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North Island
| When | What | Where | Details |
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| 22-25 January |
Cruise Martinbrough |
Martinbrough |
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| 24-25 January |
Rodders Beach Festival |
Orewa |
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| 25-26 January |
NZ Streetstock Champs |
Auckland |
Waikaraka Park Family Speedway, 175 Neilson St, Onehunga, 7.0pm |
| 25-26 January |
Dragstagia |
Masterton |
Masterton Motorplex, Gates open 7.00am both days, Racing 10.00an Saturday, 9.00 Sunday |
| 26 January | Wild West Sunday | Auckland |
The Alderman, Alderman Dr, Henderson, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 26 January | Meguires Coffee & Cars | Auckland Showground |
217 Greenlane West, 9.00am to 12.00pm |
| 26 January | Rotorua Lakefront Car Show | Rotorua |
Village Green, Access off Whakaue St, 10.00am tom 2.00pm |
| 27-28 January | Legends Of Speed | Hampton Downs |
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| 30 January | Classic Car Meet | Hamilton |
Cock n Bull, cnr Maui Rd & Chruch St, Te Rapa, 5.00pm |
| 30 January | Classic Car Meet Night | Hamilton |
Cock n Bull, cnr Maui Rd & Chruch St, Te Rapa, 5.00pm |
| 1 February | NAPA Auto Parts Dragway Comp #3 / Nitro Funny Car Shootout | Meremere |
Dragway Rd |
| 1 February | Summer Shindig | Whangarei |
Old Parakao Store Cafe / Bar, 2.00pm till late |
| 1 February | Paparoa Heritage Vehicle Display | Paparoa |
A&P Showgrounds, 2062 Paparoa Valley Rd |
| 1-2 February | Jetspring World Championship #2 | Wanganui |
Shelter View Jet Sprint Track |
| 1-2 February | APS Motorcycle Racing Festival | Manfield |
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| 2 February | Rosebank Speedway Motorcycle Club Meeting | Auckland |
Patiki Rd, Avondale |
| 2 February | American Vehicle Day | Upper Hutt |
Trentham Race Course, 10.00am |
| 2 February |
Twincoast Breakfast |
Silverdale |
Joes Garage, 8.30am |
| 2 February |
Oil Down at The Crossing Breakfast, Oilers Hot Rod Club |
Tauranga Crossing |
Taurikura Dr, 9.00am to 11.00am |
| 2 February | Boatshed & Road Rodders Gas Guzzlers Breakfast | Aromoho |
Carolines Boatshed Bar and Eatery, 181 Somme Parade, 9.00am to 11.00am |
| 2 February | Hamilton Classic Car Meet, Boot Sale & Breakfast | Hamilton |
Classic Museum & Jukebox Diner, 11 Railside Pl, 8.00am to 10.00am |
| 2 February | Gas Guzzlers Breakfast | Gisborne |
Reads Quay, 8.30am to 11.00am |
| 6 February | Wheels Inc, Twilight Run | Auckland |
Hooton Reserve, Albany, Run Departs 3.00pm |
| 6 February | MT Bike Nite | Auckland |
The Franklin, 129 Beachlands Rd, 5.00pm till late |
| 6-9 February | NZHRA Pre 49's Harbour City Rod Club | Cambridge |
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| 7-8 February | ENZED Superstock Teams Champs | Palmerston North |
Robertson Holden International Speedway, Cuba St, 6.00pm |
| 8 February | Central Drag Racing Series #3 | Tokoroa |
Aimsfield Dragway |
| 8 February | Morrinsville Motorama Cruise | Morrinsville |
Cruise 10.00am, Drive In 6.00pm |
| 8 February | Chemical Guys Hydro Thunder Car Show | Cambridge |
Lake Karapiro, 9.00am to 3.00pm |
| 8 February | Kiwitown Piston Festival | Otrohunga |
Island Reserve, cnr Orahiri Tce / Clark St, 10.00am to 3.00pm |
| 8-9 February | Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ Series #3 / 100th Masport Challenge Cup | Lake Karapiro |
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| 9 February | Oogah Rodders Breakfast | Auckland |
Swanson RSA, 663 Swanson Rd, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 9 February | Pre 49s Hot Rod Show | Cambridge |
Cambridge Raceway, 1 Taylor St, 9.30am to 11.30am |
| 9 February | BBS Timbers Waipu Car & Bike Show | Waipu |
Caledonian Park, 10.00am to 2.00pm |
| 9 February | Morrinsville Motorama Show & Swap Meet | Morrinsville |
Recreation Ground, 9.00am |
| 9 February | Ellerslie Concours d'Elegance & Classic Car Show | Auckland |
Ellerslie Racecourse, 10.00am to 4.00pm |
| 14 February | Burgers n Cars | Paraparaumu |
Burgerfuel Kapiti, 6.30pm |
| 14 February | Auckland Car Club Grass Motorkahna | Ramarama |
Kern Rd |
| 15 February | Opotiki Coastguard Show & Shine | Opotiki | MemorialPark,10.00am |
| 15-16 February | 57th NZ Nationals NZDRA Series Finals | Masterton |
Motorplex |
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16 February |
Mid West Breakfast |
West Auckland |
Columbus Cafe/Mitre 10 Mega Car Park, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 16 February |
Talisman Hotel Big Brekkie & Cafe & Car Display |
Katikati |
7/9 Main Rd, SH2, 8.00am to 10.00am |
| 16 February | Auckland Vintage Speedway Club Meeting | Meremere |
Dragway Rd, 11.00am |
| 16 February | Super Chevy Sunday | Upper Hutt |
Harcourt Park, 10.00am to 2.00pm |
| 16 February | Shannon Spectacular Car & Bike Show | Shannon |
Domain, 10.00am to 2.00pm |
| 19-22 February | Americarna | New Plymouth |
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| 22 February | Rotary Paeroa Car & Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet | Paeroa |
Domain, Vehicles 8.00am, Public 10.00am |
| 22 February | 1939 Ford Deluxe Weekend | Auckland |
Victor Eves Park, Owera, 10.00am |
| 22-23 February | Summer Series | Manfield |
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| 23 February | Meguires Coffee & Cars | Auckland Showground |
217 Greenlane West, 9.00am to 12.00pm |
| 23 February | Wild West Sunday | Auckland |
The Alderman, Alderman Dr, Henderson, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 23 February | Under 21 Solo Champs / Youth Gold Cup | Auckland |
Rosebank Speedway, Patiki Rd, Avondale |
| 23 February | Auckland Car Club Series | Hampton Downs |
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| 23 February | Napa Auto Parts Dragway Comp #4 | Meremere |
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| 23 February | National Model A Ford Rally | Masterton |
Copthorne Solway Showgrounds |
| 27 February | Classic Car Meet Night | Hamilton |
Cock n Bull, cnr Maui St & Church Rd, Te Rapa, 5.00pm |
| 28-2 March | Cruz n the Bayz | Northland |
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| 1 March | Auckland Car Club Grass Motorkahna | Ramarama |
Kern Rd |
| 1 March | Central Drag Racing Series #4 | Tokoroa |
Amisfield Dragway |
| 1 March | Klassic Car, Hot Rod, Bike Show & Swap Meet | Kerikeri |
Kerikeri Domain, 9.00am |
| 2 March | Auto Extravangaza incorporating the All Ford Day, Classic Flyers | Mount Maunganui |
9 Jean Batten Dr, 10.00am to 2.00pm, Show Vehicles 7.00am |
| 2 March |
Twincoast Breakfast |
Silverdale |
Joes Garage, 8.30am |
| 2 March |
Oil Down at The Crossing Breakfast, Oilers Hot Rod Club |
Tauranga Crossing |
Taurikura Dr, 9.00am to 11.00am |
| 2 March | Boatshed & Road Rodders Gas Guzzlers Breakfast | Aromoho |
Carolines Boatshed Bar and Eatery, 181 Somme Parade, 9.00am to 11.00am |
| 2 March | Hamilton Classic Car Meet, Boot Sale & Breakfast | Hamilton |
Classic Museum & Jukebox Diner, 11 Railside Pl, 8.00am to 10.00am |
| 2 March | Gas Guzzlers Breakfast | Gisborne |
Reads Quay, 8.30am to 11.00am |
| 6 March | MT Bike Nite | Auckland |
The Franklin, 129 Beachlands Rd, 5.00pm till late |
| 8 March | Pukehina Surf n Sand Autorama | Pukehina Beach |
10.00am to 2.00pm, Midway Park |
| 8 March | Auckland Hobbies Fair | Auckland |
Freemans Bay Community Center, 52 Hepburn St, 11.00am to 3.00pm |
| 9 March | Oogah Rodders Breakfast | Auckland |
Swanson RSA, 663 Swanson Rd, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 9 March | Hikurangi Auto Madness Motor Show | Hikurangi |
10.00am to 2.00pm |
| 9 March | Auckland Vintage Speedway Club Meeting | Meremere |
Dragway Rd, 11.00am |
| 9 March | Frankton Thunder | Hamilton |
9.00am to 4.00pm |
| 14 March | Burgers n Cars | Paraparaumu |
Burgerfuel Kapiti, 6.30pm |
| 15 March | Hot Rods & Harleys | Dargaville |
Field Days, Site 33, Awakino Point East Rd, 10.00am to 3.00pm |
| 15 March | Horowhenua Swap Meet & Collectables Day | Levin |
Showgrounds Events Center, 7.00am, 14 Tiro Tiro Rd |
| 15-16 March | Thunder at the Downs | Hampton Downs |
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| 15-16 March | IHRA Nationals Napa Auto Parts | Meremere |
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| 16 March | Gear Jammers All Fired Up Show | Paraparaumu |
Kapiti School, 10.00am, Cruise Departs Southward Car Museum 9.30am |
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16 March |
Mid West Breakfast |
West Auckland |
Columbus Cafe/Mitre 10 Mega Car Park, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 16 March |
Talisman Hotel Big Brekkie & Cafe & Car Display |
Katikati |
7/9 Main Rd, SH2, 8.00am to 10.00am |
| 16 March |
Rosebank Speedway Motorcycle Meeting |
Auckland |
Avondale, Patiki Rd |
| 22 March |
Mopars in Morrinsville |
Morrinsville |
Rec Grounds, Avenue Rd South |
| 22-23 March |
Mayhem at Masterton, Wild Bunch vs Outlaw 71 |
Masterton Motorplex |
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| 23 March |
Family Fun Day Drags |
Meremere |
Napa Auto Dragway, 8.00am |
| 23 March | Hamilton Classic Car Meet, Boot Sale & Breakfast | Hamilton |
Classic Museum & Jukebox Diner, 11 Railside Pl, 8.00am to 10.00am |
| 23 March | Matamata Swap Meet | Matamata |
222 Mangawhero Rd, 7.00am |
| 26-30 March | Repco Beach Hop | Whangamata |
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| 27 March | Classic Car Meet Night | Hamilton |
Cock n Bull, cnr Maui St & Church Rd, Te Rapa, 5.00pm |
| 27-28 March | NZ Petrolhead Vintage Market at the Beach Hop | Whangamata |
Memorial Hall, 328 Port Rd, 10.00am to 3.00pm Thurs, 9.00am to 6.00pm Fri, 9.00am to 5.00 Sat |
| 30 March | Wild West Sunday | Auckland |
The Alderman, Alderman Dr, Henderson, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 5 April | Nostaglia Drags / Gasser Nationals | Meremere |
Napa Auto Parts Dragway |
| 6 April | Hawkes Bay Auto Extravaganza & Swap Meet | Hastings |
Tomoana Showgrounds, Gate 12, Elmwood Rd, 9.00a, to 3.00pm |
| 6 April | Meguires Coffee & Cars | Auckland Showground |
217 Greenlane West, 9.00am to 12.00pm |
| 6 April | Team Champs | Meremere |
Napa Auto Parts Dragway |
| 6 April | Auckland Car Club Summer Series | Hampton Downs |
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| 6 April | Rosebank Speedway Motorcycle Meeting | Auckland |
Patiki Rd, Avondale |
| 6 April |
Twincoast Breakfast |
Silverdale |
Joes Garage, 8.30am |
| 6 April |
Oil Down at The Crossing Breakfast, Oilers Hot Rod Club |
Tauranga Crossing |
Taurikura Dr, 9.00am to 11.00am |
| 6 April | Boatshed & Road Rodders Gas Guzzlers Breakfast | Aromoho |
Carolines Boatshed Bar and Eatery, 181 Somme Parade, 9.00am to 11.00am |
| 6 April | Hamilton Classic Car Meet, Boot Sale & Breakfast | Hamilton |
Classic Museum & Jukebox Diner, 11 Railside Pl, 8.00am to 10.00am |
| 6 April | Gas Guzzlers Breakfast | Gisborne |
Reads Quay, 8.30am to 11.00am |
| 11-13 April | Kiwitown Cruisers Annual Weekend Rod RunFestival | Otrohunga |
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| 12 April | Auckland Car Club Grass Motorkhana | Auckland |
Kern Rd, Ramarama |
| 13 April | Oogah Rodders Breakfast | Auckland |
Swanson RSA, 663 Swanson Rd, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 13 April | Ruakaka Classic & Custom Car Show | Ruakaka |
Marsden Christian Camp, One Tree Point, Cars from 8.00am, Public 10.00am to 2.00pm |
| 13 April | Auckland Vintage Speedway Club Meeting | Meremere |
10.00, Dragway Rd |
| 13 April | Napa Auto Parts Dragway Comp #5 | Meremere |
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| 13 April | Car Show Day, Rongotea Lions Club | Rongotea |
Te Kaway Memorial Recreation Center Fields |
| 20 April |
Talisman Hotel Big Brekkie & Cafe & Car Display |
Katikati |
7/9 Main Rd, SH2, 8.00am to 10.00am |
| 27 April | Rosebank Speedway Motorcycle Meeting | Auckland |
Patiki Rd, Avondale |
| 27 April | Wild West Sunday | Auckland |
The Alderman, Alderman Dr, Henderson, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 27 April | Meguires Coffee & Cars | Auckland Showground |
217 Greenlane West, 9.00am to 12.00pm |
| 26-27 April | Single Seater Festival | Taupo |
Taupo Motorsport Park |
| 2-4 May | Marineland Street Rod & Kustom Klub's Rod Run | Napier |
Meeanee |
| 4 May | Auckland Car Club Summer Series | Hampton Downs |
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| 4 May | Back to Basics Swap Meet | Napier |
Meeanee Speedway Pit Area, 67 Sandy Rd, Sellers 7.00am, Public 8.00am |
| 27-30 November | Capital Cruise | Wellington |
New 4-Day event, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Modern Classics, Cars of Special Interest. |
South Island
| 24-26 January | Thunder Down Under Circuit Racing | Timaru |
Levels |
| 25 January | Southern Dragways Saturday Night Lights | Invercargill |
Teretonga |
| 25-26 January | Jet Sprint World Championship #1 | Wanaka |
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| 25-26 January | 35th Trillo Muscle Car Madness | Rangiora |
Rangiora A&P Showgrounds, Ashley St, 9.00am to 4.00pm |
| 26 January | IHRA National Series #3 | Ruapuna |
Pegasus Bays Drag Racing Club |
| 31-2 February | Skope Classic | Christchurch |
Ruapuna |
| 1 February | Southern Nationals NZDRA National Series #5 | Motueka |
The Rock Dragway, 10.30am |
| 2 February | Riverlands Roadhouse Breakfast |
Blenheim |
3535 SH 1, |
| 2 February | Classic Rides Breakfast | Gore |
Bruce & Jane Moffatt's Residence, 16 Spittle Way, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 6 February | Burt Monro Challenge | Invercargill |
Teretonga |
| 6 February | Slab Fest | Invercargill / Gore |
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| 14-16 February | Classic Speedfest | Invercargill |
Teretonga |
| 16 February | All Ford Day | Christchurch |
Wigram Air Force Museum Grounds, Car Entry 8.30am, Public 10.00am to 2.30pm |
| 22 February | Hanmer Motorfest, 10th Anniversary | Hanmer Springs |
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| 23 February | Gore 1/8th Mile Drags | Gore |
Cobra Rodders |
| 28 February | Great USA Day Cruise Night | Dunedin |
Victoria Park, Departs 7.00pm |
| 1 March | Jacksons Orchard Sprint Series #3 | Cromwell |
Highlands Motorsport |
| 1 March | Great USA Day | Dunedin |
Hancock Park, Cars 8.00am, Public 10.00am |
| 2 March | North Otago A&P Car Show | Oamaru |
North Otago Showgrounds, 9.30am |
| 2 March | Riverlands Roadhouse Breakfast |
Blenheim |
3535 SH 1, |
| 2 March | Classic Rides Breakfast | Gore |
Bruce & Jane Moffatt's Residence, 16 Spittle Way, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 8-9 March | Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ Series #4 | Nelson |
Lake Rotoiti |
| 13-16 March | Caroline Bay Rock & Hop | Timaru |
Caroline Bay |
| 14-15 March | Tornado Rod & Custom's Caroline Bay Rock & Hop Open House | Timaru |
8 Shaw St, Redruth |
| 14-16 March | Southern Thunder | Invercargill |
Teretonga Park |
| 22 March | Mad Mikes Southern Bash Drifting Event | Cromwell |
Highlands Motorsport Park |
| 23 March | Southern Dragway Drag Meet | Invercargill |
Teretonga |
| 29 March | Keith Whiting & Motley Crue Challenge | Motueka |
The Rock Dragway |
| 29 March | Oamaru Airport Drags | Oamaru |
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| 29-30 March | Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ Series #5 | Nelson |
Lake Rotoiti |
| 5 April | Jacksons Orchard Sprint Series #1 | Cromwell |
Highlands Motorsport |
| 6 April | Season Finale, Pegasus Bay Drag Racing | Christchurch |
Ruapuna |
| 6 April | Riverlands Roadhouse Breakfast |
Blenheim |
3535 SH 1, |
| 6 April | Classic Rides Breakfast | Gore |
Bruce & Jane Moffatt's Residence, 16 Spittle Way, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 10-13 April | George Begg Festival | Invercargill |
Teretonga |
| 11 April | Hoods Up Friday | Nelson |
Nelson Classic Car Museum, 1 Cadillac Way, 5.00pm to 9.00pm |
| 18-20 April | Wheels at Wanaka | Wanaka |
Three Parks |
| 18-21 April | Holden Nationals | Christchurch |
Wolfbrook Arena |
| 19 April | Holden Nationals Public Desplay |
Christchurch |
Wolfbrook Arena |
| 19-20 April | Southern Dragway 40th Anniversary Weekend | Invercargill |
Teretonga |
| 27-29 October | Mopars in Oamaru | Oamaru |
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