IN 2024 our great mates at Ryco are helping bring V8 Sleuth readers these quick-bite stories that have all of the information for each round of the Repco Supercars Championship in the one place.
The Jason Richards Trophy is on the line this weekend in New Zealand for the overall winner of the ITM Taupō Super400 as Supercars racing returns to NZ for the first time since September 2022.
There’s a field of 24 drivers taking to the track at Taupō with 14 Chevrolet Camaros and 10 Ford Mustangs in the 2024 field with a range of experience and youth filling the seats, including five Kiwi drivers.
But perhaps the biggest element of the event is that it marks the return to Supercars racing of reigning champion Brodie Kostecki, who reunites with Erebus Motorsport after sitting out the opening two rounds at Bathurst and Albert Park.
Here’s a range of information you need to know for the ITM Taupō Super400 including on-track session times, TV times and more.
What is the race format for the ITM Taupō Super400?
There are two races at Taupō, one each on Saturday and Sunday and they are Races 7 and 8 of the 2024 Repco Supercars Championship.
Each race is 60 laps (200 kilometres) with time certain finishes. Each race has a 15-minute qualifying session and a Top 10 Shootout to determine its grid.
There will be two compulsory pitstops – with at least two tyres to be changed at each – for both 200km races. Originally there was a minimum fuel drop of 80 litres per race but this has since been removed.
What time are the Supercars sessions for the ITM Taupō Super400?
All times listed below are AEST:
Friday April 19 – Practice (10.55am – 12.25pm)
Saturday April 20 – Qualifying (8.20am – 8.35am), Top 10 Shootout (10.00am – 10.40am), Race 7 (1.05pm, finish 1 lap after 2.53pm)
Sunday April 21 – Qualifying (8.45am – 9.00am), Top 10 Shootout (10.25am – 11.05am), Race 8 (1.05pm, finish 1 lap after 2.53pm)
How can I watch the ITM Taupō Super400?
Fox Sports (Channel 506)
All times listed below are AEST:
Friday from 10.30am to 2.15pm
Saturday from 6.45am to 3.30pm
Sunday from 7.00am to 4.00pm
Channel 7 (also on 7+)
All times listed below are AEST:
Race 7 Highlights, Sunday April 21, 12.45am to 2.00am on Channel 7
Race 8 Highlights, Monday April 22, 12.25am to 1.25am on Channel 7
Can I stream the ITM Taupō Super400?
The ITM Taupō Super400 will be available on Foxtel Go and Kayo as well as the 7+ streaming app channel.
How many championship points are available at the ITM Taupō Super400?
There is a maximum of 300 championship points available, 150 for the winner of each of the two races. There are no bonus points at this round for the fastest lap.
What other categories are at Taupō?
Porsche Carrera Cup Australia, Central Muscle Cars, New Zealand Formula Ford and Toyota 86s.
