CLUBSPORT EVENTS

Start Your Motorsport Journey..

Whether you're driving your daily road car or a dedicated race car, ClubSport events are the perfect entry point into motorsport.

Manawatu Car Club's ClubSport programme is designed to provide affordable, safe and enjoyable opportunities for drivers of all skill levels. From first-timers looking to experience motorsport for the first time through to experienced competitors chasing tenths of a second, there's an event for everyone.

No race car required. No previous experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm and have a go.

What is a ClubSport Event?

ClubSport events are grassroots motorsport competitions run under Motorsport New Zealand regulations.

They are designed to be affordable, accessible and fun while providing a pathway into higher levels of motorsport competition.

ClubSport events are divided into two categories:

ClubSport Basic

✅ No Motorsport NZ competition licence required

✅ Suitable for road cars and first-time competitors

✅ Entry-level motorsport formats

✅ Learn vehicle control and driving skills in a safe environment

✅ Affordable and beginner friendly

ClubSport Advanced

For competitors looking to take the next step.

✅ Motorsport NZ M Grade licence required

✅ Higher speed and more competitive formats

✅ Advanced vehicle preparation requirements

✅ Ideal progression from ClubSport Basic events

ClubSport Basic Events

Motorkhana

Motorkhana is one of the best ways to begin motorsport.

Drivers navigate a course marked by traffic cones, completing manoeuvres that test precision, car control and accuracy.

What makes Motorkhana great?

Low speeds
Beginner friendly
Minimal vehicle wear
Suitable for almost any road car
Builds confidence and driving skills

The winner isn't the fastest driver in a straight line. It's the driver who can complete the course accurately and efficiently.

Autocross

Autocross events are timed competitions held on sealed, gravel or grass surfaces.

Drivers tackle a short course one car at a time, aiming to set the fastest time possible.

Autocross is a fantastic way to:

Improve car control
Learn racing lines
Develop confidence
Experience competition without wheel-to-wheel racing

Single Car Sprint

A single car sprint is exactly what it sounds like.

One car is on the course at a time, competing against the clock.

Drivers complete timed runs with the goal of setting the fastest time of the day.

These events focus on:

Driver skill
Precision
Vehicle setup
Consistency

Dual Car Sprint

Dual Car Sprints place two cars on parallel courses.

Drivers compete head-to-head while remaining separated throughout the run.

This format adds:

Extra excitement
Direct competition
Great spectator viewing

While you're racing another competitor, your ultimate goal is still to achieve the fastest time.

ClubSport Advanced Events

Bent Sprint

A Bent Sprint is one of New Zealand's most popular ClubSport Advanced disciplines.

Competitors complete a course featuring multiple corners, direction changes and technical challenges. Unlike a straight sprint, the course "bends" and requires a combination of speed, precision and vehicle control.

Why compete in a Bent Sprint?

A true test of driver skill
Suitable for a wide range of vehicles
Competitive but accessible
Excellent stepping stone into higher levels of motorsport

Bent Sprints are an excellent stepping stone towards circuit racing, rallying, and other advanced motorsport disciplines.

An M Grade licence is required to compete in ClubSport Advanced events.

Drift Battles

Drift Battles provide a controlled and competitive environment for drivers to showcase vehicle control, precision, and commitment.

Competitors are judged on their ability to maintain controlled oversteer while navigating a designated course or battle format.

Drift Battles Focus On:

Vehicle control
Precision driving
Line selection
Angle and commitment
Consistency

Whether you're stepping into drifting for the first time or building experience for higher-level drift competition, Drift Battles offer an exciting and challenging motorsport experience.

Why Try Drift Battles?

✅ Improve advanced car control skills

✅ Learn vehicle dynamics at the limit

✅ Friendly and supportive environment

✅ Great spectator appeal

✅ Suitable pathway into competitive drifting

Upcoming ClubSport Events

2026 Transpec GT Oil Track Day Out Calendar

Sunday 12 July 2026
Saturday 5 September 2026
Saturday 17 October 2026
Sunday 8 November 2026

See the Event Calendar for registrations, supplementary regulations and event information.

Our ClubSport Partners

Manawatu Car Club's ClubSport programme is proudly supported by Transpec Services and GT Oil.

Their ongoing commitment to grassroots motorsport helps us deliver affordable, accessible, and enjoyable events for competitors of all experience levels. From first-time drivers to seasoned competitors, their support plays a vital role in growing motorsport throughout the Manawatu region.

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