Directions
Venue is on Park Road. Look for the YMCA sign and Carpark. This is towards the Fitzherbert Avenue end of Park Road, past the main stone entrance and Lido pools.
Parking
Heaps of onsite parking.
Spectators
Free to spectate, come and see the greatest spectacle on offer for free in Palmerston North. Plenty of great people and kids having fun, feel free to be a part of it all.
Dates
Sunday 5 July 2026 9am to 3pm
Sunday
Doors open at 9.
Track setup 9- 9.20
Signin 9.30 -10. Large entries mean you need to have pre entered please. Day entries accepted but we will run out of time. it is preferred if you pay online prior to the event.
10:00 Race 1
14.40 Racing ends and track pack up for 1500 exit.
We have the option to merge classes if numbers are not large enough, as LIVETIME can sort results in classes even if we merge them together.
Event Information
It's been an amazing Summer run, but now we head indoors to carry on racing while winter breathes the cold and wet over our fair region, and we carry on our amazing relationship with Manawatu Cricket in 2026.
Touring cars are now restricted to Torque Tuned Brushed motors or 21.5T brushless. Tires are also open, any kind of mini-pin are best. Track has large "step" so don't run them to low.
The RETRO RALLY CLASS based on Mini chassis. Minilites and Mini rally blocks (Tamiya 51427) are the control tires. We encourage period paints, spotlights etc to make these look cool.
Our Popular SuperTruck class will be a single class this year, the onus on fun and laughter in the best indoor class! The Annual 2 hour truck race at round.4 always brings out the best in everyone. We have trucks in stock if you want to join the fun!!!
17.5 Buggy is now reverted to separate classes. 2WD or 4WD or both depending on your preference. Start order is based around fastest lap times after R1.
Trucks are back to separate classes after the growth of summer. Tire are open.
And of course our Juniors are always our main stay and we have races for you as well to enjoy the winter racing.
Entry Details
Please try and get your entries in early so we can get them entered up to be able to start on time.
MAXIMUM of 3 Classes per DRIVER.
Classes Offered
As listed.
Contact Information
Questions
Call 0274 434343 Julian
Payment Instructions
Entry fee is Adults $20
Family $40 Adult
Juniors $10
We will have EFTPOS on site and accept cash on the day.
RIR Account:
We Cut Shapes 01-0755-0265226-01
Please put your name and round.
If you can pay to the bank account prior to the event is appreciated, or please pay via EFTPOS or cash on the day, but beware this eats into racing time.
Practice
Depends on Time.
Qualifying
New format for 2026 indoor
2x 2 minute qualifiers with best total time setting the grid for both races
2x 4 minute finals
Race Director
Julian and members
Time Keeper
LiveRC
Rules
All Buggy/SCT/ST classes are around the NZRCA rules for safety.
Supertrucks are to be built to kit spec. You may add the following items only: Bearings, 2' Rear hubs, HD Servo saver. You may not change pinion ratio from kit, or spur gear. ESC maybe a 1060 or similar esc, with no external tuning options. Man bodies maybe cut 10mm lower around the base of the cab to end up as similar height to the Merc body. Foam bumpers maybe added/changed. Kit servo savers maybe glued together.
Touring cars:
Geared to be similiar to TT02 kit ratio. Sakura are to be 83 spur/20t pinion. Motors are either Torque Tuned motors or maximum of 21.5T brushless, geared to the above. We will assist you to get close to this overall speed. Tires are free but we do have a heap of Tamiya Rally block for touring cars available to ensure you have good grip and an even competition.
Lap Timing
AMB 4.3 so all AMB and MRT transponders work.
Marshalling
You must marshall the race following yours.
Pits
Power and toilets on site.
Bring a table, be thoughtful of space as it is a limited sized area for us all to fit.
YOU MUST charge in a lipo charge bag or a metal tin to ensure we have no issues.
Fire extinguisher on site.
Food
No Food on site.
Cancellation
Will be advised on Facebook on the morning of the event.
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