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2026
The 41st Gazley Skoda Karapoti Classic will be held on Saturday March 7th… Entries Open Soon.
Results 2025
Results from the 40th anniversary are here… Click Here
Karapoti turns 40
2025 race preview & looking back before the 40th event Click Here
New 40th Anniversary Karapoti Video… Click Here
History page updated
Check out race records, sub-3hr club, life members, fastest 100, hall of fame and more after 2025… Click Here.
Karapoti turns 40
Didymo and the new Freshwater Gold Clam are very real threats to NZ waterways. Please make sure your bikes are cleaned prior to race day and put them through the bio-security washes when you arrive at Karapoti Pk on race day prior to starting… Didymo Info Here / Gold Clam Info Here
Gazley ŠKODA Are Back …
It’s great to have Gazley ŠKODA backing Karapoti for the fourth year. They signed on in 2020 & stayed right beside us during covid via their support local campaign. You’ll find them at 38 Kent Terrace Wgtn, 64 Victoria Street LH, and 109 Rimu Road Paraparaumu… Or visit Them Here.
Don’t forget to dress up …
A Karapoti favourite and a chance for any rider to stand out. Past winners have included Darth Vader, fairies, Superman, Batman, devils, medieval warriors and wedding nuptials. The best dressed rider wins Ground Effect riding apparel.
Watch Out For The Worst Luck …
Share your tall tales of the race that got away. Could be a crash, could be major mechanicals, multiple punctures, whatever. Nominations to the event manager on race day before the 3:30pm prize giving.
Race day report
Nostalgia and no-nonsense winners highlight the 40th anniversary… Click Here
2025 Merch Still Available …
Small amount of merch is still available. Be at Race Pack Pick Up or Race Day early to ensure you get your 40th anniversary collectables.
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