28th February

NZCMRR Summer Classic

Hampton Downs

28th February

NZCMRR Summer Classic

20 Hampton Downs Rd,

Te Kauwhata,

Waikato, 3782

FREE ENTRY

The Event

Come enjoy a day of classic racing and the opportunity to be in the pits with the riders and their bikes.  All free of charge and everyone is welcome! 

Please remember that animals are not allowed on circuit, open-toed shoes and children under 16 are not allowed in pit lane and that people cannot stand at the pit lane wall at the beginning of a race before all bikes have passed.

  Event Schedule: Saturday 28th February 2026 – National Circuit 

  • Bikes on track at 9.00am
  • 1 round of practice/qualifying
  • 3 rounds of racing for Championship points 
  • Bikes off track by 5pm

Race Groups

Group 1: Classic 500351-500cc – Pre ’63 Clubman’s, Factory Racing & Modified and Classic 70’s 500
Group 2: Post Classic SeniorP82 Senior, P89 F1, P95 Superbike, P95 F1
Group 3: Vintage, Pre-War & Classic 250
  • Pre ’31 Vintage, Pre War Pre ’46 350, 500 & Open, 0-250cc Pre ’63 Clubman’s, Factory Racing & Modified and Classic 70’s 250
Group 4: Post Classic F2 P89 F2, P95 F2
Group 5: SidecarsPre ’63, Classic 70’s, Pre ’82
Group 6: Post Classic Junior P82 Junior, P89 F3, P95 F3  
Group 7: Classic Open Pre ’63 Open Modified, Classic 70’s Open
Group 8: Classic 350Pre ’63 251-350 Clubmans, Factory Racing, Modified & Classic 70’s 350

Photographers at the Event

Visit Lloyd Capon Photography’s Facebook page to view and order photos from the event

Previous Event Photos from Hampton Downs

The Track

Hampton Downs is one of New Zealand’s premier motorsport and entertainment destinations, located in the heart of the Waikato. NZCMRR uses the National Circuit which is 2.6km’s long composed of 6 corners and 2 larger straights leading to great action and opportunities for passing.

WARNING

WARNING: Motor racing is dangerous and persons attending this meeting do so entirely at their own risk. It is a condition of admission that all persons having any connection with the promotion and/or organisation and/or conduct of the meeting including the owners of the land and drivers and owners of the vehicles are absolved from any liability arising out of any accidents howsoever caused resulting in damage and/or personal injury to spectators.”

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