New Zealand IndyCar driver Scott Dixon's bad luck continues in the series. He was wrongly pinged for jumping the restart at the latest round of the series in Milwaukee. Race director Beaux Barfield said a combination of human and a computer glitch were responsible for Dixon mistakenly being issued with a drive-through penalty.
Paddon mentors Holder
Production world rally champion Hayden Paddon and his management company are extending a helping hand to young up-and-coming rally driver David Holder. Paddon will provide mentoring and guidance.
Milestone for World Rally
This weekend's Brother Rally New Zealand marks the 500th round of the World Rally Championship. The first event was held in Monte Carlo in 1973 and it first visited New Zealand in 1977. Teams from 22 different countries are based at Auckland's Viaduct Events Centre for this year's event.
Hulme's laps of honour
The New Zealand Festival of Motor Racing celebrating Denny Hulme will take place at Hampton Downs over two weekends in January. A number of the big Can-Am cars will be bellowing around the circuit honouring Hulme's success in the class. He won in 1968 and 1970 and was runner up in 1967, 1969 and 1971.
Radisich steps down
Former two-time World Touring Champion Paul Radisich has stepped down from his role as V8 SuperTourers CEO for business reasons.
