The State of NZ Motorsport.

[RogerH]

Saw this in a MSNZ conference report by Chris Watson of HRC.
Just thought it should be recorded somewhere in the discussion.

"Of the over 200 car clubs in the Auckland area, only 23 are affiliated to Motor Sport NZ, so of the approximately 97 clubs affiliated to Motor Sport NZ, our affiliated Auckland Clubs are very much in the minority. It is also interesting to note that HRC has recorded 2021 individual drivers competing at HRC meetings and there are only 4942 licence holders in New Zealand. Add in the drivers who compete at other Auckland events, like NZIGP meetings and the Auckland car clubs are providing half the competitors but have only 23% of the voting power. This is probably the main reason for the dissatisfaction with Motor Sport NZ from many Auckland competitors and clubs." Chris Read - Arrowtown

I think Chris Watson has expressed the sentiment of a number of Auckland clubs and competitors - and backed it up with some hard figures. The situation is exacerbated by there not being a representative on the MSNZ Executive from north of the Bombay Hills for around 10 years. In addition (and of perhaps more relevance to this forum), there has not been a representative on the MSNZ Executive from the Historic and Classic fraternity for many years.