New Zealand motorsport is on the cusp of a return to the glory days of the 1960s and 70s when there was a plethora of young drivers plying their trade overseas.

He will be racing against huge odds, but Jason Bunyan is happy to fill the role of local hero in the Speedway Grand Prix tonight at Western Springs.

The return of the V8 Supercars Championship to a revamped Pukekohe Park Raceway next month has the tick of approval from New Zealand motorsport legend Kenny Smith.

The entrepreneur and very successful businessman Bill Buckley is reputed to be a genius.

"So, Mr Success, what are you driving these days?" asked a beaming purveyor of fine automobiles, adding, "Have I got a set of wheels that'll set you on fire!"

Boy racers are planning to strike back at police tonight with a coordinated protest outside the new central city police station in Christchurch.

In the iconic 911's 50th year, Porsche has revealed its next no-holds-barred flagship GT3.