Palmerston North Offroad Racing Club are excited to play host once again to the TRC Tractors 2026 CT Civil New Zealand Short Course Offroad Racing Championship on Sunday 26 April 2026 - ANZAC weekend!
Gates open at 8am with dirt flying from 10am!

The countries best and fiercest offroad racers converge on the Mighty Manawatu once more to battle it out to be crowned the New Zealand Short Course Champion!
Will 2025 Champion Mad Mike Whiddett return to defend his crown in his rotary-powered race truck? Will 2024 Champion Rick Field return and attempt to reinstate the UTV as the offroad racing vehicle of choice? Or will one of the many offroad racing buggies break through and claim the title? One thing is for sure – the racing will be hard, fast and thrilling!

$5 entry per person or $10 per carload - CASH ONLY. Please follow the instructions of our awesome volunteers when parking. Food and drink available to buy or bring a picnic!

Keep an eye on the Palmerston North Offroad Racing Club Facebook page for details closer to the event!

Remember, motorsport can be dangerous - please always supervise your children and be careful moving through the pits.

This is one offroad racing event you do not want to miss! Be there to be part of the action!