Flat Nats 2025

30/11/2025

Some shots taken over the weekend. Was an awesome event! Thanks to everyone that attended, it was good to some some new and familiar faces.

28/11/2025

Q: My car is filthy at the moment. Like, woke up covered in bugs. Mud pig mode engaged. Survived a roadie up the country. Been sitting under a tree. It's yuks, bro. Is there any point in entering the Show n' Shine?

A: YES! We have a category just for you. "Dirty as a mother..." is for all those grubby fuggers with a heart of gold. We have a prize pack for this category just like the rest too, so if she's looking dire, let her have the spotlight anyway!

You'll need to enter both events to be in to win one of three Link ECU vouchers, so if all else fails, pop it in there.

We'll see you at Marist Sports on Sunday!

28/11/2025

We're all set up here at Manfeild for Saturday's Playday on Track event! You can't miss us; big Link ECU tent by the garages.

If you're racing, don't forget to make sure you're signed in to race with PlayDay, and then come and throw your name down with us to be in to win one of three Link ECU vouchers.

We've also got merch available for purchase for Link ECU, Flat Nats and DOBC. Want a 2025 shirt, or a 2015 reprint? We're taking pre-orders!

28/11/2025

It's a Flat Nats tradition...voucher time!

Once again, Link ECU have very generously teamed up with Flat Nats to sponsor our major prizes for this 2025 event. They have proudly supported us every year since the very first Flat Nats in 2015, and this year is no different. We absolutely love these guys, and we're certain the Subaru community feels the same.

We have THREE Link ECU vouchers to be won this year. You'll need to be entered into both the track day on Saturday and the show n' shine on Sunday to be in the draw to win, but you don't need to be the fastest or the shiniest. You just have to get out there and have a blast.

Anyone who's tried to wring more ponies out of their Subaru will know exactly what Link ECU can do to unlock safe, reliable power. Whether you're chasing serious numbers, or just getting that bastard BC5 to finally behave itself flawlessly after decades of being a moody so-and-so, tuning a Link ECU to your unique setup is undeniably the way to go.

Heck, we've even had previous winners of Link ECU products at Flat Nats of years past tell us how their new setup has saved them from a Rodney moment, a stir-fried motor, or straight up deleted their stubborn performance and electrical gremlins.

Is it time to get serious about your Subaru's final form? Come and see us on Saturday and Sunday at the Link ECU tent and make sure you're entered into the draw at both events. Three of you will walk away with vouchers on Sunday! Make sure you stay at the end of the Show n' Shine.

Thinking of sending it anyway, or not quite sure? Got a bunch of off-in-the-weeds questions specific to your build? We have Link ECU's resident Subaru nerd on site all weekend to quiz...come and find Reuben at the big purple tent.

See you tomorrow morning at Manfeild! 🔥

28/11/2025

Speaking of Flat Nats prizes...check these out!

Chemical Guys have very generously hooked Flat Nats up with these epic, premium car care prize packs, worth $95 each. You'll find the perfect essentials inside: Mr.Gold high sud pH neutral cleanser; a chenille wash pad to help prevent scratching as you wash and work up a luxurious lather; and an ultra-soft microfibre drying towel to lock in all your hard work.

We've even thrown in some Subaru-branded goodies to make your win that extra bit special.

Five lucky folks entering their rides into Sunday's Show n' Shine will win these prize packs. There's one for each category. Check our event ahead of time to know where you want to enter your Subaru, and get polishing!

Of course, if you want to level up your car care game, you can find the Chemical Guys range at SuperCheap Auto and Repco, or come chat to us at the Link ECU tent.

See you at the Show n' Shine on Sunday!

27/11/2025

Hey FlatNats team!

We have a spot prize giveaway kindly donated by Andy and . The lucky winner will receive their prize Saturday. To go in the draw please just like Andy’s YouTube page: https://youtube.com/?si=7kMtWEoyKOdlg9WJ

Comment below that you’ve done this and you’re in to win!

Photo of prize in the comments

Safe travels to everyone coming to Manfied this weekend.

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26/11/2025

📌 SATURDAY ITINERARY

👉 Saturday, November 29, Manfeild Motorsport Park

𝟴:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 Gates open
𝟴:𝟰𝟱-𝟵:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 Documentation: Bring your Licence & the Indemnity form that Playday on Track emailed you a few days before the event.
𝟵.𝟰𝟬𝗮𝗺 Drivers briefing
𝟵.𝟱𝟱𝗮𝗺 Pack laps
𝟭𝟬.𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 First cars on track
𝟰:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 All cars off track.

This event is now SOLD OUT, so if you want to be on the wait list for a space, you'll need to email PlayDay directly and hope for the best!

You'll find Flat Nats organisers at the Link ECU tent all of Saturday.

Speaking of Link ECU: as always, they have very generously given us four $500 vouchers for Link ECU goodies! To be in to win you'll need to have entered into both the track day and show n' shine.

👉 After the track day...dinner!

At the moment TBC, but we'll all be pretty peckish after a hard day's drive and keen to talk some smack, so open to clever ideas! Where's your favourite spot in Feilding or Palmy? Opinions in the comments!

24/11/2025

Hey guess what...Flat Nats is THIS WEEKEND!

Looking forward to seeing you all (and your gorgeous Subies) this Saturday and Sunday!

Now...who among you snoozed and lost? Who forgot that the early bird gets the worm? Who did a heckin' FAFO and noticed, too late, that the track day is SOLD OUT? 🥴

Welp, our good friends at PlayDay tell us that you can flick them an email at [email protected] to jump onto the waitlist in case a slot opens up this week. It's first come first served, so if you're kickin' yourself for letting a slot slip through your fingers, let the PlayDay boys know and cross your fingers.

Otherwise...see you bright and early this Saturday!

16/10/2025

With the countdown on, we have a 6 week count down to FN2025! 😲

This is your in advance reminder to rebuild those water to air coolant pumps and get your 4 (sometimes 3) wheels of choice ready for the end of November.

Keep an eye on the events tab for any changes. But the TLDR as follows.

November 29th, Saturday - Track Day. 7:30AM to 4:30PM.
November 30th, Sunday - Show and Shine. 9:30AM to 1PM.

See events tab on the Flat Nats page for more details. 🤘

🚗🚜🏎

19/08/2025

Guess what time it is 👀

Flat Nats 2025 track day bookings are live and ready to go!

📍 Saturday, November 29, Manfeild
💵 $180 per vehicle

Booking is all handled by PlayDay; you don't need to send your money to Flat Nats, head straight on over to PlayDay's booking website to sign up!

https://www.enterme.co.nz/book/5XpynVc6lwUZ1AZrzUGOWudC/

There are limited spots available, so we recommend you get in sooner rather than later if you want a guaranteed spot.

If there are still spots available closer to the date, PlayDay will fill out the rest with their regulars...but we would love to see the track full of boxers!

❓ FAQs ❓

❓ Do I need a roll cage or an MSNZ license?
No, this is only mandatory if you're taking passengers.

❓ Can I take passengers?
Only if you have an MSNZ-approved roll cage.

❓ What equipment do I need?
You need cotton/fireproof overalls, a crash helmet in good condition, closed shoes, driver license. If you're unsure, you're best to look at PlayDay's FAQs or ask them directly.

❓ Can we have more than one driver per car?
Yes, the fee is $35 per additional driver according to PlayDay's EnterMe booking site.

http://www.playdayontrack.co.nz/faqs.html

⚠ Get in quick, spaces won't last!