H6
Presented by Fern Energy · 2026 Season
New Zealand's Fastest Growing Rally Series
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From The Stages
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Six rounds across the South Island. Click any round for stage times.
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Always stay behind safety tape. Never stand on the outside of corners. Follow marshal instructions. Children must be supervised. Ear protection recommended at stage starts.
Most H6 Cup rounds are free to spectate. A gold coin donation may be requested at some venues. Check event-specific pages for ticketed areas.
17 cars confirmed for the 2026 Fern Energy H6 Cup.
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The Subaru Impreza GC8 platform is the only eligible chassis. Body shell must remain in standard configuration outside mandatory safety modifications.
GC8 OnlyThe Subaru EZ30 H6 engine is mandatory. Both EZ30D and EZ30R variants are accepted — the D delivers superb gravel torque, the R a revised tune.
EZ30 MandatoryThe Link G5 ECU is the series recommendation. NZ-made, excellent EZ30 compatibility, well-supported by local tuners.
Link G5 RecommendedMCA Gold coilovers in gravel spec are the setup of choice. External canister suspension is banned to control costs.
No External CanistersThe 2006 Forester gearbox is the recommended pairing with the EZ30. Proven reliable under the demands of South Island gravel stages.
06 Forester BoxAll cars must comply with MotorSport NZ requirements including full roll cage, harness, fire suppression, and driver equipment to MSNZ Appendix Two.
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