Web Directory > NZ > Recreation > Cars, Motorcycles and Motor Sport

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• A1Team.NZL
  Covers New Zealand's participation in the A1 Grand Prix (A1GP) World Cup of Motorsport with information about events and drivers.
  
  
• AA online : New Zealand Automobile Association Inc
  New Zealand Automobile Association site which provides information about membership, rewards, insurance, financial services, driver training, vehicle servicing, technical services and signs. A link to the Driver Education Foundation is available. Full text policy statements, press releases and research reports are provided. Information for visitors to New Zealand includes travel and tour guides.
  
  
• ANCAP crash test results
  Land Transport NZ is a member of the Australian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP). ANCAP tests judge the protection provided to front-seat occupants wearing safety belts in serious head-on and side-impact crashes. Results of crash tests are shown by make and model or by vehicle type. Vehicles are tested using crash test dummies. Includes information about Land Transport NZ and their publications.
  
  
• Black Bullets
  Previously a site for motorsport enthusiasts it now only covers the activities of the Black Bullets, a group of New Zealand's top motorsport competitors competing overseas. Previous content is archived.
  
  
• Black Thunder Racing New Zealand
  Founded for street modified stock motorcycle drag racing and also modified/stock motor cycle land speed racing. Site has information about races in New Zealand and overseas; records and results and photo gallery.
  
  
• Brass Monkey Motorcycle Rally
  The Brass Monkey Motorcycle Rally is held over Queens Birthday weekend at Oturehua. The central Otago site is as close as the organisers could get to Ophir, which holds the record for both cold and heat for New Zealand. It can get as cold as Minus 10°C to Minus 20°C. Cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey, hence the name. This web site includes the Rally News, rally overview, location map, photo gallery, links and sponsors, and descriptions of past rallies.
  
  
• Carjam
  FAQs about car ownership; free odometer history and fuel efficiency reports; blog; reports about vehicles individuals are planning to buy or sell are available for purchase.
  
  
• Classic Car Museum
  Information on the museum in its roles both as a function venue and a museum. It includes a booking online facility, photographs with a brief history of the cars exhibited in the museum, and some biographical information about the founder, John Fernyhough.
  
  
• Classic Motoring Society of New Zealand Inc. : [newsletter]
  Newsletter of the Classic Motoring Society of New Zealand, which aims to promote classic car driving, and fellowship among classic car enthusiasts. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Eastern States Speedway
  Information about Eastern States Speedway and its race programme, including contact details, drivers, classes, results and regulations.
  
  
• Fuel$aver.govt.nz
  Tips and information about petrol consumption and how to use less fuel, including fuel consumption rates for various models of car.
  
  
• KartSport New Zealand
  In addition to information about KartSport New Zealand, the site provides information about the history of the sport; rules and notices; by-laws changes; how to get started; clubs; classes and race results and reports. It also includes news items and a classifieds section.
  
  
• MG Car Club, MG Classic Racing and Theseus Management Group
  Site for MG car enthusiasts in New Zealand. Lists and briefly describes affiliated MG clubs and classic racing events. Also lists MG items to buy or sell, and suppliers of parts and services. Includes information on museums, history, and sponsors and supporters. A pictorial A to Z of MG classics is available.
  
  
• Motor vehicle traders register : MVTR
  MVTR administers the Motor Vehicle Traders Register established under the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003. Allows a search of the register, registration, renewal and maintenance of registration for motor vehicle traders and provides a list of banned traders.
  
  
• Motorcycling New Zealand Inc.
  Includes information about the organisation including its history, information about competitions including forms, rules and events, and rider profiles.
  
  
• MotorSport New Zealand
  Site devoted to motor sports in New Zealand and particularly rallies and competitions. Information about MSNZ, news, racing rules and regulations, official forms, current points and standings, future race meetings, race venues in New Zealand, and safety information.
  
  
• MR2 Owner's Club New Zealand
  Official site of the MR2 Owner's Club of New Zealand. The web site provides a list of clubs, newsletters, and information about members, events and racing. Also includes information about the MR2: history, maintnenance, technical information, upgrades, buying tips, models/toys, media watch and books. Includes a gallery of images, classified advertisements and links.
  
  
• New Zealand classic car
  The web site includes the contents of the current issue of the magazine, index to articles from back issues, list of classic car clubs and events, picture gallery, trade directory and classifieds.
  
  
• New Zealand Classic Scooter Club
  The national club and magazine for classic scooters, mopeds, stepthrough's, power cycles, clip-ons and autocycles.
  
  
• New Zealand wheelnut
  Wheelnut is a site where the automotive enthusiast community can list and browse cars. Includes information about NZ car clubs.
  
  
• Official Bruce McLaren Trust website
  Information about the Trust and Bruce McLaren, including a biography and descriptions of his cars.
  
  
• PlaceMakers V8 supercars
  Information about V8 supercar races in New Zealand. Includes event details, news, ticketing, and corporate hospitality packages.
  
  
• Rally New Zealand
  Web site features information about the current years Rally New Zealand. The site includes information for drivers, the media, and spectators, and rally results (including current and past years).
  
  
• Rightcar : select cars to compare
  Provides economy, safety and environmental ratings for vehicles sold in New Zealand since 2005. Enables comparisons between vehicles, suggests features to look for and recommends top rated models.
  
  
• Safe2go : kia pai tō haere = the approved way for children to travel
  Gives information on choice, how to correctly install and use of child restraints. Includes the law regarding child restraints and a list of Safe2go technicians.
  
  
• Silver-bullet Company
  News and information about motorcycling, including clubs, motorcycle dealers, events, results, and advertisements.
  
  
• Sporting trials New Zealand
  Sporting trials is a form of motorsport where cars compete on cross-country courses. This site explains the rules and describes the cars, with many illustrations. There are links to overseas groups and events.
  
  
• Sportsweb (NZ) Ltd. : New Zealand's premier sports site
  New Zealand sports results and news with videos, audio and photos. Includes links to hosted sites.
  
  
• Ulysses Club of New Zealand Inc.
  The Ulysses club is a social club for people over 40 with a common interest in motorcycling. They aim to support and promote the interest of the older rider. The site has: regions map and directories, meetings, events, discussion groups and links.
  
  
• WIMA NZ
  WIMA New Zealand aims to promote and encourage women in motorcycling.
  
  
• Yaldhurst Museum of Transport and Science
  The Museums collections include over 100 vehicles plus a replica fire station, penny arcade, printing works, agricultural hall, school house and an exhibit of military paraphernalia. The site provides information on the Museum's programmes, activities and services. The Links page has museum, auto and other links.