STAR INSURE TRANS TASMAN SUPERBIKE CHALLENGE
The 2025 sees the launch of the Star Insure TransTasman Superbike Challenge, which will bring an international flavour to the four-round New Zealand motorcycle championship season.
New Zealand’s top Superbike riders will go head-to-head with up to six Australian riders in rounds three and four of the New Zealand Superbike Championship.
National Championship title points will be up for grabs at rounds one and two.
Round 1: 8-9 February 2025, Teretonga Park Raceway
Round 2: 14-15 February 2025, Levels International Raceway
Round 3: 8-9 March 2025, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park
Round 4: 15-16 March 2025, Taupo International Motorsport Park
THE TRACK: Teretonga is a 2.570 km motor racing circuit situated 8 km south-west of Invercargill, New Zealand. It is home of the Southland Sports Car Club. The circuit was established in 1957 and is the southernmost FIA-recognised race track in the world. It is also the country’s oldest purpose-built venue.
For more information and event tickets go to https://www.burtmunrochallenge.co.nz/
THE TRACK: Hampton Downs is a world-class motorsport park and events centre and home to some of the biggest events in NZ, including the New Zealand Grand Prix and Ferrari Challenge Australasia. It also boasts a private membership and is the home of the NZ Racing Academy.
This round will be run on the 4km International Circuit.
STAR INSURE TRANS TASMAN SUPERBIKE CHALLENGE RD2
THE TRACK:
Taupo International Motorsport Park has four race track configurations consisting of 1.3km, 2.2km and 3.5km. The motor racing circuit has various licences depending on which track configuration is being used, ranging from FIA Grade 2 Motorsport License and International Motorcycling Safety Standards to National Grade 1 and Grade 2 Motorsport License.