Event Class: Pro Series
Event Date: Saturday 27 Jun 2026 (see schedule)
Registrations Open: Sat 18 Apr 2026 @ 9:00AM
Race Venue: Hampton Downs - National Circuit
ROUND 1 of New Zealand's foremost motorsport event - the 2026 MEGA PRO SERIES National Endurance Championship. Get your team sorted and compete for a New Zealand Championship title...
Bigger. Better. More PRO...
Introduction of a NEW CLASS in 2026 - breakout times are (based on Hampton Downs national Circuit):
GT-PRO = 1:19 (same as 2025)
SUPER-PRO = 1:15 (same as 2025)
MEGA-PRO = 1:11 (new class)
Teams must have minimum DRIVER numbers as follows:
Firecracker = 1 driver (min)
3 HOUR = 2 drivers (min)
6 HOUR = 2 drivers (min)
** no maximum set - you choose **
Schedule & activities are subject to change... Did I put the cat out, dear?
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Pre-Scrut & Doco | Scrutineering & Documentation | MEGA HQ | |
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GATES OPEN | Venue opens to all competitors | Main Gate | |
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Scrut & Doco | Scrutineering & Documentation (for all competitors) | MEGA HQ | |
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Drivers' briefing | For 3/6hr Pro Series Drivers | Pit Lane | |
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Practice & Qualy | Practice & Qualifying (3/6hr) | HD Track | |
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Classes to Grid (3hr / 6hr) | All classes form in GRID ORDER | Pit Lane -> GRID | |
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3/6hr race start | START of 3hr & 6hr Pro Series races | HD Track | |
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3 hour concludes | 3 hour classes chequered flag | HD Track | |
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Drivers' briefing (F40) | For Firecracker 40 drivers | TBC | |
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Firecracker 40 Grid-up | Pit-Lane formation for F40 | Pit Lane | |
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Firecracker 40 race | 40 laps (approx 1 hour +) | HD Track | |
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6 hour concludes | 6 hour classes chequered flag | HD Track | |
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Prizegiving | Awards Ceremony for Round 1 | TBC | |
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Venue closes | All competitors packed out | HD Venue |
* 3 hour & 6 hour teams have a "1-hour AMNESTY" from race start, where they may change their CLASS without penalty. The class they choose is set for the season (penalties may apply if class is changed again).
** Firecracker 40 teams may join the Practice & Qualification session at 9am. Start order for F40 is marble draw.
*** Firecracker 40 start protocol: F40 teams line up in Pit Lane, joining the tail of 6 hour teams (under yellow). Rolling start.
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