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Battery Town Rally Bay of Plenty 2026 — NZRC Final / NIRS Round 5

Classic Flyers Carpark
North Island
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  • October 31, 2026
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    October 31, 2026
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NZRC season finale — 150km of Bay of Plenty gravel and forestry roads, service base at Mount Maunganui. Also NIRS Round 5. Championship decider.

The Battery Town Rally Bay of Plenty closes out the 2026 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship with 150km of gravel and forestry roads through the Western Bay of Plenty, with the service base set up at the Classic Flyers Carpark on Jean Batten Drive in Mount Maunganui — one of the most scenic service park locations on the entire NZRC calendar. As the season finale, Round 6 carries the full weight of championship drama: whoever arrives in Bay of Plenty with the points lead faces maximum pressure from rivals with nothing to lose. The event also doubles as Round 5 of the Hawkeswood Mining North Island Rally Series, packing both national and regional championship significance into a single day. With Mount Maunganui as the backdrop and Tauranga just minutes away, this is one of the most accessible and well-located NZRC rounds for fans across the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Auckland.

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When does Battery Town Rally Bay of Plenty 2026 — NZRC Final / NIRS Round 5 take place?
Battery Town Rally Bay of Plenty 2026 — NZRC Final / NIRS Round 5 is scheduled for October 31, 2026. Always check "VIEW OFFICIAL EVENT" above for the latest schedule and any changes before you head along.
Where is Battery Town Rally Bay of Plenty 2026 — NZRC Final / NIRS Round 5 held?
Battery Town Rally Bay of Plenty 2026 — NZRC Final / NIRS Round 5 takes place at Classic Flyers Carpark, 9 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, in the North Island region.
How do I enter or get tickets for Battery Town Rally Bay of Plenty 2026 — NZRC Final / NIRS Round 5?
You can register or buy tickets for Battery Town Rally Bay of Plenty 2026 — NZRC Final / NIRS Round 5 through the official entry page linked on this listing.
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Battery Town Rally Bay of Plenty 2026 — NZRC Final / NIRS Round 5

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Battery Town Rally Bay of Plenty 2026 — NZRC Final / NIRS Round 5

NZRC season finale — 150km of Bay of Plenty gravel and forestry roads, service base at Mount Maunganui. Also NIRS Round 5. Championship decider.