CCC - Club Saloons
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Designed for new drivers/those with cars that are a bit slower, break out time applies.
Designed for club level cars in Canterbury wanting to compete with minimal rules and regulations in a fun and safe environment for new and seasoned competitors alike.
Events are run on a Sunday and consist of a qualifying and three 6 lap standing start races all run on the Ruapuna Park Grand Prix Circuit (3.33km).
With a typical entry fee being $200 (with early entry discount) this is some of the best bang for buck racing you can find in the country.
Cars range from lightly modified road cars to full on race cars and everything in between.
Calendar
R1 - 26th July 2026 - Ruapuna - Mag & Turbo Club Day 1
R2 - 18th Oct 2026 - Ruapuna - Mag & Turbo Club Day 2
R3 - 13th Dec 2026 - Ruapuna - Mag & Turbo Club Day 3
R4 - 2nd May 2027 - Ruapuna - Mag & Turbo Club Day 4
Event Format
Qualifying
6 Lap Race
6 Lap Race (handicap)
6 Lap Race (handicap)
Classes
There are no classes, but all cars cannot go faster then a 1:40.000 on the Grand Prix Circuit (or 1:44.000 on the Grand Prix with Dipper circuit) or breakout penalties apply and eventual exclusion from the event.
Rules & Regs
Licence
You must have have a minimum of a MSNZ C Grade Competition Licence to compete
Racecar
Your racecar must meet the following regulations
Safety Gear
Club Saloons run as a National Event which means a higher level of safety gear is required e.g. Frontal Head Restraints (FHR) are mandatory and multi layer overall’s are required.
Please consultant the Motorsport NZ regulations for the required gear.
Entries
To enter an event please use the Motorsport NZ Online Entry system , if you require help with your entry please go to the Canterbury Car Club
Each event will have it's own entry form and race schedule (available directly from the Canterbury Car Club website, linked above).
Entering ahead of the day saves gives you a discount on the entry fee and also helps with streamlining the management of the race day.
You can enter ahead of time and choose to pay on the day, if you then can't make it on the day that's ok.
Spectating
These events are FREE to attend, no tickets required.
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