Aaron Harris Motorsport Career
Overview
Aaron Harris is a New Zealand racing driver from Paraparaumu with experience spanning grassroots racing through to international endurance events including Bathurst, Dubai, and Barcelona. Race Engineer for International Motorsport, Earl Bamber Motorsport, and Matt Stone Racing. Aaron started racing at the tender age of 2½ years old in BMX, attending 2 World Championships and gaining a world ranking of 5th. He also competed in MX on a Honda 125cc, Speedway, and Karting before beginning his car racing career.
Aaron age 2.5 years racing BMX for JDC Mongoose factory team.
Watch: Aaron Harris — Race Engineer, Driver & Harris Race Radios
A full overview of what Harris Race Radios does — radios, helmets, driver cooling, and Aaron's role as a professional race engineer across New Zealand and Australia.
👶 Early Career – RX7 / Pro7
Aaron began his racing career in the Mazda RX7 (Pro7) series, a key grassroots category in New Zealand, becoming the first NZ champion in 1999–2000.
Aaron's Mazda RX7 – all conquering.
🏁 NZ Touring Cars
Finished 3rd overall in the 2002 NZ 2‑Litre Touring Car Championship.
🚗 BMW Racing
- 1st – BMW Race Driver Series (2011)
- 2nd – BMW Open Series NZ (2012)
- 3rd – BMW Series (2013)
- 2nd – BMW Championship (2014)
Career stats: 241 starts, 39 wins, 82 podiums
Aaron in the all-conquering BMW M3.
Watch: Aaron Harris — BMW Handicap Race Action at Hampton Downs
Watch: Aaron Harris — Manfield Crash – Why Safety Gear Matters
A serious crash at Manfield that demonstrates exactly why quality helmets, HANS devices, and racewear are non-negotiable. Aaron walked away — a testament to the safety equipment Harris Race Radios supplies and fits across New Zealand and Australia.
🏔️ NZV8 – Holden Commodore
Aaron competed in the NZV8 series driving the Dynapack Holden Commodore, achieving strong results in the highly competitive V8 category.
Aaron in Dynapack racing overalls.
Aaron's Dynapack V8 Holden Commodore – NZV8.
🏁 Bathurst
1998 Bathurst 1000: BMW – International Motorsport
Bathurst 12 Hour:
- 2nd in class – 2011
- 3rd in class – 2013
Aston Martin at Bathurst 12 Hour.
Watch: Aaron Harris — Lap of Bathurst 12 Hour in BMW with AiM Data Overlay
Onboard lap of the Bathurst 12 Hour in the BMW, featuring live AiM data overlay from the ECU dash on the AiM Smartycam — showing exactly how data logging is used at professional endurance racing level.
Racing Highlights
🌏 International Endurance
🇪🇸 Barcelona 24 Hour
1st in Class (A3T) – 2013
Aaron being sprayed with Champagne after winning the Barcelona 24 Hour race.
Endurance racing – setting up helmets, cars, teams, and equipment to win the Barcelona 24 Hour on the GP circuit.
🇦🇪 Dubai 24 Hour
Competitor in the international Dubai 24 Hour endurance race.
🇳🇿 Endurance Racing
North Island Endurance competitor with podium finishes in Class 1.
🔧 Motorsport Engineering
Co-founder of Harris Race Radios (est. 2002), taking over from the legacy Rex Harris established with Harris Communications starting in 1975, specialising in motorsport communications, driver safety, and motorsport and karting engineering. Aaron is the New Zealand contact for AiM Data logging, Boat he has a world of experience.
Aaron engineering the winning Toyota Gazoo TRS FROC F3 racing car.
Aaron adjusting a Ferrari driver's helmet to conform with FIA rules.
Aaron adjusting Stilo, Bell, and Schuberth racing helmets to ensure they meet FIA and MSNZ standards.
Watch: Aaron Harris — Race Engineering Insights with Andre Simon, HP Academy (PRI Show)
Andre Simon of HP Academy interviews Aaron Harris at the PRI Show in Indianapolis — covering data analysis, car setup, driver feedback, and the difference between professional and amateur driver management.
"We certainly could not have done it without Aaron Harris — such an integral part of the team in giving us a fantastic car."
– South Island Endurance Series, via Motorsport New Zealand
Giving Back to the Sport
Aaron is heavily involved in helping Motorsport New Zealand understand, advise on, and interpret FIA and MSNZ rules. This is also part of his work as a licence examiner for MSNZ, particularly in critical areas such as helmets, racewear, FHR, HANS, and hybrid devices.
PRI Annual Participation
Aaron regularly attends the annual PRI Show at Indianapolis, attending all trade seminars and training sessions to stay current with the latest from companies like Stilo, Bell, Schuberth, Schroth, Impact, Pyrotect, Rugged Radios, Chillout, and more.
Aaron and Tegan Harris kissing the bricks at Indianapolis Indy 500.
🛡️ Currently Available For
- Helmet fitting & certification – FIA and MSNZ compliant fitting for racing helmets (Stilo, Bell, Schuberth and more)
- Setup days – On-car alignment, data logging setup, and race car preparation
- Race engineering – Event and championship race engineering support
- MSNZ licence examinations – Helmet, racewear, FHR/HANS, and hybrid device inspections
Get in touch to discuss your requirements →
✅ Summary
Aaron Harris has progressed from grassroots RX7 racing to international endurance competition including Bathurst, Dubai, and Barcelona, achieving a class win in the 2013 Barcelona 24 Hour. As co-founder of Harris Race Radios, he continues to contribute to motorsport safety, communications, and engineering in New Zealand and internationally.
Aaron wearing a Bell helmet.
About Harris Race Radios — Our Expertise & Authority
Harris Race Radios is New Zealand and Australia’s most experienced motorsport communications, helmet, and driver safety specialist. Founded in 2002 by Aaron Harris, the business builds on a legacy established by Rex Harris — a qualified Radio Telecommunications Engineer, Approved Radio Certifier for both NZ RSM and AU ACMA, and a motorsport radio veteran with experience dating back to 1975 at the Marlboro Series Grand Prix. Rex’s deep technical foundation in radio engineering and certification underpins every communications solution Harris Race Radios provides.
Aaron Harris brings a complementary and distinct expertise as an active racing driver and professional race engineer. Aaron’s motorsport credentials include: Barcelona 24 Hour – 1st in Class (2013); Bathurst 1000 and Bathurst 12 Hour competitor; BMW Race Driver Series Champion (2011); race engineer for Earl Bamber Motorsport, TekworkX, Matt Stone Racing, and Porsche Carrera Cup Australia, Asia-Pacific, and New Zealand; and MSNZ Licence Examiner for helmets, racewear, FHR, and HANS devices. Aaron’s hands-on experience fitting, certifying, and racing with the equipment Harris Race Radios supplies means every recommendation is grounded in real-world competitive use.
All helmets, racewear, FHR/HANS devices, and communications equipment supplied by Harris Race Radios are genuine stock sourced directly through each brand’s supply chain. NZ stock is held locally for fast dispatch, with shipping available to Australia. Equipment is supplied and fitted to comply with FIA, Motorsport Australia, and MSNZ regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions — Aaron Harris & Harris Race Radios
Who is Aaron Harris?
Aaron Harris is a New Zealand racing driver and professional race engineer from Paraparaumu. He is co-founder of Harris Race Radios and has competed at Bathurst, the Barcelona 24 Hour (1st in Class, 2013), and the Dubai 24 Hour. He has race engineered for Earl Bamber Motorsport, TekworkX, Matt Stone Racing, and Porsche Carrera Cup across Australia, Asia-Pacific, and New Zealand, and is an MSNZ Licence Examiner for helmets, racewear, FHR, and HANS devices.
What is Harris Race Radios?
Harris Race Radios is a New Zealand-based motorsport specialist supplying race radios, helmets, racewear, FHR/HANS devices, driver cooling, and AiM data logging equipment to competitors across New Zealand and Australia. The business was co-founded by Aaron Harris in 2002, building on the legacy of Rex Harris who began in motorsport radio communications in 1975.
Who is Rex Harris?
Rex Harris is a qualified Radio Telecommunications Engineer and Approved Radio Certifier for both NZ RSM and AU ACMA. He has been involved in motorsport radio communications since 1975, starting at the Marlboro Series Grand Prix. Rex’s engineering expertise and certification authority form the technical foundation of Harris Race Radios’ communications solutions.
Can Aaron Harris help with helmet fitting and certification?
Yes. Aaron Harris is an MSNZ Licence Examiner for helmets, racewear, FHR, and HANS devices. He provides professional helmet fitting and certification services to ensure compliance with FIA and MSNZ regulations. Contact Harris Race Radios to arrange a fitting.
Does Harris Race Radios ship to Australia?
Yes. Harris Race Radios holds NZ stock locally for fast dispatch and ships to Australia. Equipment is supplied to comply with both Motorsport Australia and MSNZ regulations.
What race engineering services does Aaron Harris offer?
Aaron Harris is available for event and championship race engineering support, on-car alignment and data logging setup, race car preparation, and MSNZ licence examinations. He has engineered for teams including Earl Bamber Motorsport, TekworkX, Matt Stone Racing, and Porsche Carrera Cup. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
What brands does Harris Race Radios supply?
Harris Race Radios supplies helmets from Stilo, Bell, and Schuberth; racewear from OMP, FreeM, and B-G Racing; FHR/HANS devices from Schroth and others; driver cooling from Chillout Systems; AiM data logging and dash systems; and Rugged Radios race communications — for which Harris Race Radios is the Exclusive Authorised Distributor and Dealer for Australasia.