Nixon Frost
Nixon Keith Frost (born 8 October 2010) is a New Zealand-born, British and New Zealand citizen motorcycle road racer who competes internationally. He races in both national and regional championships across New Zealand, Australia, and Asia..[1][2].
Early life
Frost was born in New Zealand on 8 October 2010 and holds dual New Zealand and British citizenship. He is the son of Sloan Frost, a three-time New Zealand Superbike Champion[3]. Nixon began competitive karting at age seven and is a former Kartsport Wellington enduro title holder. He received his first motorcycle for his 11th birthday in 2021 and won his first bike race a few days later at a Bucket Racing meet at Kartsport Wellington.
Career
Junior motorcycle racing (2021–2022)
After his first bike win in 2021, Frost progressed to motorcycle racing in Australia at the start of 2022[2], making his international debut in the Oceania Junior Cup (part of the Australian Superbike Championship) at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit riding a Yamaha R15[4]
New Zealand Superbike Championship (2022–2025)
In the 2022–23 NZSBK (New Zealand Superbike Championship) season Frost raced in the 150 Supersport class[5], finishing runner-up to Hunter Charlett. He competed against established national riders including Tyler King and Haydn Fordyce.
In 2023–24 Frost rode as a factory Suzuki competitor on a Suzuki Gixxer 150[6] and also raced a Yamaha R3 in 300 Supersport. After a highside crash at Taupō Motorsport Park that forced him to miss several rounds of the six-round series, he returned to win every race he entered in the Gixxer 150 class, finishing third overall in that category and eighth in 300 Supersport.
Oceania Junior Cup (2023)
Frost continued in the OJC[2] through 2023 alongside fellow New Zealanders Hunter Charlett and Haydn Fordyce. He achieved consistent top-10 finishes and frequently fought in lead groups.
Australian Superbike Championship & R3 Cup (2024)
Frost returned to the Australian Superbike Championship[7] in 2024 in both 300 Supersport and R3 Cup aboard a Yamaha R3, recording regular top-10 results and a podium at Queensland Raceway.
Domestic and MiniGP success (2024–2025)
In New Zealand’s 2024–25 NZSBK season Frost raced with FKRacing in both 150 Supersport and 300 Supersport. He dominated 150 Supersport, claiming the 2025 national championship[8], and earned frequent podiums in 300 Supersport[9]. Frost also contested the 2025 MiniGP New Zealand series in the Senior combined category on a Delirio 160 cc, winning every race entered against both 160 cc and 190 cc machines[10]
Asia Road Racing Championship / TVS Asia (2025)
Following a wildcard appearance at the Sepang International Circuit, Frost joined the TVS Asia One-Make Championship within the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) as a factory rider[11]. He has raced at Sepang (Malaysia), Motegi (Japan), Mandalika (Indonesia) and Chang (Thailand), achieving consistent top-10 finishes with a best of 7th place.
Planned 2025–26 season
Frost is set to sign with Suzuki New Zealand as a factory rider for the 2025–26 NZSBK season, competing on a GSX-8R in the new Sportbike category while also contesting 300 Supersport aboard a Yamaha R3.
Racing style and reputation
Frost is recognized for his controlled yet aggressive race craft and versatility across categories[12]. He is considered one of New Zealand’s most promising emerging road racing talents.
Personal life
Frost is based in Wellington, New Zealand, and travels internationally for competition.
References
- ↑ "Intrepid Kiwi Teen Ready To Accept New Challenge | Scoop News". www.scoop.co.nz. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Admin4, M. N. Z. (2022-03-06). "FROST COOL WITH AUSSIE SERIES AND MAYBE BEYOND TOO". Motorcycling New Zealand. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ↑ fx-lauren (2018-08-05). "A CONVERSATION WITH SLOAN FROST – 2.5 TIMES NZ SUPERBIKE CHAMPION". National Motorcycle Alliance. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ↑ "bLu cRU Oceania Junior Cup". Issuu. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ↑ "Speedhive". speedhive.mylaps.com. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ↑ "Son of Former Champ First to Accept Gixxer Challenge". www.suzuki.co.nz. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ↑ "Nixon Frost". ASBK. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
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- ↑ "Speedhive". speedhive.mylaps.com. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ↑ "2025 Asia Road Racing Championship", Wikipedia, 2025-10-25, retrieved 2025-11-04
- ↑ "Son of Former Champ First to Accept Gixxer Challenge". www.suzuki.co.nz. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
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