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NAPA Auto Parts Dragway (MEREMERE)
NZ's premier drag strip, 1/4 mile, Meremere, Waikato
Venue type
Drag Strip
Track length
Corners
Direction
Region
North Island
Getting there
Directions & Parking
Facility rules: no alcohol, no drugs, no pets, no gang patches, no fireworks. A live track webcam updates every 5 minutes 24/7.
What to bring
Gate Entry & Tips
Not specified on the venue's own site — check napaautopartsdragway.co.nz for current gate pricing
Staying nearby
Camping & Accommodation
Not specified by the venue — an Accommodation Guide is published on napaautopartsdragway.co.nz for the wider Meremere/Waikato area
For racers
Facilities & Pit Access
Separate burnout pad, live 24/7 track webcam, on-site venue hire for driver training, private test sessions and commercial shoots; adjoins Meremere Drift Park and Meremere Dirt Track
Everything you need to find the track, get hold of the organisers, or plan your visit.
Address
Dragway Road, Meremere 3782
Owner / Operator
NAPA Auto Parts (naming rights sponsor, since 2021); IHRA member track
Contact
meremeredragway@xtra.co.nz
Website
https://www.napaautopartsdragway.co.nz
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question about racing or spectating here? Get in touch with NZShift at hello@nzshift.co.nz
How long has NAPA Auto Parts Dragway been operating?
NAPA Auto Parts Dragway is New Zealand's oldest and #1 drag strip, racing since 1973 — it celebrated 50 years at Easter 2023 and is an IHRA member track.
What events run at NAPA Auto Parts Dragway?
The venue hosts the local NAPA Auto Parts Competition Series, Night Speed and Winter Drag Wars, the National Drag Racing Championship Series, plus annual fixtures like Father's Day Drags, Rotary Summer Drags, 4&Rotary Nationals, Gasser Wars, Honda Grudge Meets and Nostalgia Drags.
Can I bring alcohol to NAPA Auto Parts Dragway?
No — the facility rules are strict: no alcohol, no drugs, no pets, no gang patches and no fireworks.
Can I hire NAPA Auto Parts Dragway for a private event?
Yes — the track can be hired for driver training courses, burnout competitions, private test sessions, club events, commercial promoter events and advertising shoots, using a separate burnout pad from the main drag strip.
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