Speedway

Lyttelton Engineering Hydraulink War of the Wings Series Finale | Affordable Car Sales Battle of the Sixes

Ruapuna Speedway
South Island
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Event Details
  • February 27, 2026
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  • 5:30pm-10:00pm
  • Ruapuna Speedway
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When is speedway season in New Zealand?
How much does it cost to watch speedway?
What are stockcars and superstocks?
Is speedway family-friendly?
Roughly October through April — it's a summer sport, with most tracks racing Saturday nights and holiday-period showpiece meetings.
Gate entry at most NZ speedways is family-priced — typically cheaper than any other live motorsport. Check each meeting's listing for confirmed admission.
Uniquely NZ contact classes where blocking and hitting are legal within the rules — including famous teams racing. It's the wildest, most popular side of Kiwi speedway.
Very — it's short races all evening, easy viewing from the terraces, and most tracks run junior classes, making it many Kiwi kids' first motorsport experience.

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The Lyttelton Engineering Hydraulink War of the Wings Finale is here! Watch as the Sprintcars battle it for the top spot and the Affordable Cars Battle of the Sixes Series kicks off in a night full of high-speed thrills at Ruapuna Speedway.

NZShift encourages you to check the official organiser's website for the latest event updates/details via the VIEW OFFICIAL EVENT below

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February 27, 2026
Ruapuna Speedway
The Lyttelton Engineering Hydraulink War of the Wings Finale is here! Watch as the Sprintcars battle it for the top spot and the Affordable Cars Battle of the Sixes Series kicks off in a night full of high-speed thrills at Ruapuna Speedway.
Lyttelton Engineering Hydraulink War of the Wings Series Finale | Affordable Car Sales Battle of the Sixes

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