The ITM Taupō Super400 got off to a rumbling start through the Taupō CBD on Thursday ahead of this weekend's racing. Video / Dan Hutchinson and Milly Fullick
Supercars will be roaring back into Taupō from April 11-13 next year.
Following the massive success of this year’s inaugural ITM Taupō Super400, Supercars confirmed the 2025 event would coincide with the start of the New Zealand school holidays.
Supercars CEO Shane Howard saidthey would prepare for an even larger event than this year when 67,411 spectators celebrated Supercars’ return to racing in New Zealand.
“The [inaugural] ITM Taupo Super400 was a landmark event for Supercars and motorsport in New Zealand.
“The energy and passion of the fans were incredible, and we are committed to delivering an even better experience in 2025.”
Action from the 2024 ITM Taupo Super400. Photo / Mark Horsburgh
“[Supercars] can count on our team in New Zealand playing their part and we can’t wait to welcome new and old fans ... for another unforgettable weekend.”
Taupō District Mayor David Trewavas was very much looking forward to next year’s event.
“Following on from the success of this year’s sellout event, we are raring to go to welcome the Supercars team back.
“We look forward to once again welcoming visitors and racing enthusiasts from all over, as we showcase the vibrant Taupō District and the hospitality we are known for,” Trewavas said.
“This is the power of major events, and we can’t wait to see an even bigger and better ITM Taupō Super400 return to New Zealand.”
Supercars have descended on Taupo. Photo / Supercars
This year’s ITM Taupō Super400 marked a triumphant return to racing in New Zealand after the country’s spiritual home of motorsport, Pukekohe Park, closed for all motorsport activities in 2023.
There was no Supercars event in New Zealand last year, but Supercars announced in August 2023 that Taupō International Motorsport Park would hold a round each year from this year until at least 2026.
Taupō International Motorsport Park is the third New Zealand venue to host Supercars, after Pukekohe and the Hamilton street circuit.
A highlight of the inaugural Taupo Super400 was the Track to Town event which saw all 24 Repco Supercars Championship Supercars drive from Taupō International Motorsport Park to the town’s lakefront reserve, Tapuaeharuru, to meet fans.
Given the overwhelming response to the inaugural event, fans are encouraged to join the ticketing waiting list on the Supercars website.
