Auckland Offroad Racing Club

27/09/2026

Remembering Louise Houghton

It is with great sadness that the Auckland Offroad Racing Club acknowledges the passing of Louise Houghton, who passed away on 25 September.

Our sincere condolences go to Glen and Louise’s family at this difficult time.

For many years, Louise was an important part of our race meetings, quietly working behind the scenes as our lap scorer and points coordinator. Her dedication extended beyond our club, as she also gave her time and experience to support the Offroad Racing Association and the wider offroad racing community throughout New Zealand.

Louise was one of those people who could always be relied upon to step forward and help. Her contribution may often have taken place away from the spotlight, but it was an essential part of keeping our racing running smoothly.

She leaves behind many memories and friendships made around the racetrack, and her absence will be keenly felt by everyone who knew her.

Thank you, Louise, for everything you gave to our club and our sport.

You will be remembered with great affection by the Auckland Offroad Racing Club and the many people whose lives you touched through offroad racing.

Rest in peace, Louise.

06/09/2026

04/09/2026

THIS SUNDAY!
2026 Maramarua Forest Sprint Event
4 km loop used by Rally NZ
6th Sept 2026
Race Location:
Okaeria Road, Maramarua, off Highway 2 (rally drive NZ track)
PLEASE FOLLOW MARSHALS' PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Gates Times:
Gates open at 8.00 am.
Race Car Pit Parking:
On arrival, please obey the signs and the parking marshal. Only vehicles towing race cars willbe allowed into the pit area.
Registration / Pre-Race Inspection:
Registration – Please register and collect the pre-race inspection sheet
Once you have registered and had your safety gear inspected, proceed to Pre-Race Inspection. Passengers must register and have their gear checked
PLEASE NOTE COMPETITORS MAY RACE ON A DAY LICENCE AS PER ORANZ RULE BOOK
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES WELCOME. PLEASE REFER TO ORANZ WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ON RECREATIONAL VEHICLE RULES – For this event, we also request you have a minimum 4-point harness (no lap belts) and either a 2kg or two 1kg fire extinguishers

31/08/2026

2026 Maramarua Forest Sprint Event
4 km loop used by Rally NZ
6th Sept 2026
Race Location:
Okaeria Road, Maramarua, off Highway 2 (rally drive NZ track)
PLEASE FOLLOW MARSHALS' PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Gates Times:
Gates open at 8.00 am.
Race Car Pit Parking:
On arrival, please obey the signs and the parking marshal. Only vehicles towing race cars willbe allowed into the pit area.
Registration / Pre-Race Inspection:
Registration – Please register and collect the pre-race inspection sheet
Once you have registered and had your safety gear inspected, proceed to Pre-Race Inspection. Passengers must register and have their gear checked
PLEASE NOTE COMPETITORS MAY RACE ON A DAY LICENCE AS PER ORANZ RULE BOOK
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES WELCOME. PLEASE REFER TO ORANZ WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ON RECREATIONAL VEHICLE RULES – For this event, we also request you have a minimum 4-point harness (no lap belts) and either a 2kg or two 1kg fire extinguishers

26/08/2026

2026 Maramarua Forest Sprint Event
4 km loop used by Rally NZ
6th Sept 2026
Race Location:
Okaeria Road, Maramarua, off Highway 2 (rally drive NZ track)
PLEASE FOLLOW MARSHALS' PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Gates Times:
Gates open at 8.00 am.
Race Car Pit Parking:
On arrival, please obey the signs and the parking marshal. Only vehicles towing race cars willbe allowed into the pit area.
Registration / Pre-Race Inspection:
Registration – Please register and collect the pre-race inspection sheet
Once you have registered and had your safety gear inspected, proceed to Pre-Race Inspection.P
assengers must register and have their gear checked
PLEASE NOTE COMPETITORS MAY RACE ON A DAY LICENCE AS PER ORANZ RULE BOOK
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES WELCOME. PLEASE REFER TO ORANZ WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ON RECREATIONAL VEHICLE RULES – For this event, we also request you have a minimum 4-point harness (no lap belts) and either a 2kg or two 1kg fire extinguishers

16/08/2026

EVENT CANCELLED! The 2026 Peter Howell Memorial Offroad Race has been cancelled due to a lack of early entries. Due to the considerable cost involved in staging forest enduros, the committee of the Auckland Offroad Racing Club have decided not to take the chance of entries on the day to save the event and has made the call to cancel this year's event. This is not done lightly, but we feel we owe it to the competitors to make the call early and save them from the cost of prepping their race cars for the event.
In future, we ask that competitors enter early. If things don't work out for you, or us, we will always refund your fees. Early entries are our only way of knowing how many competitors we will have on race day.

13/08/2026

NEW RACE DATE! the Peter Howell has been postponed until SUNDAY 30th August.
CoSell 2026 Peter Howell Memorial
2 x 90 km Races
ENTRY FORM ONLINE: www.aucklandoffroadracing.co.nz/forms
Race Location: Off Kopuku Road, Left onto Schumacher Road, Maramarua. Sign posted from SH 2. Pits will be at the Forestry Headquarters.
PLEASE FOLLOW MARSHALLS PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Gates Times:
Gates open at 8.00am. Pre-Race Inspection and Sprints start at 8.30.am
Race Car Pit Parking:
On arrival, please obey the signs and the parking marshal. Only vehicles towing race cars will
be allowed into the pit area.
Registration / Pre-Race Inspection:
Registration – Please register and collect prer-race inspection sheet
Once you have registered and had your safety gear inspected proceed to Pre-Race Inspection.
Passengers must register and have gear checked
PLEASE NOTE ALL CARS MUST HAVE A 2026 ORANZ TAG, spark arrestors, min 2 x 1kg fire extinguishers and safety triangle.
Qualifying Sprint:
Determines grid position in Race 1.
You will be gridding up for race 2 in order of finishing race 1
Drivers Briefing:
This will be held at Race Control. There will be a roll call. Clerk of the course will do the briefing. ALL DRIVERS & PASSENGERS MUST ATTEND
Race Format: Qualifying Sprint
Race 1 – Starts in order of qualifying time.
Race 2 –Will start 1 hour after first race finishes Grid up in order of finishing race 1
No Kiwi trucks at this event.
Prize giving:
To be held on completion of the race, at the track.
Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall 1st in class only.