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There’s some early good news for riders planning to contest the 2026 Star Insure New Zealand Superbike Championship – entry fees have been pegged at 2025 levels.
July 21, 2025
2026 Star Insure NZSBK Calendar Confirmed
Christchurch’s Euromarque Motorsport Park will host round one of the 2026 Championship
May 13, 2025
2027 Better Finance NZ Superbike Championship Dates
- ROUND 1:Alpine Stars SBKSPRINT, Levels Raceway - Timaru, January 21-23
- ROUND 2:Penrite Superbike Grand Prix - Christchurch, January 29-31
- ROUND 3:Star Insure MotoFEST Bike Show - Hampton Downs, Waikato, March 6-7
New Race Format for 2027
Four rounds in 2026 become three rounds in 2027. The same number of races (12 per class). Practice and qualifying take place on the Friday of each round.
- Friday:Two Practice sessions: Minimum 10 minutes per session, plus one 10 minute Qualifying session.
- Saturday:Short race in the morning, long race in the afternoon.
- Sunday:Long race in the morning, short race in the afternoon.
Race Distances
Race distances will be consistent at all rounds in 2027. Distances are as follows:
| Kilometres per round per Class | 2026 | 2027 | 2027 Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superbike | 120 | 160 | 2 x 40km, 2 x 48km |
| Supersport 600 | 104 | 144 | 2 x 32km, 2 x 40km |
| Supersport 300 | 80 | 112 | 2 x 24km, 2 x 32km |
| Supersport 150 | 56 | 70 | 2 x 16km, 2 x 24km |
| Sportbike/ProTwin | 96 | 128 | 4 x 32km |
| Sidecar | 80 | 112 | 2 x 24km, 2 x 32km |
| Superbike Supersport Trophy (Round 3) | 72 | 96 | 4 x 24km |
| Carl Cox Cup (Round 3) | 80 | 112 | 2 x 24km, 2 x 32km |
2027 Series - Rider Registration
2027 Series Registration
Register now to secure your spot on the grid for the 2027 NZ Superbike Championship. Sign up here to secure your place and to get regular updates on the series and class-related information.
2027 Series Registration
Keen to join the Series?
Interested in joining the championship? Whether you're a novice, raced in the past, currently racing elsewhere or a track rider looking to step up and do some racing, contact us via this form and we'll steer you in the right direction.
New Rider Inquiry
2027 Series Entry Fees
2027 Entry Fee Schedule
| Class | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Championship Classes | $795 | $795 | $895 |
| Supersport 150 | $595 | $595 | $595 |
| Superbike Supersport Trophy | - | - | $695 |
| Non Championship Support Classes | - | - | $695 |
Entry fee covers all three days of each event.
Pay your series entry fees in full by November 1st, and receive a 10% discount (only applies for riders doing all three rounds).
Bridgestone Official Tyre Information
Click below to see tyre allocations by class, available compounds, current pricing and to place your order for the 2027 season.
View 2027 Tyre Allocations & PricingOrdering for 2027
To place your order for the 2027 NZ Superbike Championship Series, follow these steps:
- Go to https://www.bridgestonemoto.co.nz/pages/nzsbk-tyre-allocation-application
- Select "NZSBK Tyre Allocation Request Form"
- Fill this form out, keeping in mind the series allocation guidelines.
- Complete the order and your order will be fulfilled in December 2026
Payment is not required until your order is fulfilled in December. Payment and series entry confirmation will be required at that point.
2026 Series Media Statistics
Download the 2026 Series Season Digital Media Report here. This is a perfect resource to help with your sponsorship proposals.
Download 2026 NZ Superbike Championship Season ReportNZSBK Series Rules & Policies
Access the official MNZ (Motorcycling New Zealand) manuals and policies that govern the NZSBK series. These documents contain the complete rules, regulations, and policies that all competitors must follow.
View MNZ Rules & PoliciesRider Profiles
Please check the current "Competitors" section of the website for your profile. If you would like it completed or changed please send the required information to mike@captureevents.co.nz
How to Update Your Profile
- Check your current profile on the Competitors page
- Prepare the information you'd like to update (bio, achievements, sponsors, etc.)
- Email the updates to our Media Coordinator at the address below