{"id":380472,"date":"2026-04-15T10:10:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/380472\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:10:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:10:17","slug":"supercars-christchurch-super440-schedule-how-to-watch-tv-times-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/380472\/","title":{"rendered":"Supercars Christchurch Super440 \u2013 Schedule, how to watch, TV times, & more"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Supercars
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBrodie Kostecki’s Dick Johnson Racing Ford Mustang at Ruapuna. Image: Shayla Hall<\/p>\n

The inaugural ITM Christchurch Super440 promises to be one of the biggest Supercars events in history, with 540km of racing totalling 172 laps.<\/p>\n

The threat of Cyclone Vaiunu thwarted Sunday morning\u2019s 120km race at Taupo, which has been added to the Ruapuna program \u2013 making it more Christchurch Super560 than Super440.<\/p>\n

It means racing across all three days, with Kiwi Supercars fans to be treated to an additional race on Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Brodie Kostecki won the opening race at Taupo on the super soft tyre before Ryan Wood scored a come-from-behind win in closer.<\/p>\n

With four races and a new track for most of the championship drivers to get acclimated with, it\u2019s anyone\u2019s guess who will win.<\/p>\n

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

The ITM Christchurch Super440 takes place on April 17-19 at Ruapuna in New Zealand\u2019s South Island.<\/p>\n

Click here <\/a>to see what it takes to build the Gold Coast street circuit <\/p>\n

It marks the second leg in a New Zealand double-header after the ITM Taupo Super440 a week prior.<\/p>\n

Christchurch Super440 Supercars sessions<\/p>\n

Friday, April 17
\nDuration
\nLocal (NZST)
\nAEST
\nACST
\nAWST<\/p>\n

Practice
\n45 minutes
\n9:35
\n7:35
\n7:05
\n5:35<\/p>\n

Qualifying for Race 1
\n30 minutes
\n14:15
\n12:15
\n11:45
\n10:15<\/p>\n

Race 1
\n37 laps
\n16:35
\n14:35
\n14:05
\n12:35<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 18<\/p>\n

Qualifying for Race 2
\n30 minutes
\n10:05
\n8:05
\n7:35
\n6:05<\/p>\n

Qualifying for Race 3
\n30 minutes
\n11:00
\n9:00
\n8:30
\n7:00<\/p>\n

Race 2
\n37 laps
\n12:45
\n10:45
\n10:15
\n8:45<\/p>\n

Race 3
\n37 laps
\n16:10
\n14:10
\n13:40
\n12:10<\/p>\n

Sunday, April 19<\/p>\n

Qualifying for Race 4
\n30 minutes
\n11:50
\n9:50
\n9:20
\n7:50<\/p>\n

Top 10 Shootout
\n30 minutes
\n12:45
\n10:45
\n10:15
\n8:45<\/p>\n

Race 4
\n61 laps
\n15:05
\n13:05
\n12:35
\n11:05<\/p>\n

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

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

Format 2 will be used for Race 1, Race 2, and Race 3.<\/p>\n

That will feature two, back-to-back sessions. Part one will feature all 24 cars on track for 12 minutes. The top 10 cars from part one will advance to part two, where they will take to the track for eight minutes.<\/p>\n

Format 3 will be used for Race 4.<\/p>\n

The slowest six cars will be eliminated after part one, leaving 18 cars for part two. After part two, the eight slowest cars will be eliminated while 10 fastest cars will advance to the Top 10 Shootout. Part one and part two will each last 12 minutes.<\/p>\n

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

Race 1, Race 2, and Race 3 at the Christchurch Super440 are 37 laps (120km) apiece. Race 3 is the longest at 61 laps (200km).<\/p>\n

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

Tyre compounds at Supercars Christchurch Super440 explained.<\/p>\n

Supercar will use soft compound tyres for Race 1, Race 2, and Race 4 of the Christchurch Super440, as well as the corresponding qualifying session.<\/p>\n

Race 3 of the weekend will feature super soft compound tyres.<\/p>\n

Teams are not allowed to mix tyre compounds in-race.<\/p>\n

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

Friday April 17<\/p>\n

Start
\nFinish
\nCategory
\nDuration
\nSession<\/p>\n

8:20
\n8:50
\nEvents<\/p>\n

Safety & Course Car Tours and Pit Lane Walk<\/p>\n

9:00
\n9:20
\nGTNZ
\n0:20
\nPractice 1<\/p>\n

9:35
\n10:20
\nSupercars
\n0:45
\nPractice<\/p>\n

10:35
\n10:55
\nFormula Ford
\n0:20
\nPractice 1<\/p>\n

11:05
\n11:25
\nHistoric
\n0:20
\nPractice<\/p>\n

11:40
\n12:10
\nSupercars
\n0:30
\nEvent Rides<\/p>\n

12:25
\n12:45
\nGTNZ
\n0:20
\nQualifying<\/p>\n

12:55
\n13:15
\nFormula Ford
\n0:20
\nQualifying<\/p>\n

13:40
\n14:00
\nHistoric
\n0:20
\nQualifying<\/p>\n

14:15
\n14:27
\nSupercars
\n0:12
\nQ1 Race 10<\/p>\n

14:37
\n14:45
\nSupercars
\n0:08
\nQ2 Race 10<\/p>\n

15:05
\n1 lap after 15:33
\nGTNZ
\n0:30
\nRace 1<\/p>\n

15:45
\n1 lap after 16:03
\nFormula Ford
\n0:20
\nRace 1<\/p>\n

16:35
\n1 lap after 17:48
\nSupercars
\n37 laps
\nRace 10<\/p>\n

Saturday April 18<\/p>\n

Start
\nFinish
\nCategory
\nDuration
\nSession<\/p>\n

8:25
\n8:45
\nEvents
\n0:20
\nSafety and Course Car Tours & Pit Lane Walk<\/p>\n

8:55
\n9:05
\nSupercars
\n0:10
\nTV Track Time<\/p>\n

9:15
\n9:45
\nGTNZ
\n0:30
\nRace 2<\/p>\n

10:05
\n10:17
\nSupercars
\n0:12
\nQ1 Race 11<\/p>\n

10:25
\n10:37
\nSupercars
\n0:12
\nQ2 Race 11<\/p>\n

11:00
\n11:12
\nSupercars
\n0:12
\nQ1 Race 12<\/p>\n

11:20
\n11:32
\nSupercars
\n0:12
\nQ2 Race 12<\/p>\n

11:37
\n11:50
\nEvents
\n0:13
\nEntertainment<\/p>\n

11:55
\n12:15
\nFormula Ford
\n0:20
\nRace 2<\/p>\n

12:45
\n1 lap after 13:58
\nSupercars
\n37 laps
\nRace 11<\/p>\n

14:05
\n14:15
\nEvents
\n0:10
\nEntertainment<\/p>\n

14:25
\n14:55
\nGTNZ
\n0:30
\nRace 3<\/p>\n

15:05
\n15:25
\nHistoric
\n0:20
\nRace 1<\/p>\n

16:10
\n1 lap after 17:23
\nSupercars
\n37 laps
\nRace 12<\/p>\n

Sunday April 19<\/p>\n

Start
\nFinish
\nCategory
\nDuration
\nSession<\/p>\n

9:05
\n9:25
\nFormula Ford
\n0:20
\nRace 3<\/p>\n

9:35
\n9:55
\nHistoric
\n0:20
\nRace 2<\/p>\n

10:05
\n10:30
\nEvents
\n0:25
\nSuper Fan Experience (Pit Lane)<\/p>\n

10:05
\n10:30
\nEvents
\n0:25
\nSafety and Course Car Tours<\/p>\n

10:30
\n10:45
\nEvents
\n0:15
\nDrivers Parade<\/p>\n

10:50
\n11:30
\nGTNZ
\n0:40
\nRace 4<\/p>\n

11:50
\n12:02
\nSupercars
\n0:12
\nQ1 Race 13<\/p>\n

12:10
\n12:22
\nSupercars
\n0:12
\nQ2 Race 13<\/p>\n

12:45
\n13:15
\nSupercars
\n0:30
\nTop Ten Shootout<\/p>\n

13:30
\n13:50
\nFormula Ford
\n0:20
\nEntertainment<\/p>\n

14:00
\n14:20
\nHistoric
\n0:20
\nRace 4<\/p>\n

15:05
\n1 lap after 16:53
\nSupercars
\n61 laps
\nRace 13<\/p>\n

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

Live coverage of the Christchurch Super440 will be live on Foxtel via Fox Sports across all three days. There is no live free-to-air coverage.<\/p>\n

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

The Christchurch 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 Christchurch Super440 in New Zealand<\/p>\n

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

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

Friday, April 17
Foxtel\/Kayo \u2013 7:15am AEST<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 18
Foxtel\/Kayo \u2013 7:15am AEST<\/p>\n

Sunday, April 19
Foxtel\/Kayo \u2013 7:00am AEST<\/p>\n

Christchurch Super440 ticket details<\/p>\n

Tickets for the Supercars Christchurch Super440 are available via Ticketek or the Supercars website. Early estimates are for an event sellout.<\/p>\n

Supercars drivers who have raced at Ruapuna<\/a><\/p>\n

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

The Repco Supercars Championship will be supported at Ruapuna by Historic Touring Cars, Formula Ford, and GT.<\/p>\n

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

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

Are there any signing sessions at the Christchurch Super440?<\/p>\n

There is one signing session featuring all 24 drivers on Saturday, April 18 from 8:35am NZST in Merchandise Alley at Ruapuna.<\/p>\n

Will there be a driver parade?<\/p>\n

Before qualifying for the 200km feature race on Sunday at the Christchurch Super440, drivers will be paraded around Ruapuna at 10:30am NZST.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The Christchurch Super440 map.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE<\/a> to download your Christchurch Super440 map<\/p>\n

Christchurch Super440 travel and parking information<\/p>\n

There is free parking in the northern carpark at Ruapuna but is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n

Pre-paid premium parking has sold out. Those who have premium parking will enter via Gate B between Turn 10 and 11.<\/p>\n

There is also parking at the Canterbury Agricultural Park, which will have a free shuttle to the event that operates until 6:30pm NZST across all three days.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, fans can take a shuttle from the Christchurch CBD, with return tickets from $30.<\/p>\n

More details are available HERE<\/a> via the Supercars website.<\/p>\n

Jason Richards Memorial Trophy points after the Taupo Super440<\/p>\n

Pos
\nDriver
\nTeam
\nPoints
\nDiff<\/p>\n

1
\nRyan Wood
\nWalkinshaw TWG Racing
\n213<\/p>\n

2
\nBroc Feeney
\nTriple Eight Race Engineering
\n196
\n17<\/p>\n

3
\nWill Brown
\nTriple Eight Race Engineering
\n183
\n30<\/p>\n

4
\nBrodie Kostecki
\nDick Johnson Racing
\n172
\n41<\/p>\n

5
\nChaz Mostert
\nWalkinshaw TWG Racing
\n167
\n46<\/p>\n

6
\nMatt Payne
\nGrove Racing
\n157
\n56<\/p>\n

7
\nJames Golding
\nBlanchard Racing Team
\n138
\n75<\/p>\n

8
\nAnton De Pasquale
\nTeam 18
\n111
\n102<\/p>\n

9
\nJack Le Brocq
\nMatt Stone Racing
\n102
\n111<\/p>\n

10
\nKai Allen
\nGrove Racing
\n91
\n122<\/p>\n

11
\nAndre Heimgartner
\nBrad Jones Racing
\n88
\n125<\/p>\n

12
\nCameron Waters
\nTickford Racing
\n87
\n126<\/p>\n

13
\nCameron Hill
\nBrad Jones Racing
\n75
\n138<\/p>\n

14
\nDavid Reynolds
\nTeam 18
\n69
\n144<\/p>\n

15
\nThomas Randle
\nTickford Racing
\n69
\n144<\/p>\n

16
\nJayden Ojeda
\nPremiAir Racing
\n66
\n147<\/p>\n

17
\nAaron Cameron
\nBlanchard Racing Team
\n60
\n153<\/p>\n

18
\nCooper Murray
\nErebus Motorsport
\n58
\n155<\/p>\n

19
\nZach Bates
\nMatt Stone Racing
\n58
\n155<\/p>\n

20
\nMacauley Jones
\nBrad Jones Racing
\n57
\n156<\/p>\n

21
\nRylan Gray
\nDick Johnson Racing
\n51
\n162<\/p>\n

22
\nDeclan Fraser
\nPremiAir Racing
\n49
\n164<\/p>\n

23
\nJobe Stewart
\nErebus Motorsport
\n24
\n189<\/p>\n

24
\nJackson Walls
\nTriple Eight Race Engineering
\n14
\n199<\/p>\n

Repco Supercars Championship points after Taupo Super440<\/p>\n

Pos
\nDriver
\nTeam
\nWins
\nPoles
\nPoints
\nDiff
\nGap<\/p>\n

1
\nBrodie Kostecki
\nDick Johnson Racing
\n4
\n2
\n657<\/p>\n

2
\nBroc Feeney
\nTriple Eight Race Engineering
\n3
\n2
\n638
\n19
\n19<\/p>\n

3
\nMatt Payne
\nGrove Racing
\n0
\n0
\n569
\n88
\n69<\/p>\n

4
\nCameron Waters
\nTickford Racing
\n0
\n0
\n544
\n113
\n25<\/p>\n

5
\nRyan Wood
\nWalkinshaw TWG Racing
\n1
\n1
\n523
\n134
\n21<\/p>\n

6
\nAnton De Pasquale
\nTeam 18
\n1
\n1
\n465
\n192
\n58<\/p>\n

7
\nChaz Mostert
\nWalkinshaw TWG Racing
\n0
\n0
\n449
\n208
\n16<\/p>\n

8
\nJack Le Brocq
\nMatt Stone Racing
\n0
\n0
\n432
\n225
\n17<\/p>\n

9
\nWill Brown
\nTriple Eight Race Engineering
\n0
\n1
\n428
\n229
\n4<\/p>\n

10
\nJames Golding
\nBlanchard Racing Team
\n0
\n1
\n424
\n233
\n4<\/p>\n

11
\nKai Allen
\nGrove Racing
\n0
\n0
\n396
\n261
\n28<\/p>\n

12
\nThomas Randle
\nTickford Racing
\n0
\n0
\n346
\n311
\n50<\/p>\n

13
\nDavid Reynolds
\nTeam 18
\n0
\n0
\n318
\n339
\n28<\/p>\n

14
\nCameron Hill
\nBrad Jones Racing
\n0
\n0
\n316
\n341
\n2<\/p>\n

15
\nAndre Heimgartner
\nBrad Jones Racing
\n0
\n0
\n311
\n346
\n5<\/p>\n

16
\nJayden Ojeda
\nPremiAir Racing
\n0
\n0
\n257
\n400
\n54<\/p>\n

17
\nMacauley Jones
\nBrad Jones Racing
\n0
\n0
\n244
\n413
\n13<\/p>\n

18
\nAaron Cameron
\nBlanchard Racing Team
\n0
\n0
\n241
\n416
\n3<\/p>\n

19
\nDeclan Fraser
\nPremiAir Racing
\n0
\n0
\n234
\n423
\n7<\/p>\n

20
\nRylan Gray
\nDick Johnson Racing
\n0
\n0
\n229
\n428
\n5<\/p>\n

21
\nZach Bates
\nMatt Stone Racing
\n0
\n0
\n219
\n438
\n10<\/p>\n

22
\nJackson Walls
\nTriple Eight Race Engineering
\n0
\n0
\n183
\n474
\n36<\/p>\n

23
\nCooper Murray
\nErebus Motorsport
\n0
\n0
\n172
\n485
\n11<\/p>\n

24
\nJobe Stewart
\nErebus Motorsport
\n0
\n0
\n157
\n500
\n15<\/p>\n


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