Pit Pilot

ECC Monthly: Wellington
2025-10-31 19:30 - 21:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Manawatu-Whanganui
Meet and cruise later on in the evening if enough people interested.
As usual, any and all are welcomeHope to see you all there!
[ECCNZ TEAM]
Note: As always we expect acceptable behaviour and not to attract negative attention, we are not liable for you.

Kaitangata Car Show & Run
2025-11-01 08:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
WE ARE BACK! Lets make 2025 the best yet. Pre reg will open again soon. Keep an eye on the page for updates

Gumboot Run Christchurch
2025-11-01 08:00 - 17:30 | Manawatu-Whanganui
Tickets are open NOW !
Join 100 people for 350km Scavenger hunt adventure on 1st Nov, Quirky Challenges, Epic swag and all for a good cause Spots are limited so book today.
Christchurch – Blackball
www.gumbootrally.com
Supporting The Little Miracles Trust and the amazing work they do for Prem Babies and their communities.

NextGen NZ Championship Hampton Downs Season Opener
2025-11-01 08:00 - 2025-11-02 17:00 | Hampton Downs, 20 Hampton Downs Road, RD2, Auckland, Auckland, 3782, New Zealand
Get ready for an electrifying start to the second year of the Repco NextGen NZ Championship at the iconic Hampton Downs Motorsport Park!
This season opener sets the stage for a thrilling motorsport journey, featuring an exhilarating lineup of racing categories led by the international flair and New Zealand debut of GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS and Monochrome GT4 Australia.
Joining them are the fiercely competitive Bridgestone GR86 Championship, the prestigious Summerset GT New Zealand, the high-octane TA2 Championship, the iconic NZ Porsche Series, and the powerful Central Muscle Cars.
The GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS season finale marks the first time the global promoter SRO Motorsports Group brings their flagship category to New Zealand, while also the highly popular Monochrome GT4 Australia series 2025 season winners are decided at Hampton Downs.
Expect heart-pounding action as top drivers showcase their skill and speed, kicking off the championship with unforgettable moments.
Fans and families will come together to cheer on their favourite drivers and teams, with a variety of activities and entertainment ensuring a memorable day for all.
Don’t miss the chance to witness the spectacular start of the 2025/2026 Repco NextGen NZ Championship!

Mangakino 2025-2026 Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder R1
2025-11-01 09:00 - 2025-11-02 16:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
The 2025–26 Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ Series kicks into action at the stunning Lake Maraetai, Mangakino on 1–2 November 2025.
This is round one of the series with other events at:
R2 – Mangakino | 6-7 December 2025
R3 – Twizel | 10-11 January 2026 – AE Baker Cup
R4 – Karapiro | 7-8 February 2026 – Masport Cup
R5 – Lake Rotoiti, Nelson | 28 Feb-1 Mar 2026
This is a free event

November Race Meeting
2025-11-01 09:00 - 2025-11-02 17:00 | Levels Raceway, 418 Falvey Road, Washdyke, Timaru, 7974, New Zealand
CLASSES: OSCA, SS Cup, Mini 7, South Island Formula Ford, Historic Formula Ford (Saturday/Sunday), PRO 8 – Mazda Racing
NZ (Saturday only).

Motorshare Open Day
2025-11-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
Join the MotorShare team for our Garage Open Day at 27 Walls Road, Penrose.
Drop by anytime between 1PM–4PM to:
– Explore our fleet of exotic and performance vehicles
– Jump in as a passenger for a short joy ride around the block!
– Chat with our team and ask any questions about rentals, membership or shared ownership
– Plus, grab something tasty from our food truck—serving crepes and real fruit ice cream on site.
Whether you’re a car enthusiast or just curious, it’s the perfect chance to check us out and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with the team

NRC Halloween 2025
2025-11-01 15:00 - 22:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
About the Meet
Halloweens in full swing… Join us for a Post-Halloween Car Meet where the community comes together for a night of wicked whips, costumes, and candy. Think of it as a second chance to show off your car and your best Halloween fits (if you want).
🕸️ What’s Happening:
Spooktacular Cars Showcase – Dress up your ride (lights, decals, props… get creative!). Trick or Treat Car-to-Car – Bring some candy to share with the community! Photo Ops – Perfect spooky backdrops, rollers, and feature shots.
⚠️ Meet Etiquette:
No skids, no rev battles, no burnouts – keep it respectful. Respect the spot, no littering. Police & public friendly event – don’t ruin it for everyone.
🔥 Whether you come to flex your ride, grab some candy, or just hang with the crew, this meet’s about cars + community + good vibes.
📷 Get your spooky fits and rides ready – we’ll be photographing the whole event!

Fireworks Opening Meeting
2025-11-01 16:30 - 21:00 | McDonald’s Kihikihi Speedway, 53 Grey Street, Kihikihi 3800, Kihikihi, Waikato, New Zealand
Classes Racing
Rosetown Midget 40 Lapper – Superstocks – Stockcars – Super Saloons – Sprintcars – Ministocks

Racing
2025-11-01 17:00 - 22:00 | Robertson Prestige International Speedway, Takaro, Palmerston North 4410, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui
Adult Ministocks Midgets Saloons Sidecars Stockcars Superstocks

Opening Meeting - Fireworks Spectacular 2025
2025-11-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Awapuni Speedway, 357 Awapuni Road, Gisborne, 4071, New Zealand
Best Pairs all Classes, Round 1 City Smart Repairs Superstock Points Dash, Fireworks
Superstocks, Saloons, Ministocks, Streetstocks, Production Saloons, TQ’s, Stockcars, Sidecars, Classic Stockcars

Fireworks Night - HB SuperSaloon Champs
2025-11-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Meeanee Speedway, 59 Sandy Road, Meeanee, Napier 4183, Napier, Hawke's Bay, 4142, New Zealand
Stockcars | Superstocks | Sidecars | Ministocks

Renaye Huia Fireworks Spectacular + Wellington Superstock Champs + Wellington Modified Champs
2025-11-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
The Hutt Valley’s only fireworks display is back — and it’s going to be EPIC, thanks to our loyal sponsor, Renaye Huia! Beat the crowds and get in early for a night of full-throttle action, the FH Group Superstocks will go head to head for their Wellington Championship, as well as the high-speed C&M Transport Modifieds battling for Wellington Championship glory too. With the NZ Superstock AND NZ Modified Champs on the horizon, this is where it all kicks off. Racing, fireworks, and a packed house — don’t miss it!
Classes running:
Superstocks
Stockcars
Ministocks
Production Saloons
Modifieds
TQ Midgets

Lucas Oil Superstock Series / Merv Julian Minisprint Challenge
2025-11-01 18:30 - 22:00 | Stratford Speedway, 9A Flint Road West, Stratford 4394, Stratford, Taranaki, 4352, New Zealand
City of NP Classic for Saloons & Super Saloons. Classes running: Superstocks, Stockcars, Saloons, Minisprints, Youth Ministocks, Super Saloons

Classic Italy November Edit
2025-11-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
Monthly gathering of like minded enthusiasts of Italian vehicles

GM & Aussie Day Out
2025-11-02 08:00 - 13:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
Hey all you car show lovers, we thought we would post something nice and early this year for our GM & Aussie Day out Show. Join us on 2nd November at the Bombay Rugby Fields. Cars in by 9.30am sharp! You must be in by then to get a park & be in to win an award. There will be stalls, food and raffles to be won. Prize giving last year was a bit wet so this time if we get hit with rain we will have prize giving inside. (Heavy rain out date to come closer to time)
Message or email us for the registration forms.
gmcarclub@gmail.com, Don’t miss out!
If we have really bad weather the rain day will be 16th November

Redwood Physiotherapy 2025 BEARS Championship - Round 5
2025-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
There are six race meetings from May to December. At each meeting there will be a practice and 2 rounds of racing for all BEARS classes and the support class ‘Sport 400’ (any brand of race bike 125cc-400cc – see regulations). Plus 3 sessions for ‘Have a Go’ riders on any brand of road bike (590cc to Open). 7.00am – Gates 0pen
8.00am – Sign In & Scrutineering
8.45am – Riders Briefing
9.30am – Practice & Racing
Practice Order
Lightweights, Sport 400
Formula One, Formula Two, Moto Euro
Superstock Ltd & Open, Formula Three
Best Of British, Milwaukee Iron, Heritage
Race Order
Round 1
Have A Go
Lightweights
Formula One, Formula Two
Sport 400
Superstock Open & Limited
Best Of British/Milwaukee Iron
Formula Three
Moto Euro / Heritage
Round 2
Repeat above
Have A Go

All comers picnic at Woodend
2025-11-02 09:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
Open invite to attend American Classic Picnic lunch at Woodend.
BYO your lunch
Meet at 9.00am and leave at 9.15M

All comers Picnic Day
2025-11-02 10:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
Something Different This Year!
As you know, the American Classic Car Club has proudly hosted the much-loved USA Day at Gladstone Park on the first Sunday of November each year.
For 2025 only, the Committee has decided to take a break from the traditional format and instead invite you to a relaxed, ‘Allcomers Picnic Day’.
No entry fee
No registration
No pressure
Everyone welcome
Bring your picnic lunch and chairs
Coffee available
Hot food – (Supporting the Woodend Rugby Football Club)
Just a casual day to enjoy cars and company!
This event is open to everyone – whether you drive American, English, European, Japanese, a classic custom, motorcycle, moped, or anything in between.
All clubs and all vehicle types are welcome.
We hope this inclusive format encourages more people to come along and share in the spirit of the car community.
Don’t worry – USA Day will return in 2026!

Rakaia School Auto Fair
2025-11-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
It’s our very first Rakaia School Auto Fair and we’d love you to join us for a fun family day out.
There’ll be food, market stalls, fun activities for the kids, live music and of course some incredible cars, bikes and more to see!
Entry is $5 per adult, $2 per child or get a family pass for just $10.
Registration and Fees:
Click the ‘Tickets’ button above or click the link below to fill in the registration form to register your car/bike, market stall or food truck/stand.
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfuLGFRC2I…/viewform…
See below for prices per booking.
Car/bike entry – $15. Spaces are limited to 200 vehicles in total.
Market Stalls (4m x 4m) – $40.
We are able to accommodate double stalls, please let us know what you need when registering.
Food/Drink vendors – $80.
We’re looking forward to bringing the community together for a fun filled day in support of Rakaia School.

Motion Entertainment Fireworks Spectacular
2025-11-07 19:00 - 22:30 | Rotorua Speedway, 105 Paradise Valley Road, Ngongotahā Valley 3072, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
2025 Easter Champs – Superstocks and Stockcars
Classes Running:
Superstocks – DBL Points
Stockcars – DBL Points
Streetstocks – DBL Points
Ministocks Senior

2025 International Rally of Whangarei
2025-11-07 19:00 - 2025-11-09 19:30 | Manawatu-Whanganui
The International Rally of Whangārei returns in 2025!
18 Special Stages over approx 290 kilometres on what is widely regarded as the world’s best gravel rally roads await competitors in the 2025 International Rally of Whangarei.
The fast cambered roads of the north will host the last round of the 2025 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship.
Day 1 – The event heads west for 8 stages before heading back to Pohe Island for the Super Stage
Day 2 – The competitors head south for two loops of 4 stages with the finish back in the Pohe Island service park mid-afternoon.

Measureup Flooring Ltd 2025 Vet Nationals
2025-11-08 00:00 - 2025-11-09 00:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
Free camping
Support classes, all in 85. 125/250 and MX3.
OELs available for support classes.

Napa Auto Parts Dragway Test and Tune 1
2025-11-08 08:00 | Meremere Dragway, Dragway Road, Meremere, 3782
Test and tune #1 & Competition Series Meeting #1
Welcome back one and all! Let’s kick off the summer of racing with a bang. This first weekend of racing includes a Test & Tune on Saturday to blow off the winter cobwebs and shake out the dust.
Sunday sees qualifying and racing for the first round of our local NAPA Auto Parts Dragway track series with points and a half up for grabs. Let’s start as we mean to go on!
SATURDAY TEST & TUNE: $10 Gate Entry – Children 12 under FREE

JDM Swap Meet
2025-11-08 08:00 - 15:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
Join us for a unique swap-meet dedicated to classic Japanese cars and parts. This event caters to enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone passionate about the golden era Japanese automotive scene.
Whether you’ve got a hoard of parts to clear out, are hunting for an elusive part, looking to buy or sell a project car, or simply want to admire some well-loved classic Japanese cars, this is the event for you!
🛍 Traders: Pack-in from 7am
💎 Show Cars: Pack-in from 8am
🎫 Public Open Times: 9am – 3pm
🤝 The swap meet area will be filled with traders offering everything from that headlight you’ve been looking for or a ‘slightly-less-rusty’ door for your project.
🏆 A car show will display both restored and modified vehicles, judged by a panel of experts and fellow enthusiasts.
🍔 Food vendors will be on site, offering refreshments and food throughout the day.
SWAPPERS / VENDORS
We welcome traders with classic Japanese car parts, memorabilia, cars and related items. Book your spot early to ensure prime placement & secure your commemorative T-shirt. We have personal trader spots for those clearing their parts out, and a vendor village for pop-up retail stores and trade stands.
To book a swap or vendor spot, register here tinyurl.com/jdmswap-site
PRE-2000s JAPANESE CAR SHOW & AWARDS
This event will showcase a wide range of classic Japanese vehicles, from iconic sports cars, restored gems, to reliable workhorses and everything in between. With a range of award categories to
appreciate the array of epic vehicles we will see on the day.
To register for the car show, register here https://tinyurl.com/jdmswap-carshow (Drivers get free entry to the event).

Showvember Maintrack Drift competition
2025-11-08 08:00 - 16:30 | Manfeild Circuit, 59 South Street, Feilding, 4775, New Zealand
ShowVember – Maintrack Drift Comp 2025💥
SAVE THE DATE – Saturday 8th November 2025 🚗
Open to ADVANCED drifters only:
– M grade licence
– Homologated cage is necessary
Tandem qualifying
Battle comp (top 16/32)
Trophies and cash prizes for podiums
265 max tyre size, radials only
Bring on summer in the Manawatu with a bang!
Featuring:
– Hardpark
– Track Cruise
– Drift Competition
– Backtrack Drift Practice
Spectator entry Fee is a gold coin or food donation to Manchester House Social Services

Lemons & Limes Day/Night Enduro
2025-11-08 09:00 - 18:00 | Highlands Motorsport Park, Corner SH6 and Sandflat Road, Sandflat Road, Cromwell, 9384, New Zealand
Whether you’re a newbie, an experienced knucklehead or a budget-conscious bludger, you’ll feel right at home. Teams of 4 (or more) drivers will try coaxing their ‘racecars’ around the full track at Highlands – Sort out a THEME for your car and DRESS-UP your team – this is Lemons, after all, and the Judges will be hungry for dishing out crazy penalties…
Q: Who can enter?
A: Anyone 18yrs+ with half-a-brain that holds a New Zealand road license.
Anyone under this age needs to be approved (contact Damon Leitch at Highlands).
Access for Competitors to set up is from Friday the 7th November at 10am.
A Meet & Greet Drinks evening to welcome all competitors is set for Friday November 7th between 5pm – 7pm in the bar above pit Lane!

Drift South - Round 2
2025-11-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
Driftsouth has grown from a bunch of friends who enjoy modified cars to what it is today by no easy means. The road to being ‘accepted’ by MotorSport NZ and the racing community has been long and hard. But with the persistence and help of some keen drivers around the country and the likes of Kent & Ian Shrimpton – migrating from a racing family to Promotion and management team, Drifting within NZ is now recognised as an official class of motorsport. The first Drift South series began in July 2006. With huge support from the Canterbury Car Club, 5 drivers got together and formed the “Drift Committee”. The club backed the idea of the series and Drift South was born. Still part of the Canterbury Car Club championship, Drift South has developed into one of the most entertaining and enjoyable Motor racing series in the South Island

N2MODS Hardpark Track Cruise @ Showvember 2K25
2025-11-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Manfeild Circuit, 59 South Street, Feilding, 4775, New Zealand
Bring on summer in the Manawatu with a bang!
Featuring:
Hardpark
Track cruise
All day drifting! Tandems, drift train demonstrations.
Backtrack Drift Practice
Trade Stands welcome (email drift@manawatucarclub.org.nz)
❗❕ LUNCH TIME TRACK CRUISE REQUIREMENTS ❕❗
▪ Driver MUST sign an indemnity form and receive a wristband BEFORE entering the circuit.
▪ Sign-in is in the track office near the hotdog stands (see pit plan)
▪ You MUST make a donation to Manchester House Social Services at sign-in (either a non-perishable food donation or minimum $10.00)
▪ WOF / REG ROAD CARS ONLY OR vehicles entered in either front or backtrack events. I will not permit unregistered POS boxes on track.
▪ REMEMBER: It’s a cruise, not a race! Anyone seen to be breaking the rules will be black flagged of the circuit and asked to leave immediately.
▪ NO BURNOUTS, NO STANDSTALLS, NO DRIFTING!
▪ No bikes allowed.
▪ Children are allowed, if car seats are required please make sure they are in them.
▪ Track cruise will commence during the drifters lunch break just after 12:00pm, please listen for your call to line up
🚦 ENTER VIA SOUTH STREET / BRENDON HARTLEY DRIVE 🚦
Looking forward to a good day out! Fingers crossed the suns out.

Wrap Innovations Cars and Coffee
2025-11-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
After last year’s amazing turnout we’re excited to invite you to our Cars & Coffee on Saturday, November 8th, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. It’s going to be a fantastic morning, packed with cool cars, great company, and plenty of fun.
We’ve got some awesome rides lined up, plus:
🎟 Raffles & Competitions—Your chance to win some great prizes.
🛍 Merch & More—Pick up exclusive Wrap Innovations gear and car care products.
☕️ Snacks & Coffee—Grab a coffee and some snacks while you check out the cars.
🚘 After event we will cruising to Kapiti for anyone who would like to join the convoy!
Bring your friends, family, dogs, and your love for cars. We can’t wait to see you there!
Please remember to be respectful no speeding or burnouts in the complex. This is a family friendly event!
