Info for Riders

2023 SUZUKI INTERNATIONAL SERIES AND ROUNDS 1 & 2 OF THE 2023-2024 NEW ZEALAND SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP

Round 1 – Taupo International Motorsport Park, 2nd & 3rd December 2023.

Round 2 – Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon, 9th & 10th December 2023.

Rounds 1 & 2 are part of the 2023-2024 New Zealand Superbike Championship, all points earned at these two rounds will count for the full 2023-24 NZ Superbike Championship for the following classes: Superbike, Supersport, Pro Twins, Supersport 300, Supersport 150/Gixxer 150, F1 & F2 Modern Sidechairs.

Round 3 – Cemetery Circuit, 26th December 2023.

 

UNOFFICIAL PRACTICE DAYS:

(for Competitors only)

Round 1 Taupo: Friday 1st December – Taupo Motorsport Park will be running this Practice Day, please register direct with them here.

You will be able to SIGN IN for race day (please bring your helmet & licence) from 3pm on Friday & pick up your passes.

 

Round 2 Manfeild: Friday 8th December – Manfeild will be running this Practice Day, please register direct with them here.

You will be able to SIGN IN for race day (please bring your helmet & licence) from 3pm on Friday & pick up your passes.

 

Cemetery Circuit: (No practice day prior to race day) Practice is on Boxing Day morning 7.30am. (some classes may be combined but will generally be in order of racing programme).

Sign In & Machine/Gear examination on Xmas Day 2-5pm or Boxing Day 6-7 am

 

GARAGE HIRE:

Round 1 Taupo: Taupo Motorsport Park handle all garage hire, you will need to book direct with them.

Please note, there are only two options for Garage Hire:

  • 3 days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
  • 2 days (Saturday and Sunday)

 

Round 2 Manfeild: Manfeild handle all garage hire, book direct with them here.

 

OVERNIGHT CAMPING:

Overnight camping is available at Rounds 1 & 2.

Round 1 Taupo: Powered and non-powered sites are available, register for a camp site direct with them.

Round 2 Manfeild: Powered and non-powered sites are available (note: the website says tents are not allowed, but this DOES NOT apply for our event). Register for a camp site direct with them here.

 

PITS:

All Riders must have a 1kg Fire extinguisher in their pit at all 3 rounds. All electrical goods must have a current Electrically Safe Test Tag.

For Cemetery Circuit: Pacific Place (this is also where machine & gear examination/sign in will be held). No Power available and first-in-first served for spots (please stay out of ‘Reserved’ areas in Suzuki yard).

Please Note:  RIDER ENTRY ONLY:  Taupo Quay SH3 end.

 

RACE NUMBERS:

Riders with registered numbers with MNZ will have exclusive rights to their number.

 

SIGN IN:

Sign In on Friday 3-5pm or Sat 7-8.00am at Taupo/Manfeild.

Sign In for Cemetery Circuit will be Christmas Day (Sunday) between 2-5pm or Boxing Day morning 6-7am (includes machine & Gear examination)

 

PASSES:

You will need your passes to get into Taupo for Race Day – Saturday.

Passes for ALL rounds can be picked up at ‘Sign In for Race Day’ at Taupo Track on Friday between 3-5pm.

If you are not able to pick up at this time – please complete the section when entering and passes will be sent out to you.

If you are not racing at Taupo and your first Round is Manfeild:

You will be able to pickup passes (for Manfeild/Cemetery Circuit) at Manfeild Track Day on Friday between 3-5pm or Sat morning 7.30-8.30am.

If you are racing at Cemetery Circuit ONLY – Passes will be sent out.

Allocation: Solos x 3, Sidecars x 4. Any ADDITIONAL tickets required will need to be purchased, please contact admin@cemeterycircuit.co.nz to arrange.

If you require other arrangements please contact admin@cemeterycircuit.co.nz.

 

CEMETERY CIRCUIT:

(Sorry, no practice day prior to Race Day) Practice is on Boxing Day morning from approx. 7.30 am (some classes maybe combined but will generally be in order of racing programme).

 

MACHINE/GEAR EXAMINATION:

Sign In & Machine/Gear examination on Xmas Day 2-5pm or Boxing Day 6-7 am.

All lower cowling’s / fairings are to be removed prior to presenting machines for inspection if the oil filter, sump &/or gearbox drain plug(s), catch tanks &/or bottles cannot be clearly & easily seen from beside or beneath the machine. NO EXCEPTIONS.

WHEN SIGNING IN PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU BRING:

  • Competition Licence
  • Club Affiliation Card
  • Passes for Entry on Race Days!

 

RESULTS:

Please note – Individual results/times will NOT be provided – they will be on DISPLAY ONLY. Download the Speedhive app for latest results.

 

PROPOSED TIMETABLE:

You can view the proposed timetables for all events here. Please note these times are subject to change.

DOWNLOAD THE TIMETABLE HERE