Supercars have confirmed the 2025 ITM Taupo Super400 dates as April 11-13, coinciding with the start of the school holiday period.
The 2024 event at the same venue drew a sold-out crowd of 67,411 spectators braving mixed conditions over the weekend and featured the first-ever Track-to-Town run, where all 24 Supercars drove to central Taupo for a driving signing session.
April’s event is the latest in what looks set to be a busy season of motorsport in New Zealand, which includes the return of the GT World Challenge Australia to Hampton Downs, a new-look Taupo Historic GP that features a celebration of Ford, the inaugural Mad Mike’s Southern Bash, and the Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship and New Zealand Grand Prix.
Tickets for the ITM Taupo Super400 are expected to sell out again, and fans are encouraged to join a waitlist to receive early-bird notifications as to when tickets go on sale.
Supercars CEO Shane Howard said the inaugural Taupō event’s success has set the stage for an even more exciting and larger event in 2025: “The 2024 ITM Taupo Super400 was a landmark event for Supercars and motorsport in New Zealand.
“The energy and passion of the fans were incredible, and we are committed to delivering an even better experience in 2025.
“We urge all fans to join the ticketing waiting list as soon as possible to ensure they don’t miss out on what promises to be another spectacular event.”
Economic Development Minister Melissa Lee says it’s excellent that the event is returning to Taupō for a second year in a row.
“This year’s ITM Taupō Super400 proved to be a huge success, providing an economic boost to Taupō and the surrounding regions.
“This is the power of major events, and we can’t wait to see an even bigger and better ITM Taupō Super400 return to New Zealand in 2025.”
Taupō District Council Mayor David Trewavas is looking forward to the 2025 ITM Super400 and said: “Following on from the success of last year’s sellout event, we are raring to go to welcome the Supercars team back again for the 2025 ITM Super400!
“We look forward to welcoming visitors and racing enthusiasts from all over again as we showcase the vibrant Taupō District and the hospitality we are known for.
“Let’s gear up for an unforgettable experience and make the 2025 ITM Super400 event the best one yet.”
Taupō International Motorsport Park owner Tony Quinn said: “The Supercars team did a brilliant job in 2024, and we are well in to planning with them to raise the bar even higher in 2025.
“They can count on our team in NZ playing their part, and we can’t wait to welcome new and old fans back to April 2025 for another unforgettable weekend.”
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