Behind the scenes look at motorsport

Motorsport enthusiasts will be given a look behind the scenes of the NTT Indycar Series, when a documentary airs later this year on SkyTV.

The film called Kiwis – Born to Fly has been produced by the Perspective Group, founded by Omaha-based film maker David Turner.

The documentary traces the footsteps of many New Zealanders involved with the greater NTT Indycar Series and its supporting classes, with production scheduled in both New Zealand and the United States.

There will be interviews with kiwi drivers including Scott Dixon, Scott McLaughlin, Marcus Armstrong, Hunter McElrea and Jacob Douglas.

Turner says the aim is to uncover and showcase the many New Zealanders who make up the larger part of the series in various roles behind-the-scenes, as well as the drivers. “The documentary will highlight the talented New Zealanders involved in world motorsport, both in and out of the car,” he says.

“The NTT Indycar Series and its feeder classes represent some of the toughest and most demanding racing in all motorsport.

“There are many incredible stories along with personal moments that the documentary will highlight and just what a powerhouse nation New Zealand is in the sport globally.

“I’m delighted to be able to bring this story to life, as it’s been a passion of mine for years.”

Turner is a former Television NZ senior motorsport producer, and has been involved in many sporting broadcasts from the America’s Cup to the Olympics.

For the past 14 years he has been on the Board of Trustees for the Motorsport NZ Elite Academy and Scholarship Trust, which, to date, has assisted the development of more than 160 young athletes in the sport.