This weekend’s Christchurch Super 440 will make history, with Supercars preparing for its long-awaited debut on the South Island of New Zealand.
Ruapuna Raceway is ready to host its first-ever Supercars event with teams and drivers completing final preparations for the second and final stanza of the season’s trip across the Tasman.
Following the disruption of last weekend’s round in Taupō due to Cyclone Vaianu, officials have adjusted the schedule, adding an extra race to Friday’s program.
Action will begin with a single practice session at 9:35 a.m. NZST, followed by qualifying at 2:15 p.m., before Race 10 of the 2026 season gets underway at 4:35 p.m.
Local favourite Ryan Wood will look to build on strong form after claiming his first Supercars victory on home soil in the final race at Taupō.
The Wellington representative and Toyota driver currently leads the standings for the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy, awarded to the highest points-getting for the two New Zealand rounds.
A lot of focus will naturally also fall on Championship leader Brodie Kostecki, having won the opening race last weekend and carrying his own momentum into Christchurch.
Supercars stalwart and seasoned campaigner David Reynolds will reach a major career milestone, with Saturday’s race marking 500 starts in the category.
The battle for the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy remains tight, with Broc Feeney trailing Wood with four races remaining to decide this year’s winner.
The trophy honours the late Jason Richards, a beloved figure in Australasian motorsport and respected Kiwi competitor.
Fans can catch all the action live on Kayo and Foxtel in Australia, and via Sky Sport in New Zealand, as Christchurch prepares for a landmark weekend of racing.
Schedule
Friday 17 April
7:35am – 8:20am: Practice
12:15pm-12:45pm: Boost Mobile Qualifying (Race 10)
2:35pm: Race 10 (37 laps)
Saturday 18 April
8:05am-8:35am: Boost Mobile Qualifying (Race 11)
9:00am-9:30am: Boost Mobile Qualifying (Race 12)
10:45am: Race 11 (37 laps)
2:10pm: Race 12 (37 laps)
Sunday 19 April
9:50am-10:20am: Boost Mobile Qualifying (Race 13)
10:45am – 11:15am: Boost Mobile TTSO (Race 13)
1:05pm: Race 13 (61 laps)
All times are in AEST
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Erebus Motorsport
#9 Chevrolet Camaro – Jobe Stewart
#99 Chevrolet Camaro – Cooper Murray
Walkinshaw TWG Racing
#2 Toyota GR Supra – Ryan Wood
#1 Toyota GR Supra – Chaz Mostert
Blanchard Racing Team
#3 Ford Mustang GT – Aaron Cameron
#7 Ford Mustang GT – James Golding
Matt Stone Racing
#4 Chevrolet Camaro – Jack Le Brocq
#10 Chevrolet Camaro – Zach Bates
Tickford Racing
#6 Ford Mustang GT – Cameron Waters
#55 Ford Mustang GT – Thomas Randle
Dick Johnson Racing
#17 Ford Mustang GT – Brodie Kostecki
#38 Ford Mustang GT – Rylan Gray
Brad Jones Racing
#8 Toyota GR Supra – Andre Heimgartner
#14 Toyota GR Supra – Cameron Hill
#96 Toyota GR Supra – Macauley Jones
Team 18
#18 Chevrolet Camaro – Anton De Pasquale
#20 Chevrolet Camaro – David Reynolds
Grove Racing
#19 Ford Mustang GT – Matthew Payne
#26 Ford Mustang GT – Kai Allen
PremiAir Racing
#31 Chevrolet Camaro – Jayden Ojeda
#777 Chevrolet Camaro – Declan Fraser
Triple Eight Race Engineering
#888 Ford Mustang GT – Will Brown
#88 Ford Mustang GT – Broc Feeney
SCT Motorsport
#11 Ford Mustang GT – Jackson Walls
