Events Calendar
Check out the calendar for upcoming Manawatu Car Club events!
And subscribe to our new events mail out on the right if you want an email when new events are announced.
Online entry via your profile at MOTORSPORT ONLINE
Longer format 24-minute races:
- Escargot: slower than 1:25.00, RS Cup cars and SF Cup cars
- Rapide: faster than 1:25.00, IB Cup cars and GT Cup cars
- MX5 Cup Round 2
Plus
- NZ Six Nationals. North vs South
Equalising pit-lane drive-through for SF Cup, GT Cup and MX5 Cup within a Drive-Through time-slot window.
Practice, qualifying and one race on Saturday. Two races on Sunday. Entry fee includes Saturday practice sessions
Supplementary Regulations HERE
Written Drivers Briefing HERE
Saturday Race Program coming..
Sunday Race Program coming..
Manfeild Park Public Test Day on Friday 22nd. Register HERE
In conjunction with the 2024 NZ Superkart Drivers Championship Nationals
Track ‘n’ Yack @ Murrays Irish Bar
The Manawatu Car Club monthly get-together on the second Tuesday of the month.
Murray’s Irish Bar 78/80 Fergusson Street, Feilding
Bring your partner, bring a friend, bring a story…
CONE WORK BACKTRACK DRIFT TUTORING
Saturday 11th May 2024
Saturday 17th August 2024
Clubsport Basic Drift Tutoring are our ‘entry level to drifting’ events and are designed for those wanting to experience drifting in a safe, controlled environment.
These events are classified as Clubsport Basic and run under Manawatu Car Club Rules & Regulations.
ENTRY COST & REGISTRATION: **ENTRIES ARE SOLD OUT!**
- Entry fee for non-members $200.00
- Entry fee for members of the MCC $180.00
Annual MCC Membership $90.00 – Click HERE to become a member
- Gates open from 7am.
- Scrutineering 7.30 till 8.45.
- Drivers Briefing 8:45
- Drifting starts from 9am to 4.30pm with a break for lunch around 12:30pm, followed by a tidy-up at the end of the day. It is most appreciated if participants help with clean up.
Entry to the Back Track is via the driveway next to the Manawatu Car Club clubrooms.
120 Kawakawa Road, Feilding
VEHICLE & DRIVER REQUIREMENTS:
VEHICLES AND DRIVER SAFETY GEAR ARE NOT SUPPLIED AND ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARTICIPANT TO ORGANIZE.
- Your vehicle must be in a road worthy condition. No WOF is required, but must be up to WOF standard.
- If roll-caged it MUST be homologated.
- NO VENTED WASTEGATES. Screamer pipes are not permitted for Drift Tutoring Clubsport Basic events due to basic safety requirements for these events.
- Convertible vehicles must have approved roll protection.
- Rear wheel drive vehicles only. No AWD/4WD
- NO fluid leaks of any sort, from anywhere, at any cost
- Battery MUST be secured using 4x M6 8.8 bolts (if not factory position, Motorsport NZ approved mounting is required) Terminal must also be covered or insulated.
- Fire extinguisher is mandatory. Minimum of 0.9kg twin strap mounted within reachable distance of the driver. Must be mounted with 2x M6 8.8 bolts.
- Oil catch can if not factory – Must be of reasonable capacity.
- Seats and belts must be in good condition. If non-factory seats and belts are fitted (race seats and harnesses) these must meet MSNZ Schedule A standards.
- Solid brake pedal
- Door cards / no sharp edges interior and exterior
- All wheel nuts
- Fuel system and battery must be entirely separated from the cabin with a sealed firewall or box (if non factory)
- Front and rear tow hooks
- Drivers must have full 100% cotton overalls or race overalls and approved race helmet. It is not mandatory but gloves and race boots are recommended.
If you turn up with a car that doesn’t meet safety standards you will be asked to repair them before going on-track otherwise you risk missing out all together.
COMPETITION CARS CAN BE USED BUT MUST STILL ADHERE TO SCHEDULE A/DR REQUIREMENTS.
** FOR ALL THE INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS AROUND OUR DRIFT EVENTS PLEASE CLICK HERE **
TRACK ‘n’ YACK @ The Rose & Crown![]()
The Manawatu Car Club monthly get-together on the second Tuesday of each month.
Rose & Crown – 743 Main Street Palmerston North
Bring your partner, bring a friend, bring a story…
TRANSPEC GT OIL MANFEILD OPEN DAY SERIES – ROUND 3
SUNDAY 15th September 2024
Prior to entering please ensure you have read the event description*
Stay tuned for the entry link!
Start your Motorsport career at this Clubsport Basic Event. Anyone 12 years and older can have a go (conditions apply)
It’s you against the clock, against the track.
- A run consists of an out-lap, flying start, three hot-laps and an in-lap.
- The single fastest lap of the day counts towards the competition.
- Points are awarded to the first 30 drivers. At the end of the series in November prizes will be awarded to the top three points scorers in each class, as well as the top points scorer overall.
- No previous competition experience required.
- Expert guidance given to new drivers before the first runs.
Full series calendar:
- Round 1 Sunday 11th February
- Round 2 Sunday 14th July
- Round 3 Sunday 15th September
- Round 4 (Final) Sunday 3rd November. Prizegiving follows the event.
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. Fire extinguishers are not required, but recommended
Handy Hints:
- 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
- After each run open the bonnet to let out the heat and check everything again
- Make sure you have plenty of fuel in the tank. Fuel surge can starve your engine and cause damage
- 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 Items 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.
In-car fire extinguishers are not compulsory but highly recommended.