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BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE 2026 TERMS & CONDITIONS


GENERAL – ALL EVENT ATTENDEES

WARNING: Motor racing is dangerous and persons attending this event do so entirely at their own risk. It is a condition of admission that all persons having any connection with the promotion and/ or organisation and/or conduct of the event including the owners of the land and drivers/owners of the vehicles are absolved from any liability arising out of any accidents howsoever caused resulting in damage and/or personal injury to spectators. By purchasing this ticket you agree to follow instructions of the Burt Munro Challenge Officials, Volunteers, Support Staff and Emergency services while at the event. For ticket related queries, email the committee on burtmunro@greatsouth.nz.

  • Tickets are not transferable to another event.

  • Tickets are non-refundable even if the event is cancelled. Once tickets have been purchased, this order cannot be cancelled. Tickets are only refundable in cases of unforeseen circumstances and will be dealt with on a case by case basis.

  • The organisers are not obliged to replace lost or stolen tickets.

  • The organisers reserve the right, with reasonable cause, to refuse admission or remove any person from the event.

  • The organisers take no responsibility for unaccompanied children and reserve the right to refuse admission to unaccompanied children.

  • The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the event programme at any time.

  • While within the event area, patrons must not distribute any printed material without prior consent or behave in an indecent manner.

  • Any person who is deemed as intoxicated prior to entering the event will be refused entry.

  • You are attending this event at your own risk which includes loss to personal property.

  • By entering any of the Burt Munro Challenge Events or the Burt Munro Rally, you (or any children under the age of 15 in your care) may be filmed, photographed or taped and this may be used in future promotional materials the Burt Munro Challenge produces. It is deemed that a person by entering the event consents to the Burt Munro Challenge or third parties appointed by the festival for photographing, filming or taping. The Burt Munro Challenge or third parties appointed by the event organisers can broadcast, publish, licence and use any photographs, film, recordings or images without compensation. The Burt Munro Challenge, third parties and anyone acquiring from them a right to use the material are not liable to the subject for its use in any way.

COMPETITOR RULES & REGULATIONS: SPEEDWAY, NZ HILL CLIMB, DRAG RACES, BEACH RACES, TERETONGA RACES & NZ SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP

I have read and understood the Supplementary Regulations for this competition and agree to be bound by them and the Manual of Motorcycle Sport of Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. together with the terms of the Indemnification as hereunder, and the requirements of the Noise Restrictions as listed.  I indemnify Southland Motorcycle Club Inc, Motorcycling New Zealand Inc., Southern Dragways, Southland Sports car Club, Local Bodies and Landowner, their agents and all Officials against any claims arising from my attendance at this meeting. 

I forego any confidentiality of my records of attendance at this event to Official Organisations involved and concerned with the operations and safety of the event. I further consent to the details contained on this form being used for the purpose of the promotion and benefit of the Race Meeting concerned.

I hereby declare that the details I have written on this entry form are complete and correct.

TRACK DAY Additional points to note:

Southland Honda Track Day Classes:

  • Beginner: (first timers) Coaching will be provided in this group, and passing is only allowed on the straight (on the right hand side)
  • Intermediate: This group is intended as a step up from group 1, or for those who may have attended other track days. Coaching provided, passing allowed on straight and brickyard , no heroes!
  • Expert: This group is for those who have attended other track days or faster bikes/riders. Passing allowed anywhere. No racing. No heroes. No crashing. Race: This is for race bikes only. A full MNZ licence will be required or one event licence may be purchased.

RIDING GEAR REQUIRED FOR TRACK DAY CLASSES (Race Class requires all safety gear as per MNZ MoM Road):

A full face motorcycle helmet that is in good condition with a clean visor. It is strongly recommended the helmet be less than 3 years old but cannot be more than 10 years old. Refer to Safety-Gear-Road.pdf

  • Leather boots, motocross or touring type will do.
  • Leather gloves.
  • Full racing or touring leathers or, leather jacket of motorcycle riding type (not dress type), leather motorcycle pants which zip to the jacket.
  • Back Protector.
  • Chest Protector.

HILL CLIMB Additional points to note:

  • All competitors must hold a current MNZ Championship license. No day licences. Do not send in your entry form without your MNZ licence number.

  • one rider, one bike please (apologies for any inconvenience caused).

  • Non MOM classes will be in accordance with the following supplementary regulations.

  • The timing of all Hill Climb Championships will be by electric or similar timing equipment.

  • All entrants will have a minimum of two practice runs before the start of competition followed by a maximum of three official timed runs in each class entered.

  • Competitors must nominate the class entered before the run is timed.

  • Two practice runs shall be deemed sufficient if more than one class is entered on the same machine.

  • A rider’s fastest timed run on the day will only count towards the class nominated before the run.

  • Please present your machine in a clean, tidy, and safe condition.

  • The organisers reserve the right to accept an entry and to manage the classes and race order as may be required due to time available and entries received.

  • Classes are restricted to 20 riders in each class.

  • Bluff Hill Climb organisers reserve the right to issue temporary numbers to avoid duplication. Competitors will be advised of any such change to their racing number along with their application acceptance by Monday 19 January 2026.

  • Please ensure your bike has clear readable numbers.

  • The Bluff Hill Climb will be restricted to the first 100 registrations.


DRAG RACING Additional points to note:

  • Drag racing to be conducted under NZDRA rules.

  • Street bikes must have a current WOF.

  • Bracket racing format will be employed.

  • Machine inspection is required for all bikes.

  • Riders under 10 seconds require one piece or zip together two-piece leathers and back protectors.

  • All riders require full safety gear.

  • Should a meeting or part of a meeting be cancelled, any entry refunds will be made at the sole discretions of the organisers. The organisers reserve the right to alter the meeting format as deemed necessary.

  • There will be demonstrations of interest during the course of the event.

 

BEACH RACES Additional points to note:

  • This event will be run under MNZ beach racing rules and the following supplementary regulations.

  • All Classes will conform to MNZ rules.

  • Non MOM classes will be in accordance with the following supplementary regulations.

  • Acceptance of entry will be posted to you; included with this will be sign in, scrutineering and other relevant information pertaining to this event.

  • SPECIAL EVENT UPGRADE LICENCE: For all riders who are competing in the Championship classes who hold a Club Licence, you can purchase a Special Event Upgrade Licence. This licence must be applied and paid for with this entry form by entry closing date. You must have competed in more than; Senior 3 previous MNZ permitted events; Junior 6 previous MNZ permitted events. Proof of which will be from your logbook. A rider can only purchase one Special Event Upgrade Licence in a licencing season – fee is $50.

  • Please present your machine in a clean tidy and safe condition.

  • The organisers reserve the right to accept an entry and to manage the classes and race order as may be required due to time available and entries received.

  • All races will have half-mile straights and be run in an anticlockwise direction.

  • Races will be started and finished by the drop of a flag.

  • There may be restrictions to race entry numbers in some classes, entries therefore will be on a first entered – first in basis.

  • There will a specified competitors parking area where you will also be able to tend to your bikes. Within this area will be several refuelling stations where you must fuel your bikes. This is a requirement of resource consent and the only place you are permitted to refuel your machine.

  • Please ensure your bike has clear readable numbers.

  • Pre 95 Open is for any motorcycle produced prior to 1995. Capacity open.

  • Clubman’s Class see here.

  • One Event Licence available for Clubman’s Class and Non Championship Classes only.


TERETONGA & NZ SUPERBIKES Additional points to note:

  • There will be two sprint races for all classes each day; some classes may be combined depending on entries at the close off date. 

  • Riders competing in NZ Championship classes are required to hold an MNZ Championship licence. Other classes require an MNZ Club Licence.

  • Riders competing in NZ Championship classes also need to comply with NZSBK supplementary regulations

  • No dual classing in the same combined race e.g. if you enter superbike you cannot be in F1 as they will be run together, as with Supersport and F2. 

  • The winner of all senior classes will receive a magnificent keepsake trophy and sashes for the first three placegetters in each class. Presentation of trophies and sashes will be held at the Ascot Park Hotel Function centre commencing at 6.30pm.

  • Practice/qualifying is on Friday 6th February 2026 at Teretonga Raceway from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. The cost is included in the entry fee.

  • Qualifying times from Friday will apply in Race 1 for each class. Grid positions for subsequent races will be determined by your finishing order in Race 1. 

  • Race order etc. will be in the race program available at sign in. 

  • Non MOM classes will be in accordance with the following supplementary regulations.

  • Machines presented for examination must be presented in a clean and tidy condition.

 

NON MOM CLASS INFORMATION Additional points to note:

F1& F2 Regulations 

  • F1 and F2 class will exist for ‘formula’ type machines. The Capacity Groups listed below allow modifications to the machines to be carried out while still keeping a similar level of performance between machines. 

F1 Capacity Groups 

  • 601-1300cc maximum displacement, 4-8 cylinders, 4-stroke. 

  • 680-1300 cc maximum displacement, 3 cylinders, 4-stroke.

  • 751cc to open twin cylinder four stroke. 

  • 351-500cc maximum displacement, 4 cylinders, 2-stroke. 

  • 401-760cc maximum displacement, 2-3 cylinders, 2-stroke.

F2 Capacity Groups 

  • 401-600cc 4 cylinders, 4-stroke. 

  • 451-675 cc 3 cylinders, 4-stroke.

  • 651-750cc twin cylinder four stroke. 

  • 261-351cc competition based 2-stroke. 

  • 401-490cc production based 2-stroke.

Number Plate Colours and Placement

  • Refer to Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport (F1 will be as per Superbike, F2 as per Supersport).

  • Refer 10.21b of Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport.

Machine Specifications (general) 

  • All machines must comply with the relevant Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport Rules such as Chapter 10. 

  • Machines with re-bored cylinders must remain within the appropriate capacity limit.

  • Be fitted with clip-on or road style handlebars. No MX, Motard, Enduro or trail/dual-purpose style of handlebars will be allowed. 

Engine Specifications