Supercars move Christchurch date to May 2027

The Repco Supercars Championship will race in Christchurch in May rather than April next year.

Ruapuna Raceway is confirmed to host round 4 from May 7-9, 2027. The event will immediately precede the Taupo round at Taupō International Motorsport Park the following weekend. This schedule marks the first time the New Zealand double header occurs in May. The previous year, the inaugural Christchurch race took place from April 17-19, 2026. That event combined with the Taupo race to draw 95,368 spectators, although Sunday action in Taupo was called off due to Cyclone Vaianu. Drivers Ryan Wood and Matt Payne recorded victories during the 2026 rounds.

Supercars executive chairman and interim chief executive Barclay Nettlefold noted that competitors and fans have spoken highly of the New Zealand events. He stated, "We all eagerly look forward to returning to Christchurch and Taupō in 2027." Nettlefold explained that the swap in event order serves logistical needs for moving the championship to New Zealand after the 2027 Australian Grand Prix in early April. The change also accounts for cooler weather expected in the South Island as winter approaches.

The championship season is scheduled to begin at Sydney Motorsport Park. Round 1 will take place from February 26-28, 2027.