The CT Civil New Zealand National Finals are coming to Canterbury from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October 2026, bringing together off-road racers from around New Zealand for a full weekend of Short Course and Enduro racing.
Hosted by the Canterbury Off Road Club at our West Melton club track, the National Finals will see competitors battle across two very different disciplines as the national championship reaches its conclusion.
Saturday is all about Short Course racing, with each class contesting four heats around our purpose-built club circuit. The fastest lap recorded during the Short Course competition will also determine qualifying for Sunday’s Enduro. On Sunday, the challenge changes completely with the 250km Enduro, taking competitors from the club track and into the surrounding forest. Reliability, speed, strategy and endurance will all come into play as competitors tackle the final Enduro challenge of the championship.
The weekend also includes a Kids Enduro on Sunday morning, giving our younger competitors their opportunity to race as part of the National Finals weekend.
Whether you’re competing, crewing or coming along to watch, the CT Civil New Zealand National Finals promises a great weekend of New Zealand off-road racing. For further event information, please visit our events page. For more information about ORANZ, our national governing body, please visit the ORANZ website. You can also follow the Facebook event page here.
We are also always looking for volunteers to help make our events happen. If you can lend a hand, please contact one of our committee members.
New Zealand National Finals Event Sponsors
Welcome to our event sponsors, where we extend our gratitude to the businesses and organisations whose generous support helps make our events possible.
Their support helps Canterbury Off Road Club deliver the CT Civil New Zealand National Finals and bring competitors from around New Zealand together for the culmination of the National Championship. We encourage competitors, crews, club members and supporters to support the businesses that support our sport.
Naming Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Destination Apparel
4wdbits.co.nz
Home – V-Dub Shoppe Ltd (vdubshoppe.co.nz)
Offroad Association of New Zealand Inc
Elite Kitchens
Destination Apparel
New Zealand National Finals Spectator Information
There are two days of racing to watch at the CT Civil New Zealand National Finals.
Saturday 24 October – Short Course
Saturday sees the National Finals Short Course competition held on our purpose-built club track at West Melton with racing starting at 10:00am. Each class will compete in four Short Course heats, with the fastest lap from Saturday’s racing determining qualifying for Sunday’s 250km Enduro.
Saturday spectator admission:
- $10 per adult
- $20 per carload
- Children under 15 free
- Cash only at the gate
Sunday 25 October – 250km Enduro
Sunday brings the 250km Enduro, with competitors racing between the club track and forest sections.
Kids Enduro: 9:30am
250km Enduro Starts: 10:30am
Spectators can watch the Enduro free of charge from the designated Short Course viewing areas at the club track. For safety reasons, there is no spectator access to the forest sections of the Enduro course.
Food and hot drinks will be available for purchase. EFTPOS will be available, but cash is preferred due to intermittent cell phone service. Dogs are not permitted in the pits or public viewing areas for the duration of the event.
National Finals Weekend Schedule
Friday 23 October – Scrutineering
2:00pm – 5:00pm – Scrutineering – Canterbury Off Road Club Track
Saturday 24 October – Short Course
9:00am – Short Course Drivers Briefing – Club Track
10:00am – Short Course Racing Begins – Club Track
Each class will compete in four heats. The fastest lap recorded during the Short Course competition will determine qualifying for Sunday’s Enduro.
Sunday 25 October – Enduro
9:00am – Enduro Drivers Briefing – Club Track
9:30am – Kids Enduro – Club Track
10:30am – 250km Enduro – Club Track
6:30pm – National Finals Prizegiving – At the CORC Club Track
CT Civil New Zealand National Finals Driver & Crew Information
Competitor Information
Friday 23 October – Scrutineering
Scrutineering will be held at the club track on Friday 23 October from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Drivers and passengers are to sign in, complete all required paperwork, have race gear checked and have armbands issued.
Tech Check will be conducted as per the ORANZ rulebook. Arm restraints or window nets are strongly recommended. Front window meshes are also strongly recommended as there are stones present on the track surface.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL CARS MUST HAVE A 2026 ORANZ TAG – NO TAG, NO RACE. NO TAGGING WILL BE DONE AT THE EVENT.
Competitors using their own transponder should bring it to scrutineering so it can be checked and tested before racing straight after your check.
Saturday – Short Course
Each class will compete in 4 × Class Heats
The fastest lap recorded during Saturday’s Short Course competition will determine qualifying for Sunday’s Enduro. Heats will be run efficiently. If you are not at the dummy grid when your class leaves to enter the track, the gate will be closed.
The confirmed and paid entry order of your class will determine your starting position for the first heat.
Sunday – Enduro
Sunday’s National Finals Enduro will be contested over 250km, incorporating both the Canterbury Off Road Club track and forest sections.
National Finals Entry Fees
Adult Entry – $480
Kids Entry – $75
All payments are to be made to: Canterbury Off Road Club – 03 1593 0018939 00. Please use your surname and car number as the payment reference.
Please Note: You will not be considered entered until your entry has been submitted and payment has been received in the club’s account.
Refunds will be provided where withdrawal is made at least 12 hours prior to the start of the event. Refunds will not be provided due to car breakage at the event, change of mind or similar circumstances. Refunds will not be discussed at the event or prizegiving and requests must be submitted in writing to the Club Secretary at secretary@dirt.org.nz prior to the event starting.
Entry Confirmation
As with previous events, there will be no written entry confirmation.
Email confirmation will be sent to you with a copy of your entry. If you have not received this after entering, please contact the Club Secretary at secretary@dirt.org.nz.
Transponders
Competitors to supply their own transponder. Please ensure your transponder information is included on your entry form so it can be loaded into the timing system before the event.
A limited number of transponders will also be available for hire. If you require a hire transponder, please arrange this as early as possible as availability is limited.
Entry Tickets & Pit Access
All pit crew must be inside the gate by 8am each day. Pit crew attending the event will be required to wear an armband for spectator and pit safety. Armbands will be issued to your crew at scrutineering and must be worn and shown when entering or leaving the pits.
No armband, no entry to the pits.
Prizegiving
The CT Civil New Zealand National Finals Prizegiving will be held at the CORC track on Sunday after the racing. We encourage competitors, crews and supporters to join us as we recognise the achievements of the weekend and conclude the National Championship.
Camping
Camping is available at the Canterbury Off Road Club track for the National Finals weekend. Showers and toilets are available. The club gates will be closed and locked each night for security reasons, so campers should plan their movements accordingly.
NO OPEN FIRES AT ALL.
Spark Arrestors
Spark arrestors are mandatory – maximum of 3mm hole size for the spark arrestors. Competitors must ensure their vehicle complies with this requirement before arriving at the event.
Media
All media personnel attending the event must attend the required media briefing and sign the appropriate indemnities. Please contact Arlene at secretary@dirt.org.nz to register your attendance.
AS A CONDITION OF ENTRY, ALL COMPETITORS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLY WITH THE CANTERBURY OFF ROAD CLUB’S HEALTH AND SAFETY RULES FOR THE DURATION OF THE EVENT.
CT Civil New Zealand National Finals Current Entry List
Below you’ll find the current entry list for the CT Civil New Zealand National Finals. As entries are received, we’ll continue updating this page with the competitors preparing to take on Saturday’s Short Course racing and Sunday’s 250km Enduro.
Whether you’re a competitor checking out the opposition or a fan following the build-up to the National Finals, keep checking back as the field grows. Current entries will be added here as they are confirmed and paid.
Class S
Andrew Williams – Auckland – S80
Lincoln Bramley – Auckland – S74
Geoff Densem – Canterbury – S77
John Butler – Waikato – S59
Class U
Scott Mitchell – Waikato – U72
Neil Coutts – Counties Manukau – U32
Tony Terrell – Nelson – U91
Keegan Terrell – Canterbury – U81
Blair Prebble – Canterbury – U26
Alex Douglas – Canterbury – U88
Class 8
Nick Leahy – Whangarei – 887
Kadin Thomason – Canterbury – 815
Paul Preston – Otago – 800
Bruce McKeown – Counties Manukau – 843
Louis Carlyle – Counties Manukau – 886
Class 2
Tim Culling – Canterbury – 246
Noah Hutchison – Waikato – 203
William Van Der Wal – Palmerston North – 268
Class M
Aiden Culling – Canterbury – M46
Jack Rice – Taranaki – M08
Oliver Mooney – Palmerston North – M21
Jimmy Ringrose – Auckland – M12
Jack Doland – Counties Manukau – M48
Brett Carlyle – Counties Manuka – M17
Amelia Vernon – Counties Manuka – M01
Class K
Felix Culling – Canterbury – K46
Class J
Indy Rice – Taranaki – J11
Harrison Mooney – Palmerston North – J19
Ryan Carlyle – Counties Manukau – J28
Corban Vernon – Counties Manukau – J67
Class 3
Connor Nicklin – Counties Manukau – 310
Rhys Howlett – Canterbury – 305
Karlos McKay – Palmerston North – 345
Jason Mckinstry – Canterbury – 314
Caleb Waugh – Canterbury – 323
Class 1
Sareena Paterson – Waikato- 170
Slim Slee – Otago – 165
Donald Preston – Otago – 166
Class C
Emma Mckinstry – Canterbury – C14
Class 5
Daniel Rusbatch’ – Otago – 553
Class 9
Donald McMillan – Otago – 924