining races include the morning six-lap handicap start, followed by the afternoon eight lap feature, where Richards has the honour of again starting from the front. More >>

Ingram Wins Bert Hawthorne Cup At SKOPE Classic

Monday, 3 February 2025, 8:46 pm | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

Held at Christchurch’s Euromarque Motorsport Park as part of the SKOPE Classic, the Sunday afternoon race unfolded in damp conditions, adding an extra layer of challenge for the historic high-horsepower cars. More >>

Hey Sets The Pace In F5000 At SKOPE Classic Saturday

Sunday, 2 February 2025, 8:03 pm | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

Returning for the fourth round of the 2024/2025 SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series, the field featured a mix of those who contested last weekend’s North Island round, those returning after a break, and a few competitors sitting ... More >>

Prestigious Awards For F5000 Drivers At SKOPE Classic

Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 10:53 am | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

Held at Christchurch’s Euromarque Motorsport Park (31 January to 2 February) it’s less than a week since the F5000 cars were last in action. More >>

Rain Parks F5000 Racing At Hampton Downs

Monday, 27 January 2025, 8:13 am | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

The series was running in support of the NZIGP Legends of Speed event, which celebrated former F5000 driver David Oxton. More >>

Codie Banks Tops F5000 Field At Hampton Downs Legends Event

Saturday, 25 January 2025, 9:31 pm | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

Competing in the NZIGP Legends of Speed event, which celebrates former champion David Oxton, Banks, in the 1974 #1 chassis Talon MR1, delivered a commanding performance, sweeping aside the competition. More >>

Oxton To Headline F5000 Action At Hampton Downs

Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 10:49 am | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

The action-packed schedule includes three races for the iconic 5-litre, V8-powered F5000 cars. More >>

Handkerchief Finish To Saturday F5000 Race

Saturday, 11 January 2025, 8:33 pm | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

Today’s second of two races for the SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series being held at the Taupō International Motorsport Park delivered a near handkerchief sized close-call finish as three of the top cars crossed less than 0.4 second apart. ... More >>

Baker’s Dozen To Battle At Taupō In F5000 Revival Series

Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 9:35 am | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

Fans unable to attend can catch the Saturday and Sunday afternoon races live on the SpeedHub platform via stuff.co.nz. More >>

Banks Takes Phillip Island Formula 5000 GP Title

Sunday, 10 March 2024, 8:45 pm | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

Auckland’s Codie Banks clean-swept the field of F5000 cars to secure the inaugural Phillip Island Formula 5000 GP title today, concluding the 2024 SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series. Contesting five races at the Southern Hemisphere’s ... More >>

Kiwi Codie Banks Dominates Trans-Tasman F5000 Racing

Sunday, 10 March 2024, 9:41 am | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

Flying the New Zealand flag at the Phillip Island Classic-‘Festival of Motorsport’, Auckland’s Codie Banks led a Kiwi 1-2 at this afternoon’s second race for the SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series. Banks (Lola T332 HU 16) has ... More >>

Ten Kiwis Add To Phillip Island F5000 Trans-Tasman Event

Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Formula 5000 Association

Of the 21 Formula 5000 cars competing at Australia’s Phillip Island Classic this weekend (8-10 March 2024) will be ten from the SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival series. The fourth event on the 2023/24 calendar it is one of multiple ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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