31 July-2 AUGUST 2026
Hampton Downs & Meremere
TICKETS: $35 or $100 for a Weekend Pass
Kids 10 and under FREE!
LATEST NEWS
SPECTATOR INFORMATION
Fri 31 July
Gate 3 Opens 12pm for Spectators
VIP Cruise Sessions
Hampton Downs
Sat 1 August
Gate 3 Opens 9am for Spectators
All Sessions
Hampton Downs
Sat 1 August
Gates Opens 11am for Spectators
Drag Racing / Burnouts
Napa Dragway, Meremere
Sun 2 August
Gate 3 Opens 9am for Spectators
All Sessions
Hampton Down
Tickets
General Admission: $35
Per venue, per day.
Kids 10 and under free.
3 Day weekend pass: $100
Tickets available at the gate only. No online pre-sales!
Tickets are per day/per venue except for weekend passes.
Stricly no pets or alcohol to be brought into the venues.
Spectator FAQ
Parking is FREE! Spectators can enter via Gate 1 on Friday, or Gate 3 on Saturday/Sunday.
DISPLAY YOUR RIDE!
Not taking your car on track at Chrome? Bring your pride and joy along - we have a couple of options to get it on display!
FREE HARD PARK - SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Enter via Gate 3 and park up just outside the main spectator ticket booth. We’ll have a few awards and spot prizes to give away on both Saturday and Sunday!
SHOW & SHINE - SUNDAY ONLY
On Sunday, we’ll have a limited number of in-venue Show & Shine spaces available via Gate 1. Entry is $60 plus GA, and you’ll be eligible for both Hard Park and Show & Shine awards. All driver entries are also eligible for Show awards.
No pre-registration is required for either option - just turn up on the day!
SATURDAY NIGHT!
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