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News from the Dirt
Race reports, driver interviews, and announcements from around the country.
It's Not Just RacingβIt's Full-Contact Combat on Wheels
Stockcars are the gladiators of the dirt. Learn why "using the bumper" is a requirement, not a foul.
The Dirt Track Has Gone Digital
Live timing, streaming, and data analyticsβtechnology is changing how we experience the dirt track.
The Season Starts at Ashburton, and It Starts Quietly
Racing returns on Saturday 5 September with a test and tune. Eight meetings before October across six tracks, and 267 nights to come.
Where the Western Springs Fight Actually Stands
Ninety-five years of racing ended, $11m built a new track at Waikaraka, and a judicial review heard in July is still undecided. The whole thing in order.
The Drivers Range From Age 5 to 75
Speedway is a family affair. See how Ministocks nurture young talent and veterans keep the passion alive.
NZ Speedway 2026/27: Every Confirmed Date, Track by Track
267 confirmed race nights across 19 New Zealand tracks. The season opens Saturday 5 September at Ashburton Speedway and runs through to Saturday 8 May.
When Does NZ Speedway Start? The 2026/27 Season Opens 5 September
Ashburton goes first with a Test and Tune on Saturday 5 September. Here is every September date, how October starts, and when your local track actually opens.
Every National and Island Title of the 2026/27 NZ Speedway Season
54 New Zealand, North Island and South Island titles, from the Repco NZ Superstock Championship at Stratford in January to the Teams Nationals at Waikaraka in April.
Speedway in the Waikato: Every 2026/27 Race Night
24 race nights at Huntly Placemakers Speedway and McDonald's Kihikihi Speedway. The season starts with practice Saturday 10 October and runs to Saturday 17 April.
Speedway in Canterbury: Every 2026/27 Race Night
30 race nights at Ashburton Speedway and Woodford Glen Speedway. The season starts with practice Saturday 5 September and runs to Sunday 2 May.
Speedway in Otago: Every 2026/27 Race Night
17 race nights at Central Motor Speedway. The season starts with practice Saturday 19 September and runs to Saturday 27 March.
Speedway in Marlborough: Every 2026/27 Race Night
15 race nights at Eastern States Speedway. The season starts with practice Saturday 26 September and runs to Sunday 25 April.
Speedway in Tasman: Every 2026/27 Race Night
4 race nights at Tahuna Beach Holiday Park Top of the South Speedway. The season starts with practice Saturday 26 September and runs to Saturday 31 October.
Speedway in Wellington: Every 2026/27 Race Night
19 race nights at Value Motors Wellington Family Speedway. The season starts with practice Saturday 26 September and runs to Saturday 17 April.
Speedway on the West Coast: Every 2026/27 Race Night
15 race nights at Greenstone Park Speedway. The season starts with practice Saturday 3 October and runs to Saturday 3 April.
Speedway in Taranaki: Every 2026/27 Race Night
19 race nights at Stratford Speedway. The season starts with practice Saturday 3 October and runs to Saturday 3 April.
Speedway in Auckland: Every 2026/27 Race Night
43 race nights at Lucas Oil Waikaraka Family Speedway and Rosebank Speedway. The season starts with practice Saturday 10 October and runs to Saturday 1 May.
Speedway in the Bay of Plenty: Every 2026/27 Race Night
24 race nights at Baypark Speedway and TWS Paradise Valley Speedway. The season starts with practice Saturday 17 October and runs to Sunday 28 March.
Speedway in ManawatΕ«-Whanganui: Every 2026/27 Race Night
21 race nights at Oceanview Speedway and Robertson Prestige International Speedway. The season opens Saturday 17 October and runs to Saturday 10 April.
Speedway in Northland: Every 2026/27 Race Night
13 race nights at Whangarei Speedway. The season starts with practice Saturday 17 October and runs to Saturday 8 May.
Speedway in Gisborne: Every 2026/27 Race Night
13 race nights at Eastland Group Raceway. The season opens Saturday 31 October and runs to Saturday 10 April.
Speedway in Southland: Every 2026/27 Race Night
10 race nights at Oreti Park Speedway. The season starts with practice Saturday 31 October and runs to Saturday 10 April.
Tragedy at Beachlands Speedway
The NZ speedway community is mourning after a driver was fatally injured during the Modified Thunder event at Beachlands Speedway.
2025/2026 Season Championship Results
The season is heating up. Check out the latest podium finishers from major championships across New Zealand.
Canterbury Crushers Take Stockcar Teams Title South
The Canterbury Crushers denied the Rotorua Rascals a rare three-peat at the NZ Stockcar Teams Championship.
Chris Cowling Claims Third NZ Super Saloon Championship
Chris Cowling cements his dominance with a third NZ Super Saloon title at Meeanee Speedway.
Caleb Ireland Makes History With Back-to-Back NZ Stockcar Titles
Only the second driver ever to win consecutive NZ Stockcar Championships, Ireland edged Harley Robb by a single point.
Gisborne Giants Claim First Superstock Teams Title in a Decade
The Giants won their first ENZED Superstock Teams Championship since reforming 10 years ago.
Aaron Hodgson Charges to Glory in 83rd NZ Midget Championship
Hodgson charged from the 3rd row to win by 1.3 seconds at Baypark. Teenage star Alec Insley was top qualifier.
Ben Jenkins Defends Streetstock Tri-Series Crown
Dunedin driver Ben Jenkins successfully defended his "Lift N Shift" Streetstock Tri-Series title.
Daniel Thomas Dominates to Win NZ Sprintcar Championship
Thomas led all 25 laps at Central Motor Speedway in Cromwell to win the NZ Sprintcar Championship.
Brad Lane Claims Historic Fourth New Zealand Modified Title
Brad Lane cemented his legacy by securing his fourth NZ Modified Championship at Wellington Family Speedway.
Waikaraka Park Reopens Following $11 Million Infrastructure Upgrade
Auckland's Waikaraka Park has officially reopened, debuting New Zealand's first new speedway track in nearly 25 years.
Canterbury Glen Eagles Take a Third Straight Teams Title (2024/25)
The Glen Eagles made history at Palmerston North by securing a "hat-trick" of wins at the Superstock Teams Extravaganza.
Ethan Rees Beat His Father to the World 240s Title (2023)
The 39th World Invitation Superstock Championship ended in dramatic fashion with a father-son duel.
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