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2026 Repco NextGen NZ Championship Season Opener

Taupo International Motorsport Park and Events Centre, Taupo, New Zealand13–15 Nov 20263 days

Why You Should Go

The first laps of the NextGen season, with the grid walk in every ticket

Format

Three Day Race Meeting

Crowd

No 2026 crowd figure published

Vibe

Season opening national championship weekend at Taupō

About This Event

The Repco NextGen NZ Championship starts its season at Taupo International Motorsport Park, with GR86s, GT cars, TA2 muscle cars and Porsches on track for the first time this season. A general admission ticket gets fans into the pit paddock and onto the grid.

1What to Expect

Six championships start their season: The Bridgestone GR86 Championship, Summerset GT New Zealand, SP Tools TA2 NZ Championship, NZ Porsche Racing Championship, Nexen Tyre Mazda Racing and GTRNZ all race.
First laps of the season: It is the opening round, so the drivers are on track for the first time this season.
Off track entertainment: The organiser runs off track activities, and posts the timings on its socials on the day.
Three days at Taupō: The meeting runs Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2026, and Friday entry is free.

2Best Way to Experience It

Gold

The grid walk

Every general admission ticket includes the pit paddock, grid walk, pit lane walk and podium celebrations, plus the chance to meet the drivers.

Silver

Friday for free

Entry on Friday 13 November 2026 is free, thanks to Crème Insurance.

Bronze

A motorhome at the track

Self contained motorhome parking runs Friday to Sunday for NZ$65 plus booking fees (2026), with a Weekend Pass needed for each person.

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Taupo International Motorsport Park and Events Centre

  • 3.32 km
  • 14 turns
  • Opened 2006

Taupō International Motorsport Park is on Broadlands Road, about ten minutes north of Taupō, with Mount Tauhara behind it.

See the venue guideDirections

3Nearby Accommodation

4Logistics

Getting there

Driving

  • Taupo International Motorsport Park is at 463 Broadlands Road, north of Taupō town.
  • Parking on site is free.

Public transport

  • No event bus or shuttle to the circuit is published for 2026.

Rideshare and taxis

  • No rideshare or taxi drop off point is published for 2026.

Best value route

  • Driving in and using the free on site parking is the only way in named for 2026.
Tickets and entry

Tickets

  • Spectator tickets are sold through the NextGen NZ Championship site.
  • Prices are slightly higher on the day than pre booked.
Staying over

Camping

  • Motorhome parking is for self contained motorhomes and caravans only, with the certified sticker on show.
  • Spaces are first come, first served.
  • Arrive between 9am and 6pm on Friday or Saturday and leave by 6pm Sunday.
  • No dogs or other animals.

5Frequently Asked Questions

Can you meet the drivers?
Yes. Meeting the drivers is part of the general admission ticket, along with podium celebrations.
Can you bring the dog?
No. Dogs and other animals are not allowed in the motorhome parking area.

6Cost Breakdown

2026 pricesPrice
Self contained motorhome parkingNZ$65 plus booking fees
Last verified: 6 November 2026Official link: taupomp.co.nz

Tags

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