Some of Australisia's fastest superbike riders will be attending this year's Burt Munro Challenge after it was announced on Friday (29 Sep) that the iconic Southland event will host Round 5 of the AON NZ Superbike Championships.

Burt Munro Challenge Committee Chairman Bill Moffatt said they were very excited to include the Superbike Champs with the E Hayes & Sons Sprint Races at Teretonga over three days.

“The AON NZ Superbike Champs will bring the fastest riders from all over New Zealand and possibly even Australia, providing spectators with some of the most competitive racing around.”

Local youngster and 2023 NZ Supersport 300 and Supersport 600 Champion Cormac Buchanan will be back from Europe to compete.

“This year he broke the Teretonga lap record twice in both classes,” Moffatt said.

The 5-day event will start on Wednesday 7 February with the Southland Honda Track Day.

It will also include the Star Insurance NZ Hill Climb Champs, Indian Motorcycle Twilight Drag Racing, Indian Motorcycle Beach Racing & NZ Champs, Super Seller Shelley Speedway, and the E Hayes & Sons Teretonga Sprint Races & AON NZ Superbike Championships.

Moffit said he expected Invercargill streets to be humming with motorcycles, visitors and locals, creating a busy week for businesses in the area.