Christchurch Hosts Exciting Conclusion to Supercars’ New Zealand Leg

This weekend’s Christchurch Super 440 is set to make history as Supercars gears up for its long-anticipated debut on New Zealand’s South Island.

Ruapuna Raceway is primed to host its inaugural Supercars event, with teams and drivers finalising their preparations for the concluding leg of the season’s journey across the Tasman.

After the previous round in Taupō was disrupted by Cyclone Vaianu, officials have made adjustments to the schedule, incorporating an additional race into Friday’s agenda.

Action kicks off with a single practice session at 9:35 a.m. NZST, followed by qualifying at 2:15 p.m., before Race 10 of the 2026 season commences at 4:35 p.m.

Local hero Ryan Wood will be eager to build on his momentum after securing his first Supercars victory on home turf during the final race at Taupō.

The Wellington driver, representing Toyota, currently leads the standings for the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy, awarded to the driver accumulating the most points over the two rounds in New Zealand.

Attention will also be directed at Championship leader Brodie Kostecki, who claimed victory in the opening race last weekend and aims to carry his momentum into Christchurch.

Supercars veteran David Reynolds will reach a significant career milestone this weekend, as Saturday’s race will mark his 500th start in the category.

The competition for the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy remains fierce, with Broc Feeney close behind Wood with just four races left to determine this year’s champion.

This trophy pays tribute to the late Jason Richards, a cherished figure in Australasian motorsport and a well-respected competitor from New Zealand.

Fans can catch all the action live on Kayo and Foxtel in Australia, as well as via Sky Sport in New Zealand, as Christchurch gears up for an exceptional weekend of racing.

Schedule

Friday 17 April

7:35am – 8:20am: Practice

12:15pm – 12:45pm: Boost Mobile Qualifying (Race 10)

2:35pm: Race 10 (37 laps)

Saturday 18 April

8:05am – 8:35am: Boost Mobile Qualifying (Race 11)

9:00am – 9:30am: Boost Mobile Qualifying (Race 12)

10:45am: Race 11 (37 laps)

2:10pm: Race 12 (37 laps)

Sunday 19 April

9:50am – 10:20am: Boost Mobile Qualifying (Race 13)

10:45am – 11:15am: Boost Mobile TTSO (Race 13)

1:05pm: Race 13 (61 laps)

All times are listed in AEST

View the complete event schedule

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Entry List

Erebus Motorsport

#9 Chevrolet Camaro – Jobe Stewart

#99 Chevrolet Camaro – Cooper Murray

Walkinshaw TWG Racing

#2 Toyota GR Supra – Ryan Wood

#1 Toyota GR Supra – Chaz Mostert

Blanchard Racing Team

#3 Ford Mustang GT – Aaron Cameron

#7 Ford Mustang GT – James Golding

Matt Stone Racing

#4 Chevrolet Camaro – Jack Le Brocq

#10 Chevrolet Camaro – Zach Bates

Tickford Racing

#6 Ford Mustang GT – Cameron Waters

#55 Ford Mustang GT – Thomas Randle

Dick Johnson Racing

#17 Ford Mustang GT – Brodie Kostecki

#38 Ford Mustang GT – Rylan Gray

Brad Jones Racing

#8 Toyota GR Supra – Andre Heimgartner

#14 Toyota GR Supra – Cameron Hill

#96 Toyota GR Supra – Macauley Jones

Team 18

#18 Chevrolet Camaro – Anton De Pasquale

#20 Chevrolet Camaro – David Reynolds

Grove Racing

#19 Ford Mustang GT – Matthew Payne

#26 Ford Mustang GT – Kai Allen

PremiAir Racing

#31 Chevrolet Camaro – Jayden Ojeda

#777 Chevrolet Camaro – Declan Fraser

Triple Eight Race Engineering

#888 Ford Mustang GT – Will Brown

#88 Ford Mustang GT – Broc Feeney

SCT Motorsport

#11 Ford Mustang GT – Jackson Walls