2026 Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy KartStars Series
Introduction: KartSport's ultimate test of our nation's race teams, drivers and machines proudly supported by Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy
Incorporating some of the most challenging KartSport New Zealand Championships, including the NZ Karting Grand Prix and the NZ Sprint Nationals, the series commences in January 2026 at Harvest Marlborough and culminates at the KartSport New Zealand North Island Championships in the sunny Hawkes Bay.
KartStars Challenge Series participants will be true champions of the highest order enjoying a national series incorporating Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2026 Rok Cup NZL and the Premier KZ2 Elite program.
Series Entry Cost: FREE! Each event will be subject to its respective Supplementary Rules and club entry, as is the integrated Rok Cup that features at rounds 2 and 3.
Trophies: Outstanding perpetual trophies, along with keepsakes, are awarded to all Series class winners.
Promotion: The series will enjoy unprecedented media promotion with the backing of a number of significant sponsors as the KartSport marketing team champion all entrant's progress, performance and results
How do I enter? Participating in Round One is all it takes to get started: Harvest Marlborough, and or any subsequent round, will be the base requirement for series entry. Participants may join at any round but note that all rounds count towards final Series results.
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