Pit Pilot

Countrywide Cruisers Breakfast
2025-10-19 09:30 - 11:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
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!!

HotRods to Fernside
2025-10-19 10:00 - 15:00
Mark your calendars for Sunday, 19th October 2025, 10am-3pm as Fernside School comes alive with rumbling engines, classic style, and family fun at the Hotrods to Fernside School Fair — proudly brought to you by
Raine and Horne.
This exciting event is perfect for the whole family, featuring stunning hot rods, local stalls, food, entertainment, and plenty of activities for all ages. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or just looking for a great family day out, there’s something for everyone!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable day!

The Festival of Wheels 2025
2025-10-19 11:00 - 15:00
Join us for a fun-filled family day out with FREE entry!
🌟See your favorite vehicles & machinery up close
🌟Enjoy food & drink stalls, games, bouncy castles, and more!
🌟Meet vendors and experience the excitement!
🚙 Here’s the link to register your entries – the more wheels, the better! https://events.humanitix.com/festival-of-wheels
Proudly hosted by BDO Renwick Sports & Events Centre and Pure Events Marlborough.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day!

INSTEEL Opening Meeting
2025-10-19 12:00 | Rosebank Speedway, 126 Patiki Road, Avondale, Auckland, 1026, New Zealand
Get ready for the INSTEEL Opening Meeting — Sunday 19 Oct – first race at midday — as we celebrate our brand-new 10-year lease at Rosebank Speedway!
💥 1000cc Sidecars
💥 Solo Bikes
💥 Classic Sidecars
💥 Flat Track Bikes
💥 Outlaw Karts
💥 Quarter Midgets
💥 Junior Bikes
Brought to you by INSTEEL — where strength meets speed — this season opener will be full-throttle, edge-of-your-seat excitement you won’t want to miss. From up-and-coming stars to fan-favorite battles, every competitor will be gunning to take out the INSTEEL Season Opener and claim the bragging rights.
👉 Food on site, family-friendly, and adrenaline guaranteed. Eftpos Available
👉 126 Patiki Road Avondale
Tag your mates, spread the word, and we’ll see YOU at the track for the INSTEEL Opening Meeting!

OctoberFAST
2025-10-24 09:00 - 2025-10-26 17:00 | Manfeild Circuit, 59 South Street, Feilding, 4775, New Zealand
Summer Racing Starts Here with 2025 OctoberFAST!
Labour Weekend, Friday 24th October 2025 through to Sunday 26th October 202 at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon! Racing from 9:00am – 5:00pm
We’re proud to continue our ‘Free Entry Food Drive’ in support of our community and local charity, Manchester House Social Services. Please bring a non-perishable food donation in exchange for FREE spectator admission and let’s double our overwhelming support of donations from 2024!
Check out the classes joining;
NZ Supertruck Championship, GTRNZ, NZ Porsche Championship, NZ V8 Utes, NZ SIXES, Nexen Mazda Racing Series, BMW Race Driver Series – BMW Open GT, BMW 2Litre + More!
Trade Displays & Merch Stands

ClubFest 2025
2025-10-24 11:30 - 17:00, 2025-10-25 09:00 - 2025-10-26 18:00 | Hampton Downs, 20 Hampton Downs Road, RD2, Auckland, Auckland, 3782, New Zealand
Downtime Entertainment presents.. ClubFest! New Zealand’s annual Car Club MEGA MEET! 26-27 October 2024 (Labour weekend), a true celebration of the car club culture in New Zealand.
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A SOLD OUT event since 2020, ClubFest is a series of track sessions and activities aimed at giving car clubs the opportunity to drive around Hampton Downs in a safe and controlled environment. Clubs of all makes and models are welcome. Your track entry gives you access to all sessions over the weekend.
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While ClubFest is about having fun and celebrating the car club scene in New Zealand, there is also a competitive element with car clubs and individuals competing for titles, prizes and ultimate bragging rights. To enter your car, you must be part of a Car Club.

Opening Nights - HB Streetstock Champs
2025-10-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Meeanee Speedway, 59 Sandy Road, Meeanee, Napier 4183, Napier, Hawke's Bay, 4142, New Zealand
Superstocks | Stockcars | Super Saloons | TQs | Sidecars

NAPA NZ Super Truck Series - Round 1
2025-10-25 09:00 - 2025-10-26 16:30 | Manfeild Circuit, 59 South Street, Feilding, 4775, New Zealand
The NAPA NZ Super Truck Series is back – Proudly supported by BOSCO (Bryce O’Sullivan Contracting) – Round 1 roars into Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon for an action packed weekend!
FREE ENTRY with a non-perishable food donation to support local families in need.

CT Civil Oranz National Series - Final 2025
2025-10-25 09:00 - 2025-10-26 17:00
Waikato Off Road Racing Club in association with ORANZ and proud sponsors, C T Civil, V-DUB Shoppe, Truck Fix and 4WD Bits, bring you the 2025 NZ Off Road National Series Final held at Daltons Tect Park Raceway.
Spectators Welcome, Entry $20.00 for a car.
Saturday, 25th, Short Course Racing.
7am – Gates open, 7:30-8:30 am – Pre race inspections, 10:00am – Drivers briefing, 11:00 am – First race starts.
Sunday 26th, 150km Enduro
8:30am – Drivers Briefing, 10:00 – Enduro Race Starts

CRANK UP! 2025
2025-10-25 10:00 - 15:00
The Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Club members will be CRANKING UP! VINTAGE & CLASSIC:
☞ Tractors
☞ Vehicles
☞ Machinery
☞ Stationary Engines
☞ Water Pumps
☞ Hot air Pumps
and anything else the members want to CRANK UP! on the day.
☞ Vintage & Classic Car rides.
☞ Sausage Sizzle.
☞ Picnic Area & modern bathrooms.
Great Family day or Event of interest to any Vintage or Machinery enthusiast.

Grand Opening (Double Points): Lucas Oil Superstock & Super Saloon Series
2025-10-25 17:00 - 22:00 | Robertson Prestige International Speedway, Takaro, Palmerston North 4410, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui
Historic Stockcars Minisprints Stockcars Super Saloons Superstocks Youth Ministocks – PN Registered Only

All OZ Cruise Start B
2025-10-25 17:30
Meet at 5.30pm with 6.00pm departure, Start at Princess Margaret Hospital Carpark and Finish to be in Prebbleton and we will let you know that before we leave at the start of the cruise.
There will also be a BBQ at the end of the cruise
Please drive responsibly, no skids or antisocial behaviour is acceptable

All OZ Cruise Start A
2025-10-25 17:30
Meet at 5.30pm with 6.00pm departure from Hawke Street Carpark near the Chanakya Indian Resturant before the Countdown carpark. We will let you know that before we leave at the start of the cruise.
There will also be a BBQ at the end of the cruise
Please drive responsibly, no skids or antisocial behaviour is acceptable

Opening Nights - HB Streetstock Champs
2025-10-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Stratford Speedway, 9A Flint Road West, Stratford 4394, Stratford, Taranaki, 4352, New Zealand
City of NP Classic for Stockcars, Modifieds, Streetstocks & Adult Ministocks. Classes runnning: Stockcars, Modifieds, Saloons/Super Saloons, Streetstocks, Adult Ministocks, F2 Midgets

Kiwi Steel Rodeo Tour
2025-10-25 18:30 - 20:30
We are excited to announce that Kiwi Steel Rodeo, a proudly Kiwi owned & operated stunt show, will be coming to Huntly on October 25th, 2025.
Experience thrilling entertainment including Car Crushing Monster Trucks, Freestyle Motocross, spectacular stunts, & much more. Prepare for an unforgettable night of high octane action!

Kiwi Steel Rodeo Tour
2025-10-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Whangarei Speedway, 278 Port Road, Whangārei 0110, Whangarei, Northland
Get ready to experience an electrifying night of non-stop action and excitement for the whole family! Buckle yourself for an adrenaline-fuelled event featuring New Zealand’s very own car-crushing monster trucks restored to their former glory, New Zealand’s top freestyle motocross riders taking to the air for jaw-dropping acrobatics including backflips, and some of the country’s most talented stuntmen performing insane stunts, dodgem cars. The kids will be thrilled by the total carnage, and it’s the perfect night out for the whole family with an old fashion kiwi entertainment feel. So pack a picnic, blankets & chairs and get yourself trackside and don’t miss out on this heart thumping, action-packed all-Kiwi owned extravaganza!

Back to the Bay!
2025-10-25 18:30 - 22:00 | Baypark Speedway, 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
We’re Back – The Summer of Speedway Starts Here!
Baypark Speedway roars back into action on Saturday, 25 October 2025 with Back to the Bay – Opening Night, kicking off another epic season at the place for pace!
Get ready for a night of non-stop dirt track action featuring:
🏁 Winged Warrior Sprintcars
💥 Superstocks – raw power and bumper-to-bumper battles
⚡ Mighty Midgets – lightning-fast wheel-to-wheel racing
🔥 Super Saloons – the ultimate crowd favourite
Gates open: 4:30pm
Racing starts: 6:30pm
Can’t make it trackside? Catch all the thrills live with Bay Per View – stream it anywhere!
🎟 Tickets for both the event and the live stream are available now at www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz.
The engines are ready, the dirt’s flying – your summer of speedway starts here!

ECC Monthly: Christchurch
2025-10-25 19:00 - 21:00
There may be some goodies for those who really dress themselves/ their cars/bikes for the spooky season!
Come join us for some burgers, and possibly a tunnel run/ night loop up through evans pass/ summit road later in the evening
We will be giving out sweets for those dressed for the spooky season, so make sure you’re well prepared!
If you are a photographer/videographer and plan on attending please let us know!
As usual, any and all are welcome. We hope 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 your actions/decisions. Dangerous/ illegal behaviour will be reported. Lets keep this fun and friendly!

Pegasus Bay Drag Racing Club
2025-10-26 08:00 - 17:00

Mangatainoka Motros Two Wheels Day
2025-10-26 09:00
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?)
– 4:00 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!

Mangatainoka Motors Two Wheels Day
2025-10-26 09:00

October Cars & Coffee featuring BMW
2025-10-26 09:00 - 12:00
The October Cars & Coffee Christchurch will be held on the Sunday 26th Oct, with all things BMW being featured out in front of Spectators Cafe.
All other brands welcome as there is plenty of sealed car parking. The Avid lawn trackside will be open also.
Please bring the dog and kids along, enjoy a coffee and bacon sandwich.

Classic Car Show - Japanese & Korean Day
2025-10-26 09:30 - 12:30
Join us for our monthly Classic Car Show, featuring this month’s special theme — All Japanese and Korean Cars! From vintage icons to modern rides, everyone is welcome to showcase their pride and joy.
Don’t own a Japanese or Korean car? No problem — bring along your classic or modern vehicle and enjoy the day with fellow car lovers.
It’s more than just a car show — it’s a family fun day! Enjoy fresh coffee, cold beer, big American breakfasts, muffins, scones, and delicious smoked meats. Kids can have a great time with outdoor games and a bouncy castle.
Plus, don’t miss our $10 Beer Quart Special – All Day!
Note:
Strictly no car sale signs or posters allowed at the show.
See you there for a great day of cars, food, and fun!

All OZ Car Show Day
2025-10-26 10:00
All OZ Show 2025 is on at A&P Showgrounds, Curletts Rd.
Show entry per vehicle is $10 with spectator entry by gold coin
This year we are supporting Art for Life who will be on the BBQ as well as helping out
Prizegiving from 1.00pm
No skids or antisocial behaviour will be acceptable

Caffeine & Gasoline
2025-10-26 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!

Cars & Coffee Taranaki
2025-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Sur Le Mur Winery, 152 Cross Rd, New Plymouth, New Zealand
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

Queenstown Cars & Coffee October
2025-10-26 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a special Queenstown Cars & Coffee October meeting as we get together at the stunning Ayrburn to sip coffee and chat all-things automotive.
To display in the main carpark please RSVP to allister.simpson@bayleys.co.nz
As always, Mike, Allister, Britt & Enrique bring you this free event, so come and enjoy Queenstown’s growing car culture! Every type of vehicle welcome.

Auckland Rotary Rx Cruise
2025-10-26 13:00 - 17:00
Just a small event to meet some new people and see some mean Rotaries.
Important Details:
Where Hooton Reserve – Albany
When Sunday October 26th
Time 1:00pm – 5:00pm
We will convoy off to Rotor Corner around 2:00pm from here!
And even if you don’t have a Rotary vehicle feel free to come and have a look at the cars and I just ask if you park aside from the Rotaries so we can get some mint photos of all the cars together.

Labour Weekend Meeting
2025-10-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Oceanview Speedway, Landguard Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501, Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, 4501, New Zealand
Superstocks, Midgets, Sidecars, Classic Stockcars, Stockcars, Youth Ministocks, Adult Ministocks
