Historic
Historic motorsport is a branch of the sport where vehicles from a past era are used in friendly rivalry to allow them to be exercised in a manner that the manufacturers intended. It is not a branch of the sport where series and trophies for winning races are held in higher regard than the sheer enjoyment of being involved.
To compete in historic events, competitors must have a competition licence and are also encouraged to have a Certificate of Description for their vehicle.
A Certificate of Description (COD) is a description of a Historic or Classic vehicle as it is and in relation to the requirements and period classifications set out in the Schedules and Groups of Appendix Six, Historic Competition.
The COD document is used to confirm a historic vehicle is technically accurate to its original competition specification.
CALENDAR
Historic Calendar
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Taupo Historic GP | 16-18 January 2026 | Taupo |
| George Begg Festival of Speed | 19-21 March 2027 | Teretonga |
Classic Calendar
| Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| TACCOC Spring Classic | DATE TBC | Hampton Downs |
| MG Classic | DATE TBC | Manfeild |
| TACCOC Christmas at the Downs | DATE TBC | Hampton Downs |
| SKOPE Classic | 6-8 February 2026 | Ruapuna |
| CMRC Southern Classic | 13-15 February 2026 | Levels |
| SSCC Classic Speedfest | 20-22 February 2026 | Teretonga |
| Legends of Speed | 21-22 March 2026 | Hampton Downs |
HISTORIC GROUPS
Single Seaters
- NZ Formula Junior Register
- Historic Formula Ford Racing NZ
- F5000 New Zealand
- HVRA – Historic Formula Atlantic
Formula Libre
- NZ Sports Car Racing
Saloons
- NZ Historic Muscle & Saloon Cars Inc
- HVRA – Historic & Vintage Racing Association NZ Inc
- NZ Historic Sports Sedans
- Historic Touring Cars NZ
- CMRC Pre 78 Classic Saloons