The first round of the national V8 championships is on the same dance card at this weekend's Waikato 400 at Hampton Downs as the second round of the NZ SuperTourers endurance series within a series.
In a move to reconcile the long-running stoush between V8 racing factions in New Zealand, the two classes are competing at the same event.
The SuperTourers have a plethora of Aussie V8 stars, but the race for the New Zealand national title also has a fair few quality drivers.
Two-time national champion and Bathurst 1000 winner Jason Bargwanna is back in the Richards Team Motorsport Toyota Camry, and will be keen to get one back over last year's title winner Nick Ross.
The pair had a season-long battle, and Ross emerged victorious only in the last round.
