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Honda Cup NZ Championship

The Honda Cup NZ Series includes 4 Championships which run in parallel​​​​

  • An overall Honda Cup NZ Championship.

  • Group A Championship - This is for the fastest modified cars.

  • Group N Championship - This is for the Production style cars.

  • Modern Turbo Championship -This is for Production style Modern Turbo cars.

We have separate regulations for each Group to promote close racing, and to encourage a cost effective series, where you don't need to spend $1000's to be the fastest on track.

The control tyre for the championship proudly supplied by Kumho Tyres.

Group A is for the fastest modified cars.

It includes categories A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5. 

The category rules are set to level out the field to provide close racing, the modifications permitted depend on the category.

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A1 - up to 1800cc - Modifications permitted.

A2 - K20  -  Stock longblock.

A3 - 1801cc to 2000cc  -  Modifications permitted.

A4 - K24A   -  Stock longblock.

A5 - 2200cc - 2400cc K24A   Modifications permitted.

AP - Prototype

Eligible Vehicles

All vehicles must be Honda production vehicles of ‘closed vehicle’ unitary construction and produced since 1989, including, but not limited to: EF, EG, EK, DA, DC2, DC5, EP, ES, FD, FK, CRZ, AP, CL,GD, and GK.

Group N is for Production style cars.
It includes categories N1, N2, N3.

The category rules are set to level out the field to provide close racing, the modifications permitted depend on the category.

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N1 - EF, EG, EK Civics and  DA, DC, DB Integras.

N2 - CD, CF, CL Accords, DC5 Integra, EP, FN, FD Civics, and BA, BB Preludes.

N3 - FK2, FK8, FL5 Civics.

All categories must run the factory fitted engine.

Do you want to go racing, but don't have a car yet? 

Did you know Honda Cup NZ have Group N lease cars available, click here for more info. 

Series Entry Information

Entry fee for the 2026/27 Championship is $300

Inclusions with series entry:

  • Eligible to earn for Championship points.

  • Trophies awarded at the each of each round based on results.

  • Trophies awarded at end of the season during prizegiving, based on overall results.

  • Spot prizes, including 10 entries per round for the draw to win a Racetech 4100HR Full Containment Package

  • Access to exclusive offers and discounts.

  • Includes x2 T-Shirts.

  • Receive a $100 rebate if you enter all 5 rounds of the championship.

What are you waiting for? Fill out your application form, we'll see you on the grid!

CONTACT US

PRESIDENT

Brent Thompson              president@hondacup.co.nz

 

SERIES SECRETARY

Greg Spark                        secretary@hondacup.co.nz

TREASURER

Matt Oates                       treasurer@hondacup.co.nz

SERIES COORDINATOR

Glen Archer                     coord@hondacup.co.nz

 

TECHNICAL OFFICER

Mark Walters                   tech@hondacup.co.nz

MEDIA COORDINATOR

Nathan Turley                  media@hondacup.co.nz

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This website is owned and operated by the Honda Racing Club of New Zealand Incorporated, with the express purpose of promoting the Honda Cup NZ Series to competitors. Honda Cup Racing welcomes new entrants.

Honda Cup NZ is in no way associated with the Honda Motor Company or Honda New Zealand.

© 2026 Honda Cup NZ. 

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