South Island Champs 2026

Don't watch from the sidelines!

Enter as a driver and get out on track, no previous experience required.

Prefer to keep it parked?

Hard Park entries are available on the day, with prizes up for grabs.

Open to all makes and models.

Entries cover one vehicle and one driver for the day(s) and activities you have entered.

Entry is online through the Premier Events website.

Entries usually close at 9:00am on the Tuesday before the event.

Late entries may be accepted on the day during registration hours, subject to availability.

Registration and safety checks run Friday 13 November 12pm to 5pm, and Saturday 14 November from 8am.

Friday pre-registration, including driver briefing, is recommended to avoid the Saturday morning rush.

A minimum restricted driver licence is required for all track sessions and driver entries and must be presented on the day.

Temporary paper licences are accepted.

You do not need a WOF or registration to enter, but vehicles without one must be towed to the event.

Helmets must be motorsport approved or provide equivalent full-face protection.

The maximum noise limit is 95dB, and vehicles without mufflers may only take part in burnout sessions.

The event features cruising, powerskids, awards, roll racing, passenger rides, giveaways, drifting, traders, entertainment, burnouts, Hard Park and food trucks.

Passenger wristbands cost $10 and are bought at the Passenger Wristband desk on the day, with an indemnity form.