The IHRA NZ NATIONALS makes it's way back to NAPA Auto Parts Dragway.
This is a 2 DAY event with qualifying on Saturday 15 March 2025 and eliminations racing on Sunday 16 March 2025 and marks the final round of the IHRA NZ National Drag Racing Series spanning the summer and over the two islands.
ONLINE ENTRY IS NOW CLOSED. You can still enter at the track on Saturday 15 March only (there is no race entry on Sunday - you must enter on Saturday)
Adult Weekend Pass $40
Our all new Saturday Family Passes $60 (2 adults and 3 children 12 to 17 years because 11years and under are free)
Weekend pass $120
Friday 14 March 2025 - Entry and Set Up Only
Gates open 4pm to 9pm (gates will close and lock at 9pm on the dot).
Race Entry open 6pm to 8pm.
Saturday 15 March 2025 - Qualifying Day
Gates open 730am.
Race entry opens 730am - 9am
Gate entry costs $20, kids under 12 FREE.
Drivers Briefing at 930am on the Start line.
Racing starts 10am for qualifying.
Ladders for racing will be set and published by 8pm on Saturday 14 March.
Sunday 16 March 2025 - Eliminations Racing Day
NOTE: There is no race entry on this day, all racers must enter and pay to race on Friday 14 or Saturday 15 March.
Ladders for racing are published on Saturday 15 March at the conclusion of qualifying and once published, cannot be changed for any late entries or advised out.
Gates open 730am.
Drivers Briefing at 9am on the Start line.
Eliminations Racing starts 930am.
Gate entry costs $30, kids under 12 FREE.
Our all new Family Passes $90 (2 adults and 3 children 12 to 17 years because 11years and under are free)
Race Entry costs:
GROUP 1 = $205 ($180 with IHRA NZ membership)
GROUP 2 & SCO = $175 ($150 with IHRA NZ membership)
SUPER SEDAN & MODIFIED = $145 ($120 with IHRA NZ membership)
SUPER STREET, SCREAMIN' EAGLES & MODIFIED BIKE = $105 ($80 with IHRA NZ membership)
JUNIOR DRAGSTER & TEEN RACERS = $25 (FREE with IHRA NZ membership)
This meeting caters to all classes as listed below:
Junior Dragster – Super Street – Screamin’ Eagles – Modified Bike – Super Sedan – Modified – Top Street (incl. Sport Compact) – Competition – Competition Bike – Supercharged Outlaw – Top Doorslammer – Top Alcohol.
Racers – please ensure you have your Civil Drivers Licence, current Log Book and current IHRA / NZDRA drag racing licence and IHRA NZ membership card (if applicable) with you when you come to race entry.
GROUP 1 & GROUP 2 RACERS:Please ensure your vehicle has been weighed and that this weight is recorded in the relevant section of your log book before coming to Race Entry.
Camping is available at track for racers and crew only. Please camp in the allocated camping area. NO camping in the Pits. Visit our Accommodation page for full accommodation options including local motel/hotel options.
Tow Vouchers and prize money will be paid as per the NAPA Auto Parts Dragway Pre-season newsletter.
- Date:
- Saturday 15th March 2025
- Gates Open:
- 730am
- Racing Starts:
- 10.00am
- Venue:
- NAPA Auto Parts Dragway
- Contact Details:
- meremeredragway@xtra.co.nz or 0274 056 060