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CEMETERY CIRCUIT - WANGANUI http://www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz Today the event still runs on exactly the same city streets.
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HISTORY
CEMETERY CIRCUIT - WANGANUI NZ
The annual Boxing Day motorcycle races on the Cemetery Circuit first ran in 1951. In the beginning the Wanganui Sports Motorcycle Club had a vision of staging "Continental Round-the-Houses" style motorcycle racing on the closed-off city streets of Wanganui.

24/08/2026

❤️ A BIG THANK YOU!
A huge thank you to everyone who got behind our limited edition 75th Anniversary Cemetery Circuit shirts. The final tally is in, and we’re now working on producing the orders!
We’ll be in touch as soon as the shirts are ready to be sent out or collected.
The support you show us is fantastic, and every shirt purchased helps us continue to keep this iconic event going.
Thank you for being part of the 75th. We couldn’t do it without you! 🏁🏍️

21/08/2026

🔥 75 YEARS. AND WE’RE JUST GETTING STARTED. 🔥

We're pleased to announce rider entries are now OPEN for the 2026 Suzuki International Series and the 75th Anniversary Cemetery Circuit meeting!!
With classes for Formula 1, 2 & 3, Supersport 300, Modern & Classic Sidecars, Super Moto, Pre 89/95 and Formula Sport grades - plus Cemetery Circuit exclusives Classic Solos Pre 72 and the Robert Holden Memorial - there's a grid for every rider chasing a piece of history.
Enter now and be part of the 2026 Suzuki International Series and Cemetery Circuit - riders, this is going to be one everyone remembers!
Link to entry form in the comments.

19/08/2026

48 HOURS LEFT ⏳ PREORDERS CLOSE FRIDAY 21st AUG
The clock is ticking! With just over 48 hours left to preorder your limited edition Cemetery Circuit 75th Anniversary shirt, time is running out.
Six designs. Six eras. One chance to secure yours before production is locked in.
Shop now: www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz/shop/

18/08/2026

🏁 Entries are OPEN this week!

The countdown to the 2026 Suzuki International Series and the 75th Anniversary Cemetery Circuit is officially underway.

We’re working hard behind the scenes to make this year’s event a celebration worthy of 75 years of racing.

Keep your eyes peeled for updates, or head to the website and sign up to stay in the loop. 👀🏍️

75 years. One legendary circuit. One massive celebration.

17/08/2026

Preorders close this Friday 21st Aug at 5.00pm - no extensions!
Whichever era is you, this is the only window to get it. Once closed, there will be no more orders, so don't miss out, these are a one time offer only.
Shop now: www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz/shop/

12/08/2026

Halfway through preorders and here's what's trending 👀
The Sidecar Edition is currently the crowd favourite (and yes we have added their names), but every design is still open. Pre-orders close 5.00pm Friday 21st August 2026 – don’t miss out before we lock in numbers per design and go to print.
Shop the collection now: www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz/shop/

07/08/2026

THE SIDECAR EDITION
Not everyone's era is one bike or one rider - sidecar racing has been part of Cemetery Circuit for just as long, and it gets its own standalone design.
Preorder the Sidecar Edition now: www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz/shop/

05/08/2026

REES LEGACY 🏆
Multiple champion, Cemetery Circuit record holder, Hall of Famer — Tony Rees has raced at the front of Cemetery Circuit more than most. This one's for the rider who's still the one to beat.
Preorder Rees Legacy: www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz/shop/

03/08/2026

MILLENNIUM ERA
New bikes, new records, a new era as we welcomed the turn of the century. If you remember Craig Shirriffs tearing up the circuit, this one's yours.
Preorder Millennium Era now: www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz/shop/

01/08/2026

THE HOLDEN YEARS 🏁
19 straight years. One rider who became a Cemetery Circuit legend. If the '80s & 90s are your era, this design's for you.
Preorder The Holden Years now: www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz/shop/

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Whanganui
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