SIERDC is special. A competitor centric, highly professional, demanding, and intense multiple round championship for both 1-hour and 3-hour drivers and teams. Attracting competitors back year after year to do it all again. Their secret a very respectful, friendly, and even relaxed attitude between competitors sees close racing with very high driver standards while incorporating the most diverse range of cars and drivers you are likely to find anywhere. The willingness to work together and help each other in the pits is second to none and the pre round social functions and post-race prize giving’s a chance to unwind and connect with like-minded people who inevitably become friends.

Usually consisting of three rounds with a national championship alternating between New Zealand’s North and South Islands every other year. The top twenty cars from the respective Island’s series invited to contest the New Zealand Endurance Championships.

Over the years the sophistication, quality and speed of cars has increased. Despite this you can effectively still run a safe and cheap vehicle with several competitors starting their motorsport careers in 2k cup (a series that requires cars to have a value of $2,000 before safety features) and then running those same cars in the South Island Endurance Series.

By contrast the recent series had up to ten GT3 cars and seven TCR cars compete. Both 1-hour and 3-hour series are comprised of different classes making for close racing within respective classes in addition to the overall race podium and position. The 3-hour series boasts five classes from Class E (GT3 type cars) to Class A (0-2000cc) with classes A – D being the same for the 1-hour but excluding both Class E cars and professional drivers. Professional drivers are welcomed in the 3-hour series and must pair up with an amateur driver.

Several top SIERDC drivers go on to earn / receive / pay for, overseas drives in a variety of championships throughout Asia, Oceania, and Europe, with the series now a proven development ground. As such there are many highly skilled, talented established and developing drivers competing. In addition, legendary Pro drivers compete because they simply love both racing and the series. Being classified as a Pro driver is a big deal with many super quick and experienced divers with a strong national resume still chasing classification with the sport. Ultimately everyone is racing for fun and chocolate fish with the winners taking away the satisfaction of doing a better job than everyone else.

SIERDC Classes and Dates:

Classes

Class E (3-hr only)            For cars constructed as FIA GT3 specification (post 2007), and CoTF spec Australian V8 Supercar or any other car, at the sole discretion of the Club.

Class D                                  Any Porsche 997 or 991 Cup Car, any pre CoTF Australian V8 Supercar, any pre 2007 FIA GT3 car, any FIA GT4 car, any space-framed car, or any other car at the sole discretion of the Club

Class C                                  3501cc+ (excluding cars that fit into classes D & E)

Class B                                  2001 to 3500cc

Class A                                  Up to 2000cc                      

Note: Engine capacity equivalence factors will be applied as follows:

• Forced induction x 1.7
• Rotary engine x 1.8