Kiwi motorsport receives Giltrap backing once again - in honour of present and former racing legends

Press Release -

- Family-owned Auckland car company, Giltrap Group, sponsor Legends of Speed - a fitting tribute to the dedicated support of Sir Colin Giltrap to New Zealand’s top racing talent.
- Sir Colin Giltrap was knighted for his services to motorsport & philanthropy in 2012.
- Giltrap Group celebrate 50 years in the automotive industry – on and off the track.
- Guests, drivers and media can share their experiences of the night on social media using the hashtag #LegendsofSpeedNZ.
- Motorsport fans able to tune in on the Legends of Speed coverage through Giltrap Group’s live photo stream, and Facebook Live videos.

“Legends of Speed is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the great success of past and present drivers and works to gather wider financial backing to both initiatives to ensure that Kiwis continue to foster the growth of motorsport in New Zealand. The Giltrap Group are proud to support an occasion that achieves this.”- Michael Giltrap, Joint Managing Director, Giltrap Group

Since before the Giltrap Group was formed, Sir Colin Giltrap has been involved in motorsport. Starting in the mid-sixties, Colin could be found behind the wheel of a race car.
However his passion really lay in supporting young New Zealand motoring talent, in the hope that they would make it in the “big time” overseas.
Over the past fifty years, Colin has been attributed as the main driver of New Zealand motorsport talent.

Similarly, the Giltrap Group were instrumental in founding the iconic New Zealand team competing in the well-known A1GP series, racing Black Beauty around the world.

In 2012, Sir Colin accepted New Year’s Honours, having been made Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit – honoured for his services to motorsport and philanthropy by enabling talented Kiwis to achieve their goals and international recognition.

Today the Giltrap Group celebrate 50 years of passion, vision, teamwork and determination – forming one of the strongest automotive groups in New Zealand.

The company represent 16 of the most desirable automotive brands in over 12 locations across Auckland, and employ over 700 staff who strive to live out the culture that Sir Colin Giltrap created - a love for cars, people, motorsport and the local community.