Hectic News July
It's time for Hectic Motorsport News July. Scan through the news list to keep updated with all the big NZ sim racing events. Click through the links to dig into all the details.
NZ Sim Racing
Enduro for Men’s Health. The charity fundraiser race raised a stunning $5,170 for men’s health week! 34 teams took on the 5 hour race and each one, along with the organisers and viewers, can be proud to have contributed to the success of the event.
Watch the recording.
From Virtual to Reality. Antal Sabo took to the track in the Toyota 86 series after winning the virtual equivalent NZ Toyota E-Cup. He made an immediate impression qualifying on the front row before going on to finish 6th in both races. Legend.
Four Nations Back in 2025. Previously the Tri-Nations Esports Cup this event has expanded in 2025 with the inclusion of South Africa alongside the UK, Australia, and NZ. Qualifying takes place July 19-21st with the top 10 from each nation progressing to the main event on August 3rd.
Platform: iRacing. Car: McLaren 720S GT3 EVO - Fixed Setup. Tracks: Bathurst & Silverstone. Signup: Motorsport UK Discord.
Series official backed by Motorsport NZ (MSNZ). Details on MSNZ Esports page.
Extras
Dates confirmed for CTFROC 2026. NZs most prestigious racing series, the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania (CTFROC), will run a reduced format over 4 weekends in January with an expanded 4 races per weekend.
- 9-11 January - Hampton Downs
- 16-18 January - Taupo
- 23-25 January - Teratonga
- 30 Jan-1 Feb - Highlands
Full details.Dates confirmed for NZ Supercars rounds. Back to back racing in the north then south island is coming in 2026 with the Supercars first visit to Ruapuna in Christchurch.
- 10-12 April - Taupo
- 17-19 April - Ruapuna
Full details.
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