April date, $5m funding locked in for NZ Supercars return

April date, $5m funding locked in for NZ Supercars return

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April date, $5m funding locked in for NZ Supercars return

The Australian Supercars series will resume its annual trip to New Zealand next season after missing out this year due to circuit closures and funding issues. Taupo has been selected as the new host for the Kiwi event, with the date set for April 19-21, potentially making it the third round after the Australian Grand Prix. The New Zealand government has allocated $5 million in funding for the next three years to support the event. Newcastle is expected to open the 2024 schedule, followed by Taupo and Perth, with the season culminating in races at Sandown, Bathurst, Gold Coast, and Adelaide.

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Source: motorsport