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Supercars’ first NZ double-header drives $21m visitor spend 29th July 2026 /

Supercars’ first NZ double-header drives $21m visitor spend

The inaugural ITM New Zealand Supercars Double Header generated an estimated $21.4m in domestic and international visitor expenditure, according to economic analysis released by Supercars.


Supercars brings 36k room nights to Taupō 17th July 2025

Supercars brings 36k room nights to Taupō

The ITM Taupō Super 440 leg of the Repco Supercars Championship in April 2025 brought over 51,000 fans to the district, generating 36,000 room nights.


Christchurch secures Supercars, govt invests $6m 26th May 2025 /

Christchurch secures Supercars, govt invests $6m

The new South Island event joins Taupō’s Supercars round, creating a double header held on consecutive weekends.


Motorsport fans flock to Taupō for Supercars 15th April 2025 /

Motorsport fans flock to Taupō for Supercars

Thousands of people have watched the ITM Taupō Super 440 leg of the Repco Supercars Championship from Friday to Sunday.


BOP motorsport park proposed 6th March 2025

BOP motorsport park proposed

Planning permission has been granted for a new motorsport and driver training facility at TECT Park in Bay of Plenty.


Major event Supercars returning to Taupō 12th July 2024 /

Major event Supercars returning to Taupō

Taupō International Motorsport Park will host the 2025 ITM Taupō Super400 on 11-13 April next year.


Taupō pumps with 67k attending Supercars 22nd April 2024 /

Taupō pumps with 67k attending Supercars

Around 67,500 people attended the Taupō Super400 round of the Supercars championship over three days.


$6m Supercars boost for Taupō 17th April 2024 /

$6m Supercars boost for Taupō

Taupō District Council expects the Taupō Super400 round of the Supercars championship to generate around $6m in economic benefits and attract more than 100,000 people.


Taupō supercars event to draw 75k visitors 11th April 2024 /

Taupō supercars event to draw 75k visitors

Around 25,000 people per day are expected at each of the three days at Taupō International Motorsport Park for the Supercars Championship.


Crash claims two lives at Northland rally event 26th February 2024 /

Crash claims two lives at Northland rally event

A crash during the Arcadia Road Rallyspring at Paparoa on Sunday has claimed the lives of two competitors.


Supercars opportunity to slow Taupō visitors for longer stays, bigger spend – DGLT 24th August 2023 /

Supercars opportunity to slow Taupō visitors for longer stays, bigger spend – DGLT

Taupō’s selection to host the Supercars Championship will provide the region with a good opportunity to encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more, says Destination Great Lake Taupō.


“Third time lucky” Tony Quinn seals $10m deal for TMP 5th November 2021 /

“Third time lucky” Tony Quinn seals $10m deal for TMP

Taupo Motorsport Park joins Quinn’s Hampton Downs and Highlands attractions.