The World Rally Championships are coming to town and Repco Rally New Zealand is excited to bring the drivers to the central business area of Raglan on Friday 30th September.
This will be on Bow St, Raglan and will host Driver Autograph sessions, activities, sponsor interactions food and more – catch the action from 12:54pm!
Both sides of Bow St from the James and Bankart roundabout through to Cliff St bottom of town and both sides of Wainui Rd through to Bankart St roundabout will be closed off; the road will be closed from 10.00 to 17.00
For the Waikato Rural stages on Friday 30th September:
Please ensure you use advertised spectator spots to ensure you are at the safest locations to view the rally – there will be gate sales for $35.00 but these may be limited depending on demand so Rally New Zealand advises getting in early to buy your tickets.
Choose the spectator spot or spots that you want to go to.
You can grab a downloadable spectator map on Rally New Zealand.com and select the spectator spots you want to go to.
Make sure you check the ‘First Car Time’ as this will tell you when you will see the cars in action on that stage. For example, on Friday you might choose to go to Whaanga Coast stage and the spectator spot on Ruapuke Road, which has cars in action from 08:33hrs and 14:22hrs. You can choose to stay for both passes of the stage, or leave in between. Some spectator spots may involve being ‘locked in’ to the stage until all the rally cars have gone through the stage, so do check the specific map page for this info.
Go to the Maps page of Rally New Zealands website and select the day you are going to watch.
There you will find a more detailed map of the spectator spot, showing where to park and spectating info. It also shows a suggested route on how to get to the spectator spot.
Make sure you arrive in plenty of time to view the stage. Keep in mind there will be hundreds of spectators all trying to get to the stages, so make sure you turn up at least one hour before the ‘First car time’ if not more.
Parking will be first in, first served so the earlier you arrive, the better! It is also useful to turn around as you park so that you can drive away easily at the end.
Please ensure there is a clear passageway for other vehicles to get through in case of emergency.
Portaloos will be provided at each of our marked spectator spots.
Ensure you take clothing appropriate for all kinds of weather as there will be no shelter – think a rain coat, umbrella, gumboots, as well as a hat, sunblock and water! Rallying is held in a rural environment over uneven terrain. Wear appropriate footwear.
Bring some cash – there will be local community fundraisers going on at most spectator spots so please support the food stalls etc
Remember – the spectator spots are on rural roads, parking will be on gravel or in grassy, muddy paddocks. There will be a walk to get to the spectator spot so make sure that you are prepared.
You can check out more information on Road Closures and helpful Spectator guides on RallyNewZealand.com
Free viewing:
Raglan Tyre Zone – Friday 30 Sept: This will be on Bow St, Raglan and will have Driver Autograph sessions, activities, food and more – catch the action from 12:54pm!
Ticketed Areas:
Pre-sale tickets to advertised spectator spots are now sold out – there will be gate sales but these will be limited so we suggest you arrive early (2 hours before first car time).
Select the spectator spots you want to go to. Make sure you check the ‘First Car Time’ as this will tell you when you will see the cars in action on that stage. You can choose to stay for both passes of the stage, or leave in between. Some spectator spots may involve being ‘locked in’ to the stage until all the rally cars have gone through the stage, so do check the specific map page for this info.
Waikato Road closures and details for Friday 30th September:
Special Stages 2 & 5 – Whaanga Coast from Te Mata to Whale Bay
(Waimaori Rd, onto Matawha Rd, onto Tuturimu Rd onto Ruapuke Rd onto Whaaaga Rd, stopping close to Te Hui Rd)
Road closed from 06.30 to 17.30
Special Stages 3 & 6 – Te Akau South from Ruakiwi Road to Te Akau
(Ruakiwi Rd from Te Akau Road intersection, onto Mangiti Rd, onto Te Akau South Rd until the Te Akau Road and Te Akau Coast Rd intersection)
Road closed from 08.00 – 19.00
Special Stages 4 & 7 – Te Akau North from Te Akau Coast Rd to Dixon Rd
(Te Akau Coast Rd, onto Matiria Rd, onto Dixon Rd, onto Wamai Valley Rd from the intersection with Dixon Rd to Te Akau Coast Rd)
Road closed from 09.00 to 20.00
Raglan Regroup & Meet the Drivers – Both sides of Bow St from the James and Bankart roundabout through to Cliff St bottom of town and both sides of Wainui Rd through to Bankart St roundabout.
Road closed from 10.00 to 17.00
