REunion has become the gold standard for rotary-only events in the country, likely the Southern Hemisphere and maybe even the world. It’s a uniquely Kiwi experience, and after an eight-year hiatus from covering it, roving NZPC photojournalist Richy hit up Taupo to take it all in …
What better way to kick off 2025 than with a mix of cars and community spirit? Rotationals and Downtime Entertainment join forces to bring the scene together, for a day dedicated to helping out struggling Kiwi families this Summer.
Rain? Who cares? Kiwis love their cars and they’ll show up no matter the weather. Umbrellas were scattered around the Auckland Showgrounds, but that didn’t stop the excitement and underglow from lighting up the night.
If high-octane power skids, roll racing, drifting, burnouts, and drag racing ignite your adrenaline, then you’re in for a rush at Chrome Horsepower Festival!
Join us at Sydney Motorsport Park on August 30-31st for the 2024 World Time Attack Challenge, the most thrilling automotive event of the year! Witness record-breaking racing, heart-pounding drifting, and an insane car show with vendor displays. WTAC 2024 is set to be an unforgettable experience for all car enthusiasts. Secure your tickets ASAP!
From humble street meets to taking over the NAPA Auto Parts Dragway in Meremere, Rotationals is all about keeping NZ car culture alive. With thousands of enthusiasts gathered for a good cause, Rotationals proves once again that it’s not just about the cars but the people behind the wheel
“And finds a bunch of very like-minded individuals” View fullsize If you’re reading this magazine, you’ve probably got at least some idea
What began in 2013 as a modest track day organised by the 86 Owners Club and MR2 Owners Club has now evolved into one of the biggest single-manufacturer track days of the year. It didn’t matter what was under the hood; as long as it bore the Toyota or Lexus badge, you were welcomed with open arms.
Unleashing the spirit of car culture: Relive the epic meet that rocked the roads of Auckland.
We take you on a thrilling journey back to the roots of automotive passion
Checking out the goods at the 2020 Chrome Expression Session Christchurch View fullsize If we’ve learned one thing from our years and
The 4 & Rotary Nationals has a new home, but the party is still as good as ever View fullsize For as long
The South Island’s greatest phenomenon since the invention of Speights: the 2019 V 4&Rotary South Island Champs View fullsize We live in one hell
View fullsize 25-27 January 20202020 4 & Rotary Nationals Claudelands Event Centre, HamiltonMeremere Dragway, Meremere Hampton Downs Motorsport Park Listen up, people —
SATURDAY, 7 DECEMBERMAD MIKE’S SUMMER BASHHAMPTON DOWNS MOTORSPORT PARK View fullsize DON’T JUST SPECTATE When ‘Mad Mike’ Whiddet created Mad Mike’s Summer
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