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Eric Thompson
Eric Thompson is a motorsport writer for NZME
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Hartley happy to add to Kiwi success
Brendon Hartley struggles to pinpoint why so many Kiwis are prominent in motorsport.
Teen has no need to Hedge bets at this pace
Kiwi Callum Hedge has started 50 races in three countries and claimed 20 wins.
Chipping in: Bamber loving life as a Ganassi driver
Earl Bamber is in his first full season with Chip Ganassi Racing.
Sharp’s F1 dream alive with British F4 crown
New Zealand has another rising motorsport star in Louis Sharp.
Predictions ahead of Bathurst 1000
Eric Thompson gazes into his crystal ball ahead of the Bathurst 1000.
Top step matter of time for Heimgartner
Kiwi isn’t too bothered he hasn’t added to his maiden Supercars win yet.
‘This means the most’: Fourth world title sweetest for Kiwi star
Courtney Duncan clinched the FIM WMX championship in Turkey last weekend.
Scott Dixon embracing being in no-man's land
Scott Dixon sits 74 points off the IndyCar series lead with two races left.
Lawson eyes chance to overtake title rival
Kiwi driver Liam Lawson is hoping to make the most of this weekend’s race at Motegi.
'Shane has been massive': Young teammate lauds van Gisbergen
Broc Feeney sits fourth in the Supercars standings, just 13 points behind his Kiwi mentor.
Paddon chasing championship history in Czechia
Kiwis Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard could be setting new records this weekend.
Supercars battle the tightest in years
The fight for the 2023 Supercars championship is the tightest in years.
Heimgartner insists one big win could spark title tilt
Heimgartner reckons his Supercars team have got to grips with the car.
Eric Thompson: Nascar triumph confirms van Gisbergen's status among the greatest
Nascar Cup champion Chase Elliot summed it up when he said: "He made me look bad."
Trouble with Supercars? Why SVG is making his Nascar debut
Van Gisbergen is breaking new ground for Kiwi drivers.
Consistency the challenge for Kiwi contenders in Formula E
Unpredictability — it’s great for the fans but often frustrating for the drivers.
SVG hits back at critics as Supercars season heats up
'No one’s panicking,' says Kiwi motorsport ace about fourth place in overall standings.
Penalty could take heavy toll on Kiwi's Le Mans hopes
Three-time Le Mans winner expresses concern about penalty in this year's race.
Kiwi leads Formula E as season turns for home
With seven of 16 races remaining, NZ driver Nick Cassidy is the frontrunner.
The five top contenders to win the Indy 500
Eric Thompson tips the five most likely winners at the Indy 500.
Scott Dixon ready for his 21st running of Indy 500
He has been among the frontrunners for two decades.
Marcus Armstrong ready for IndyCar 'tank' warfare
The 22-year-old is in his first season of IndyCar.
Kiwi motocross star on verge of Grand Prix record
History beckons for Courtney Duncan, who has dominated the scene since 2016.
Kiwi Supercars rookie making the best of new Gen3 car
The 2023 rookies are having to dig deepest to get on top of the cars and tracks.
Nick Cassidy has hurdles to overcome in Formula E
Nick Cassidy has some hurdles to overcome to extend his run of Formula E podium finishes.
'Sheer talent': Formula 1 boss praises Shane van Gisbergen
Haas boss and Drive to Survive star Guenther Steiner seems to be a fan of the Kiwi driver.
Duncan fully fit as WMX season starts
Courtney Duncan says her fitness is back to “100 per cent”.
Kiwis at the forefront of World Endurance Championship
Earl Bamber and Brendon Hartley get hyped for driving in Hypercars.
The new Kiwi Supercars driver being compared to Scott McLaughlin
Supercars rookie Matthew Payne has a fierce brains trust behind him.
The latest Kiwi teen lighting up US motorsport scene
Jacob Douglas is well on his way to following in the footsteps of Dixon and McLaughlin.
Kiwi world champion eyes big return from injury in 2023
Courtney Duncan has her sights set on a big return in 2023.
'It's been a challenge': Formula Regional series returns after long hiatus
Nicolas Caillol is confident the series will against be a springboard for young talent.
Van Gisbergen leads the way in stellar year for Kiwi drivers
Several Kiwi drivers enjoyed their best campaigns or took their careers to the next level.
Jamie Whincup: The secrets to Shane van Gisbergen's dominance
Jamie Whincup is not resting on his laurels ahead of the the final round of Supercars.
Opinion: Why Supercars ditching New Zealand is no surprise
OPINION: It should come as no great surprise that the Supercars are not returning to NZ.
Supercars still intrigues amongst SvG dominance
A fierce battle for the minor placings will take place on the streets of the Gold Coast.