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2026 Star Insure NZSBK Calendar Confirmed
Christchurch’s Euromarque Motorsport Park will host round one of the 2026 Championship
Christchurch’s Euromarque Motorsport Park will host round one of the 2026 Championship
The championship’s return to the popular South Island Circuit on January 31st – February 1st will be good news to competitors, fans and sponsors.
Series promoter Mike Marsden says it great to be able to head back to Ruapuna in 2026 as the first leg of the South Island Series double header.
“I am very pleased to have now confirmed dates and tracks for the four-round 2026 championship series,” says Marsden. “It’s really important to set the calendar dates as early as possible for competitors so they can plan accordingly.
“I am especially pleased to have Ruapuna in the mix and look forward to tapping into the large Christchurch fan base and delivering a fantastic show both on and off the track.”
Round 2 will be the Burt Munro Challenge at Teretonga on February 7-8.
The two North Island rounds will be MotoFest at Hampton Downs on March 7-8 and MotoMania at Taupo on March 14-15.
2026 Star Insure NZ Superbike Series Calendar
ROUND 1 - Ruapuna Superbike Grand Prix – Christchurch, January 31st - February 1
ROUND 2 - Burt Munro Superbike Sprint - Teretonga, Invercargill, February 7-8
ROUND 3 - MotoFEST, Hampton Downs, Waikato, March 7-8
ROUND 4 - MotoMANIA, Taupo Motorsport Park, Taupo, March 14-15
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