Keep up to date with all of our major events at the track here. Ruapuna is known worldwide for some of our seriously awesome racing events hosted at the track. Both two and four wheel motorsport events run although out the year, many of which are afternoon events, with others spanning across a whole weekend. We are serious about the rush of motorsport.
We are in the business of bringing exciting motorsport racing to the region and work with a variety of event hosts to do so. We strive to ensure the circuit is well utilised providing good racing, that both competitors and spectators are welcomed to the facilities.
Since the motor car first arrived in New Zealand, Christchurch was the pioneering centre for Motorsport in New Zealand despite not having a permanent circuit. And so Ruapuna was created by an abundance of people, passionate about motorsport.
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
Regulations Part 1
Regulations Part 2
Pit Plan
Test Day for Race Cars & Motorcycles
See https://www.ruapuna.co.nz/testdays/ for more info
Drivers – Entries are open through online.motorsport.org.nz or the MSNZ app
Event Regulations including extra info HERE
Autocross is a relatively cheap form of racing with higher speeds than a Motorkhana with the use of mostly 2nd/3rd gear, and no reversing.
Chicanes are used to keep speeds down on longer straights.
Autocross is an ideal environment in which to learn or improve car control skills. A circuit is laid out using plastic cones on a large grass or sealed area, whereas the winner is the competitor with the fastest overall accumulated time from normally 3 runs. You race individually, with another car starting 30 seconds or so behind you with 2-3 cars on the track at once but well separated. Usually there will be at least 2 (sometimes 3-4) courses, with 2 runs at each course with your best time out of the 2 counting.
Sealed events – Ruapuna Raceway 107 Hasketts Rd
Grass 8:30 – 9:30 am.
Seal 8:99 – 9:00
Events finish approx 4-5:00
Late sign-in on the day can not be accepted, please arrive early to help the organisers
Check event regulations to ensure accurate timing
Classes (updated from 2023/24 season)
Overall, Junior (aged 20 and under), Ladies
2WD 0-1500cc
2WD 1501-2000cc
2WD 2001+cc
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 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 9:00.
Event regulations are posted for each event on the calendar page, please read these to ensure you have all the correct info for each individual event.
Entries open approx 3-4 weeks out from each event.
There is a max entry number at which point no more entries will be accepted, don’t leave entering until late or you will likely miss out
On arrival at the event please report to the organisers. For seal events this is in the office at the pit garage end of the control tower complex
Pre payments can be made through the entry system or 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.
Max 2 drivers per car.
Additional to the requirements of Appendix Two, Schedule A, Article 4.6 in the Motorsport NZ Manual; All Open Top Vehicles (not including targa top) must be fitted with a compliant rollbar (see event regulations for full details).
For road registered vehicles with a current WOF and licence a non-homologated safety rollbar/cage can be accepted at the scrutineer’s discretion (it will require sufficient height and strength of build and mounting on a case by case basis).
Non road legal open vehicles must be fitted with a homologated safety rollbar (half cage) minimum.
In all cases, the occupant’s helmet must be no higher than the highest point of the roll protection in a normal seating position.
Additional notes on vehicle requirements:
– Cars are checked by a scrutineer so you must ensure your car is suitable, Ask if you have any questions
– Road cars running regularly we highly recommend you get a Motorsport NZ Logbook, saves you needing scrutineering as often
– Adding a bolt on hard top does not remove the open car requirements
– Road legal means presented in the state it passed the WOF. eg. if you install a race seat/harness it must be done as per Schedule A
Tyres:
Grass events – Road Tyres only – No Rally tyres, mud and snows or knobblies of any kind (see regs for full details)
Tarmac events – Road Legal Tyres only (including semi slicks on which it is possible to get a warrant) – No slicks or pure race tyres
Overalls minimum 100% Cotton (FIA/SFI approved race suit highly recommended)
Fire extinguisher highly recommended
Permitted under Motorsport NZ regulations. Full roll cage and supporting safety gear required.
Dates: Click to check our CALENDAR
Results: CLICK HERE
For more details please contact:
CCC Office Ph 03 349 6003 8:30am – 5:00pm weekdays
admin@canterburycarclub.co.nz
Test Day for Race Cars & Motorcycles
See https://www.ruapuna.co.nz/testdays/ for more info
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 – Entries are open, Regulations HERE
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.
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
Canterbury Car Club office: 03 349 6003 8:30am – 5:00pm weekdays
admin@canterburycarclub.co.nz
NAVIGATION RALLY
The high speed Rallies of today, such as World Rally Championship and the NZ Rally Championship, were born from Navigation Rallies (called Trials before 2010).
Navigation Rallies are a road legal form of motorsport designed to test the brain of the navigator, the crew’s sense of timing and powers of observation as well as the driving skills of the driver.
Canterbury Car Club (usually in association with the Ratec club) run monthly events, generally on the 3rd Thursday, on the country roads of Canterbury. The road rules must be obeyed at all times but we learn the value of observation whilst driving and the skills of night driving and driving on every type of road surface in all weathers, even snow. Our navigators (passengers) also learn to give clear instructions to the drivers and they must also act as observers. It’s a lot like Orienteering in a car.
Crews’ are provided with Supplementary Regulations prior to the event to be read in conjunction with the Navigation Rallies handbook on the MSNZ website. 2 minutes prior to leaving the start each crew is given the travel instructions (CRI/running instructions) and they leave the start at the correct time. These instruction may have mistakes/misspellings that are intended to be “Traps” which, if spotted, are worth 60 points (a penalty to be avoided). Other traps will only be noticed “on the road” like a missing sign or a hidden road.
Competition is intense as crews, some of whom have been competing for up to 40+ years, test themselves against each other and the increasing number new comers.
One of our Club Captain’s persevered over a 5 year period to start getting reasonable results and is so addicted to this most social and mind testing form of Motorsport that major surgery could not keep him from his monthly night time jaunt.
Usually for 60 – 90 minutes we finish with “on the night” results back at the starting venue.
Starts: Check before showing up as start locations vary. Get in touch if you would like to be put on the mailing list.
Cost: $10.00 per car + $5.00 per person (eg a crew of 3 persons pays $25 total)
Must have: Driver with current licence, any Road Registered Car, Torch, Pen, Clipboard or similar and at least one passenger.
For more details please contact:
Navigation Rally coordinator – Ian McKee
e-mail: ianrmckee96@gmail.com
ANNUAL NAVIGATION RALLY TROPHIES:
Single event :
- Gourlay Challenge Cup (1947) – North Canterbury Navigation Rally Crew
- Hume D Christie Trophy (1948) – Banks Peninsula Navigation Rally Crew
- The Memorial Trophy (2011) – Interclub Navigation Rally Crew
- L C Parry Cup (1974) – Map-reading Navigation Rally
Over 4 Rounds:
- The Lupp Cup (1960) – Interclub Navigation Rallies over 4 Rounds
- T.V. Myers Cup (1960) – Lupp Cup Navigation Rallies – Crew
Over 7 Rounds:
- Ferodo Challenge Trophy (1949) – Open Class Driver
- Jefferies Trophy (1948) – Open Navigator
- Ron Rutherford Trophy (1970) – Closed Driver
- Jack Tucker Memorial Trophy (1954) – Closed Navigator
Over 14 Rounds:
- The Tony Booth Trophy (1988) – Overall Navigation Rallies Champion Crew
- The Caldow Cup (1987) – Timekeeper of the season
- Hillgrove Trophy (1949) – Best Lady Driver
- Committee Trophy (1953) – Most Improved Crew
- Palmer and Doak Challenge Cup (1967) – Best Crew under 25 years
Navigation Rally Entry Form (fill out and bring with you or grab one at the event)
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