Events Calendar

Check out the calendar for upcoming Manawatu Car Club events!

 

 

Apr
26
Sat
2025
πŸ† Stewart’s Mitre10 MEGA Summer Series Prize-Giving & Volunteer Awards Night @ KR'S Cafe & Catering
Apr 26 @ 5:00 pm

Stewart’s Mitre10 MEGA Summer Series

Prize-Giving & Volunteers Awards Night

REGISTRATIONS OPEN

Saturday 26th April 2025 – ANZAC weekend

Join us to celebrate our Summer Series winners and the presentation of some very special Volunteer Awards.

β–ͺ Held @ KR’S Cafe & Catering

β–ͺ 32 Fergusson Street, Feilding from 5:30pm

Doors open for mingling from 5:15pm, with prize-giving starting around 5:45pm.

Dinner/ dessert will follow prize-giving approximately 6:30pm – 6:45pm.

 

Cost is $40.00 per head. Marshals & Volunteers are FREE*

Includes buffet dinner, desert, tea/coffee and 2 complimentary drinks. There is no BYO but there is a bar should you wish to purchase more.

** You must be an active volunteer for the Manawatu Car Club in order to be eligible **

REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE HERE

See you there!

Apr
27
Sun
2025
Transpec GT Oil GRASS SKIDS @ Manfeild:Circuit Chris Amon
Apr 27 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

TRANSPECΒ GT OIL GRASS SKIDS

SUNDAY 27th April 2025

Start your Motorsport career at this Clubsport Basic Event. Anyone 12 years and older can have a go (conditions apply)

Online EntriesΒ HERE

Transpec GT Oil GRASS SKIDS – MCC Regulations

Transpec GT Oil GRASS SKIDS – Safety Plan

Transpec GT Oil GRASS SKIDS – Indemnity Declaration

Venue Access: The Grass Oval, Kawakawa Road, Feilding. Access via the double gate opposite Darragh Road

The Event:Β Two Grass Motorkhana tests to get you all warmed up, then the Grass Autocross for the rest of the day. Further details to follow..

Classes:

  • NAFWD- normally aspirated front-wheel-drive
  • NARWD- normally aspirated rear-wheel-drive
  • FI2WD+NA2WD over 3500cc- forced induction 2WD plus normally aspirated 2WD over 3500cc
  • FI4WD- forced induction 4WD

Road cars, daily drivers, race cars, rally cars, BOS cars are all welcome provided they pass scrutineering. Road tyres only- no rally tyres or snow tyres. Fire extinguishers are not required, but recommended

  • All vehicles entering the grass autocross in the afternoon require approved helmet, overalls and fire extinguisher.

Handy Hints:

  1. Check you car’s oil, water, fuel, brake fluid, tyres, wheel nuts, brake pads, bonnet latch etc. Put extra in a bit of extra engine oil to allow for oil surge on the turns
  2. After each run open the bonnet to let out the heat and check everything again
  3. Make sure you have plenty of fuel in the tank. Fuel surge can starve your engine and cause damage
  4. HAVE FUN!

Safety Gear

We encourage you to buy the best protective gear you can. The requirements for Clubsport Basic can be found under Safety Critical ItemsΒ HERE

As a minimum you need 100% cotton overalls with tight-fitting cuffs and collar, full-length cotton or woolen underwear and socks, leather shoes and a helmet that complies with MSNZ Schedule A. No flammable clothing such as lycra, nylon, microfibre, or similar for obvious reasons.

Big thank you to our Clubsport Event sponsors

Transpec Services Ltd and GT Oil

May
3
Sat
2025
Alfa May Madness (AROCNZ) @ Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon
May 3 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

ALFA MAY MADNESS

Saturday 3rd May 2025

SAVE THE DATEΒ  – More details to come!

May
10
Sat
2025
CONE WORK – Backtrack Drift Practice @ Manfeild Back Track
May 10 @ 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

CONE WORK – BACKTRACK DRIFT PRACTICE

Come drifting with us!

 

SATURDAY 10TH MAY 2025

Safety Plan & Event Regulations

ENTER HERE!

SATURDAY 16TH AUGUST 2025

4 drift short-section cone work with experienced tutors at each section. You’ll get a couple of hours at each section on a rotation.

Big corners, small corners, u turns, find flow, and practice car control.

 

Entry to the Back Track is via the driveway next to the Manawatu Car Club clubrooms, 120 Kawakawa Road, Feilding

Learn and develop your drifting skills in the cone zones on the Back-Track at Manfeild.

Includes a variety of cone work sections and instruction by experienced drift competitors.

You will be put in groups and move from section-to-section during the day

  1. Before race day:Β  Fill in the entry and pay online
  2. On the day sign the indemnity form
  3. On the day, line up on the track in your groups to have your car safety checked
This drift day is for vehicles meeting Manawatu Car Club safety scrutineering requirements.
Passengers ONLY in homologated-full-roll-caged cars with approved seats and harnesses. All passengers must sign the indemnity form
ROLL CAGE
– Roll cages are not compulsory
– If caged, it must be a Motorsport NZ homologated roll cage with logbook
– Where a roll cage is fitted harnesses must be installed using correct mounting and plates
– Factory seat belts can be used where a cage is not fitted
SAFETY WEAR
– Helmet in good condition
– Overalls in good condition (100% cotton or FR fire retardant with under garments or SFI/FIA approved race suit)
– Approved footwear, leather or race boots
– Gloves highly recommended
EXTERIOR
– Wheel nuts (ALL)
– Exhaust secure
– No exhausts out the bonnet – exhausts and wastegates must be vented beyond the mid-point of the vehicle’s wheelbase.
– Bonnet pins (if not using factory latch)
ENGINE BAY
– NO fluid leaks PLEASE CHECK.
– Oil and water catch cans / overflow (if not factory)
– Battery secure (4x M6 bolts if not factory)
– Insulated battery terminals
INTERIOR
– Seats secure (4x bolts)
– Seatbelts / Harnesses (in date: SFI current to label expiry date, FIA label expiry date plus 5 years)
– Brakes (solid pedal)
– Door cards
– Batteries must be mounted using at least 4 x M6 bolts securing battery to floor (not just bolted through the battery box)
– Non sealed batteries must be in a box and vented outside the car
– SEALED CABIN/FIREWALL (no open holes through the engine bay firewall)
– Fire extinguisher 1kg with two metal straps (CHECK GAUGE) Securely mounted with 2 M6 bolts with large washers
– Fuel cell / surge tank? *IF YES ENSURE FULL SEALED REAR FIREWALL IS FITTED*
Any questions feel free to message Jodie 0276742318
May
13
Tue
2025
Track ‘n’ Yack @ Rose & Crown @ Rose & Crown
May 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

TRACK ‘n’ YACK @ The Rose & Crown

The Manawatu Car Club monthly get-together on the second Tuesday of each month.Β 

Rose & Crown – 743 Main Street Palmerston North

Bring your partner, bring a friend, bring a story…