Events

For the Public- Come and watch Classic bikes ranging from Vintage (Pre-1931) to Pre-95 Superbikes circulate at Taupo IMP! Entry is free and families are welcome. Walk around the open pits and meet the competitors and get a better look at the machinery. If you like what you see come and join us next time!

For competitors-

REMEMBER- We are no longer accepting entries on-the-day, you MUST enter before the event. Pay-on-the-day is an option however, although this will incur a surcharge of $20 for the additional processing work required.

Groundsheets are also now required by Taupo IMP for all members pitting on the hard-stand outside of the garages. Any oil leaked will be charged to the club; please bring a groundsheet and help keep our cost of racing down! The same applies for waste tyres- DO NOT LEAVE your waste tyres at the track, as the club also gets charged for these.

EVENT ENTRY FEES are TBC, but will also have the compulsory per-rider Taupo IMP "Safety Levy", which is an additional $35 per rider.

Friday 21st March 2025

The track will run a test day, but only if numbers are sufficient. Entries for this can be purchased with your entry. Four groups will be run; slow, medium, fast, and sidecars. A minimum of 20 bikes per speed class, and 5 sidecars is required to run either of the categories, and will be based off how many riders book this with their entry. Should the numbers be too low, then any payment for this will be refunded. This will be confirmed at least two weeks before the event. If you want this to happen, make sure you book and pay for this! This will be $195 per rider.
Pack-in and set up from 9.00am. Early sign-on and bike check from 4-6pm.
Overnight storage of bikes in garages closes at 5pm. Note that garaging is charged on a per-night basis.
Track gates close at 6pm. Camping is available both Friday and Saturday nights.
 
Saturday 22nd March 2025
Gates open at 7.00am, sign on and machine examination. Riders briefing at 8.30am and bikes on track at 9am.
1 round of qualifying/practice.
3 rounds of racing for Championship points - all classes. (if time allows). TBC, one trophy round during the day for trophies traditionally run at the Festival.
We will be holding a gold-coin donation barbeque (and trophy prizegiving TBC) after the conclusion of racing on Saturday. Remember, no alcohol is to be consumed until after the conclusion of racing for the day. This will be located on the grassed area behind the hard stand.

Sunday 23rd March 2025
Gates open at 7.00am, 2 rounds of racing for Championship points – all classes.
1 round of combined racing without Championship points – all classes.
Camping at the circuit is available for competitors on Friday and Saturday nights from $50 per vehicle per night (unpowered) - link tbc for booking and payment

Garaging - Garaging at the circuit is available for competitors at a rate of $210 per night (if you use a garage Friday and Saturday nights then it will be $420 for the weekend). This is a half-garage which has a recommended maximum of three bikes or two sidecars, though more can be put in. Keep in mind if you store more than this limit that you do not draw excessive power, or exceed the fuel storage limits. Any and all garages that are used will be charged back to the club. No fuel is to be stored in the garages overnight; a fuel storage container is located on the hardstand for this purpose. Garage bookings will be taken at the point of entry on the website, but at the track will be handled by Neville Bull who can be reached at 027 255 1375.

Camping for competitors at Taupo Motorsport Park
Self-contained or semi-self-contained vehicles are allowed, NO tents.
To register for camping, click here. Taupo ask that all of those wishing to stay to submit their request. This is to allow TMP to understand who is coming and prepare accordingly. You CANNOT arrive on the day wishing to camp without having submitted a request. Should anyone have difficulties with this process please contact TMP with your request to allow them to register you and assist with the process.
Camping is $50 per night per vehicle, for clarity if the vehicle sleeps 1 it is $50, if the vehicle sleeps 4 it is still only $50. LATE ARRIVALS- Should you be looking to arrive after 6pm on Friday night, please let Taupo IMP know so they can let security know. Late arrivals will be accepted until 10pm.

The NZCMRR Committee is pleased to announce the dates and format for the 2026 APS Classic Motorcycle Racing Festival, which will take place at Manfeild over the first weekend of February next year. This will be a THREE DAY EVENT, run entirely by the NZCMRR.

For the public - Go to APS Classic for more information about events future and past, plus links to buy Festival tickets, book spectator camping at the adjacent Manfeild Stadium, and to enter the Festival 'ride to win'.

Practice and qualifying will be held on the Friday. Riders must qualify on the Friday in order to take part in the racing which will be held on Saturday and Sunday. 

Key dates for your calendar are:

Wednesday January 28^th – If the track day goes ahead (watch your email!), Pack in from 3-5pm (garages locked 4.30pm) and overnight camping BOOKED WITH MANFEILD

Thursday January 29^th –Manfeild-run track day. This to be paid and booked through Manfeild here. Overnight camping BOOKED WITH MANFEILD. Pack in for members not running at the trackday from 3-5PM (garages locked 4.30pm)

Friday January 30^th – Practice until midday, two rounds of qualifying. Ride into town square at 5.30pm. Spit roast and Championship prizegiving – tickets $25 per head for a meal. Overnight camping BOOKED WITH MANFEILD.

Saturday January 31^st – NO QUALIFYING ON THIS DAY - Championship Points and Classic TT Racing. $10 BBQ and free beers and Classic TT prizegiving. Overnight camping BOOKED WITH MANFEILD.

Sunday February 1^st – Championship Points Racing. Overnight camping BOOKED WITH MANFEILD. Pack out early Monday.

MEMBERS - Make sure you read all the details on the details page below before entering!