First ever Christchurch Supercars track schedule announced
First ever Christchurch Supercars track schedule revealed
Ruapuna event concludes historic 2026 ITM NZ Double Header
Two 120km races on Saturday, followed by 200km Sunday race
The track schedule has been announced for the inaugural ITM Christchurch Super 440, which concludes Supercars' first ever ITM NZ Double Header.
Supercars will return to New Zealand in Taupō on April 10-12. From there, Supercars will race on the South Island for the first time. Tickets for both events are on sale now.
Euromarque Motorsport Park, commonly known as Ruapuna, will host dual 120km races on Saturday April 18, and a 200km race on Sunday April 19.
The three Ruapuna races will conclude the fight for Jason Richards Memorial Trophy, which will be awarded to the driver with the most points in the ITM NZ Double Header.
There will be two knockout Boost Mobile Qualifying sessions on Saturday to determine the grids for Races 11 and 12, while Boost Mobile Qualifying will be followed by a Boost Mobile Top Ten Shootout on Sunday.
The Christchurch round is the second of five Super 440 rounds in 2025, before Tasmania, Perth and Ipswich. It is also the fourth of nine rounds in the Repco Sprint Cup, following Sydney, Melbourne and Taupō.
NZ-based racers from GTNZ, Formula Ford and Historic Touring Cars will share the track with Supercars.
The 2026 ITM Christchurch Super 440 will be broadcast live on Foxtel and Kayo in Australia, on Sky Sport in New Zealand, and on Superview for international viewers.
2026 ITM Christchurch Super 440 track schedule
All times NZST
Friday April 17
Start | Finish | Category | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9:30 | 9:50 | GTNZ | 0:20 | Practice 1 |
10:00 | 10:20 | Formula Ford | 0:20 | Practice 1 |
10:30 | 11:50 | Historic | 0:20 | Practice |
11:00 | 11:20 | Events | 0:20 | Safety & Course Car Tours and Pit Lane Walk |
11:30 | 11:55 | GTNZ | 0:25 | Qualifying |
12:05 | 12:25 | Formula Ford | 0:20 | Qualifying |
12:40 | 13:00 | Historic | 0:20 | Practice 2 |
13:10 | 13:40 | GTNZ | 0:30 | Race 1 |
13:55 | 14:20 | Supercars | 0:25 | Practice 1 |
14:35 | 15:00 | Supercars | 0:25 | Practice 2 |
15:15 | 15:35 | Formula Ford | 0:20 | Race 1 |
15:45 | 16:05 | Historic | 0:20 | Qualifying |
16:15 | 16:25 | Supercars | 0:10 | TV Track Time |
16:30 | 17:00 | Supercars | 0:30 | Event Rides |
Saturday April 18
Start | Finish | Category | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8:45 | 9:05 | Events | 0:20 | Safety and Course Car Tours & Pit Lane Walk |
9:15 | 9:45 | GTNZ | 0:30 | Race 2 |
10:05 | 10:17 | Supercars | 0:12 | Q1 Race 11 |
10:25 | 10:37 | Supercars | 0:12 | Q2 Race 11 |
11:00 | 11:12 | Supercars | 0:12 | Q1 Race 12 |
11:20 | 11:32 | Supercars | 0:12 | Q2 Race 12 |
11:37 | 11:50 | Events | 0:13 | Entertainment |
11:55 | 12:15 | Formula Ford | 0:20 | Race 2 |
12:45 | 1 lap after 13:58 | Supercars | 37 laps | Race 11 |
14:05 | 14:15 | Events | 0:10 | Entertainment |
14:25 | 14:55 | GTNZ | 0:30 | Race 3 |
15:05 | 15:25 | Historic | 0:20 | Race 1 |
16:10 | 1 lap after 17:23 | Supercars | 37 laps | Race 12 |
Sunday April 19
Start | Finish | Category | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9:05 | 9:25 | Formula Ford | 0:20 | Race 3 |
9:35 | 9:55 | Historic | 0:20 | Race 2 |
10:05 | 10:30 | Events | 0:25 | Super Fan Experience (Pit Lane) |
10:05 | 10:30 | Events | 0:25 | Safety and Course Car Tours |
10:30 | 10:45 | Events | 0:15 | Drivers Parade |
10:50 | 11:30 | GTNZ | 0:40 | Race 4 |
11:50 | 12:02 | Supercars | 0:12 | Q1 Race 13 |
12:10 | 12:22 | Supercars | 0:12 | Q2 Race 13 |
12:45 | 13:15 | Supercars | 0:30 | Top Ten Shootout |
13:30 | 13:50 | Formula Ford | 0:20 | Entertainment |
14:00 | 14:20 | Historic | 0:20 | Race 4 |
15:05 | 1 lap after 16:53 | Supercars | 61 laps | Race 13 |
