GDC Wheels Week Plus 2024

GDC  Wheels Week Plus is the popular Mid Canterbury wheels themed event that has been rolling out family fun for all ages since 1990. The humble wheels week has grown into a 3 week festival of cars, bikes, boats, planes, cycling and more! Find all the details here. Proudly supported by Greg Donaldson Contracting and Hokonui. 

Saturday 27th April

• Day 1 Ashburton Street Sprint 2024 – Fuelled by KFC: Riverside Industrial Estate 8.30 am. Watch one car at a time as they race against the clock, down to a two-car run off on Sunday. Public admission $10.00 per adult, under 15 free. Entry from Robinson Street, past Roscos Auto Dismantlers. [email protected] or https://www.sporty.co.nz/ashburtoncar/home 
• Carbs & Coffee, Dirty Bangers Car Club. Breakfast gathering, meet at Joes Garage, 5 Cass Street from 9.00am – 11.00am with your pride and joy. This will be followed by a cruise (weather dependent). Contact: Tracey 027 773 9763

Sunday 28th April

• Starship Classic Car Run: Ashburton Plains Rotary Club, a fundraising event for Starship. Registration 9.00am – 10.15am at the Ashburton Show Grounds. Depart from Ashburton 10.30am. Note that everybody is welcome to participate with any car. Finish at the Grigg family property Surry Hills.  $20 per vehicle. There will be NO food or drinks to purchase this year, please take a picnic lunch. For any further information please contact Alan Lill, 0274 328 328. 
• Day 2 Ashburton Street Sprint 2024 – Fuelled by KFC: Second day of racing against the clock, be there for the top 32, reducing to find the top two qualifying times to find the finalists. Riverside Industrial Estate. Public admission $10.00 per adult, under 15 free. Entry Robinson Street, past Roscos Auto Dismantlers. [email protected] or https://www.sporty.co.nz/ashburtoncar/home. 

Saturday 4th May

• Ashburton Speedway Assn (2 days of racing) Day 1. Street Stocks, Adult Ministocks, C Grade, CTRA - NZ Production Title, Quarter Midgets, Wingless Sprints, Ashburton NZ Youth Saloon Title. Seafield Road adjacent to the Airport. From 12.00 pm. $15.00 adult, $25.00 for a two-day pass, Gold Card holders $10.00/day, $15.00 two day pass, under 14 free (must be accompanied by an adult). Contact: Andrew Wakelin 021 919 538.
• Ashburton Vintage Car Club Swap Meet: 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald. 7.30 am – 2.30 pm. A collection of stalls including all things motoring and a wide range of bric–a–brac. $5.00 per person (Children U15 free with paying adult); Sites $25.00. (Includes 1-person entry). Contact: Bookings, Cathy Sweetman 021 372 087 [email protected]. Convener, Noel Batty 308 4003.
• Americar Rod & Custom Club Inc Display Day- Americar Club rooms, Maronan Rd, 11am - 4pm. Displays of beautiful vehicles and events throughout the day. Entry, Gold coin. Contact: Rod Carson 027 2019222 [email protected].
• Originals Motorcycle Show ‘n’ Shine: RSA Cox Street Ashburton, 11.00 am – 4.00 pm. Open to all makes and models to be on site from 9.00am. Entry $10.00 per bike, prizes for top 10 bikes. Gold coin entry. Contact: Gerald McKenzie, 021 259 4761 [email protected].
• The Plains Railway & Historical Museum, “Vintage Wheels” 20 Maronan Road, Tinwald: 11am - 4pm. Train Rides, Vintage Machinery display, Museum Village open, Hand Craft Display. Browse through the Ashburton Fire Museum, the Ashburton Woodworkers and Lynn Woodworking Museum. Find us on Facebook. Admission, free.

Sunday 5th May

• Ashburton Car Club SprayMarks Motorkhana: $50.00 per person entry fee to compete; enter on the day. Cars must be roadworthy to warrant of fitness standard. Location, SprayMarks yard Dobson Street Ashburton. [email protected] or https://www.sporty.co.nz/ashburtoncar/home. 
• Ashburton Speedway Assn: Day 2 of racing, (Racing classes subject to change) Wingless Sprint, CTRA NZ Production Title, C Grade, Stockcars, Production Saloons, Youth Ministocks, Ashburton NZ Youth Saloon Title. Seafield Road adjacent to the Ashburton Airport. From 12.00 pm. $15.00 adult, Gold Card holders $10.00, under 14 free (must be accompanied by an adult). Contact: Andrew Wakelin 021 919 538.
• Ashburton Motorcycle Club TT: Wheels Week TT, Location 524 Rules Road. Competitors to pay entry fee, spectators free. More details on Facebook page and My Rides. Contact: Anthony O’Reilly 0274 360 879
• Ashburton Aviation Museum: This wonderful collection will be open for viewing from 1.00pm until 3.00pm Seafield Road Ashburton. Entry $10 adult, children free. Contact: Owen Moore on 03-308 3442 or 0274 344 797.

Wednesday 8th May

• Suzie Morrison & Grant Gordon Memorial Night Trial: Meet at the Car Club Rooms, 47 Wakelins Road Ashburton. Entries on the night. Will need licensed driver, navigator, pens, torch or spotlight, clipboards, and road legal vehicle. Documentation starting 6.30pm, start 7.00 pm $50.00 per car. [email protected] or https://www.sporty.co.nz/ashburtoncar/home. 

Thursday 9th until Wednesday 15th May

• Regent Cinema- Ashburton: “Jackie Stewart” is the compelling documentary film on the Formula 1 World Champion, team owner and legend of the sport, Sir Jackie Stewart. 235 Wills Street Ashburton. Start times vary. Contact: 03 307 1230.

Saturday 11th May

• Ashburton Motorcycle Club: Motorcycle Road Ride. Meeting at 9.30 am, leaving at 10 am from Robert Harris on West St. Tour approx. 200k’s. $10 entry fee. Ride details on Ashburton Motorcycle Facebook page. Contact: Shane Christie 027 325 4773.
• Patersons Funeral Services Wheelchair Basketball: Ashburton Basketball Stadium, Oxford Street at 2.00 pm. Come and see the Canterbury Wheelies wheelchair basketball team take on a local celebrity team (featuring our own Hokonui Breakfast Host Luke Howden). Gold coin donation.
• Ashburton Yamaha Family Fun Bike Ride, Meet at 1.30pm at the south end of the Ashburton Bridge to cycle to Lake Hood. Suitable for families and individuals. Contact: Ross Butterick 0274 778 068.

Sunday 12th May

• Property Brokers Scooter Race: Awesome fun for the whole family, BYO Scooter (non-motorised) and helmet. Registration at Property Brokers office or on the day. Best dressed scooter and costume. Age group categories for racing and prizes. Free sausage sizzle. Ashburton Domain Bike Track, Main
  entrance, cnr Walnut Ave & West Street, 10.00am – 12.30pm Wet or fine.
• Ashburton Speedway Car Boot Sale: Ashburton Speedway grounds Seafield Road 10.00am – 1.00pm. $15.00/ Boot or trailer load. Buyers & sellers welcome. Contact: Ross Butterick 0274 778 068.
• Ashburton Aviation Museum: This wonderful collection of aircraft and memorabilia will be open for viewing from 1.00pm until 3.00pm Seafield Road Ashburton, Entry $10 adult, children free. Contact Owen Moore 03 308 3442 or 0274 344 797.
• Mid Canterbury 4X4 Club: Play day at the 4WD Park located at the river end of Cochranes Road just off Beach Road, starting at 1.00pm. Weather dependant. Facebook, Mid Canterbury 4X4 Park. Contact: Mike Register 021 597 537 or Doug Cain 027 843 8416

Saturday 18th May

• Ashburton Car Club: Blands Road Standing ¼ Mile Sprint, Entry fee $80.00/vehicle, day membership $20.00. [email protected] https://www.sporty.co.nz/ashburtoncar/home.
• Ashburton Aviation Museum: This wonderful collection of aircraft and memorabilia will be open for viewing from 1.00pm until 3.00pm Seafield Road. Entry $10 adult, children free. Contact: Owen Moore 03 3083442 or 0274 344 797.

Sunday 19th May

• Ashburton Family Go Kart Club: A great day of paddock racing, Location to be confirmed. Weather dependant. Gates open 9.00am, scrutineering 9.30- 10.00am. Racing starts 10.30am until 3.00pm. BBQ lunch. Entry fee for competitors. More details on Facebook, Ashburton Family Go Kart Club. Contact: Brad O’Brien 0275 248 769, [email protected].
• Classic Boats on Lake Hood; Classic boats will be on display both on and off the water from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Contact: Geoff Neutze, 0274 461 250
  Classics & Coffee at Lake Hood; In conjunction with the Classic Boats, bring along your Motorcycles, Classic Cars, New cars, Old Cars, Hot Rods, Trucks, Fire Engines or Tractors. Just arrive, park up and enjoy the variety of vehicles. Free admission to everyone, 12.30pm – 3.30pm. “The Shot” Coffee Cart will be on site.