ENTRY FORMS

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Test & Tune

Saturday 31 October & Sunday 1 November 2026
Test & Tune both days
Sunday – Two Wheel Thunder, Mod Bike, Comp Bike & Screaming Eagle

ONLINE ENTRY FORM
NZDRA SSP FORM
PASSENGER FORM
TRAVEL MONEY REQUEST
PRINT ENTERY FORM
TRACK POLICY
NEWSLETTER

DETAILS FOR TEST & TUNE

TEST & TUNE – RACER ENTRY INFORMATION

New to drag racing? Dad’s Drags is a great event to give it a go. Our Getting Started guide explains what to expect, what you need to bring, and how everything works on the day.

COSTS

  • Gate entry: $25
  • Day Affiliation: $30 (if you don’t have an NZDRA licence)
  • Race registration:
    • Super Street/Real Street, $100
    • Outlaw Junior Dragster $80
    • Super Sedan $140
    • Little Legends $80
    • Super Mod $140
    • Mod Bike $100
    • Junior Drag Bike $80
    • Comp Eliminator $170
    • Comp Bike $100
    • Boosted Outlaws $170
    • Screaming Eagle $100
    • Top Sportsman $170
    • Top Alcohol
    • $220Top Doorslammer $220

EFTPOS is available at the gate and registration (for racer entry).

You can enter online, or enter on the day using the print entry form.

Extra Drivers/riders

One extra driver can share the same vehicle, with a maximum of two drivers/riders per vehicle.

The extra driver/rider must meet all the same requirements as the main driver.

  • Additional driver/riders: $20
  • Day Affiliation: $30 (if they don’t have an NZDRA licence)

Passenger

  • Passengers: $30
  • You can register more than one passenger, but only one passenger is allowed in the vehicle at a time (maximum of two people in the vehicle).

Complete the Passenger Form.

No passengers under 12 years of age.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For the full rules, refer to the NZDRA Rulebook.

If terms like qualifying, brackets, reaction time or DYO are new to you, they’re explained in our Getting Started guide.

DETAILS FOR TWO WHEEL THUNDER

TWO WHEEL THUNDER – RACER ENTRY INFORMATION

RACING AT TWO WHEEL THUNDER? PLEASE READ!

If you haven’t entered online you can still enter on the day.

Whether you’re already entered or you’re planning to sign up on Sunday morning, here’s what you need to know.

GATES OPEN – 7:00 AM

Gate entry is $25 per person, with kids 14 and under FREE.

Please do not park on Manaia Road before 7:00 am. If you arrive early, please wait on South Belt Road until the gates open.

SCRUTINEERING – 7:00 AM TO 8:45 AM

All Reg/Wof vehicles must go through scrutineering, all others must have a current tech inspection.

Scrutineering will take place in the staging lanes, and there’ll be officials there to show you where to go.

REGISTRATION – 7:00 AM TO 9:00 AM

All racers must also register at the yellow Pit Control container.

Please have your SSP Form completed to speed up the entry process.

Please make sure you complete both scrutineering and registration before 9:00 am.

COSTS

  • Race entry – $100
  • NZDRA Day Affiliation – $30 (if required)
  • Passenger – $20 per person

ENTERING ON THE DAY?

You can save yourself some time by downloading, printing and completing the entry form before you come:

https://www.mastertonmotorplex.co.nz/storage/ENTRY-FORM-Dads-Drags-2026.pdf

NEW RACERS’ BRIEFING – 9:30 AM

First time down the strip? We’ve got you covered.

Grant will take our new racers through the basics on the startline, explain what to expect and answer your questions before you make your first pass.

DRIVERS’ BRIEFING – APPROX. 9:45 AM

All racers must attend the drivers’ briefing.

We’ll also point out our Racer Mentor, Geoff Kydd, so new racers know who they can approach during the day if they need some advice or have a question.

A FEW FINAL REMINDERS

Give yourself plenty of time on Sunday morning. Getting there early means you can get through the gate, scrutineering and registration without having to rush.

Then it’s time to have some fun!

TWO WHEEL THUNDER – SUNDAY 1st NOVEMBER 2026
RACING STARTS 10:00 AM

If you’re new to drag racing or you have any questions, please check out our ‘Getting Started‘ & ‘FAQs‘ pages.

If you have a general question, you can send us a Private Message via our Facebook Page, or contact us via our Contact page.

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