IORK 2026 – Official Series Schedule & Format

Indoor & Outdoor Rental Karts (IORK) – New Zealand Rental Go Kart Series 2026

Season Duration: March – October 2026 (~32 weeks)

Rounds: Four National Events (Wednesday – Sunday)
Structure: Single National Series – Drivers & Teams Championships
Coverage: Live-streamed, filmed & promoted nationwide

Spectators: Are welcome

Event Format

All rounds follow the IORK National Championship structure with identical rules, timing and presentation.

Wednesday Practice sessions – orientation, pit stop technique & dial-in

Thursday (day) Practice & warm-ups

Thursday night, Qualifying heats begin

Friday (all day & night) Qualifying heats continue

Saturday morning Final qualifying heats & semi-finals (if required) + consolation finals

Saturday afternoon – night, Major Finals Session

Sunday morning – IORK Teams Endurance Trophy – official team endurance race each round

2026 Round Calendar (4-Round Series)

Round Location Dates (Thurs – Sun)

1. Supa Karts – Christchurch Thurs 5 – Sun 8 Mar 2026

Round 1 IORK NZ Series • South Island Opener

2. Daytona – Wellington Dates TBC

Round 2 IORK NZ Series • North Island Round

3. Pro Karts – Nelson Dates TBC

Round 3 IORK NZ Series • South Island Return

4. Ace Motorsport – Auckland Grand Finale Thurs 15 – Sun 18 Oct 2026

Round 4 IORK NZ Series • Final Round (Double Points)

+ IORK New Zealand Rental Kart Championship Event (One-off event)

All In One Event **

Series Format & Scoring

Drivers must compete in at least 3 of 4 rounds to qualify.
Drivers who complete all four rounds:
- Dropped their worst round and
- Earn +5 bonus points for full participation.
Auckland Grand Finale = Double Points.
Points awarded for all heats and finals.
Teams Endurance Trophy results contribute to the Teams Championship.

Series Titles

IORK New Zealand Driver Champion – Best 3 of 4 rounds (+ bonus if all 4).
IORK Teams Endurance Trophy Champion – points from Sunday team events.
North Island Champion – Wellington + Auckland.
South Island Champion – Christchurch + Nelson.

Categories & Minimum Weights

All drivers must meet the minimum weight for their class (including gear & ballast).
Underweight drivers may use an approved weight vest as ballast to reach the limit.

Category Minimum Weight (inc. gear & ballast)

Under 18 (Youth) 55 kg May be capped based on grid size

55 - 69.9 kg — Lightweight Division

70 – 84.9 kg — Standard Division

85 – 99.9 kg — Midweight Division

100 kg & Over — Heavyweight Division

Ladies: 55 kg minimum. Underweight drivers may use a weight vest as a form of ballast.

(Final classes confirmed based on 2025 entry data.)

Auckland Grand Finale – National Championship Weekend

The IORK Series Finale & New Zealand Rental Kart Championship.
Saturday Night Major Finals – the main event of the season.
Sunday IORK Teams Endurance Trophy – official series endurance round.
Double points for series drivers + 5 bonus points for completing all 4 rounds.
Full prize-giving Sunday afternoon for drivers and teams.
Ladies 15-minute all-in Final

Presentation & Promotion

Professional live stream & commentary at every round.
Uniform branding nationwide.
Media coverage, interviews & highlight packages.
Trophies and certificates for each round.
Full-scale awards ceremony at the Auckland Grand Finale.

Key Series Features Summary

✅ 4 National Rounds (2 South + 2 North)
✅ All events Thursday – Sunday + offical practice Wednesday/Thursday
✅ Saturday night Major Finals
✅ Sunday Teams Endurance Series Trophy (part of the Series)
✅ Best 3 of 4 count (+ 5 bonus if you race all 4)
✅ Double points Grand Finale
✅ Minimum weights in all categories
✅ Weight vest as ballast permitted
✅ Live stream & nationwide promotion