Supercars has ambitions to increase its current 10-race calendar to 12 races within the coming years with a New Zealand spherical excessive on its checklist of priorities.
As confirmed on Monday morning following the weekend’s action at The Bend that saw Brodie Kostecki complete a clean sweep of victories, this goal has now been met, with the New Zealand Authorities confirming its backing through the Main Occasions Fund.
“A key precedence for Supercars has been the Championship’s return to New Zealand and its passionate fan base,” stated Supercars CEO, Shane Howard.
“This assist is a superb step ahead in guaranteeing we are able to start a brand new chapter of racing on the world-class circuit in Taupō.
“With the assist and the provision of Taupō Worldwide Motorsport Park, Supercars is now targeted on figuring out an appropriate date for the occasion in 2024.
“The championship seems ahead to collaborating carefully with all stakeholders, collection companions and followers, to make sure the profitable return of the Supercars Championship to New Zealand.
“We are able to’t wait to recover from to New Zealand to rejoice with our devoted followers this main announcement for the Championship.”
Pukekohe hosted Supercars in New Zealand till it closed final 12 months
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Supercars didn’t race in New Zealand in both 2020 or 2021, with each campaigns being severely affected by the COVID pandemic. After a cameo in 2022, Pukekohe Park closed its doorways to motorsport exercise, leaving the class to search out an alternate house within the nation.
“It’s becoming that Supercars is coming again to NZ and hats off to everybody who has made it occur,” added Tony Quinn, the proprietor of Taupō Worldwide Motorsport Park.
“The kiwis are going to like the thrill of all of it. Whereas some individuals could be shocked that it’s at our Taupō Monitor, we predict it’s a profitable mixture – the observe will present glorious racing, the consents are all in place, Taupō and their group have a confirmed observe file in internet hosting world-class occasions, and we all know that Supercars is aware of the right way to make the magic occur.
“Since buying the park on the finish of 2021, we’ve been full steam forward bringing it as much as ‘TQ’ customary and it’s particular for our organisation to be a part of the workforce making Supercars a actuality again in NZ, in one of the vital beautiful areas within the nation.
“I’ve little question that the Aussies that make the journey over to NZ are going to be effectively impressed with the Taupō area and all it has to supply and can go house and unfold the great phrase.”