If you were asked to describe your dream motorsport event, what would it look like? After consulting with many petrolheads over the years, I’ve come to the conclusion it would probably include beach, beers, babes, and a big selection of sweet cars and motorbikes. One Kiwi had the same vision, but enough passion to make it a reality.

Rod Millen, a Kiwi motoring icon, had dreamed of holding such an event for much of his life. And finally, as a birthday present to himself, his dream came true just over three years ago.

Thus the now famous Leadfoot Festival was born, and 2013 was its third successful year. The event has grown every year, and with plenty of work done since 2012’s event this would be the biggest, most jaw-dropping Festival held yet with the largest, and perhaps most impressive (more…)

Nominations are now closed. Click here to keep an eye on the Facebook page for updates and info.

For tickets, more information or any queries please email awards@parkside.co.nz

It’s now official that the V8 Supercars racing series will take its brand of motorsport to Austin, Texas in 2013. The news follows on from the Austin city council announcement that the USA Grand Prix Formula One race will also be held at its Circuit of the Americas.

V8 Supercars officials along with Texas Governor Rick Perry and Queensland Premier Anna Bligh announced the five-year arrangement to bring the racing series to the States.

V8 Supercars joins the already existing 10-year agreements Circuit of The Americas has to host the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix beginning in 2012 and MotoGP World Championship
beginning in 2013. This first purpose-built Grand Prix facility in the United States is currently under construction in the city.

The V8 Supercars Texas race will consist of two 200-km races and will be televised live and in full throughout North and South America. (more…)

While it’s not uncommon for a sleek European sedan to be called feminine, it’s never been a term you’d use for the Dodge Viper. But that may all change according to an odd recent announcement. Speaking at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit, the head of Chrysler design boss and head of the Dodge brand, Ralph Gilles, told the press that the next generation of the Dodge Viper is going to be “drop-dead beautiful” and have a look inspired by “a naked woman on the beach”.

A completely new design is a good idea considering sales of the previous generation model steadily declining over the years with only 392 sold in 2010, when production ceased.

Gilles also confirmed that the new model won’t be based on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, and clarified that it’s not going to have Ferrari powerplants either. He also went on to state that the next Viper would try to steal buyers away from traditional foe the Chevrolet Corvette and also the Porsche brand. But neither Porsche or Chevrolet are probably too worried at this point. The Dodge boss was also confident regarding the cost-effectiveness of the Viper, stating that it will be profitable.

The all-new 2013 Dodge Viper is scheduled to be first show next year, without any tan lines.