NAPA, the official automotive trade partner of the Repco NextGen NZ Championship, has also been confirmed as the title sponsor of the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix event in 2026.
The blockbuster event to be held at Highlands Motorsport Park between January 30-February 1 is set to be one of the largest domestic motorsport events in New Zealand in 2026.
NAPA’s involvement extends their involvement in New Zealand Motorsport as a whole, building on existing relationships with Formula Ford, Central Muscle Cars and NZ Super Truck Racing, among others.
NAPA is a trusted trade supplier of aftermarket vehicle products and the destination for market-leading brands and industry know-how. Dedicated to supplying the right parts, tools and equipment for the job, NAPA serves mechanical, auto-electrical, specialist and commercial customers across New Zealand.
The NAPA 70th New Zealand Grand Prix event will serve as the culmination of the 2025/6 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceana Trophy, which will pit a host of young stars from New Zealand, Australia and around the world head-to-head in an intense, four-week, 15-race championship that could help unearth a future Formula One World Champion.
To be held at Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell for the fourth consecutive year, as well as the headlining Grand Prix the event will include action from the Summerset GT New Zealand Championship, Bridgestone GR86 Championship, TA2 New Zealand Championship and more.
Several key on and off-track activations are in the planning stages in conjunction with NAPA to celebrate the remarkable history of the New Zealand Grand Prix that dates to 1950.
Tickets for the NAPA 70th New Zealand Grand Prix are on sale now via the Repco NextGen NZ Championship website –
www.nextgennz.co.nz
Josie Spillane – CEO, Repco NextGen NZ Championship
“We’re thrilled to welcome NAPA on board for the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix. It gives what is a major moment in New Zealand Motorsport a massive boost as we continue to build the event into one of the most spectacular on the calendar.
“We’re proud that a major national brand like NAPA has decided to partner with us to grow the sport and deliver some of the most exciting events possible across the 2025/26 season.
“We have big plans for this event, alongside our Repco NextGen NZ Championship calendar, to ensure that we celebrate the history of the sport as well as continuing to push the next generation of talent.
“With the Grand Prix, GT cars, GR86s, TA2 and additional key support categories and some cool stuff planned on and off track, it’s a must-visit event in Central Otago.”
Tony Walker – General Manager – NAPA NZ
“With longstanding relationships across the motor racing scene in New Zealand and deep local expertise in the automotive parts industry, it was a natural extension for NAPA to join the NextGen series as official automotive trade partner.
“We’re proud to be the title partner of the NAPA 70th New Zealand Grand Prix, supporting a milestone event in the motorsport calendar and one we’re personally connected to through both our passion and commitment to New Zealand motorsport.”
About NAPA:
Global in size and capability but driven by local teams and expertise, NAPA leads the way on industry know-how, future vehicle technology and training. Combining a strong focus on supporting specialist mechanical, auto-electrical and commercial customers with over 500,000 unique parts and market-leading brands stocked locally, a national branch network and New Zealand’s industry-leading distribution centre, NAPA is a true partner to its trade customers.
