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Supercars to race in Taupō

09:23 am on 21 August 2023

Toyota Racing Series in Taupo. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The Australian Supercars championship will return to New Zealand next year.

The Taupō International Motorsport Park will host a round of the championships from 2024 until at least 2026.

No date has been set.

New Zealand last hosted a round in Pukekohe in 2022, but the circuit has since been closed down.

Supercars CEO Shane Howard said: "A key priority for Supercars has been the Championship's return to New Zealand and its passionate fan base.

"With the support and the availability of Taupō International Motorsport Park, Supercars is now focused on identifying a suitable date for the event in 2024.

"The championship looks forward to collaborating closely with all stakeholders, series partners and fans, to ensure the successful return of the Supercars Championship to New Zealand."

Taupō International Motorsport Park has four racetrack configurations and the Supercars events will use the 3.32km International Circuit configuration.

The circuit was previously known as the Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park and opened in 1959.

It was upgraded to its current configuration in 2006.