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Motorbike Racing

2026 Suzuki International Series Taupō

Taupo International Motorsport Park and Events Centre, Taupo, New Zealand5–6 Dec 20262 days

Why You Should Go

Superbikes, supermoto and two eras of sidecars on one programme

Format

Two Day Race Meeting

Crowd

No 2026 crowd figure published

Vibe

Two days of national motorcycle road racing

About This Event

The Suzuki International Series opens at Taupō with Formula 1 superbikes, sidecars and supermoto over two days, the first of two circuit rounds before the Boxing Day finale on Whanganui's Cemetery Circuit. Taupo Motorsport Park bills the series as New Zealand's largest motorcycle race event.

1What to Expect

Superbikes to Supersport 300: Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 race with Supersport 300 and Super Moto.
Two kinds of sidecar: Modern Sidecars and Pre-82 Sidecars both race, the old outfits beside the new.
Classic and junior classes: Pre-89 and Pre-95 classes and Formula Sport all run senior and junior grids.
The first of three rounds: Taupō is followed by Manfeild on 12 and 13 December 2026 and the Cemetery Circuit street race in Whanganui on Boxing Day.

2Best Way to Experience It

Gold

Turn 12 in general admission

At the end of the back straight, Turn 12 sees about 95% of the lap plus pit entry and the main straight.

Silver

Both days at the gate

Racing runs Saturday and Sunday, and a day of general admission is NZ$20 on Saturday or NZ$30 on Sunday for adults (2026).

Bronze

The Series Multi Pass

One ticket covers all three Suzuki International Series rounds and saves NZ$40 on gate prices (2026).

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

  • From NZ$20 for Saturday adult general admission (2026), bought at the gate on the day.
On the day

Seating and shade

  • There are no permanent public grandstands.
  • General admission is on grass, so a chair or a blanket and sun protection are worth bringing.

5Frequently Asked Questions

Suitable for kids?
Children aged 5 to 15 years are NZ$5 a day (2026).
Can you buy tickets online?
Taupō and Manfeild tickets are sold at the gate on the day (2026).

6Cost Breakdown

2026 pricesPrice
Saturday adultNZ$20
Sunday adultNZ$30
Child aged 5 to 15 yearsNZ$5 per day
Last verified: 6 November 2026Official link: taupomp.co.nz

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