2026 Supercars ITM Taupō Super 440
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The 2027 edition runs 14 to 16 May.
Why You Should Go
The first of five Super 440 rounds on New Zealand's only FIA Grade 3 circuit.
Format
3-day race weekend
Crowd
29,562 (2026) · petrolheads & international visitors
Vibe
Family-friendly
About This Event
A Supercars Championship round on New Zealand's 3.32km anti-clockwise permanent circuit, with Mount Tauhara as backdrop. Three Super 440 races — two 120km sprints and one 200km feature — with drivers competing for points toward the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy awarded across both New Zealand rounds. The abrasive asphalt and fast 830m back straight make tyre management critical through fourteen turns.
1What to Expect
2Best Way to Experience It
- Multiple viewing areas and grandstands provide sweeping views of the action
- Ample free on-site parking available for spectators
- Hospitality packages include premium viewing, gourmet catering, and exclusive paddock access
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.
While you're in the area
Experiences near Taupo International Motorsport Park and Events Centre
3Logistics
- Circuit located ten minutes north of central Taupō at Broadlands Road
- Circuit has permanent spectator capacity of 10,000 general admission
- On-site parking accommodates up to 4,000 cars
- Venue located just minutes from Taupō township
4Frequently Asked Questions
- Best fit if you value championship racing: third of nine Repco Sprint Cup rounds, Jason Richards Memorial Trophy awarded across both New Zealand rounds (Taupō and Christchurch), points battles matter for season standings.
- Best fit if you enjoy multi-race formats: Super 440 weekend features three races (two 120km sprints, one 200km finale), 3.32km circuit with 830m back straight creates slipstreaming battles, abrasive surface hard on tyres demands strategic tire management.
- Best fit if you like family-friendly motorsport: kids 12 and under free General Admission with paying adult, support categories include Toyota 86 Championship and Central Muscle Cars, Mount Tauhara volcanic backdrop, Kiwi drivers competing against Australian teams.
- Not ideal if you prefer hands-on motorsport experiences: spectator viewing without paddock access or track sessions, touring car championship format emphasizes professional racing over participant activities, focuses on watching rather than driving or mechanical interaction.
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