Weekend Watch: 2-3 May 2026

#13 Full Show - Scott McLaughlin, Blair Bartels, and the closest NZRC finish ever!

On Episode 13 of The Inside Line, thanks to Mount Shop, we wrap up another action-packed weekend in motorsport at home and abroad. Fresh off the streets of Detroit, IndyCar star Scott McLaughlin joins us as our BEL Energy guest to discuss his latest adventures in the United States, while NZRC Co-ordinator Blair Bartels drops in to review an epic Rally Canterbury and all the key talking points from round two of the New Zealand Rally Championship. Plus, we look ahead to the week coming up and preview the events and stories set to make headlines across the motorsport world.

#12 Full Show - MSNZ Awards, Matthew Payne & Anna Collins

Episode 12 of The Inside Line, thanks to Mount Shop, wraps up a huge weekend at the 2026 MotorSport New Zealand Awards Evening in Wellington, celebrating the people and performances driving Kiwi motorsport forward. Our Bel Energy guests this week are Jim Clark Trophy winner and Supercars star Matthew Payne, along with Lupp Trophy winner and New Zealand F5000 series winner Anna Collins, as they reflect on their achievements and journeys in the sport. We also look ahead to another busy week of motorsport action at home and abroad, while introducing the exciting Class of 2026 for the Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand - the next generation of Kiwi motorsport talent.

#11 Full Show: Caleb Byers, Graham Standring, and a big weekend preview

Another massive episode of The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop as we recap another action-packed weekend across the motorsport world. Fresh off securing the inaugural TA2 New Zealand Championship, Caleb Byers joins us as our BEL Energy guest to reflect on a breakthrough season, what the title means to him, and where his motorsport journey heads next. We also sit down with Speedway legend Graham Standring, “Mr 100” himself, for a fascinating chat about his remarkable career and the history behind the iconic venue that now hosts The Inside Line studio. Plus, with one of the biggest weeks on the New Zealand motorsport calendar approaching, we look ahead to the 2026 MotorSport New Zealand Conference, AGM, and Awards Evening in Wellington, while also previewing all the key action happening both at home and around the globe.

Mike Hartley - MotorSport New Zealand CEO's first interview

Mike Hartley, the new CEO of MotorSport New Zealand, speaks to The Inside Line about his motorsport background, his role, and his vision for the motorsport in NZ.

#10 Full Show: CEO Mike Hartley, Ryan Yardley, & weekend recap

On this week's edition of The Inside Line, thanks to Mount Shop, it's another action-packed look at Kiwi success on the global stage.   An exclusive - MotorSport New Zealand's new CEO, Mike Hartley, in his first media interview since stepping into the CEO role in January. Hartley shares his early impressions, priorities for the sport, and his vision for building a stronger future for motorsport in New Zealand.   Our BEL Energy guest this episode is Ryan Yardley, joining us from the United States off the back of strong performances and race wins.   As always, we wrap things up with a look ahead to what’s coming up across the motorsport world - both at home and abroad.