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16 years old | Love Racing Motorbikes

20/09/2026

Had an absolute blast at the Minigp Academy NZ NZSBK Kings, Queens & Kids Event this weekend… πŸ’—

Will post a full debrief soon… 😊

Photos from Minigp Academy NZ's post 17/09/2026
15/09/2026

Any female riders free this weekend to come race at Kartsport Manawatu? If so, let Chappy know ASAP πŸ™πŸ»πŸ˜Š Come join me and the kids and show these boys how it’s done πŸ˜œπŸ‘±πŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸοΈπŸ’¨


NZSBK Championship
MotoTT Trackdays

13/09/2026

Had some fun blowing out the cobwebs at Manawatu Mini Moto Club today with Marc Chappell Racing & Nathan Chappell Racing.

Unfortunately some β€˜gremlins’ had snuck in and tinkered with my electrics πŸ€”.

Massive thank you to a club member who lent me his 150 for the final race of the day. πŸ™πŸ» πŸ₯°πŸ‘±πŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸοΈπŸ’¨

Haven’t been trackside much this year, so was nice put down the study books πŸ“š and get back to my β€˜happy place’ πŸ‘±πŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸοΈπŸ’—

Next up - Minigp Academy NZ’s NZSBK Kings, Queens & Kids event at Kartsport Manawatu 19/20 Sept. Free entry both days so come check it out!! πŸ€©πŸ‘πŸ»

31/08/2026

Hi All, Chappy is still looking for more NZSBK riders, Kings or Queens, to help him with this day….. Teams of 3 β€” 1 NZSBK King/Queen, 1 x 160cc Junior, 1 x 110cc Junior. Train together, then race together! πŸοΈπŸ’¨

🏁 MINIGP ACADEMY NZ – 2 DAYER: KINGS AND KIDS! 🏁
10 Juniors. 2 NZSBK Kings. 1 unforgettable weekend.
πŸ“… September 19 & 20
πŸ“ Confirmed Kings: Ashton Hughes & Rogan Chandler β€” who's next? πŸ‘‘
Day 1: MiniGP Training Trackday
Day 2: MiniGP Race Day β€” with a TEAMS RACE!
Classes running:
πŸ”Ή 110cc Junior
πŸ”Ή 160cc/150cc Junior
πŸ”Ή 160cc/150cc Senior
πŸ”Ή Teams Coaching & Endurance Race
Presented by KartSport Manawatu πŸ†
πŸ“© [email protected]
πŸ“ž 021 866 345
🌐 minigpacademy.com

06/08/2026

Who’s keen to have some fun racing on a kart track and help guide the next generation of road racers? πŸ€©πŸοΈπŸ‘±πŸ»β€β™€οΈ

10 Juniors have locked in already.......Who do we need next?

Those slack "old" bastards!

Massive shout out to Ashton Hughes from Scott Structural Racing and Rogan Chandler #15 - they are the first 2 NZSBK Championship riders to say they are in.

19/07/2026

Next up is Kartsport Manawatu Kartsport Manawatu - Training and Trackday.

We have another special guest coming to work with the Level 4 doing Racers Edge - cant wait to see everyone again at our favourite track!

Thanks to those who have registered - we have specials on Level 1 this round - book in for the start of your learning journey.


PowerCorsa Motorsport
Ozzy Performance Ltd
Shark Motorcycle Leathers & Accessories
Forbes & Davies

08/06/2026
28/05/2026

Best news is the next Training / Track day is this Monday, 1st June at Kartsport Manawatu rain or Shine!! πŸ˜ŽπŸοΈπŸ’¨

Awesome Track with Covered Pits & Clubrooms πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜Š

Book now - https://www.minigpacademynz.com/book-online

***NOT JUST FOR KIDS***

Why MiniGP machines?

Machines such as Kayo, Ohvale, PowerCorsa Motorsport Delirios all share key attributes that Road Racers need to know.

You want to improve your lap times on 600cc/1000cc machines awesome. How much does it cost you to go and do a test day or trackday? And how many laps do you get at those days?

MiniGP machines operate at a fraction of the cost of your big bike. Here are some stats:

Oil capacity: 1L, changed every 5-10hours depending on model
Tyres: On a 160cc last 25 hours+ of running - RRP for a pair of Pirelli Moto NZ slicks is less than $399
Fuel: less than 5L per day

Next the cost of MiniGP Racing and trackday entry is roughly half that of a standard trackday. The tracks are far more technically meaning you practice your skills of CORNERING far more often. And you complete far more laps per session.

Resale value: MiniGP machines have great second hand resale value. As regulations prohibit engine modifications and suspension upgrades the $$ you put into a MiniGP Machine is not wasted away when it come time to sell one.

"But they are slow...."

Marc Chappell Racing Clocked a Top GPS speed of 139.1KPH at Manfeild on Sunday.......

Thats on a bike that is 93cm tall with 10 inch wheels and around 13HP..... (160cc 2 valve machine).

The 190CC Daytona machines push out 25hp.

Want to find out more - ask away!


PowerCorsa Motorsport
Ozzy Performance Ltd
Shark Motorcycle Leathers & Accessories
Forbes & Davies

27/05/2026

FYI - There are covered pits and club rooms to watch all the action from, rain or shine πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜Š

No matter the weather (bar a Cyclone....) we run our events during the wet or dry!

We have people travelling from Auckland coming to our event - all our hire machines have both dry tyres and full race Wet tyres.

Chappys experience is that you learn MORE at wet training days - as you focus on LEARNING over SPEED.

We will have a mechanic available working on our hire machines to ensure they are ready to rock!

Level 4 Racers Edge has only 2 spots left! our other levels have places to fill.

Don't forget we run a funday track day in the afternoon - super affordable at $60 if you have your own machine and gear. A 110cc machine is $160 including all the gear and entry.


PowerCorsa Motorsport
Ozzy Performance Ltd
Shark Motorcycle Leathers & Accessories
Forbes & Davies

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