SIXT Rent a Car Taupo Historic GP
Taupo International Motorsport Park

Taupo International Motorsport Park and NextGen NZ Championship are excited to bring you a celebration of Ford and the greatest-ever gathering of Formula Atlantic's!

Prepare to witness an international lineup of Formula Atlantics as they join forces with their New Zealand-based counterparts for thrilling on-track action and captivating off-track displays. With a standalone race field dedicated to these iconic cars, the competition for the 2025 Historic GP title will be fierce.

Alongside the Formula Atlantic field, there is a variety of other historic categories participating including F5000, Heritage Touring Cars, Classic Saloons, Sports, V8s and GTS and Historic Saloons, Sports, V8s and GTS.

Watch the future stars of motorsport in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship as a nod to the future while we remember and celebrate the iconic cars and stars of the past.

Attendees can look forward to a weekend packed with excitement, including show and shines, demonstration laps, engaging displays and the Rock Grid Walk.

Meet F1 Star Liam Lawson (Sunday), Supercars champion Will Brown, Brendon Hartley, Russell Ingall and other stars!

This is an event you won't want to miss – grab your tickets now, and remember, kids 16 and under are welcome to attend for free!

Legends Yarn

Join us on Saturday evening to hear our legends of the event speak. From Craig Baird to Will Brown and legends in between. This event is free to attend with purchasing a Weekend Pass. In the Iconic Car Display Marquee from 5pm. Cash Bar and Food Trucks available.

Off Track Entertainment Details. Read more here

Ford Car Show & Garage – Opposite Pit Exit 

Iconic Car Display – Located Behind Pit Garage

Legends Yarn – Saturday Evening from 5pm in Iconic Car Display Marquee

The Rock Pit Walk – Saturday at 12pm

The Rock Grid Walk – Sunday at  1.45pm

Signing Session – Saturday during Pit Walk at 12pm

Signing Session – Sunday at 12.30pm in Iconic Car Display

Public Bar in Tongariro Suite

Discounted Go Karts

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