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SPONSOR SHOUT-OUT: MURPHY BUSES

Special thanks to Murphy buses for their continuous support and for ensuring everyone gets a nice trophy! Murphy buses provides an efficient and quality coach operation and bus services in greater Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula. Their large fleet caters for domestic and overseas tour groups, as well as day charters and individual transfers and have a range of vehicles …

NIERDC WELCOMES LIVE SKY TV

The North Island Endurance Driver Club NIERDC Chairman David Dovey, said today, “we are thrilled to have successfully negotiated live Sky TV coverage of both our 1 hour and 3 hour Endurance Series, with the Heart of Racing foundation” “In negotiating the broadcasting rights for our 4-race series we were mindful of needing to be inclusive of all of traditional …

NEW COMPETITOR ANNOUNCEMENT: JOHN PENNY AND GENE ROLLINSON

John Penny and Gene Rollison will be driving in the Racer Products Lamborghini Gallardo GT3 R-EX for the 4-round 3 Hour Endurance Race. Penny said he had more seat-time in preparation for this year’s extended endurance racing series than what he has had for a long time. He is looking forward to driving alongside Gene as he is a real …

NEW COMPETITOR ANNOUNCEMENT: SCOTT SMITH

Scott Smith will be driving a Seat Leon Supercopa in the 2-hour race with co-driver Shaun van Beers this season. The pair previously raced in the series in 2017 in the 3 hour race, driving a Ford Falcon V8 Ute where they scored a podium at the final round in Pukekohe. Scott used to race a Honda Civic EK in …

NEW COMPETITOR ANNOUNCED: GLENN SMITH

Glenn has confirmed his entry to the 3-hour endurance race this year and probably, the 1-hour race too. He will be driving his McLaren 650s GT3 alongside his long-time co-driver, John De Veth. Glenn has been involved in motor racing for about 40 years now. He started in karts, then moved to speedway in TQ’s, built his own car and …

NAMING SPONSOR: GOLDEN HOMES

We would like to thank GOLDEN HOMES our naming sponsor of the series, now in their second season taking over from Eneos. Thanks to their trust and support we are able to offer a great event for everyone who loves motor racing and add value to all competitors’ experience. “Due to the quality of the championship, extending to everyone on …

COMPETITOR ANNOUNCEMENT: SHANE PARSONS

Shane will be driving his Honda CRX in the 2-hour endurance race this season. He will be co-driving with Lindsay Lyons who got him into motor sport when he was young. It’s the first time they are driving together, and the first time Lindsay will be driving his car. Shane is excited for the season to start and to be …

NEW COMPETITOR ANNOUNCEMENT: GREG KROEF

It will be the second season Greg Kroef will be competing at the North Island Endurance Series. He will be driving a Falcon FG Ute in the 2 hour endurance race. He has just bought the new Falcon FG as he was running the old BF Ute version, and he’s excited to try it out at the endurance series this …