The Burt Munro Challenge continues to attract large numbers of competitors and spectators to this laid back five-day motorcycling festival and rally. One of the Southern hemisphere’s major motorsport events, the diverse entries cover a number of disciplines and age groups, ranging from Pre 63s with Girder Forks to Speedway Sidecars. A round of the New Zealand Superbike Championship added to the event along with a second day of racing at Teretonga.
The organising committee took the very tough decision to cancel the Street Racing which has become increasingly difficult and costly to organise. There were also the safety issues, mainly due to the larger modern machines
