NZ Sim Racing August Updates - It's A Hectic One
Some big news this month. Kiwis doing great things and Motorsport NZ stepping away from sim racing! NZ Sim Racing Hugo Allan dominates Global Esports Games...
Hugo Allan Dominates NZ Global Esports Games iRacing Qualifier
Hugo Allan has won the Global Esports Games NZ Qualifiers and earned his spot in the global qualifying event. Taking pole and winning both races it was a...
Motorsport NZ Quietly Steps Away From Sim Racing
Motorsport New Zealand has quietly stepped away from esports, ending its involvement in sim racing with no public announcement. The Motorsport NZ Esports...
History of Motorsport NZ in Sim Racing [Hectic Bonus Edition]
Documenting the history of sim racing efforts by the governing body of motorsport in New Zealand. 2020 - MSNZ announces digital motorsport announcement...
Entries Open for iRacing @ Global Esports Games - Hectic July
In true esports style the latest big competition has been announced only the day before it started. And it is big. The iRacing NZ qualifiers for Global...
Hectic News Backs GT7 NZ Championship with Hectic Moment Award
Hectic Motorsport News is proud to be backing the GT New Zealand Championship in 2026. Hectics support brings a new element to the series, the Hectic Moment...
NZ Sim Racing in July
Some big money NZ sim racing events this month plus the FIA continues its push into esports. NZ Sim Racing Familiar names top GT NZC qualifying. New Zealands...
Familiar names top GT7 NZ Championship qualifiers
With qualification now complete we’ve had our first look at who the form drivers are coming into the GT NZ Championship (GT NZC). And for those familiar with...
TGR NZ backs The GT7 New Zealand Championship
Originally posted on VelocityNews.co.nz. Written by Hectic News. It starts on the sim. It ends, for one driver, in the cockpit of a Toyota 86 race car at...
May Motorsport Recap and what's coming this month
All the latest big sim racing news from NZ and beyond so you don’t have to go hunting for it. Lots to be excited about this month. NZ Sim Racing Ana Klemick...
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Which region has the fastest sim racers? [Hectic Bonus Edition]
It’s Europe. Right? If you follow any global sim racing series you know the most competitive region is always Europe. The interesting question is who’s their...
Enduro for Mens Health 2026
Sim Racers Driving for Change — Laughter, Connection, and a Whole Lot of Speed tl:dr The NZ sim racing charity fundraiser has been running for many years...
More Motorsport in April
Lots of upcoming events worth getting involved with. Skim through and find your favourite then hit the links to sign up. NZ Sim Racing Zachary Hanlin wins...
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Top sim racers hitting the track [Hectic Bonus Edition]
The NZ Toyota 86 E-Cup (NZTEC) is undoubtedly one of if not the most competitive New Zealand sim racing series going. The recent 2026 season brought out the...
March Sim Racing Updates
Cash prizes available in NZ competitions as a big year of sim racing rolls on. NZ Sim Racing Stefan McCartain wins Matchfit Phillip Island 500. 36 drivers...
February Sim Racing News 👑
Two months in and we’ve already witnessed what is likely NZs most prestigious sim racing series of the year, league racing is in full swing, and game updates...
NZSRC kick off real-world Toyota 86 racing opportunity
The opportunity to go from virtual to reality is back in 2026 with the second season of the NZ Toyota 86 E-Cup (NZTEC). The best sim drivers in NZ will get...
Hectic January News 🏎️
Starting off the year as we mean to continue with NZs biggest sim racing series + more. NZ Sim Racing NZ Toyota 86 E-Cup (NZTEC) begins in January. Get your...
Hectic December Sim Racing Updates 🏎️
Welcome to the quiet months in NZ Sim Racing. Enjoy the calm before we hit the new year rush. NZ Sim Racing Charity racers raise money for Movember. George...
Sim racing news from the past few months
We’re stocked full of sim racing updates and news in this one. With a big break since the last edition of Hectic News (sorry personal circumstances got in...