Cliffhanger Promotions Sprints
2025-11-16 08:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Hawke's Bay
Calling all:
Top-speed-runners!
High speed junkies!
Speed sprinters!
Entries are now open for the Annual Cliffhanger Promotions North Island Sprints Day!
Head on over/up/down or across to East-West Access Road, South Wairarapa on Nov 16th, along with your chosen steed, and pit yourselves against the radar gun.
Bragging Rights are there for the taking, for those brave enough to reach out.
Important Stuff:
$145 full day. (** $110 if pre-paid prior to 30th October)
$75 for half day (after lunch, priority for full day entrants so limited spaces. Pay on day.).
Back protector hire $10 if you don’t have your own.
Spectators free.
To Register, head on over to the Cliffhanger Promotions site, and follow the link to the Entry Form.
2025 November Sprints

You will also find a helpful FAQ document that will hopefully answer queries and wonderings.
Don’t miss out!

Prowear South Island Champs
2025-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Levels Raceway, 418 Falvey Road, Washdyke, Timaru, 7974, New Zealand
Show & Shine, Cruising, Drifting, Burnouts, Roll Racing, Powerskids, DB Drags, Entertainment and more!

Pegasus Bay Drag Racing Club
2025-11-16 08:30 - 17:00 | Hawke's Bay

Riders Supporting Kids 2025 Toy Run
2025-11-16 08:30 - 17:30 | Hawke's Bay
🎅 Riders Supporting Kids – Toy Run 2025 🎁
Get ready for our biggest Toy Run yet — more toys, more noise, more heart!
Join us as we ride to bring smiles to kids across our community. All toys collected will be donated to Barnardos to support children who need them most.
🗓 Date: November 16th 2025
📍 Start Location: The Warehouse, Palmerston North
🕣 Registration: From 8:30 AM
🏍 Stands Up: 10:00 AM sharp
We’ll ride to The Supply Room, Mana for lunch, then head back to Palmerston North Campground for an afternoon of festivities, fun, and our epic prize-giving!
Thouands of $$$ from sponsorships on Spot Prizes and give aways for in the day!!!!
🎁 MAJOR PRIZE ALERT!
Thanks to the amazing team at Honda Levin, one lucky rider will take home a brand new CRF50 on the day!
Bring a toy, bring your mates, and help us make a difference — one ride at a time.
R.i.S.K Toy Run 2025 you won’t want to miss out!!

Mazda MX5 Club. Show N Shine 2025 Auckland
2025-11-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Hawke's Bay
MX-5 Show N Shine 2025 – Let’s Break the Record! 🚗💨
Get ready to polish, pose, and parade — because the MX-5 Club’s annual Show N Shine is back and bigger than ever! Last year’s turnout was epic… but this year, we’re going full throttle to shatter that record. Whether you’re flaunting a classic NA, a sleek ND, or just coming to soak up the chrome and camaraderie, this is the event you don’t want to miss.
ALL MX-5s WELCOME
Roadsters, Miatas, RFs, Soft Top, Hard Top, heavily modded… Bring it along!
Expect:
– Jaw-dropping MX-5s from every generation
– Trophies and bragging rights for standout rides
– Food, music, and good vibes
– A chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts and celebrate the world’s most beloved roadster
Got a mod you’re proud of? A story behind your MX-5? Bring it — and let it shine.
Don’t forget your cameras. This year’s lineup will be one for the books.
Let’s make 2025 the year we blow the roof off last year’s numbers. Rally your mates, prep your ride, and join us in Albany!

Countrywide Cruisers Breakfast
2025-11-16 09:30 - 11:30 | Hawke's Bay
See you for a relaxed park up and brekky at Drift Inn!
$25 Breakfast Buffet, with complimentary tea & coffee.
Or try our new winter beans coffee from Southbound (Geraldine)
Prizes for cars dished out by the youngins!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME EVEN THE DOGS!!

Cars & Coffee Taranaki
2025-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Hawke's Bay
A casual event which encourages car and enthusiasts to take the drive to Sur Le Mur Winery and enjoy a relaxed Italian Coffee & French Biscuit, while appreciating the cars of fellow enthusiasts.
We suggest arriving early to get a premium parking spot.
First in best spots.
Coffee Bar will be open for service from 10.00am.
Music, Molinari Coffee, Exceptional Cars & Great people.
Please pass onto Family, Friends & Work Colleges who may enjoy

Car Rally Fundraiser
2025-11-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Hawke's Bay

Off road Ute & 4x4 Truck Show
2025-11-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Hawke's Bay
FUNDRAISING GOAL $5000 for Hawera Clubs new roof!
November 16th – 11am
Meeting at the Hawera Club before hand
How long does it take: Approx 2.5 – 3 hours
Car Entry $50 – Tickets at the Bar (Cash Sales)
(including as many as you can legally fit in your car)
Extras:
Brunch (Buffet) from 9.30am
$25 per person – Bookings essential
Raffles will be for sale, remember this is a fundraiser so please bring your coins.
[[[[ WE NEED SPONSERS FOR THE DAY, THE BOOKLET & THE PRIZES – PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU CAN HELP ]]]]
ON THE DAY!
With your mission pack you will travel the roads of South Taranaki, answer some crazy questions and complete missions, think – what color is that letter box , take a photo Infront of this , find the number of that, where’s the ice-cream stop, where’s the next petrol station! This will keep your entire car entertained while we wind our war through our beautiful region.
Tickets:
What do you get for your ticket.
*Entry to our Car Rally/Scavenger Hunt for as many people as you can legally fit in your vehicle
*Our 1st annual sticker for your car window
After you have purchased your ticket:
Make sure you book in for brunch and gather your crew to have one amazing day with family or friends
Check back here for any updates if needed or contact us via private message, always feel free to reach out to us!
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Never done a Car Rally/Scavenger Hunt before and are not sure what to expect?
First of all, bring your sense of humor. The cars, well it really doesn’t matter what you bring. come along for a fun filled day.
No matter what, you’re in you have fun the day, this is about points, not speed. You get points by answering the questions, taking photos & not driving like a moron.
After the event we meet back at Hawera Club – Drinks & Bar snacks will be available for purchase while we count up your points and have prize giving.

Bikes, BBQ & Hot Cars
2025-11-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Hawke's Bay
Bikes, BBQ & Hot Cars is back for its 13th year!
Crowded House Bar & Eatery is revving things up again with one of New Plymouth’s most loved community nights — where the streets come alive with chrome, engines, music, and mouth-watering BBQ.
This year, we’re turning up the excitement with something extra: a raffle at every BBHC date! 🎟️ Each draw gives you the chance to win prizes leading up to our grand BBQ raffle on 19th February, where one lucky winner will take home a brand new BBQ!
🚗 What to expect
Classic cars & custom bikes rolling in and lining the street
Live music to set the vibe all night long
Tasty Smokehouse BBQ & delicious food specials
Drink specials at the bar
Great company, family-friendly atmosphere, and plenty of photo-worthy moments
📅 Event Dates
Thursday 20th November 2025
Thursday 18th December 2025
Thursday 22nd January 2026
Thursday 19th February 2026 (BBQ raffle night 🎉)
⏰ From 5:30 PM till late
📍 Crowded House Bar & Eatery, New Plymouth
The event is open to everyone — whether you ride, drive, or just love being around great machines and good people. Bring the family, bring your mates, and enjoy an evening that’s all about community, food, music, and horsepower.
👉 Got a bike or a classic car? Roll up, park up, and show it off.
⚡ Don’t miss this — every night builds towards the big BBQ prize, so get in early, get your raffle entry, and make every BBHC count.

Southern Classic Festival
2025-11-21 00:00 - 2025-11-23 00:00, 2025-11-21 09:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00 | Levels Raceway, 418 Falvey Road, Washdyke, Timaru, 7974, New Zealand
Featuring over 200 classic bikes and sidecars
from all over New Zealand
NZ Grand Prix Titles / North vs South Challenge / Lunchtime Spectator Road
Bike Track Ride / Sidecar Have-a-go

Wigram Revival
2025-11-21 08:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00 | Hawke's Bay
Wigram Revival Motor Racing at Euromarque Motorsport Park – Ruapuna Raceway
The best of South Island Motor Racing celebrating what was great about the Wigram race circuit.
Classic & Historic racers; classes and cars which would have featured at the Wigram circuit from 1949-2000.
Classes Racing:
Mainland Muscle Cars
Mini 7
SI Formula Ford
Classic Saloons Allcomers
Formula Libre
Vintage Racing Cars
Pre 78 Classic Saloons
Historic Formula Ford & Single Seaters

D1NZ 2026 Championship: Round 1
2025-11-21 10:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00 | Hawke's Bay
For the first time ever, D1NZ bring both fields of drift into Invercargill. Three days of tyre smoke, screaming engines, and the nation’s top drifters battling at the world’s southernmost FIA-approved circuit – Teretonga Park.
What to expect:
Pro & Pro-Sport D1NZ Championship Battles – The best drifters in New Zealand fighting for precious championship points in a South Island first Double header with Rounds 1 and 2.
Track Cruise – Be Part of the Action – Each Day, take your pride and joy for a lunchtime cruise lap of Teretonga (non-competitive, open to all roadworthy cars).
Massive Car Show – Local and national show cars on display. Register your ride here: https://forms.gle/yEJtgVfx7bYQKQ3r5
Trade Stands & Merch – Grab the latest D1NZ gear and meet your favourite drivers.
Food Trucks & Family Zone – A full weekend festival atmosphere.

Jackson Orchards Sprint Series Round 2
2025-11-22 00:00, 2025-11-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Highlands Motorsport Park, Corner SH6 and Sandflat Road, Sandflat Road, Cromwell, 9384, New Zealand
The Jackson Orchards Sprint Series is open to all competitors with the required MSNZ licence and vehicle with a minimum of a MSNZ certified half roll cage. This opens up the opportunity for people who haven’t raced at Highlands to give it ago.
The Sprint Series circuit configuration will be circuit A and circuit C of Highlands joined together creating a 2.9km circuit.

NZIGP Waikato Challenge
2025-11-22 00:00 - 2025-11-23 00:00, 2025-11-22 08:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00 | Hampton Downs, 20 Hampton Downs Road, RD2, Auckland, Auckland, 3782, New Zealand
The new season roars into life at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park with our opening round, the NZIGP Omnigraphics Waikato Challenge, proudly supported by Omnigraphics — leaders in digital print, signage and nationwide installation.
The opening round is all about tin-tops! Expect close control class racing, the brap of rotaries, the thunder of V8s, and plenty of door-to-door action. With such a mix on the grid, there’s something for everyone to come and enjoy.

Manawatu Saloon Champs + Sidecar Best Pairs
2025-11-22 17:00 - 22:00 | Robertson Prestige International Speedway, Takaro, Palmerston North 4410, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui
Minisprints Modifieds Saloons Sidecars Stockcars Youth Ministocks

Pollock Cranes Super Stock Teams Invitation
2025-11-22 18:00 - 22:00 | Hawke's Bay
Classes Racing:
Midgets
Stockcars
Superstocks
Superstocks Teams
TQ Midgets

Bays of Thunder
2025-11-22 18:30 - 22:00 | Baypark Speedway, 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Get ready, Bay of Plenty – The Bays of Thunder is coming back to the Place for Pace and it’s bringing more horsepower, more adrenaline, and more edge-of-your-seat action than ever before!
This isn’t just another race night – it’s a full-throttle, family-friendly spectacle packed with clay-slinging speedway thrills, roaring engines, and heart-stopping moments that will have fans of all ages on their feet. From the fierce battles on the track to the electric energy in the stands, The Bays of Thunder promises to be one of the biggest nights of the season.
Whether you’re a diehard speedway fan or love a good night out with the crew, this is your chance to experience the very best in dirt track racing, Baypark style. Tickets go on sale this September – so lock in the date, spread the word, and don’t miss your chance to be part of the action!
The Bays of Thunder – where the noise is louder, the pace is faster, and the memories last forever.
Classes Racing
– Sprintcars
– F2 Midgets
– Stockcars
– Ministocks

November Cars & Coffee, featuring Supercars and all other cars
2025-11-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Hawke's Bay
The November Cars & Coffee Christchurch will be held on the 23rd of Nov.
There will be a feature on Supercars, which will be parked outside the Spectators Cafe.
All other cars welcome as we have plenty of sealed carparks.
Avid lawn trackside will also be open.
Grab the family including the dog and come down for a fun morning with other car people.
Please great coffee and food from the team at Spectators Cafe.

Mazda MX5 Club. Charity Show & Shine
2025-11-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Manfeild Circuit, 59 South Street, Feilding, 4775, New Zealand
Get ready to polish, pose, and parade — because the MX-5 Club’s annual Show N Shine is now in the Lower North Island!
ALL MX-5s WELCOME!
Roadster, RF, Soft Top, Hard Top, Coupe, NA, NB, NC, ND, Miata, Eunos… whatever! We want to see what you’ve got!
On Sunday, 23 November 2025, Manfield’s Stadium Carpark will host gazillions of MX-5s!
Expect:
– Jaw-dropping MX-5s from every generation
– Trophies and bragging rights for standout rides
– Good vibes
– A chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts and celebrate the world’s most beloved roadster
– Garage5 EXPERTS onsite for sales & support
Got a mod you’re proud of? A story behind your MX-5? Bring it — and let it shine.
Judging categories:
– Best NA
– Best NB
– Best NC
– Best ND
– Best Modified
– People’s Choice!

MX-5 Show N Shine 2025
2025-11-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Hawke's Bay
Get ready to polish, pose, and parade — because the MX-5 Club’s annual Show N Shine is now in the Lower North Island!
ALL MX-5s WELCOME!
Roadster, RF, Soft Top, Hard Top, Coupe, NA, NB, NC, ND, Miata, Eunos… whatever! We want to see what you’ve got!
On Sunday, 23 November 2025, Manfield’s Stadium Carpark will host gazillions of MX-5s!
Expect:
– Jaw-dropping MX-5s from every generation
– Trophies and bragging rights for standout rides
– Food, music, and good vibes
– A chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts and celebrate the world’s most beloved roadster
– Garage5 EXPERTS onsite for sales & support
Got a mod you’re proud of? A story behind your MX-5? Bring it — and let it shine.
Judging categories:
– Best NA
– Best NB
– Best NC
– Best ND
– Best Modified
– People’s Choice!
Don’t forget your cameras. This lineup will be one for the books.

Wellington Annual 2025
2025-11-23 13:00 - 18:00 | Hawke's Bay
At it again. 3rd annual Wellington big meet. More details to come!
Sunday 23rd November, 1pm.
Special thanks to Ali and the team at Burgerfuel Paraparaumu.

Race 4 Life
2025-11-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Manfeild Circuit, 59 South Street, Feilding, 4775, New Zealand

Capital Cruise
2025-11-27 00:00 - 2025-11-30 00:00 | Hawke's Bay
This is the Inaugural Capital Cruise, a Four Day Car event, that will see around 500 cars enter and take part. There are four main types of vehicle that can enter the event , Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Modern Classics and Cars of Special Interest.
A Poker Run, a Mystery Cruise and a Car show are all part of the event as well.
There will be a Mexican theme, for the Capital Cruise Catch up on Saturday evening, so Vamos or Rapido and get behind it.
Capital Cruise is set to become an Annual Event, so get involved and be part of the first ever Capital Cruise.
It’s an opportunity to meet up with old friends, make new friends or to simply enjoy a great weekend.

November Twilight Ride
2025-11-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Hawke's Bay
City Honda Twilight Ride – Thursday 27th November
Summer is arriving, and that means it’s time to kick off our Twilight Rides!
Join us at City Honda Manawatu for a cruisey, after-work group ride as we make the most of the longer evenings and warmer weather. We’ll be heading out at 5:30 PM sharp, so come ready to ride and unwind midweek with fellow riders.
This relaxed group ride is perfect for all experience levels — a great way to connect, ride, and enjoy the early summer air.
🗓 Date: Thursday 27th November
🕠 Time: Meet from 5:15 PM, ride departs at 5:30 PM
📍 Start: City Honda Manawatu
🛣️ Duration: Approx. 1.5–2 hours (cruise pace)
As always, this ride is weather dependent and may be postponed if rain is forecast.

ECC Monthly: Christchurch
2025-11-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Hawke's Bay
The team at Auto Restorations have invited ECC members to come have a private tour of their workshop, and see all of their current projects!
Established in 1973, their company has carried out award winning restorations on classic and vintage cars ranging from early 20th century pioneers to supercars of the 1960s.
Their classic car restoration work features in major museums and collections around the world and we have achieved more than 16 class award wins at prestige Concours d’Elegance.
To see more on what they can offer/ what they have worked on, check out their website below:
https://www.autorestorations.co.nz/
We will be asking for a $5 donation from all entrants which will be going towards charity (To be announced shortly)
If you have any questions, please reach out to us!
