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46th NZCMRR Classic Festival 2026

Saturday January 31 - Sunday February 1 2026

Details for competitors: 

We look forward to having you take part in our 46th NZCMRR Classic Festival

PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED SUPPLEMENTARY RULES.  When entering this event you agree that you have read the Supplementary Regulations for this Competition and agree to be bound by them, the Manual of Motorcycle Sport, the MNZ and Constitution, and the MNZ Code of Conduct and that you and your bike/s also comply with the NZCMRR Technical rules.

Entry fees will be:

  1. $510 for Seniors of MNZ Affiliated Clubs 
  2. $455 for current NZCMRR members
  3. Free for Junior riders (under 18s, must be NZCMRR member)
  4. $280 for any member riding ONLY a Group 3 machine (Vintage, Prewar, Pre-63 and Classic 70s 0-250cc) that has not been run at any NZCMRR event in the last 12 months
  5. $330 for Regularity
  6. $295 for South Island NZCMRR members
  7. $350 for South Island non-member 

On-line entries will close on 20th December. Late entries will only be accepted at the discretion of the race secretary where grids are not oversubscribed.  

PITS: Like last year, pits and garages will be handled by our club at this event, and will all be allocated. There are significantly more sealed pit spaces this year and with the removal of the sheep pens a much larger gravel pit parking area.  We will allocate based on conversations we have had with riders, and at the point of entry you will be able to communicate what sort of pit or garage you would like, and who you would like to be pitted with. This does not guarantee you a space, but we will do our best to try and get you where you want to be. Allocations will begin with the listings from last year, so if you want a different spot or are new, please specify where you would like to go on your entry. If we are unable to place you where you wish to be you will be contacted with other options. The following types of pits are available:

  1. Old single garages will be the Manfeild price $320 ($90 per day, $50 Thursday pack-in) 
  2. Pit lane garages will be the Manfeild price $815 ($255 per day, $50 pack-in)
  3. Stables (far side) $80
  4. Stables (near side)$100
  5. Open sealed pits (~4 x 12m) $50
  6. Open grass pits (~4 x 12m) $25
  7. Free non-allocatted pits in the large grass area inside the pit compound (note that this area can become unsuitable for any use after rain)

NOTE: ANYONE STAYING ONSITE OVERNIGHT MUST REGISTER WITH MANFEILD  Manfeild Test Day and Camping ($10 per person per night - event volunteers need to register with race@nzcmrr.com to get free camping)

Vehicles not required during the event can be parked on the gravel areas inside the pits, or in the Rata Street Compound.

Only vehicles with 2026 Pit passes will be allowed into the Pits area – these will be mailed out before the event along with entry tickets and riders information in January.

TRANSPONDERS:  You are welcome to use your own transponder.  Please check that the number you have entered in your profile is correct.  Transponders will be available to hire for the event in your entry - 1 transponder per person $35.

OTHER MERCHANDISE:  This year we have t-shirts in Black or Merle Grey $35 with your entry or $40 at the shop (see the entries are open email on 2/12/26 for photos).  We also have NZCMRR logo hats $35 with your entry or at the event shop.  Competitors Plaques will only be done if paid in your entry $35. One Event MNZ Licence $55 with your entry. All pre-ordered merchandise will be given to you at sign-on along with a copy of the event programme.

RACE GROUPS:  We will be running 8 Race Groups and 1 Regularity/Parade Group. Race Groups will be limited to 40 bikes on grid. Race groups and order is subject to change at the discretion of officials and the Race Committee however preferential grouping and order is as follows;

  1. RACE GROUP 1: Classic 500 - 351-500cc - Pre '63 Clubman’s, Factory Racing & Modified and Classic 70's 500 (4 laps standard - 6 laps for the Trophy round)
  2. RACE GROUP 2: Post Classic Senior - P82 Senior, P89 F1, P95 Superbike, P95 F1 (6 laps standard - 8 laps for the Trophy round)
  3. RACE GROUP 3: Vintage, Pre War & Classic 250 - Pre '31 Vintage, Pre War Pre '46 350, 500 & Open, 0-250cc Pre '63 Clubman’s, Factory Racing & Modified and Classic 70's 250 (4 laps standard - 6 laps for the Trophy round)
  4. RACE GROUP 4: Post Classic F2 - P89 F2, P95 F2 (6 laps standard - 8 laps for the Trophy round)
  5. RACE GROUP 5: Sidecars - Pre '63, Classic 70's, Pre '82 (4 laps standard - 6 laps for the Trophy round)
  6. RACE GROUP 6: Post Classic Junior - P82 Junior, P89 F3. P95 F3 (6 laps standard - 8 laps for the Trophy round)
  7. RACE GROUP 7: Classic Open - 501cc-Open - Pre '63 Open Modified, Classic 70's Open (4 laps standard - 6 laps for the Trophy round)
  8. RACE GROUP 8: Classic 350 - 251-350cc - Pre '63 Clubmans, Factory Racing & Modified and Classic 70's 350 (4 laps standard - 6 laps for the Trophy round)
  9. GROUP 9: Regularity (3 timed laps standard - 4 timed laps for Trophy round)

Cross entering a bike is prohibited. A bike can only be entered into one Race class/group.  Entrants are welcome to enter multiple bikes.

Once a race group is full (40 bikes), entrants will be contacted and may be placed in the Regularity/Parade Group until a space becomes available in their appropriate race group.

FESTIVAL TROPHIES:  All of the old Festival race trophies will be up for grabs at this event along with the (postponed from the Spring Classic) now 2nd round of the 2025 North South Challenge.  The TT trophies will be contested later in the year.  The Second round of racing events will be the Trophy round, 2 laps longer for Race Groups 1-8 and 1 lap longer for the Regularity/Parade Group. 

REFUNDS: Prior to the meeting, any entrant will be given a refund on his/her entry fee if for any reason attendance over the weekend is not possible. If an entrant fails to notify the race secretary until after the closing of sign-on, refunds will only be granted at the discretion of the Committee and Race Secretary. Any merchandise or items that are ordered in advance by the club (i.e. plaques, T-shirts, meal tickets) are non-refundable.

Entry information, gate & camp passes and vehicle passes will be posted out at least 3 weeks prior to the event.

PRACTICE/QUALIFYING: All practice and qualifying is to take place on the Saturday morning. Only Race Groups 1-8 will take part in Practice/Qualifying.  Each qualifying session will be 10 minutes in duration. 

GRID POSITIONS/RESULTS:  Grid positions will be allocated after practice/qualifying and will remain the same throughout the event. The onus is on the rider to remember their transponder and cross the start finish line at least twice, to register a qualifying time and obtain a grid position.  The weekend’s grid positions/ layout plan will be displayed with the timing results in the sign-on room after practice/qualifying and results can be viewed at www.marktime.co.nz. A 20 second penalty will be applied to anyone found to be lining up, at the start, in someone else's grid position. 

REGULARITY/PARADE: This event is open to solo machines only and is designed to allow non-racing members, or members with a parade bike, the opportunity to circulate on the racetrack. Entrants can ride either a racing machine which could be loaned for the event by a race entrant, or a suitable road machine. Regularity/Parade is run under the general MNZ rules and require a competition licence, along with approved leathers, back protector, chest protector, helmet, gloves and boots and transponders are mandatory.   Facility to pre-pay for a one event licence and transponder is included on the event entry form. Regularity riders will take part in the Practice/Qualifying round as the event commences from pit lane with timing commencing on their first crossing of the Start Finish line.  Finishing places will be awarded based on the most consistent lap times.

All machines in the regularity parade must be presented for bike check and receive an inspection sticker before being let out on track. A minimum of one clearly legible number plate facing forward at the front of the bike is required, if there is an issue with the nominated bike number you will be contacted.  Road bikes will need to have their sump plugs lock wired, mirror(s) removed, any glass (headlight, taillight, etc.) either removed or taped over. Side or centre stands must be lock wired when out on track or otherwise removed.  These events are not races and unsuitable riding will result in exclusion.  The NZCMRR Race Secretary reserves the right to accept or reject any rider or machine from this event as they see fit.

OUR EVENT SCHEDULE IS:

THURSDAY 29th JANUARY

  • Organisers Pack-in and set up
  • Competitors can pack in from 3pm – 5pm (garages locked 4.30pm)
  • Festival sign-on and Bike Check from 4pm - 5.30pm.  Bring your competition licence and helmet to sign on. You will be given the event programme and any pre-ordered merchandise.  
  • Overnight camping – prebooked with Manfeild - link to follow

FRIDAY 30th JANUARY – MANFEILD RUN TRACK DAY - ENTRANTS MUST PRE-REGISTER - link to follow

  • Track Day Sign-in and Bike Check from 7am to 8.30am - All bikes taking part in the Track Day must have bike check stickers
  • Track day rider’s briefing at 8.30am 
  • Bikes on track from 9am
  • Festival sign-on from 2pm - 5pm. Bring your competition licence and helmet to sign on. You will be given the event programme and any pre-ordered merchandise.  
  • 5.00pm conclusion of bikes circulating on track
  • 6.30pm $5 BBQ & Championship Prize-giving
  • Overnight camping – prebooked with Manfeild - link to follow

SATURDAY 31st JANUARY – 1st DAY OF RACING

  • 7.00am – 8.30am Sign-on and Bike Check. Bring your competition licence and helmet to sign on. You will be given the event programme and any pre-ordered merchandise.  
  • 8.30am Rider's Briefing
  • 9.00am Bikes on track - 1 round of Practice/Qualifying - Groups 1-8, 1 Round of Racing
  • 12.00 – 12.30 Lunch break and on-track demonstrations
  • Trophy Races
  • 5.00pm conclusion of bikes circulating on track 
  • 6.30pm Pre-booked dinner and prizegiving
  • Overnight camping – prebooked with Manfeild  - link to follow

SUNDAY 1st FEBRUARY – 2ND DAY OF RACING

  • 3 rounds of Championship racing (if time allows)
  • 12.00-12.30 Lunch break and on-track demonstrations
  • 5.00pm conclusion of racing and pack-down begins
  • Overnight camping – prebooked with Manfeild - link to follow

MONDAY 2ND FEBRUARY - PACK OUT - Pack-out by 10am – no overnight camping

WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR ENTRY AND HELPING US MAKE THIS ANOTHER SPECTACULAR EVENT

If you have any questions, or problems entering please contact the Race Secretary: Cheryl Mickleson race@nzcmrr.com or 02766715187

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