RIVALS a new concept from Downtime Entertainment where 2 camps go head-to-head for ultimate bragging rights. The 1st installment of RIVALS… Mitsubishi vs Subaru. This rivalry is one of the most legendary battles in automotive and motorsport history. For decades, these manufacturers went head-to-head on the world’s toughest stages with fans passionately backing their chosen camp.
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It wasn’t just a rivalry on the rally stage, it spilled onto the streets, race tracks and car communities across New Zealand and around the world. Blue vs Red, Stars versus Diamonds. Everyone has a side. Choose your side, which camp are you backing? #TeamMitsubishi or #TeamSubaru?
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FEATURING:
– Roll Racing + Passengers
– Awards
– Hard Park (All Makes & Models)
– Live DJ
– Exhibitors
+ MORE
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EVENT INFO:
– RIVALS: Mitsubishi vs Subaru
– Sunday 13 December 2026
– NAPA Auto Parts Dragway Meremere
– 10:00am – 5:00pm
– General Admission: $30 Adults, Kids 10 and under FREE!
– Passenger bands: +$10 (for Roll Racing)
– Hard Park: +$20 (All makes and models)
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DRIVER INFO:
– Gates open to track entrants from 8am
– Roll Racing is open to ALL Mitsubishi/Subaru vehicles and all Mitsubishi/Subaru powered vehicles.
– Vehicle Entry: $50 ONLINE
– $30 LATE FEE kicks in Friday 4 December 2026 at midnight!
– Entry includes 1 vehicle and 1 driver into the venue
– Roll racing: If you’d like to Roll Race, simply head to the scrutineering shed to enter ($30, EFTPOS available).
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IMPORTANT: Roll Racing is open to ALL Mitsubishi/Subaru vehicles and all Mitsubishi/Subaru powered vehicles.
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Due to popular demand! this isn’t just another event, this is your chance to represent your camp and prove who reigns supreme.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
ROLL RACING
Roll Racing is fun and is growing to be one of the most popular track activities. The concept is simple, you race another vehicle from a rolling start at around 40kph (50kph max), the vehicle on the right sets the pace and if you’re on the left, keep up and once the light goes green, it’s a race to the end. NOTE: Passengers are also allowed and must purchase a passenger band at the Scrutineering Shed, passengers must have the same safety equipment as the drivers see below. If you’d like to roll race, simply head to the scrutineering shed ($30, eftpos available).
HARD PARK
There will also be a Hard Park open to ALL makes and models. Hard Park is a separate area and is not in the pits. The pits is reserved for RIVALS entrants only.
AWARDS
While RIVALS is about having fun, we have a number of trophies and ‘stand out’ awards up for grabs.
ROLL RACING SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Vehicle Requirements:
- A WOF is NOT required, however all vehicles must meet WOF or Motorsport safety standards.
- Current driver’s license
- No leading fluids (oil/fuel/water)
- Vehicles previously banned from NAPA Auto Parts Dragway Meremere (e.g. running quicker than 10.59) are not eligible to race unless the required licensing and safety gear have been obtained.
Driver Safety Requirements:
- Helmet – Motorsport approved (NO Motocross (MX) or half-shell helmets)
- Secure seatbelts/harnesses
- Appropriate protective clothing (long sleeves, long pants, enclosed shoes)
- Foam Neck Brace or FHR Brace (such as HANS or similar) Optional. Recommended but not required.
- Single Layer Race Suit – SFI or FIA. Optional. Recommended but not required.