Our Canterbury track is known worldwide, with the Southern Alps working as a stunning backdrop. We offer a number of circuit variations with track distances ranging from 1.7km to 3.44km. Our Grand Prix track with and without Dipper are racing favourites. We also have our Club circuits with and without dipper and finally our A track (trioval) and B track.
1. EVENTS
Wigram Revival 2024
Fri Nov 22 2024 - Sun Nov 24 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wigram Revival Motor Racing at Euromarque Motorsport Park – Ruapuna Raceway
The best of South Island Motor Racing celebrating what was great about the Wigram race circuit.
Classic & Historic racers; classes and cars which would have featured at the Wigram circuit from 1949-2000.
Classic & Historic racers; classes and cars which would have featured at the Wigram circuit from 1949-2000.
Classes Racing:
Mainland Muscle Cars
Mini 7
Pre 65
SI Formula Ford
Classic Saloons Allcomers
Formula Libre
Vintage Racing Cars
Pre 78 Classic Saloons
Historic Formula Ford & Single Seaters
Ticket pricing (at gate by cash or eftpos, or pre event from CCC office)
Friday – $10
Saturday – $30
Sunday – $30
Weekend Pass – $40
Kids under 16 free
Drivers – Entries are open through the MSNZ online entry system, regulations also viewable there.
Please get in touch if you have any questions on the event, especially around eligibility for the Classic Allcomers & Formula Libre classes
CCC Club Race Day 3
Sun Dec 8 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Club level racing for all levels of driver and car.
Emphasis on safe, fun racing.
For the 2024/25 Season the dates of the rounds are:
Round 1 – Sunday 4th August
Round 2 – Sunday 8th September
Round 3 – Sunday 8th December – Racing on the 2.44km Club Circuit
Round 4 – Sunday 13th April
Round 5 – Sunday 18th May
Classes at all rounds: Open Saloons, Club Saloons, Continental Rennsport, Open Wheelers
See below for a description on eligibility for each class.
All classes get a qualifying session and 3 standing start races each
Pit garages – A small fee will apply to reserve a Pit Garage for the day, bookings through your entry form. Positioning in the garages is first in first served.
Entry fees for Club Race:
$230 if entered prior to the Thursday before the event
$280 after this time
Payment can be made on the day however you can pay via your entry form or with a transfer to the CCC bank account 02 0865 0020166 25
Driver Requirements:
All drivers require a Motorsport NZ C Grade Race Licence
Minimum Safety Gear: For a full description on the required safety gear please check with the event regulations and Motorsport NZ Schedule A
For all classes:
– 2-layer SFI/FIA race suit
– Compliant Helmet
– FHR (Forward Head Restraint, eg HANS)
– SFI/FIA Race Boots, Gloves, Balaclava, socks & full long underwear
Car Requirements:
All cars to meet Motorsport NZ Schedule A or Schedule AA rules
Race Formats, Classes Racing at Club Days:
- Open Saloons
No breakout times.
Longer races – 8, 8, 12 laps
1 Bracket Handicap Race (race 2)
Classes within this grid:
0-1600cc
1600-2000cc
2000-3000cc
3000+
GT (cars lapping under 1:30)
Note – class cc ratings include correction factor for turbo, s/c, rotary - Club Saloons (Previously Clubmans)
Laps no faster than 1:40 on the Ruapuna GP Circuit
Sprint races – 6 laps
2 Bracket Handicap Races (Races 2 & 3)
Non championship class. Low key, fun racing - Open Wheelers
Laps 6, 8, 6
All fastest to the front standing start - Continental Rennsport (click for more details on Rennsport Racing)
Continental Rennsport Open and BMW E30’s classes
Grid formats as per individual event regulations
What is a bracket handicap?
The timekeeper/handicapper will create a staggered, revered grid start with cars starting at 0, 15, 30, 45 and 60 seconds.
Car definitions:
Saloons – For the purpose of these classes, a saloon car is considered to be a car with 4x enclosed wheels, exception being “Sports Racing Cars” eg Radical which would run with Open Wheelers.
Includes what MSNZ define as a Sports Car or GT Car (Porsche, Datsun etc.)
Open Wheelers – This class is often known as Formula Libre. All Single Seater / Open Wheeler race cars.
Including but not limited to: Formula Ford, Formula Renault, Open Wheel Sports cars eg Lotus 7.
Timing Transponders –
These are required for all race events. They can be hired for a small fee with your entry at each event.
Alternatively you can lease or purchase them from MyLaps
These are required for all race events. They can be hired for a small fee with your entry at each event.
Alternatively you can lease or purchase them from MyLaps
For more details see the calendar page for each event, or contact:
Canterbury Car Club office: 03 349 6003 8:30am – 5:00pm weekdays
admin@canterburycarclub.co.nz
Canterbury Car Club office: 03 349 6003 8:30am – 5:00pm weekdays
admin@canterburycarclub.co.nz
Skope Classic 2025
Fri Jan 31 2025 - Sun Feb 2 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SKOPE Classic
Classic & Historic motor racing
The 2025 event will be held at Euromarque Motorsport Park – Ruapuna Raceway, Christchurch, New Zealand, on 31 January, 1 & 2 February 2025
Drivers – Regulations and Entries will be available closer to the event
If you are new to the event, wish to drive a different vehicle, or have made modifications to your vehicle, please complete a Registration of Interest Form to apply for consideration to enter.
Spectators – Tickets and camping passes (self contained camper-vans only) will be available later in 2024.
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2. TRACK
3. CALENDAR
We operate all year round and there is always something happening at the track. We have a huge range of four and two-wheel motorsport events running. Check out our calendar to see up in coming events. Click on each event to see specific details. Please be aware that our track is often hired out for specific events which are not open to the public, these may be not published in the calendar.
4. ABOUT US
Owned and operated by the Canterbury Car Club, Ruapuna Motorsport Park is a designated motorsport reserve which operates all year round. Canterbury Car Club was established in 1946 and are the reason the park exists today. With 7 track configurations, Ruapuna is the centre point of motor racing in Canterbury hosting large scale Motor Racing events like Skope Classic, Wigram Revival, Super Weekend, South Island Endurance Series and Speed Festival, the track also hosts events for specific racing and other car events including; Club Race Days, Clubsport Events, Drifting, Race School, Supercar experiences and more. It is not just cars and circuit racing though, many Motorcycle Racing, Drag Racing and other types of events occur regularly.
5. SPONSORS
We are proud to have an incredible line up of sponsors who are passion about the industry of Motorsport and work with us to create awesome racing events.
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