What is a Motorkhana: A timed driver skill competition – there are usually 6 tests of up to 200m in length defined by cones and starting and finishing garages. There are maps provided showing the direction of travel and the course to be followed around each cone and the objective is to do the course in the correct direction without incurring a penalty (such as 5 seconds for hitting a cone or leaving the sealed surface) in the fastest time.
Run in a safe environment on the Ruapuna Track or one of our grassed areas these events are a challenge to even the most experienced. To drive a course around up to 24 cones in an area no larger than 200m x200m (often less) as quickly and carefully as possible means sliding the car, using the handbrake to turn and controlling acceleration to be as neat but as fast as possible and avoid hitting those pesky 5 seconds time penalty cones. A standard events runs 6x courses with each driver getting 2 attempts at each. Reversing is included in some courses.
Sealed events – Ruapuna Raceway 107 Hasketts Rd
Drivers Briefing 8:45 am
Event Finish approx 12:00 pm
Classes (updated from 2023/24 season)
Overall, Junior (aged 20 and under), Ladies
FWD
RWD
4WD
How to enter
Entries to be placed via online.motorsport.org.nz or the Motorsport NZ app
Info on how to use this system HERE. Please get in touch if you have any issues
Entries open approx 3-4 weeks out from each event.
A discount applies to entries received online & early (by midnight Wednesday).
Entries can be made on arrival at the event through the online system, however the organisers request you enter before the day online if possible to assist with organising. Repeat late entries will not be accepted. On the day entrants should arrive early to have sign in completed well before 8:30.
On arrival at the event please report to the organisers to sign in BEFORE 8:30. For seal events this is in the office at the pit garage end of the control tower complex.
Late entries – $40 (places after midnight Wed)
Pre payments can be made through the entry system or to the CCC account 02 0865 0020166 25 please ensure to use a reference stating the event
Or you can pay by on the day with cash at grass events and eftpos at seal events. Pre payments can be made to the CCC account 02 0865 0020166 25 Please ensure to use a useful reference and get in early, paying after the closing date may not be seen in time by the organisers.
Driver Requirements
Max 2 drivers per car.
No passengers permitted
Competitors must abide by the Motorsport New Zealand National Sporting Code, and all instructions from officials.
The Motorsport Schedule C Part 2 requirements apply: https://manual.motorsport.org.nz/index.php/knowledgebase/36-5-01-schedule-c/#c2-1