Ultimate Race Series

Ultimate Race Series – Where To From Here?
Despite our absolute best efforts, the decision has been made by Auckland Car Club that the Ultimate Race Series will not be permitted to compete at any future ACC rounds unless one of the following can be achieved:
We purchase a grid at a cost of around $12,000 NZD, or
We can guarantee 20 entries at $700 per car
That’s the reality of motorsport in today’s market.
It’s important to be clear on one thing — Ultimate Race Series was never set up to be a for-profit category. There were no series membership fees, no hidden costs, and no commercial agenda. The goal was simple: create a well-run, accessible race class that people actually wanted to be part of.
URS is maybe the only single-day class for open-rule cars running sub-1:13 lap times at Hampton Downs. We wanted it to be genuinely open to everyone, with a great mix of cars, budgets, and builds — fast cars, driven well, in a controlled environment.
Grid numbers were deliberately managed. That wasn’t about exclusivity — it was about ensuring competitive but safe racing, good track time, and a format that worked for drivers, officials, and spectators alike.
We genuinely want to see the Ultimate Race Series continue and grow. The interest has been strong — plenty of messages and plenty of people coming to watch — but unfortunately that hasn’t translated into enough paid entries. And in modern motorsport, unless you can buy a grid or guarantee numbers, grids simply won’t happen.
The days of 10–18 car grids being acceptable are disappearing fast.
The race meetings we did run were strong:
Well put together
One-day format that worked
No complaints about driving standards
Everyone who attended enjoyed it
So now it’s over to you guys.
Do we:
Go back to Auckland Car Club, take the financial risk, commit to a $12,000 grid, and back ourselves by charging entry fees to cover it?
Or
Accept that without the numbers, the series folds?
This isn’t a threat or a guilt post — it’s simply being transparent about what it takes to make motorsport work in 2026.
So… over to you.
— Martyn

What a fantastic, action-filled weekend! Round 2 of the season and a notable amount of interest in the class already. Looking forward to seeing the class expand 😀

Round 2 is off to a fantastic start with a prime pit position for Porsche. Good job, sir!

Entry is still open for this Sunday at Hampton Downs - Join the grid of 1x Porsche 991.2 GT3 , 4x McLaren 570s 1x BMW and a V8 Commodore . 3 races on a single day - rolling starts - great fun and clean racing .

Enter via this MSNZ App -

🚨 Round 2 – Ultimate Race Series 🚨
The countdown is on! 🏁 Entries are officially OPEN for Round 2 of the Summer Series.
If you’ve been itching to get back on track, now’s your chance to line up, race hard, and be part of the action. Don’t leave it too late – get your entry in and secure your spot on the grid!
👉 Enter now and get ready for an epic day of racing with Auckland Car Club.

DATE: Sunday 5th October
LOCATION: Hampton Downs Track

🏁 Entries Now Open – Round 2 of the Ultimate Race Series! 🏁

The Ultimate Race Series returns for Round 2 at Hampton Downs on Sunday, 5th October – and entries are officially open!

Don’t miss your chance to get on track and be part of the action. Whether you’re chasing points in the series or just keen for some epic racing, this round is set to deliver.

📅 Date: Sunday, 5th October
📍 Venue: Hampton Downs Motorsport Park
📝 Enter now to secure your spot on the grid!

👉 Enter through the Auckland Car Club's website - https://www.aucklandcarclub.org.nz/events/events

Spots fill quickly – lock in your place today and get ready to race!

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What a good looking grid we had for the 1st Round of the season 👌 😎

🚨 Round 1 – This Sunday at Hampton Downs! 🚨

The Ultimate Race Series is set to kick off this Sunday, but we need your support to make it happen. Right now, we’re at risk of having to cancel unless we get some more cars on the grid.

If you’ve been on the fence – now’s the time to jump in! Don’t miss the chance to be part of the very first round of URS and get stuck into some great racing with an awesome community.

👉 Entries are open now via the MSNZ app – get yours in today and let’s make sure the lights go green this Sunday!

Tag your mates, share it around, and let’s fill the grids! 🏁🔥

We’re counting down the days until Round 1 - Auckland Car Club's Summer Series kicks off! 🎉
Have you got your entry in yet? Don’t leave it to the last minute – spots are filling fast.

📅 Date: 07/09/25
📍 Location: Hampton Downs

👉 Enter now and make sure you don’t miss out on an incredible day of racing!

If you need help entering please message us

Tag your mates, lock it in, and get ready – the countdown is officially on! ⏳🔥