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Canterbury Speedway Association based in Christchurch. Runs Sprintcars, Midgets, TQ. Season Oct–Apr.
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Track Conditions
Location
Video Highlights
Sprintcar Grand Prix feature race at Ruapuna Speedway
Tickets & Admission
Admission is set by the club and changes for special events. Check with Ruapuna Speedway (Canterbury) for current gate prices.
Track History
Ruapuna opened 29 April 1962 as Templeton Speedway, renamed Ruapuna Park Speedway in 1977. Run by the Christchurch Speedway Association (formed 1959, second-oldest speedway club in NZ). It is the successor to the legendary Aranui Speedway (1949-1959) where Ronnie Moore, Barry Briggs, and Ivan Mauger — who between them hold 12 individual world titles — all started their careers. AJ Foyt raced midgets here during the 1960s-70s golden era. The South Island's only true international speedway, it has hosted 17 NZ Solo Championships and World Championship qualifying from 1976.
Former Names
- Templeton Speedway
- Ruapuna Park Speedway
Notable Events
- 17 NZ Solo Championships hosted
- World Championship qualifying rounds (from 1976)
- A.J. Foyt raced midgets here in the 1960s-70s
- 2011 earthquake disrupted season
This track was active from 1962–present. SpeedwayHub preserves the history and records of all New Zealand speedway venues, past and present.
Facilities
- Grandstand
- Canteen
- Toilets
- Parking
- Pit Access
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237 national titles decided here
Championships Ruapuna Speedway (Canterbury) has hosted, from Speedway New Zealand's records.
- 2025/26Sprintcar Grand Prixwon by Jonathan Allard
- 2024/25Midget South Islandwon by Tom Lumsden
- 2024/25TQ Midget New Zealandwon by Jeremy Webb
- 2023/24Sprintcar Grand Prixwon by Jonathan Allard
- 2023/24Sprintcar South Islandwon by Stephen Taylor
- 2023/24Midget New Zealandwon by Brad Mosen
- 2023/24Midget South Islandwon by Jeremy Webb
- 2022/23Sprintcar New Zealandwon by Daniel Thomas
- 2022/23Midget Grand Prixwon by Michael Pickens
- 2022/23Midget South Islandwon by Max Guilford
- 2022/23TQ Midget South Islandwon by Jeremy Webb
- 2020/21Midget South Islandwon by Jack Low
and 225 more. Browse every NZ title
Source: Speedway New Zealand.
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