a championship final
near the beach
For over 20 years, D1NZ has brought tyre smoke, noise, and unforgettable moments to fans across New Zealand – but there’s nothing quite like the Baypark Grand Final.
This ANZAC Weekend, we return to our biggest stage with a festival of motorsport, show cars, live entertainment, and championship glory. From the iconic Mount Cruise to the high-speed battles inside Baypark Stadium, the 2026 finale will be one for the history books.
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TICKETS
Your Anzac Weekend plans are here.
Early bird tickets go on sale late September 2025. Stay tuned on our social media channels for announcements!
A Championship Showdown by the Beach
what you'll see
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Pro & Pro-Sport D1NZ Championship Battles – Every point counts in the season’s grand finale.
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Massive Car Show – From classics to modern performance machines.
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The Iconic Mount Cruise – Thursday night parade of drift cars through Mount Maunganui thanks to Mac Civil.
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After Party in the Stadium Bar – Celebrate with drivers, teams, and fans on Saturday night.
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Food Trucks, Markets & Entertainment – A true motorsport festival atmosphere.
Plus lots of special announcements to come.
venue
details
mercury baypark stadium
Truman Lane, Mt Maunganui
thursday 23 april 2026
Iconic Mount Cruise through Mt Maunganui streets
friday 24 april 2026
Anzac Day – Open to all
Pro-Sport: Practice & Qualifying Sessions
Pro: Practice & Qualifying Sessions
commute times
From tauranga cbd
Approx. 10 minutes drive
From hamilton
Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes drive
From auckland
Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes drive
saturday 25 april 2026
Open to all
Pro-Sport & Pro: Battle Day
Monster Truck Demonstrations
Hardpark
After Party
ticketing
early bird tickets
Stay tuned on our social media channels for updates.
Early bird tickets go on sale late September 2025.
The Ultimate Finale
Baypark under lights, monster trucks shaking the ground, and the season’s biggest battles. This is how D1NZ says goodbye to another epic year.