New Zealand returns to the tournament
It didn’t take long for New Zealand to renew its relationship with Supercars. One after it disappeared from the calendar at the end of the Pukekohe Tour in September 2022, the Silver Fern nation will bring it back and that from the 2024 season through at least 2026 after that.” Fruitful discussions with the New Zealand government. »
However, this return will not take place on the Pukekohe Park side, the scene of the last arrival of New Zealand’s Supercars machines. The track that is located south of Auckland After it suspended all its motorsport-related activities, the Australian championship chose a circuit it had not yet visited in its history: the Taupō International Motorsport Park located in the center of the island in the north of the country. On this track offering 4 different versions, Supercars will run the international configuration with a length of 3.32 km.
” One of Supercars’ top priorities was the reunification of New Zealand and its passionate fan base.And Confirms Tournament President Shane Howard. This support is a huge step forward in ensuring that we can start a new chapter on the world-class Taup circuit. With the support and availability of Taupō International Motorsport Park, Supercars is now focused on scheduling a suitable event date in 2024.. »
New year, new path, New Zealand 🇳🇿
The next chapter of New Zealand Supercars begins for Taup in 2024! #RepcoSC pic.twitter.com/zxDOciW7Ky
– supercars August 20, 2023
If Supercars make their first visit there next year, Taupō International Motorsport Park has already hosted international competitions such as the Toyota Racing Series and even the former A1GP Championship. Neil Jani also holds the record there in Lola A1GP with a lap of 1’14” 679.
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