Robertson Prestige International Speedway
📍 Palmerston North • Manawatū-Whanganui
Palmerston North Speedway based in Palmerston North. Runs Superstocks, Stockcars, Sidecars, Saloons. Season Oct–Apr.
Contact & Info
Track Conditions
Location
Video Highlights
Robertson Prestige Speedway - Superstock Teams Champs 2026 Night 1 Qualifying - 7/2/26
Superstock Consultation Races Palmerston North Speedway 7/02/21
Tickets & Admission
Admission is set by the club and changes for special events. Check with Robertson Prestige International Speedway for current gate prices.
Track History
Palmerston North's speedway is one of the oldest continuously operating speedway venues in New Zealand, having opened on Boxing Day 1930 for motorcycle racing at the Showgrounds (now Central Energy Trust Arena). It was among the first wave of NZ speedway tracks alongside Kilbirnie (Wellington), Western Springs (Auckland), Monica Park (Christchurch), and Dunedin. The venue sits centrally in the city and boasts a 15,000-seat capacity, making it one of the largest speedway facilities in the country. The 434-metre clay and lime track encircles the arena's main field. The track is synonymous with the Palmerston North Panthers superstock team, who have been national champions 8 times with 21 appearances at the Superstock Teams Nationals. The Panthers' all-time leading driver is Peter Rees with 32 starts and 9 individual championship titles. The annual February Superstock Teams Championship is regarded as the single biggest event on the New Zealand speedway calendar.
Former Names
- Palmerston North Showgrounds Speedway
- Manawatu Speedway
- Robertson Holden International Speedway (RHIS)
- Robertson Prestige International Speedway (RPIS)
Notable Events
- NZ Superstock Teams Championship — hosted annually, the nation's premier speedway event
- NZ Solo Championship — hosted in 1949, 1962, 1963, 1969, 1975
- Speedway World Championship qualifying round — 1976
- Grandstand redevelopment completed March 2005
This track was active from 1930–present. SpeedwayHub preserves the history and records of all New Zealand speedway venues, past and present.
Facilities
- Covered Grandstand
- Corporate Suites
- Canteen
- Bar
- Toilets
- Parking
- Pit Access
Upcoming events
Practice - All Classes
2026-10-20
Practice - All Classes
2026-10-21
Grand Opening (Double Points)
2026-10-24
Robin Pratt Memorial
2026-10-31
Fireworks Spectacular, Ramp Race & Ray Tarrant Memorial Sidecars
2026-11-07
Super Saloon King of the Arena
2026-11-21
Manawatu Stockcar & Saloon Championships
2026-11-28
Stockcar Teams Invasion & Manawatu Modified Champs
2026-12-05
Superstock Teams Extravaganza & Nelson Tigers Challenge Cup
2026-12-12
Manawatu Superstock, Minisprint & Sidecar Championships
2026-12-26
Manawatu Super Saloon Champs & Brent Lowe Memorial Stockcars
2027-01-02
NZ Minisprint Grand Prix & Manawatu Streetstock / Youth Ministock Champs
2027-01-16
ENZED/Dewtec Superstock Teams Champs - Qualifying
2027-02-05
ENZED/Dewtec Superstock Teams Champs - Finals
2027-02-06
NZ Super Saloon Champs - Qualifying & Superstock Dash for Cash
2027-02-19
NZ Super Saloon Champs - Finals & Superstock 248 Global Challenge
2027-02-20
Peter Barry Memorial Derby Teams Champs & Manawatu Adult Ministock Champs
2027-03-13
Stockcar King of the Arena - Qualifying & Manawatu Midget Champs
2027-03-26
Stockcar King of the Arena - Finals & North Island Midget Champs
2027-03-27
Grand Finale (Double Points) - Caravan & Boat Derby
2027-04-10
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Local backers
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The Rock
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AFC Motorcycles
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Big Barrel
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CEG Motors & Pumps
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Central Energy Trust Arena
Palmerston North, Manawatu
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Christies
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Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North
Palmerston North, Manawatu
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D.M.R Metal Recyclers
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Hell Pizza
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Lucas Oil NZ
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Manawatu Nissan
Palmerston North, Manawatu
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Mike Murphy Auto Electrical
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OfficeDNA
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Palmerston North PartsWorld
Palmerston North, Manawatu
- Parts
- Automotive Retail
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Palmfield Motors
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Regent Motors
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Robertson Prestige
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Total Sheetmetals
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TransAg Centre
- Transport
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Travel Managers (Margaret Scott)
- Professional Services
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Copthorne Hotel
Palmerston North
- Hospitality
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D.M.R Metal Recyclers
- Trades & Construction
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Lucas Oil
- Fuel & Lubes
- Automotive Retail
- Fuel & Energy
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More FM 92.2
- Media & Marketing
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OfficeDNA
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The Rock 95.4
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Travel Managers
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15 national titles decided here
Championships Robertson Prestige International Speedway has hosted, from Speedway New Zealand's records.
- 2025/26Super Saloons Grand Prixwon by Chris Cowling
- 2025/26Midget Grand Prixwon by Terence Dorrell
- 2024/25Sidecar Grand Prixwon by Derek Ramsay / Matthew Ramsay 6p
- 2023/24Minisprint Grand Prixwon by Elliot Heron
- 2023/24Sidecar New Zealandwon by Mike Zachan / Ben Franklin 97p
- 2019/20Superstock Grand Prixwon by Keegan Levien
- 2019/20Sprintcar New Zealandwon by Jamie Larsen
- 2019/20Minisprint Grand Prixwon by Elliott Heron
- 2017/18Sprintcar Grand Prixwon by Jamie McDonald
- 2017/18Minisprint Grand Prixwon by Christian Hermansen
- 2015/16Sidecar Grand Prixwon by Derek Ramsey / Matthew Ramsey 6p
- 2012/13Minisprint Grand Prixwon by Jamie Larsen
and 3 more. Browse every NZ title
Source: Speedway New Zealand.
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