James Drought is only nine years old, but he's already competing internationally in MiniGP and chasing a future in MotoGP. Hear how the Taupō youngster got started, what's next in Australia and China, and why the local community is getting behind one of New Zealand's most exciting young motorsport talents.

James Drought is only nine years old, but he's already competing internationally in MiniGP and chasing a future in MotoGP. Hear how the Taupō youngster got started, what's next in Australia and China, and why the local community is getting behind one of New Zealand's most exciting young motorsport talents.

The Good Sports is Taupō's local sports show, covering everything from grassroots sport to the international stage. Join Chainsaw, Stinger and Whytey, or whoever's off the bench this week, for interviews, analysis, local sporting stories and plenty of laughs along the way.

Live every Saturday from 8am on Lake FM 89.6, thanks to Ross White Panel & Paint.

The Good Sports is Taupō's local sports show, covering everything from grassroots sport to the international stage. Join Chainsaw, Stinger and Whytey, or whoever's off the bench this week, for interviews, analysis, local sporting stories and plenty of laughs along the way.
Live every Saturday from 8am on Lake FM 89.6, thanks to Ross White Panel &amp; Paint.

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Nine-Year-Old Taupō Racer Chasing the MotoGP Dream

David Hill, Chiefs Assistant Coach

David How, Taupo AFC

Hayden Dickason, Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

James Drought, MotoGP

Stinger and Phil cover a massive weekend of sport, joined by Chiefs assistant coach David Hill ahead of the Super Rugby final, Taupō AFC coach Ray How on football and the FIFA World Cup, and Hayden Dickason with the latest on the 2026 Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. Plus, meet nine-year-old motorsport sensation James Drought, who is chasing his MotoGP dream while representing New Zealand on the international stage. Add in Black Sticks hockey, cricket, golf, supercars, local sport previews and plenty of Saturday morning banter from the Lake FM team.

Stinger and Phil cover a massive weekend of sport, joined by Chiefs assistant coach David Hill ahead of the Super Rugby final, Taupō AFC coach Ray How on football and the FIFA World Cup, and Hayden Dickason with the latest on the 2026 Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. Plus, meet nine-year-old motorsport sensation James Drought, who is chasing his MotoGP dream while representing New Zealand on the international stage. Add in Black Sticks hockey, cricket, golf, supercars, local sport previews and plenty of Saturday morning banter from the Lake FM team.

Full Show: Chiefs Finals Fever, Future Racing Star James Drought & Taupō Sport This Weekend

This week, Stinger and Phil Edwards bring the banter as they catch up with former Samoa international Fritz Lee about swapping French rugby for life in Taupō, taking the reins at Taupō Sports, and his vision for rebuilding the club's future. Then, they dive into the pickleball craze with Grace Senior, exploring why the fast-growing sport is attracting players of all ages across the region. Rugby, pickleball, local stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.

This week, Stinger and Phil Edwards bring the banter as they catch up with former Samoa international Fritz Lee about swapping French rugby for life in Taupō, taking the reins at Taupō Sports, and his vision for rebuilding the club's future. Then, they dive into the pickleball craze with Grace Senior, exploring why the fast-growing sport is attracting players of all ages across the region. Rugby, pickleball, local stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Full show: Fritz Lee and why is everybody talking about pickleball?

Former Samoa international and French Top 14 star Fritz Lee joins us to talk about life after professional rugby, his move to Taupō, and helping rebuild Taupō Sports Rugby Club. He shares his vision for the club, the challenges facing grassroots rugby, and why getting players back to training is the key to future success.

Former Samoa international and French Top 14 star Fritz Lee joins us to talk about life after professional rugby, his move to Taupō, and helping rebuild Taupō Sports Rugby Club. He shares his vision for the club, the challenges facing grassroots rugby, and why getting players back to training is the key to future success.

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