Max Motors Family Speedway
📍 Upper Hutt • Wellington
Max Motors Family Speedway at Te Marua, Upper Hutt. Home of Wellington speedway racing with a wide range of classes for all ages.
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Track Conditions
Location
Video Highlights
2026 NZ Superstock Championship Highlights
Wellington Wildcats vs Gisborne Giants - Superstock Teams 2026
Wellington Speedway Modifieds
Track History
Wellington speedway has a rich three-venue lineage. The first speedway opened at Kilbirnie on 9 March 1929, featuring riders like Wally Kilminster who later rode for Wembley. Taita Speedway opened Boxing Day 1947 as the second venue. Te Marua became the third home in 1968, built by the Wellington Stock Car Society (formed 1964). The 1973 NZ vs England test matches — featuring world champions Ivan Mauger and Barry Briggs — were a landmark moment. The 50th anniversary was celebrated in 2018. Today described as 'a nationally important venue for stock car racing' and a 'real drivers' track.'
Former Names
- Te Marua Speedway
- Wellington Family Speedway
- Max Motors Family Speedway
- Value Motors Wellington Family Speedway
Notable Events
- NZ vs England solo motorcycle test matches (1973) — featuring Ivan Mauger and Barry Briggs
- NZ Superstock Championship (January 2026)
- 50th Anniversary Celebration (November 2018)
This track was active from 1968–present. SpeedwayHub preserves the history and records of all New Zealand speedway venues, past and present.
Facilities
- Grandstand
- Canteen
- Toilets
- Parking
- Family Friendly
Upcoming events
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