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
2025 Events
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. With special guest Hayden Paddon in his 2016 Hyundai I20N WRC Argentina Rally winning car he will be sure to put on a show.
Public admission $10.00 per adult, under 16 free. Entry from Robinson Street past Roscos Auto Dismantlers.
Email: admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz
https://www.sporty.co.nz/ashburtoncar/home
Carbs & Coffee, Dirty Bangers Car Club, breakfast gathering:
Meet at Joes Garage, 5 Cass Street Ashburton, from 9.00am – 11.00am with your pride and joy.
This will be followed by a cruise (weather dependent).
Contact: Tracey 027 773 9763
Ashburton Aviation Museum
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
Classic Car Run: Ashburton Plains Rotary Club
A fundraising event for Canterbury West Coast Air
Rescue. Registration: 9.00am – 10.15am at the Ashburton Show Grounds, Depart 10.30am. Cost, $20
per vehicle. Venue is a community owned asset with bush walks, 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
Ashburton Street Sprint – Fuelled by KFC
Second day of racing against the clock. Riverside Industrial
Estate. With special guest Hayden Paddon in his 2016 Hyundai I20N WRC Argentina Rally winning car he will be sure to put on a show. Public admission $10.00 per adult, under 16 free. Entry Robinson Street past Roscos Auto Dismantlers.
admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz https://www.sporty.co.nz/ashburtoncar/home
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. $5.00 per person
entry (Children U15 free with paying adult); Sites $25.00. (Includes 1-person entry)
Contact: Bookings, Cathy Sweetman 021 372 087 ashburtonswapmeet@gmail.com
Convener, Noel Batty 308 4003
Americar Rod & Custom Club Inc Display Day
Americar Club rooms, Maronan Rd, 11am – 4pm.
Displays of beautiful vehicles and events throughout the day. Entry, Gold coin.
Contact: Murray Green 027 964 2024 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
The Plains Railway & Historical Museum Static displays of “Working Wheels”. Steam Train Rides operating (Fare Prices: Unlimited Rides apply on the day: Adults $15, Child $10, Family $40, preschoolers free). Working Rural History Displays of Vintage Machinery and more – Open from 11am – 4pm, 20 Maronan Road, Tinwald, Ashburton.
Contact: Phone: 03 308 9600 – www.plainsrailway.co.nz or Facebook, Email: arpssecretary@gmail.com
Ashburton Speedway Assn
(2 days of racing) Day 1, (racing classes subject to change) Street Stocks,
Adult Ministocks, C Grade, CTRA – NZ Production Title, Quarter Midgets, 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).
Contact: Andrew Wakelin 021 919 538
Ashburton Car Club SprayMarks Motorkhana
$50.00 per person entry fee to compete; enter on the
day. Cars must be roadworthy to warrant of fitness standard. Location, SprayMarks yard Dobson
Street Ashburton.
admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz , https://www.sporty.co.nz/ashburtoncar/home
Ashburton Motorcycle Club TT
Wheels Week TT, Location TBC. Competitors to pay entry fee,
spectators free. More details on Facebook page and My Rides.
Contact: Anthony O’Reilly 0274 360 879
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
Ashburton Speedway Assn
Day 2 of racing, (Racing classes subject to change) Wingless Sprint, CTRA
– NZ Production Title, C Grade, Stockcars, Production Saloons, Youth Ministocks, Ashburton NZ
Youth Saloon Title. Seafield Road adjacent to the Ashburton Airport. From 12.00 pm. $15.00 adult,
Gold Card holders $10.00, under 14 free (must be accompanied by an adult).
Contact: Andrew Wakelin 021 919 538
Suzie Morrison & Grant Gordon Memorial Night Trial
Meet at the Ashburton Car Club Rooms, 47 Wakelins
Road 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
Ashburton Wheels Week Tractor Pull
Two days of Horsepower Hero’s sorting the operators from
the seat warmers. Open to all tractors, Old, New, Big & Small, Modified & Super Modified. 9.00am
start, food and coffee trucks available. Location TBC Entry fee for
Competitors, $100 per tractor per day, Entry $ 10 per person, under 12’s free.
Contact: Robbie 0275 524 624
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. $10 entry fee. Ride details on Ashburton Motorcycle
Facebook page.
Contact: Anthony O’Reilly 0274 360 879
Property Brokers Scooter Race
Awesome fun for the whole family, BYO Scooter (non-motorised)
and helmet, Registration at Property Brokers office or on the day. Best dressed scooter and costume,
Age group categories for racing and prizes. Free sausage sizzle. Ashburton Domain Bike Track, Main
entrance, cnr Walnut Ave & West Street, 10.00am – 12.30pm Wet or fine.
Ashburton Wheels Week Tractor Pull
Two days of Horsepower Hero’s sorting the operators from
the seat warmers. Open to all tractors, Old, New, Big & Small, Modified & Super Modified. 9.00am
start, food and coffee trucks available. Location TBC Entry fee for Competitors,
$100 per tractor per day, Entry $ 10 per person, under 12’s free.
Contact: Robbie 0275 524 624
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.
Contact Owen Moore on 03 308 3442 or 0274 344 797
Classics & Coffee at Lake Hood
In conjunction with the Classic Boats, bring along your Motorcycles,
Classic Cars, New cars, Old Cars, Hot Rods, Trucks, Fire Engines or Tractors. Just arrive, park up and
enjoy the variety of vehicles. Free admission to everyone, 12.30pm – 3.30pm.
“The Shot” Coffee Cart will be on site.
Retro & Classic Boats on Lake Hood
Retro & classic boats will be on display both on and off the
water from 12.30pm to 3.30pm,
Contact: Geoff Neutze, 0274 461 250
Ashburton Car Club: Blands Road Standing ¼ Mile Sprint
Entry fee $80.00/vehicle, day membership
$20.00.
admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz https://www.sporty.co.nz/ashburtoncar/home
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.
Contact: Kyle Robertson 027 520 9830, ashburtonfamilykartclub@gmail.com
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