Check out this year’s event programme
What’s On
We are pleased to be able to offer this great list of events that require your support to make them successful.
Please contact individual club contacts for more details on the events.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for any last-minute changes to any events on the programme.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Ashburton Wheels Week Plus
2026 Events
Ashburton Aviation Museum: Viewing from 1.00pm until 3.00pm Seafield Road Ashburton. Entry
$10 adult, children free.
Owen Moore on 03-308 3442 or 0274 344 797
Classic Car Run: Ashburton Plains Rotary Club, a fundraising event for Rural Health Academic Centre,
Ashburton Hospital. Registration: 9.00am – 10.15am at the Ashburton Show Grounds, Depart
10.30am. Cost, $20 per vehicle. Venue is 60k’s inland, and a community owned asset with plenty of
parking. The venue is alcohol and dog free, no exemptions. Please take a picnic lunch.
Allan Lill – allan@norwestseed.co.nz, 027 4328328
Philp Young – philip@tinwaldsv.co.nz, 027 8247050
Carbs & Coffee, (classic vehicle display) breakfast gathering, meet at Joes Garage, 5 Cass Street
Ashburton, from 9.00am – 11.00am with your pride and joy.
Tracey Stock 027 773 9763
Racing Simulator at Virtual & Retro, 208 Havelock St (opposite library): Friday 1st, 8th & 15th May
3pm – 7pm. Saturday 2nd, 9th & 16th May 11am – 7pm. Sunday 3rd, 10th & 17th May 11:30am –
6pm. Have your kids race a large screen indoor simulator running Assetto Corsa, Dirt Rally 2 or Need
for Speed. Open Friday afternoons and all day on Saturday / Sunday during GDC Wheels Week.
https://www.virtualandretro.co.nz/
Ashburton Vintage Car Club Swap Meet: 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald. 7.30 am – 2.30 pm. A
collection of stalls including all things motoring and a wide range of bric–a–brac. $10.00 per person
or $20 per car entry (Children U15 free with paying adult); Sites $25.00. (Includes 1-person entry)
Bookings, Cathy Sweetman 021 372 087 ashburtonswapmeet@gmail.com
Americar Rod & Custom Club Inc: Display at the Americar’s club rooms, Maronan Rd, 9am – 2pm
Display of Hot Rods, Custom and Classic Cars. Entry, Gold coin.
Annmarie McCloy, 027 460 0884 americarsrcc@gmail.com
Originals Motorcycle Show ‘n’ Shine
RSA Cox Street Ashburton, 11.00 am – 4.00 pm. Open to all
makes and models to be on site from 9.00am. Entry $10.00 per bike, prizes for top 10 bikes. Gold
coin entry.
Contact: Gerald McKenzie, 021 259 4761 meandmac@xtra.co.nz
Ashburton Speedway Assn: (2 days of racing) Day 1, (racing classes subject to change) Street Stocks,
Adult Ministocks, C Grade, CTRA – Ladies Production and streetstock champs, Wingless Sprints, Ashburton
NZ Youth Saloon Title. Seafield Road adjacent to the Airport. From 12.00 pm. $15.00 adult, $25.00
for a two-day pass, Gold Card holders $10.00/day, $15.00 two-day pass, under 14 free (must be
accompanied by an adult).
Jeremy Preddy 0223978201
Ashburton Motorcycle Club TT: Wheels Week TT, McBain’s property Pendarvis. Competitors to pay
entry fee, spectators free. More details on Facebook page and My Rides.
Anthony O’Reilly 0274 360 879
Ashburton Car Club Tarmac Motorkhana: Change of location Watch drivers demonstrate their skills round a tight technical course. Documentation 9:30 start time 10:00 $50.00 per person entry fee to compete; enter on the day. Spectators free, cars must be roadworthy to warrant of fitness standard. Location, Fairfield Freight Hub Ashburton. 109 Works Road Fairton
Facebook- Ashburton Car Club Inc, admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz , https://www.sporty.co.nz/ashburtoncar/home
Canterbury Rollars, Wheelchair Basketball, an exciting quick fire demonstration game between two
Christchurch based teams with New Zealand representatives taking part, followed by the Ashburton
celebrity team challenge. Oxford Street Stadium 11.00am – 3.00pm, Entry, gold coin.
Alanna Peck 027 295 1766
Ashburton Speedway Assn: (2 days of racing) Day 2, (racing classes subject to change) Street Stocks,
Adult Ministocks, C Grade, CTRA – Ladies Production and streetstock champs, Wingless Sprints, Ashburton
NZ Youth Saloon Title. Seafield Road adjacent to the Airport. From 12.00 pm. $15.00 adult, $25.00
for a two-day pass, Gold Card holders $10.00/day, $15.00 two-day pass, under 14 free (must be
accompanied by an adult).
Jeremy Preddy 0223978201
Electric Vehicles in Methven, Electric Vehicles will be on display, with rides and info available. Bring along your EV, park up and enjoy the future of driving. Free admission to everyone, 11:30am to 2:30pm. Meet at Southern Cross Lodge 17 Racecourse Ave, Methven – see Mid Canterbury EV Group on facebook) Matt Harris, 021 701 762
Ashburton Aviation Museum: This wonderful collection will be open for viewing from 1.00pm until
3.00pm Seafield Road Ashburton. Entry $10 adult, children free.
Contact: Owen Moore on 03-308 3442 or 0274 344 797
Racing Simulator at Virtual & Retro, 208 Havelock St (opposite library): Today from 3pm – 7pm.
Saturday 9th May 11am – 7pm & Sunday 10th May 11:30am – 6pm. Have your kids race a large
screen indoor simulator running Assetto Corsa, Dirt Rally 2 or Need for Speed.
https://www.virtualandretro.co.nz/
Ashburton Street Sprint – Fuelled by KFC: Riverside Industrial Estate 8.30 am. Watch one car at a
time as they race against the clock, down to a two-car run off on Sunday. WRC driver Haydon Paddon is going to be putting on a show. Public admission $10.00
per adult, under 15 free. Entry from Robinson Street past Roscos Auto Dismantlers.
Facebook- Ashburton Car Club Inc, admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz https://www.sporty.co.nz/ashburtoncar/home
Ashburton Street Sprint – Fuelled by KFC: Second day of racing against the clock. Riverside Industrial
Estate. 8:30 am, Public admission $10.00 per adult, under 15 free. Entry Robinson Street past Roscos Auto
Dismantlers.
Facebook- Ashburton Car Club Inc, admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz https://www.sporty.co.nz/ashburtoncar/home
Retro & Classic Boats on Lake Hood; Retro & classic boats will be on display, both on and off the
water from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
Geoff Neutze, 0274 461 250
Classics & Coffee at Lake Hood; In conjunction with the Retro & Classic Boats, bring along your
Motorcycles, Classic Cars, New cars, Old Cars, Hot Rods, Trucks. Just arrive, park up and enjoy the
variety of vehicles. Free admission to everyone, 11.30am – 2.30pm. Coffee Cart “Café Tango NZ” and food will be on site. Live music from Mackenzie Hallberg
Electric Vehicles at Lake Hood, Electric Vehicles will be on display, with rides and info available. Bring along your EV, park up and enjoy the future of driving. Free admission to everyone, 11:30am to 2:30pm. Matt Harris, 021 701 762
Ashburton Aviation Museum: This wonderful collection of aircraft and memorabilia will be open for
viewing from 1.00pm until 3.00pm Seafield Road Ashburton, Entry $10 adult, children free.
Owen Moore 03 308 3442 or 0274 344 797
Suzie Morrison & Grant Gordon Memorial Night Trial: Meet at the MSA, Havelock
Street Ashburton. Entries on the night. Will need licensed driver, navigator, pens, torch or spotlight,
clipboards, and road legal vehicle. Documentation starting 6.30pm, start 7.00 pm $50.00 per car.
admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz https://www.sporty.co.nz/ashburtoncar/home
Racing Simulator at Virtual & Retro, 208 Havelock St (opposite library): today from 3pm – 7pm.
Saturday 16th May, 11am – 7pm & Sunday 17th May 11:30am – 6pm. Have your kids race a large
screen indoor simulator running Assetto Corsa, Dirt Rally 2 or Need for Speed.
https://www.virtualandretro.co.nz/
Ashburton Motorcycle Club: Motorcycle Road Ride. Meeting at 9.30 am, leaving at 10 am from
Robert Harris on West St. Tour approx. 200k’s. $20 for museum. Ride details on Ashburton
Motorcycle Facebook page.
Anthony O’Reilly 0274 360 879
Ashburton Family Go Kart Club: A great day of paddock racing, Location to be confirmed. Weather
dependant. Gates open 9.00am, scrutineering 9.30- 10.00am. Racing starts 10.30am until 3.00pm.
BBQ lunch. Entry fee for competitors. More details on Facebook, Ashburton Family Go Kart Club.
Kyle Robertson 027 520 9830, ashburtonfamilykartclub@gmail.com
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