Supercars in New Zealand set for May double
New dates for the Supercars double-header in New Zealand in 2027 moving from April to May and hoping for more big crowds.
Christchurch's Ruapuna Raceway to host round four on May 7-9 before the championship moves north to Taupō International Motorsport Park the following weekend.
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Supercars held back-to-back events in New Zealnad for the first time in 2026, including its inaugural visit to Christchurch for a sell-out weekend.
A combined total of 95,368 patrons attended across the two events in 2026, despite the cancellation of all Sunday action in Taupō due to Cyclone Vaianu.
There was Kiwi success on the track as well, with Wellington's Ryan Wood and Auckland's Matt Payne each scoring victory during the New Zealand Double Header.
"Competitors and fans alike have raved about our time in NZ, and we all eagerly look forward to returning to Christchurch and Taupō in 2027," said Supercars executive chairman and interim CEO, Barclay Nettlefold.
"The order of the two NZ events flips year-on-year, which both suits logistical planning of transporting the Championship to New Zealand following the 2027 Australian Grand Prix in early April, as well as anticipated cooler weather in the South Island heading into the winter months."
Kiwi Payne finished ahead of Broc Feeney on the drivers leaderboard with Wood ninth.
The 2027 championship will again start at Sydney Motorsport Park on February 26-28. in the 14-round 30th year of competition.
