There is no other event like this in New Zealand . The racing is always exciting and it ’ s one of the few places in the world where spectators can stand within an arm ’ s- length of the action , albeit behind sturdy safety barriers . New Zealand ’ s motorcycling elite and appreciative fans in their thousands made sure the Boxing Day races delivered a total entertainment package . In addition to wrapping up the 2022 Suzuki International Series , the Whanganui spectacular also included the famous Robert Holden Memorial feature race , the winner receiving a trophy that is perhaps among the most coveted of prizes in the roadracing world . The action also included races for the New Zealand TT titles and , for the first time , the supermoto class was recognised as a national championship category , adding further significance to the jam-packed programme . With no action possible on the twisty street circuit last December because of restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic , it meant the racing this time around was always going to attract a large number of race-hungry riders . The intense action throughout the day