2026 Ascot Park Hotel Classic Speedfest
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The 2027 edition runs 19 to 21 February.
Why You Should Go
A two-day historic racing festival at New Zealand's oldest permanent circuit in Southland.
Format
3-day race weekend
Crowd
families & diehards
Vibe
Family-friendly, Relaxed
About This Event
New Zealand's oldest purpose-built circuit — established in 1957, the 2.62km Teretonga Park at Sandy Point hosts a two-day historic racing meeting across vintage racing cars, classic saloons, sports and GT machinery, and Formula Libre. Seven corners and an 800m main straight on the anticlockwise layout, with unpredictable maritime weather from near-freezing mornings to hot afternoons.
1What to Expect
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2Best Way to Experience It
- Grassy bank overlooking start line captures full-throttle acceleration and close braking action
- Bring folding chair and blanket as spectator areas are grassy berms
About the Venue
While you're in the area
Experiences near Teretonga Park
3Logistics
- Children aged 14 and under receive free entry when accompanied by adult
- Spectator parking free on site
- Circuit located at Sandy Point, ten minutes drive from central Invercargill
- Catering often not available; visitors bring own food and drinks
4Frequently Asked Questions
- Best fit if you enjoy historic racing: Vintage Racing Cars, Formula Junior, Classic Saloons, Formula Libre, Sports & GT Cars compete across two-day weekend, New Zealand's oldest purpose-built circuit hosts multiclass festival.
- Best fit if you value affordable motorsport: NZ$40 presale weekend pass (NZ$50 gate), NZ$30 single-day entry, children 14-and-under free, 2.62km anticlockwise layout accessible from Invercargill accommodation base.
- Best fit if you like intimate car gatherings: Regional historic meeting 8km from Invercargill at FIA Grade 3 venue, international Formula Junior entries from UK/Italy/USA/Australia alongside New Zealand competitors, grassroots community atmosphere.
- Not ideal if you prefer weather-protected venues: outdoor circuit 8km from Invercargill with no covered grandstands, February maritime conditions bring unpredictable morning near-freezing to afternoon hot sunshine swings, "almost invariably windswept" exposure.
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