{"id":369247,"date":"2026-04-08T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/369247\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:00:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:00:12","slug":"supercars-taupo-super440-schedule-how-to-watch-tv-times-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/369247\/","title":{"rendered":"Supercars Taupo Super440 \u2013 Schedule, how to watch, TV times, & more"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAndre Heimgartner enters turn one at Taupo Motorsport Park during the Taupo Super440. Image: InSyde Media<\/p>\n

Brodie Kostecki\u2019s three wins at the Melbourne SuperSprint as part of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix has put the Dick Johnson Racing driver atop the points.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a Ford stranglehold on the top four positions, with quiet achiever Cameron Waters second for Tickford Racing, Broc Feeney third for Triple Eight, and Matt Payne fourth for Grove Racing.<\/p>\n

Team 18\u2019s Anton De Pasquale is the best of the Chevrolet contingent in fifth.<\/p>\n

Supercars will have three races across the Taupo weekend.<\/p>\n

When is the ITM Taupo Super440?<\/p>\n

The ITM Taupo Super440 takes place on April 10-12 at Taupo Motorsport Park in New Zealand\u2019s North Island.<\/p>\n

Taupo Super440 Supercars sessions (AEST)<\/p>\n

Friday, April 11<\/p>\n

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Practice 1 \u2013 11:50am (25 mins)
Practice 2 \u2013 12:30pm (25 mins)<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 12<\/p>\n

Qualifying for Race 1 \u2013 8:15am (32 mins)
Qualifying for Race 2 \u2013 9:10am (32 mins)
Race 1 \u2013 10:55am (37 laps)
Race 2 \u2013 2:05pm (37 laps)<\/p>\n

Sunday, April 13<\/p>\n

Qualifying for Race 10 \u2013 9:40am (32 mins)
Top 10 Shootout \u2013 10:35am
Race 3 \u2013 1:05pm (60 laps)<\/p>\n

Supercars Taupo Super440 qualifying explained<\/p>\n

Supercars will use two qualifying formats for the Taupo Super440.<\/p>\n

Format 2 will be used for Race 1 and Race 2. That will feature two, back-to-back 10-minute sessions. Part one will feature the full field. The top 10 cars will advance to part two, where they will all take to the track for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

After the grid is set for Race 1, qualifying will be repeated for Race 2 with the same aforementioned two-part session.<\/p>\n

Format 3 will be used for Race 3. Part one of qualifying (Q1) will feature every car participating in a 10-minute session.<\/p>\n

At the end of 10 minutes, the top 18 cars will advance to part two (Q2). At the end of 10 minutes, the top 10 drivers will advance to the Top 10 Shootout.<\/p>\n

Taupo Supercars weather (via MetService)<\/p>\n

Friday (April 10) \u2013 Partly cloudy \u2013 min 12 degrees, max 22 degrees<\/p>\n

Partly cloudy, with the chance of a shower until afternoon. Easterlies developing for a time in the afternoon and evening.<\/p>\n

Saturday (April 11) \u2013 Partly cloudy \u2013 min 16 degrees, max 21 degrees<\/p>\n

Partly cloudy. Easterlies developing in the morning.<\/p>\n

Sunday (April 12) \u2013 Rain \u2013 min 14 degrees, max 20 degrees<\/p>\n

Rain with heavy falls developing in the morning. Strong southeasterlies, turning southwesterly in the evening.<\/p>\n

How long is each Supercars race at Taupo?<\/p>\n

Race 1 and Race 2 at the Taupo Super440 are 37 laps apiece. Race 3 is the longest at 60 laps.<\/p>\n

Saturday\u2019s two races will require one pit stop for a minimum of two tyre changes while Sunday\u2019s finale will feature refuelling and tyre changes.<\/p>\n

Supercars Taupo Super440 schedule (NZST\/local time)<\/p>\n

Friday, April 10<\/p>\n

Start
\nFinish
\nCategory
\nDuration (h:mm)
\nSession<\/p>\n

9:40
\n10:00
\nToyota 86 (NZ)
\n0:20
\nPractice 1<\/p>\n

10:10
\n10:30
\nTA2 (NZ)
\n0:20
\nPractice 1<\/p>\n

10:40
\n11:00
\nCentral Muscle Cars
\n0:20
\nPractice<\/p>\n

11:10
\n11:30
\nSupercars Events
\n0:20
\nSafety & Course Car Tours and Pit Lane Walk<\/p>\n

11:40
\n12:00
\nToyota 86 (NZ)
\n0:20
\nPractice 2<\/p>\n

12:10
\n12:30
\nTA2 (NZ)
\n0:20
\nPractice 2<\/p>\n

12:45
\n13:05
\nCentral Muscle Cars
\n0:20
\nQualifying<\/p>\n

13:15
\n13:35
\nToyota 86 (NZ)
\n0:20
\nQualifying<\/p>\n

13:50
\n14:15
\nSupercars
\n0:25
\nPractice 1<\/p>\n

14:30
\n14:55
\nSupercars
\n0:25
\nPractice 2<\/p>\n

Supercars
\n0:05
\nPractice Starts<\/p>\n

15:10
\n15:30
\nTA2 (NZ)
\n0:20
\nQualifying<\/p>\n

15:40
\n16:05
\nCentral Muscle Cars
\n10 laps or 1 lap after 16:03
\nRace 1<\/p>\n

16:15
\n16:25
\nSupercars
\n0:10
\nTV Track Time<\/p>\n

16:30
\n17:00
\nSupercars
\n0:30
\nEvent Rides<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 11<\/p>\n

Start
\nFinish
\nCategory
\nDuration (h:mm)
\nSession<\/p>\n

9:35
\n9:55
\nToyota 86 (NZ)
\n8 laps or 1 lap after 09:53
\nRace 1<\/p>\n

10:15
\n10:27
\nSupercars
\n0:12
\nQualifying Part 1- Race 8<\/p>\n

10:35
\n10:47
\nSupercars
\n0:12
\nQualifying Part 2 \u2013 Race 8<\/p>\n

11:10
\n11:22
\nSupercars
\n0:12
\nQualifying Part 1 \u2013 Race 9<\/p>\n

11:30
\n11:42
\nSupercars
\n0:12
\nQualifying Part 2 \u2013 Race 9<\/p>\n

11:47
\n12:00
\nSupercars Events
\n0:13
\nOn-Track Entertainment<\/p>\n

12:05
\n12:25
\nTA2 (NZ)
\n10 laps or 1 lap after 12:23
\nRace 1<\/p>\n

12:55<\/p>\n

Supercars
\n37 laps or 1 lap after 14:08
\nRace 8- 120kms<\/p>\n

14:15
\n14:25
\nSupercars Events
\n0:10
\nOn-Track Entertainment<\/p>\n

14:30
\n14:50
\nToyota 86 (NZ)
\n8 laps or 1 lap after 14:48
\nRace 2<\/p>\n

15:00
\n15:20
\nCentral Muscle Cars
\n8 laps or 1 lap after 15:18
\nRace 2<\/p>\n

16:05<\/p>\n

Supercars
\n37 laps or 1 lap after 17:18
\nRace 9- 120kms<\/p>\n

Sunday, April 12<\/p>\n

Start
\nFinish
\nCategory
\nDuration (h:mm)
\nSession<\/p>\n

9:05
\n9:25
\nTA2 (NZ)
\n10 laps or 1 lap after 09:23
\nRace 2<\/p>\n

9:35
\n10:00
\nCentral Muscle Cars
\n10 laps or 1 lap after 09:58
\nRace 3<\/p>\n

10:10
\n10:35
\nSupercars Events
\n0:25
\nPit Lane Walk<\/p>\n

10:10
\n10:35
\nSupercars Events
\n0:25
\nSafety and Course Car Tours<\/p>\n

10:35
\n10:50
\nSupercars Events
\n0:15
\nDriver\u2019s Parade<\/p>\n

11:00
\n11:20
\nToyota 86 (NZ)
\n8 laps or 1 lap after 11:18
\nRace 3<\/p>\n

11:40
\n11:52
\nSupercars
\n0:12
\nQualifying Part 1 \u2013 Race 10<\/p>\n

12:00
\n12:12
\nSupercars
\n0:12
\nQualifying Part 2 \u2013 Race 10<\/p>\n

12:35
\n13:05
\nSupercars
\n0:30
\nQualifying Part 3 \u2013 Race 10 TTSO<\/p>\n

13:10
\n13:25
\nSupercars Events
\n0:15
\nOn Track Entertainment<\/p>\n

13:30
\n13:50
\nTA2 (NZ)
\n10 laps or 1 lap after 13:48
\nRace 3<\/p>\n

14:00
\n14:20
\nCentral Muscle Cars
\n8 laps or 1 lap after 14:18
\nRace 4<\/p>\n

15:05<\/p>\n

Supercars
\n60 laps or 1 lap after 16:53
\nRace 10 \u2013 200kms<\/p>\n

How to watch the Taupo Super440 on TV in Australia<\/p>\n

Live coverage of the Taupo Super440 will be live on Foxtel via Fox Sports across all three days.<\/p>\n

There is no live free-to-air coverage.<\/p>\n

How to live stream the Taupo Super440 in Australia<\/p>\n

The Taupo Super440 will be broadcast live on subscription streaming services Foxtel Go and Kayo Sports from Friday through to Sunday.<\/p>\n

How to watch the Taupo Super440 in New Zealand<\/p>\n

Viewers in New Zealand can watch the Taupo Super440 via Sky Sports or live stream it on Sky Sports Now and Sky Go.<\/p>\n

Taupo Super440 TV broadcast start times (AEST)<\/p>\n

Friday, April 10
Foxtel\/Kayo \u2013 11:30am<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 7
Foxtel\/Kayo \u2013 7:30am<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 8
Foxtel\/Kayo \u2013 7:00am<\/p>\n

Taupo Super440 ticket details<\/p>\n

Tickets for the Supercars Taupo Super440 are available via Ticketek or the Supercars website.<\/p>\n

What are the support categories at the Taupo Super440?<\/p>\n

The Repco Supercars Championship will be supported by TA2, GR86, and Central Muscle Cars.<\/p>\n

Will there be live updates?<\/p>\n

Speedcafe will provide real-time, live updates from every Supercars session at the Taupo Super440.<\/p>\n

Is Liam Lawson racing in Supercars?<\/p>\n

Despite reports of Liam Lawson potentially racing in Supercars during the break, the Formula 1 star will not race at the Taupo Super440.<\/p>\n

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