Why You Should Go
Ten historic and classic grids in one weekend, from Formula 5000 to original style Minis
Format
Three Day Race Meeting
Crowd
Club meeting crowds, no attendance figure published
Vibe
Club run historic and classic racing
About This Event
Formula 5000 single seaters headline a weekend of historic and classic racing at the Skope Classic, run by the Canterbury Car Club on its own circuit at Templeton in Christchurch. Ten grids share the track over three days, open wheelers and saloon cars alike.
1What to Expect
The single seaters on the 2027 class list are Formula 5000, Formula Libre and Vintage Cars.
The tin tops are Mainland Muscle Cars, Historic Touring Cars and Minis, with original style Minis welcome for 2027.
Four historic saloon grids are split by how far the cars have been changed: Harold Haasley Saloons are mainly smaller four cylinder, single cam pre 1978 cars on original running gear, Ron Silvester Saloons are period correct pre 1978 racers with twin cam, six or eight cylinder engines, Ron Rutherford Saloons take modified pre 1978 cars and modern classics, and John Osborne Saloons the most modified early cars and faster modern classics.
Racing runs Friday 5 to Sunday 7 February 2027, over Waitangi weekend in mid summer: Waitangi Day falls on Saturday 6 February and the public holiday is observed on Monday 8 February.
2Best Way to Experience It
- A weekend pass was NZ$50 in 2026, less than buying Saturday and Sunday separately at NZ$70.
- A self contained campervan with a 2027 camping pass means staying in the park for the whole weekend, Friday included.
About the Venue
Race Tracks
Euromarque Motorsport Park
- 3.33 km
- 11 turns
- 2 permanent grandstands
- Opened 1963
Ruapuna is the Canterbury Car Club's circuit at Templeton, on the western edge of Christchurch.
3Nearby Accommodation
While you're in the area
Experiences near Euromarque Motorsport Park
4Logistics
Getting thereDriving, Public transport, Rideshare and taxis, Best value route, Gates and reentry
Driving
- The circuit is at 107 Hasketts Road, Templeton, on the western edge of Christchurch.
- In 2026 trackside parking was nose in to the fence, with sideways parking only where it left room for other vehicles.
- 2027 parking details are not yet announced.
Public transport
- The organiser has not published a bus or shuttle option for 2027.
Rideshare and taxis
- Uber operates in Christchurch, including UberX and UberXL.
- The organiser has not named a rideshare drop off or pick up point.
Best value route
- Driving is the only way in the organiser has published arrangements for, with trackside parking along the fence in 2026.
Gates and reentry
- In 2026 spectator entry opened at 8am each day, with no entry before 8am.
- 2027 gate times are not yet announced.
Tickets and entryTickets
Tickets
- From NZ$20 for Friday in 2026, sold at the gate for the same price or at the Canterbury Car Club office at the track, 8:30am to 5pm on weekdays.
- Cash and EFTPOS were accepted in 2025.
- 2027 prices are not yet announced.
On the dayFood and drink
Food and drink
- In 2026 several food vendors ran at the hairpin and in the pits.
Staying overCamping
Camping
- Self contained campervans only for 2027, with a camping pass required and details from November 2026.
- In 2026 tents were not allowed, nobody could enter to camp or hold a spot before Friday, and camping was free with a charge possible for 2027.
5Frequently Asked Questions
?Want to see the cars up close?
In 2026 spectators could walk through the pits to look at the cars and meet the drivers.
?Suitable for kids?
In 2025 children under 16 got in free with a ticketed adult, and in 2026 there were two large inflatable play areas at the hairpin. 2027 kids pricing is not yet announced.
?Bringing the dog?
Dogs were not permitted in 2026.
?Wanted to enter your car?
Recent invitees get their 2027 invitations in November 2026. New entrants, new cars and drivers racing for the first time fill in the Registration of Interest form on the event page.
6Cost Breakdown
| 2026 prices | Price |
|---|---|
| Friday | NZ$20 |
| Saturday | NZ$35 |
| Sunday | NZ$35 |
| Weekend pass | NZ$50 |
| Children under 16 free with a ticketed adult (2025) |
2027 prices not yet announced.
Last verified: 19 October 2026Official link: ruapuna.co.nz
Tags
Permanent CircuitCampingMulti Day EventBehind the Scenes
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