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Renaye Huia Fireworks Spectacular + Wellington Superstock Champs + Wellington Modified Champs
2025-11-01 18:00 - 22:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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!

Fireworks Spectacular + Ramp Derby + Ray Tarrant Memorial Sidecars
2025-11-08 17:00 - 22:00 | Robertson Prestige International Speedway, Takaro, Palmerston North 4410, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui
Ramp Demolition Derby Sidecars Stockcars Super Saloons Superstocks Youth Ministocks

Opening Meeting - Fireworks Spectacular 2025
2025-11-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
Classes Racing:
Golden Oldies
Ministocks
Modifieds
Production Saloons
Saloons
Stockcars
Superstocks

Fireworks
2025-11-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Oceanview Speedway, Landguard Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501, Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, 4501, New Zealand
Superstocks, Minisprints, Stockcars, Youth Ministocks, Adult Ministocks, Production Saloons

Bay Fireworks + Bill Buckley Midget Car Classic
2025-11-08 18:30 - 22:00 | Baypark Speedway, 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Back with a BANG – Baypark’s Big Night!
The engines are warm, the stakes are rising—and Baypark’s second event of the season is shaping up to be a crowd favourite once again!
This night always pulls the biggest crowds in the Bay of Plenty, and it’s easy to see why…
Action-packed Speedway racing
Bill Buckley Midget Car Classic
Massive fireworks display
‍‍‍Family-friendly fun from start to finish
Make sure you grab your tickets early and get in the gates in time to claim the best seats in the house—because you won’t want to miss a second of this high-energy night that’ll have the whole family up and cheering!
️Tickets on sale this September
Classes to be announced soon—watch this space!
Classes Racing
– Bill Buckley Midget Car Classic
– Superstocks
– Sprintcars
– Ministocks

Fireworks Spectacular
2025-11-08 18:30 - 22:00 | Stratford Speedway, 9A Flint Road West, Stratford 4394, Stratford, Taranaki, 4352, New Zealand
Superstock City of NP Classic, King of the Mountain Stockcar Champs King of the Mountain Modified Champs. Classes running: Superstocks, Stockcars, Modifieds, Minisprints, Streetstocks, Adult Ministocks

Napa Auto Parts Dragway Test and Tune 1
2025-11-09 08:00 | Meremere Dragway, Dragway Road, Meremere, 3782
As part of the NAPA Auto Parts Dragway Competition Series all competition vehicles are welcome to race in the following classes; Top Comp, Pro Comp, Super Comp, Competition, Competition Bike, Super Sedan, Mod Bike, Super Street (incl Teen Championship Racing), Screamin’ Eagles and Junior Dragsters. (Street legal cars can race only in Super Street and street legal motorbikes can only race in either Modified Bike or Screamin’ Eagle).
For Top Comp, Pro Comp, Super Comp and Comp – all vehicles 10.99 and quicker must qualify together in class. At the conclusion of qualifying, racers will be split into groups of Top 8 in Top Comp, second 8 in Pro Comp and so on. All Comp classes will run DYO.
Competition Bike, Super Sedan, Modified Bike, Super Street, Screamin’ Eagle and Junior Dragster will run as normal.
The PROWEAR DRAG WARS class for our Drag Wars Jap Imports, Euro and EV racers will qualify by ET, run on 0.4 full tree, race on DYO and have random racer return (Grudge). Please read the full rules for the class found on our webpage www.napaautopartsdragway.co.nz
Racers – please have your civil drivers’ license, drag racing license, log book and IHRA NZ membership card (if applicable) with you when you come to Race Entry.
GROUP 1 & GROUP 2 RACERS: Please ensure your vehicle has been weighed and that this weight is recorded in the relevant section of your log book before coming to Race Entry.
Camping is available at track for racers and crew only. Please camp in the allocated camping area. NO camping in the Pits. Visit our Accommodation page on our webpage www.napaautopartsdragway.co.nz for full accommodation options including local motel/hotel options.

Southern Racing Series Round 2
2025-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
Formula I
Formula II
Formula III
250 Prod Race
300 Supersport
Super Motard
150 Supersport (Senior & Junior), Kayo 150, Buckets
Clubmans
7 – 13-year-olds Training

Auckland Car Club - round 2
2025-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Taupo International Motorsport Park, 463 Broadlands Road, Rotokawa, 3378
Round 3 of Auckland Car Club’s 2025/26 Summer Series will be held at Taupo International Motorsport Park on Sunday 9th November!

Motul Honda Cup - Round 1
2025-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Taupo International Motorsport Park, 463 Broadlands Road, Rotokawa, 3378
Round 1 of the 2025/26 Season for Motul Honda Cup

Meguiar's Coffee & Cars
2025-11-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Auckland Showgrounds, 217 Green Lane West, Epsom, Auckland, 1051, New Zealand
Meguiar’s Coffee & Cars is a Summer car meet at Auckland Showgrounds Arena on a Sunday morning to explore beautiful machines from a variety of car enthusiasts and Clubs in Auckland and the wider region.
This family friendly car-meet is a FREE event, and the onsite Cafe has food and drinks available for purchase.
This is an opportunity for the owners of Classics, Customs, Vintage, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Euros, Exotics and older JDM’s, and Motorcycles too.
No Hybrid’s and No EV’s.
We’re really looking for enthusiast cars that are around 25 years of age and older, particularly if it isn’t something that you are likely to see on your daily commute, then bring it along to Meguiar’s Coffee & Cars.
Entrance thru the Main Gate at 217 Greenlane West, Epsom, Auckland

Show & Shine Ouruhia Reserve
2025-11-09 10:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
We are having our Show n Shine at Ouruhia Reserve. Meet at 10am.
Entry for the Show n Shine is a non perishable food item each car entered.
Please RSVP to general@holdenclub.co.nz by November 5th

Turbo Wars: Mitsubishi vs Subaru
2025-11-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Manawatu-Whanganui
It’s the ultimate battle – Mitsubishi vs Subaru! 💥
Some say they were born to race, others say they’re basically road-legal rally rockets 🚀. Either way, these cars are loud, fast, and full of personality… just like the fans who love them.
🎶 Live Music all day
☕ Fresh coffee
🍺 Cold beers
🍖 Real American-style smoked meat straight off the pit
📍 Free Entry, No need Registration!!
🏁 Bring your mates, bring your love for cars (and your appetite), and let’s see which side you’re on: Team Mitsubishi or Team Subaru?
