Suzuki 2024 international car line
Words/Photos by Andy McGechan/Geoff Osborne
The famous three-round annual Suzuki International Series, which includes the world-famous Cemetery Circuit street racing event at Whanganui on Boxing Day, will kick off the busiest period of the year on the New Road Racing calendar. Zealand.
The opening round of the series at Taupo International Motorsport Park on the weekend of December 7-8 will once again be highly anticipated, with the excitement continuing at round two at suburban Manfeild Feilding, just a week later on December 14 and 15.
It ends, as always, with a spectacular finale on Whanganui’s public streets – the world-famous Cemetery Circuit – on Boxing Day, is the Southern Hemisphere’s premier “home circuit” race, sponsored once again by Suzuki New Zealand, but now with the addition of premium financial support from the logistics and freight provider Oceania’s flagship Mondiale VGL.
As an added feature this time, the range will also include a class for adventure racers, which are essentially high-powered mountain bikes designed for riding or racing on tarmac.
Continuing to maintain the long tradition of the Suzuki International Series in the past, the keen interest of international star riders was also shown once again.
Willacy is not yet authorized to reveal the names of such individuals, with minor details still to be ironed out, but “there are a number of world champions and Isle of Man winners lining up to take part” Suzuki International Series this year.
Suzuki International Series organizer Allan ‘Flea’ Willacy said he was delighted to be able to “work with so many great people” to make the tournament happen again in 2024.
“It’s great to have the continued support from Suzuki New Zealand,” he said.
“The support we have received from Suzuki over the years has been huge and this is a competition that has grown immensely since its opening in December 2008.
“Suzuki also provided us with a pace car to use on the purpose-built tracks and around the streets of Whanganui and such is their generosity that we have this car available to use. used all year round as we strongly promote this vehicle line. ”
Suzuki New Zealand’s Simon Meade confirmed that support for the series is a priority.
“The inclusive nature of the international competition allows club riders to compete alongside seasoned campaigners and these events are a launching pad for many of our emerging competitors. I.
“We are delighted to provide a platform for motor racing at the highest level.
“The different bike classes offered by the series cater to all motorbike owners and we know this results in the high number of participants we see in the Suzuki International Series each year. That’s what we’re all about, providing something for everyone.”
It’s interesting to note that the same sponsorship from Suzuki New Zealand also allows Kiwi audiences to watch MotoGP races live and on-demand this season on TV Three Now.
DATES FOR SUZUKI INTERNATIONAL 2024 SERIES
- Round 1, Taupo, December 7 and 8;
- Round 2, Manfeild, Feilding, December 14 and 15;
- Round 3, Whanganui Cemetery Circuit, December 26.
