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Open-Wheel Racing

2027 NZIGP Waitangi Rumble

Taupo International Motorsport Park and Events Centre, Taupo, New Zealand6–7 Feb 20272 days

Why You Should Go

Nine grids from single seaters to Minis and muscle cars over a long weekend

Format

Two Day Race Meeting

Crowd

No 2027 crowd figure published

Vibe

Waitangi weekend club racing at Taupo

About This Event

The Waitangi Rumble fills Waitangi weekend at Taupo International Motorsport Park with nine grids, from NZ Formula First single seaters to Minis, classic saloons and Central Muscle Cars. It is the first NZIGP race meeting of 2027.

1What to Expect

The meeting runs Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February 2027, over Waitangi weekend.
The current championships on the bill are the BMW Race Driver Series (Open, 2 Litre and E30, and NEXEN Tyre E46 grids), the NZ Formula First Championship, the MOTUL Honda Cup and NZ Six.
The classic side is the Super Mini Challenge with the Pre-65 Race Series, Touring Car Masters with Heritage Saloon Cars, and Central Muscle Cars.
Touring Car Masters NZ races V8 touring cars from the golden era of muscle cars, and Central Muscle Cars is a class for classic competition muscle cars.

2Best Way to Experience It

  • The Weekend Pass is the only adult ticket listed and covers Saturday and Sunday. Early Bird passes at NZ$17.50 (2027) are on sale now, and Standard passes at NZ$27.50 have not gone on sale yet.
  • The Family Pass covers two adults and two children aged 12 to 16 years: NZ$33 Early Bird or NZ$55 Standard (2027).

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 and Events Centre is at Rotokawa, on the edge of Taupo.

Public transport

  • No event bus or shuttle to the circuit is published for 2027.

Rideshare and taxis

  • No rideshare or taxi drop off point is published for 2027.

Best value route

  • Driving is the only way in named so far, as no shuttle is published for 2027.
Tickets and entry

Tickets

  • From NZ$17.50 for an Early Bird Weekend Pass (2027), sold through the organiser's Ticket Fairy page.
  • Prices include fees.

5Frequently Asked Questions

Suitable for kids?
The meeting is open to all ages, and the Family Pass covers two adults and two children aged 12 to 16 years.
Only want one day?
No single day ticket is listed for 2027. The Weekend Pass covers both days.

6Cost Breakdown

2027 pricesPrice
Early Bird Weekend PassNZ$17.50
Standard Weekend PassNZ$27.50
Early Bird Family PassNZ$33
Standard Family PassNZ$55
Last verified: 5 November 2026Official link: nzigp.co.nz

Tags

Multi Day EventBMWClassic CarsOpen-Wheel RacingHondaAmerican MuscleFamilies

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