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PBDRC Drag Racing at Ruapuna — Sunday 15 November 2026

Euromarque Motorsport Park (Ruapuna)
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Event Details
  • November 15, 2026
    to
    November 15, 2026
  • Racer entry 7:30-9:00am. Spectator times: check with organiser
  • Euromarque Motorsport Park (Ruapuna)
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Pegasus Bay Drag Racing Club race day at Ruapuna, Christchurch, Sun 15 Nov 2026. Racer check-in 7:30-9:00am off Leggett Road.

The Pegasus Bay Drag Racing Club (PBDRC) races at Ruapuna, Christchurch, on Sunday 15 November 2026. It is one of four dates on the club's 2026/27 season calendar: 27 September, 25 October and 15 November 2026, and 21 February 2027.

The club says it runs national and club competition rounds each season, with competition and street classes for cars and bikes, and welcomes newcomers.

Racing your own car or bike

  • Where: the Leggett Road entrance of Ruapuna Motorsport Park.
  • When: racer entry is 7:30am to 9:00am. The sign-in shed shuts at 9:00am.
  • What to bring: your driver's licence, plus your IHRA or NZDRA racing licence, medical and other documents where your class requires them.
  • Street cars and bikes: need a current WOF and rego and are scrutineered at every meeting, next to the racer check-in shed. Without a WOF or rego, a tech inspection can be arranged, but not always on race day, so arrange it beforehand.
  • Entry: pre-enter online if you can. First-timers this season fill in a racer entry form at the check-in shed. Fees are paid there by cash or eftpos, priced by class, with membership discounts.
  • On the day: attend the racer safety briefing at the base of the control tower before you race. Classes are called to the staging lanes over the pit PA, and you get a timing slip at the end of the return road after each run.
  • Burnouts: permitted at the start line.

Watching

The club has not published spectator times or the gate price for this meeting on its website. Its event page for the Gasser Rumble still shows the 2025 edition, so check the club's Facebook page before you go.

Details are from the Pegasus Bay Drag Racing Club website: its 2026/27 season dates and its Racer Info page.

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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November 15, 2026
November 15, 2026
Euromarque Motorsport Park (Ruapuna)
Pacific/Auckland
The Pegasus Bay Drag Racing Club races at Ruapuna, Christchurch, on Sunday 15 November 2026, one of four dates on its 2026/27 calendar. Racers enter via Leggett Road between 7:30am and 9:00am, bring their driver's licence (and IHRA or NZDRA licence where needed), and street cars and bikes need a current WOF and rego for scrutineering. Fees are paid at the check-in shed by cash or eftpos, priced by class. Spectator times and gate price have not been published.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Pegasus Bay Drag Racing Club Race Meeting — 15 November 2026 take place?
Pegasus Bay Drag Racing Club Race Meeting — 15 November 2026 is scheduled for November 15, 2026. Always check "VIEW OFFICIAL EVENT" above for the latest schedule and any changes before you head along.
Where is Pegasus Bay Drag Racing Club Race Meeting — 15 November 2026 held?
Pegasus Bay Drag Racing Club Race Meeting — 15 November 2026 takes place at Euromarque Motorsport Park (Ruapuna), Leggett Road, Templeton, Christchurch, in the South Island region.
How do I enter or get tickets for Pegasus Bay Drag Racing Club Race Meeting — 15 November 2026?
You can register or buy tickets for Pegasus Bay Drag Racing Club Race Meeting — 15 November 2026 through the official entry page linked on this listing.

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What happens if Pegasus Bay Drag Racing Club Race Meeting — 15 November 2026 is cancelled due to weather?
Any schedule changes or cancellations will be communicated by the event organiser via their official channels. We recommend checking the official organiser's page linked above 24 hours prior to the event for the most up-to-date status and wet-weather plans.
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