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HP Academy Coronet Peak Hill Climb
2025-11-29 10:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Bay of Plenty
Get ready for New Zealand’s most exciting motorsport event! The HP Academy Coronet Peak Hill Climb returns bigger and better than ever.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
🏁 Incredible machines tackling the mountain
⚡ 3 sprint runs + Top 10 shootout finale
📸 Perfect photo opportunities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Safe spectator areas for the whole family
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT:
✅ FREE community event
✅ Thrills for all ages
✅ Challenging mountain track
✅ Awesome Hill Climb & Time Attack cars
DRIVERS: Expressions of interest now open!
VOLUNTEERS: Join our crew and experience the action first-hand!
SPECTATORS: Bring sunscreen, layers, and your camera!
Proudly run by the non-profit Queenstown Car Club – helping keep motorsport alive in our community.

Arrowtown Auto Show
2025-11-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Bay of Plenty
Join us for a day of cars, community & fun!
📅 Saturday 29 November | 📍 Arrowtown School Grounds
A huge lineup of classics, modern, hot rods, bikes & scooters – a day out for the whole family.
👉 Register your vehicle here: https://tinyurl.com/ArrowtownAutoShow
Spectators – gold coin entry on the day.
All proceeds support Arrowtown School.

Waipa Supersaloon Champs
2025-11-29 16:30 - 21:00 | McDonald’s Kihikihi Speedway, 53 Grey Street, Kihikihi 3800, Kihikihi, Waikato, New Zealand
Classes Racing
Waipa Super Saloon Champs – Superstocks – Stockcars – Saloons – Sidecars – TQ Midgets

Manawatu Superstock & Stockcar Champs
2025-11-29 17:00 - 22:00 | Robertson Prestige International Speedway, Takaro, Palmerston North 4410, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui
Adult Ministocks Minisprints Stockcars Super Saloons Superstocks

Grand Opening & Fireworks
2025-11-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Waikaraka Speedway, 175 Neilson Street, Onehunga, Auckland, 1061, New Zealand
Sprintcars, midgets, TQs, 1/4 Midgets, F2 Midgets

Teams Night
2025-11-29 18:00 - 22:00 | Meeanee Speedway, 59 Sandy Road, Meeanee, Napier 4183, Napier, Hawke's Bay, 4142, New Zealand
Superstocks | Stockcars | Sidecars | Super Saloons | Streetstocks

West Coast Youth Ministock & West Coast Producton Saloon Championships
2025-11-29 18:00 - 22:00 | Oceanview Speedway, Landguard Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501, Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, 4501, New Zealand
Youth Ministocks, Production Saloons, Youth Ministocks, Superstocks, Stockcars, Streetstocks

Tama Arapere Memorial Modifieds + Black Sheep Construction Wellington Super Saloons
2025-11-29 18:00 - 22:00 | Bay of Plenty
A special night as we honour Wellington club legend and former 1NZ Modified, Tama Arapere. The Modifieds come together for this memorial meeting, alongside the Black Sheep Construction Wellington Super Saloons. Both classes will be chasing valuable track time ahead of their national titles here later in the season – expect fast, competitive racing with plenty of meaning behind it.
Classes running (TBC):
Super Saloons
Modifieds
Superstocks
Stockcars
Ministocks
All classes are to be confirmed and are subject to change without notice.

Triple the Triples
2025-11-29 19:00 - 22:30 | Rotorua Speedway, 105 Paradise Valley Road, Ngongotahā Valley 3072, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
All seasons Holiday Park Rotorua Superstock Triples
Apex Fibreglass Solutions Stockcar Triples
Calculated Advantage Ltd Streetstock Triples
Consolation Superstocks
Consolation Stockcars
Consolation Streetstocks
Classes Running:
Superstocks
Stockcars
Streetstocks
Ministocks Jnr – TBC (entry dependent)

Auto Addict
2025-11-30 08:00 - 16:30 | Hampton Downs, 20 Hampton Downs Road, RD2, Auckland, Auckland, 3782, New Zealand
It’s the ultimate fix for Auto Addicts and their families and friends! If you are passionate about your ride and keen to get your car out on the Hampton Downs circuits or skidpan, then this is the event for you. The full list of activities is as follows:
Track Cruise
Wet Skidpan
Go Karts
Full Throttle
HD Auto – Club Circuit
Drive a V8 Muscle Car – Mustang
Roll Racing

Mangatainoka Motors Vintage & Classic Car Day
2025-11-30 09:00 | Bay of Plenty
Attention all petrolheads! Buckle up for a rip-roaring day at our Car Days, where you can flaunt your sweet ride to fellow enthusiasts and the public alike. Plus, you’ll have the chance to compete for some epic prizes that are sure to rev your engine!
Get ready to soak up the atmosphere with live music, delicious grub, and a refreshing ale. Swing by the Histui Museum for a bit of nostalgia, or hit up the Tui Shop for some merch to show off your Tui pride. Or, if you’re feeling laid-back, just kick back, relax, and let the crowd admire your ride while you swap stories with mates and family.
PRIZE CATEGORIES:
We’ve got a treasure trove of fantastic prizes up for grabs! From Most Original to the ever-coveted Star of the Show, there’s something for everyone!
– Most Original – For the ride that makes jaws drop!
– Local Star – Must be from Wairarapa or Tararua (home turf pride, baby!)
– Furthest Travelled – For those brave enough to put some serious miles on the clock!
– People’s Choice – Because the crowd knows best!
– Star of the Show – Walk away with a whopping $500 Tui voucher! (You know you want it!)
KEY TIMINGS FOR THE DAY:
– 09:00 AM – Gates open for cars (let the engines roar!)
– 10:00 AM – Gates open for the public (let the ogling commence!)
– 10:45 AM – All competing cars to be parked (no late arrivals, please!)
– 11:00 AM – Registrations close (don’t miss out!)
– 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Judging takes place (bring your A-game!)
– 12:30 PM – Prize giving (who will take home the glory?)
– 5:00 PM – Tui Brewery closes (but we do it all again the following month!)
PRE-REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE:
Why wait? Pre-register your vehicle or bike now for just $10 online. Just jump onto the website and on the day you can just park up, and flash your email confirmation on your dashboard. Easy peasy! Just head to https://www.tuihq.co.nz/mangatainoka-motors/
And if you forget to pre-register? No sweat! You can still sign up on the day.
All proceeds from registrations go towards the Mangatainoka Motors Reserve Restoration Project. It’s a win-win!
So, gather your crew, polish that ride, and join us for a day of laughter, camaraderie, and, of course, some seriously sweet wheels. We can’t wait to see you there!

Ngunguru School Car Show
2025-11-30 09:00 - 12:30 | Bay of Plenty
Join us at Ngunguru School for our third annual car show! As always our FoNS BBQ will be on with burgers and sausages, Coffee cart, raffles, colouring competition and lots of cool cars to see. All clubs, makes and models welcome. Proceeds to support Ngunguru School projects. We ask you to join us by Koha on the day for both exhibitors and pedestrians.

Retro America Capital Cruise Queen & Best Dressed Competition
2025-11-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Bay of Plenty
Capital Cruise is proud to present our very first Capital Cruise Queen and best dressed competition proudly sponsored by Retro America
BEST DRESSED COMPETITION-
Wear you best pinup/ rockabilly look
open to everyone!
Held at Capital Cruise Park up car show
Enter on the day 9.45am at Cruise HQ
Best Dressed Lady
Best Dressed Gentleman
Best Dressed Boy & Girl (12 years & younger )
CAPITAL CRUISE QUEEN:
Calling all professional pinup ladies
The winner of Capital Cruise Queen will
Win a Hair, Makeup and Photography package with Ruby Retro with an editoral in a NZ Magazine.
Our winner will also be the face of Capital Cruise Queen 2026, poster and all advertising
to enter please provide three photos and a short Bio to capitalcruise@xtra.co.nz
applications close 21 September
finalists announced 28 September
REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN
The top five Finalists will complete for the title of Retro America Capital Cruise Queen at our Sunday parkup car show
two looks will be presented on stage, rockabilly and pinup with a q&a section by our MC

Flat Nats 2025 Show n' Shine
2025-11-30 09:00 - 16:30 | Bay of Plenty
Reckon your Subaru is the slickest of the lot?
Day 2 of Flat Nats 2025 kicks off bright and early with our Show n’ Shine event, dedicated to the best presented Subies at the event. Whether you’re modified to the eyeballs or stubbornly stock standard, we’re on the lookout for the most minty fresh cars among our crew. 🔥
$10 entry on the day will get you a chance to win one of five car care prize packs, with the potential for spot prizes too.
Park up and start polishing from 9am.
Judging starts at 9:30-10:00am, with winners announced and prizes awarded by 11:00am.
Event Will be wrapped up by mid day, 1:00PM.
Coffee on site is available from 9AM to 11AM.☕️
Judging categories include:
1) Best of the Show
2) Best Wagon
3) Best Hatch
4) Best Sedan/Coupe
5) Dirty as a Mofo
Judges’ decisions are final!💥
$10 entry fee, Subarus only, but you are welcome to turn up in anything and hang out for free of course. Grab a coffee on the way and bring your best banter.

Caffeine & Gasoline
2025-11-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Hampton Downs, 20 Hampton Downs Road, RD2, Auckland, Auckland, 3782, New Zealand
Caffeine & Gasoline is Hampton Downs’ very own car and bike show! It takes place on the last Sunday of each month in the top carpark, adjacent to Aoraki Coffee Roasters Café. It’s a meet up for enthusiasts, their families and of course the all important vehicle in their life! Caffeine & Gasoline can be described as automotive eye candy, where all types of vehicles are on display, from bikes to hot rods, muscle cars to supercars. It’s a great morning for spectators and owners alike.
There is plenty of parking so bring the family, grab a coffee and/or meal from Aoraki Coffee Roasters Café, and check out the range of awesome vehicles on display!

Park Up for Hunger v2: Rotationals X Downtime
2025-11-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Bay of Plenty
**THIS HUGE CAR MEET IS A FOOD DRIVE FOR CHARITY!**
With the support of The Salvation Army Hamilton, you, me, and hundreds of others will be donating crucial food supplies to our fellow Kiwis living in POVERTY, going without basic necessities right now.
Our last food drive gathered a crazy 1050kg of food, and we want to beat that milestone with this event!
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TO ENTER THIS CAR MEET:
All you need to do is bring a decent can of food, a bag of dry rice, dry pasta, or other non-perishable food.
That even stretches to toiletries for adults or babies, and toys for young kids.
There are fellow New Zealanders out there seriously struggling to make ends meet. It’s still a growing trend in NZ, so let’s try to do something about it.
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WHO CAN ENTER?
We welcome cool cars from all backgrounds – JDM, USA, Euro, new, old, ancient, stock, modified etc. If car enthusiasts will get a kick out of seeing your car, bring it along!
Spectators are free – but please consider bringing food along to donate.
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BOWDEN’S OWN SHOW AND SHINE
There will be a Show and Shine sponsored by the legends at Bowden’s Own, with $500 worth of prizes up for grabs! Any car that comes along is entered, as we find finalists through photos after the event.
We run this on our @rotationals Instagram story, with voting polls to find the winners going up a couple of days after the event. Find us on there and take part!
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WHAT ELSE?
DJs: We’ll have the @Select_FM team on the decks, playing a wide range of tunes.
Food & drinks: There will be various options for food and drinks!
Toilets & bins: Located at the venue of course.
Venue: Innes Common is a beautiful lakeside venue in Hamilton with great facilities, lots of shade, and even playgrounds nearby for the kids – it’s a great place to be.
If you’d like to support us and what we do, you can grab our stickers and t-shirts at the event – it makes this all possible; it ain’t cheap to run!
So grab your mates, grab your family, and come over to Innes Common Domain, Hamilton, on Sunday 30th of November, because this is a Rotationals X Downtime Entertainment meet you won’t want to miss!
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LOCATION / TIMING
Location: Innes Common Domain, Hamilton – a map will be posted to the event discussion page near the date.
Date: Sunday 30th November, 2025
Time: 11am to 3pm
Car Entry: Bring any car that someone with an interest in cars would enjoy. Cans/Rice/Pasta/Food/New Toy donation required to enter.
Spectator Entry: Free, but please take part by donating too!
This is event #2 for Park Up for Hunger, a collaboration between Downtime Entertainment and Rotationals.
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SKIDS/ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR:
This is council property, and we are running a ZERO TOLERANCE setup for this event. We won’t allow any risks.
If you skid, or act dangerously, we WILL find video of it, and it will be passed on to the NZ Police for you to lose your license. There’s a time and a place, this is NOT that time. It’s also a charity event, so don’t be a muppet…
Anyway – it’s going to be a massive day, see y’all there!

Sidecar Series Round 1
2025-11-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Rosebank Speedway, 126 Patiki Road, Avondale, Auckland, 1026, New Zealand
Peewee, Junior Solo, Junior Flatrackers, ¼ Midgets, Outlaw Karts, Classic Sidecar, Sidecar, Solo, Flatracker

Tauranga Toy Run
2025-12-05 17:00 | Bay of Plenty
Tauranga Toy Run is on again this year Friday the 5th of December leaving at 6pm from the Marina Car Park. Bring along a new toy, or cash donation for Waipuna Hospice

North Island Streetstock Championship (Qualifying), Minisprints
2025-12-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Awapuni Speedway, 357 Awapuni Road, Gisborne, 4071, New Zealand
Streetstocks, Superstocks, Stockcars, Streetstocks, Ministocks, Saloons, TQ’s, Production Saloons, Minisprints, Classic Stockcars

The Toolshed Club Night, Trophy Night
2025-12-05 18:30 - 22:30 | Rotorua Speedway, 105 Paradise Valley Road, Ngongotahā Valley 3072, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Classes Running:
Superstocks
Stockcars
Production Saloons – Points
Six Shooters – Points
Ministocks All

Mad Mike's Summer Bash
2025-12-06 00:00 | Hampton Downs, 20 Hampton Downs Road, RD2, Auckland, Auckland, 3782, New Zealand
New Zealand Drift SuperstarMad Mike Whiddett brings you another instalment of the very best drift action New Zealand has to offer – it’s Mad Mike’s Summer Bash 8! NZ’s best drifters will once again feature in the headline Summer Bash Superclass event. Not forgetting Whiddett will be rolling out the fleet to shred tyres on track.
There will be MASSIVE prizes and trophies up for grabs for all winners and runners up. In addition to this the International track cruise is open to the public. Off the track there will be the Hard Park, RC Drifting and SpeedNation Simulators in the pavilion. There will be the FREE Kids Zone and you can upgrade your experience to the Premium Trackside Lounge and grandstand option, trackside bar available.

Mitre10 MEGA Summer Series - Round 1
2025-12-06 00:00 - 2025-12-07 00:00, 2025-12-06 08:00 - 2025-12-07 17:00 | Manfeild Circuit, 59 South Street, Feilding, 4775, New Zealand

December Race Meeting
2025-12-06 00:00 - 2025-12-07 00:00, 2025-12-06 09:00 - 2025-12-07 17:00 | Teretonga Park
Featuring OSCA Super Saloons, SS Cup, Noel McIntyre Drainage Club Saloons, Histroic & Vintage Racing Assn
Pro 8 NZ
Pre 65 Saloons
2K Cup Teretonga Challenge
South Island Formula Ford

Redwood Physiotherapy 2025 BEARS Championship - Round 6
2025-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Bay of Plenty
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

Kariotahi Beach Clean - Kiwi4wd Dirty Diesel Initiative
2025-12-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Bay of Plenty
Karioitahi Beach Clean is back – Sat 6 Dec. The crew’s rolling in to clean our coast, raise funds for Surf Life Saving Karioitahi, and have a yarn over a BBQ. #DirtyDieselInitiative #KarioitahiClean #Kiwi4wd
12:00 PM: Good buggers role in, grab gloves/bags & head out.
2:30 PM: Food & banter start flowing. BBQ and raffles begin!
4:00 PM: Pack up & head off. Whether shooting home or chasing tracks, take it easy & stay safe.
What to Bring:
– Buckets/gloves, closed shoes, sunblock, water bottle
– Sensible beach driving with WOF/Reg/Beach driving permits
– Good vibes – leave nothing but footprints

Brooklyn Horan Memorial 2025
2025-12-06 12:00 - 2025-12-07 16:00 | Bay of Plenty
Brooklyn Horan Memorial
Race weekend 7th and 8th December 2025.
-Saturday
Scrutineering time 11 o’clock
The first race 12 o’clock three heats per class (M,J, and any other classes under ORANZ rules)
If there are any first-time drivers, we will make time to get them some laps under the instruction/ guidance of adults and marshals(We will need some mums and dads to volunteer for these jobs)
BBQ dinner and relaxed games till dark time.
-Sunday First race at 9 am.
Two longer races for classes (Mini enduro’s) M and J will race together then all other classes in a separate race.
Prize giving will be after the conclusion of racing, hopefully around 1pm to allow people to travel home.
Remember Asher is the guy to beat on points to get your racing name on the trophy.
A special prize pool to be announced in the coming months.

Superstock Teams Extravaganza (6 Teams)
2025-12-06 17:00 - 22:00 | Robertson Prestige International Speedway, Takaro, Palmerston North 4410, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sidecars Stockcars Superstock Masters

Demolition Derby
2025-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Waikaraka Speedway, 175 Neilson Street, Onehunga, Auckland, 1061, New Zealand
Stockcars, SuperStocks, Saloons, Streetstocks, Ministocks
