Get ready for some high-speed action – because New Zealand's first adrenalin-pumping arena international rallycross event is coming to Tauranga on February 27-28.

Promoter Ron Dixon says the Tengtools NZ International rallycross event is based on global rallycross fixtures popular in Europe and the United States, where spectators enjoy all of the action from the comfort of arena seats.

Tauranga driver Dave Holder will be a huge drawcard at New Zealand's first international rallycross event, at Baypark on February 27-28. Photo: Jason Byrne.

To be held at Baypark, the event will boast a 1.3km track that will navigate ASB Arena's Southern carpark, the asphalt road which is the former entry to the stadium, and return to the stadium over the 1.5 metre-high speedway wall where the ticket booth.

Up to 60 competitors are expected to compete this month in three divisions – rallycross, off-road, and Polaris (off-road racer) – on a combination of surfaces including clay, ashphalt and gravel.

As result, spectators will see cars flying through jumps, tight corners, and making high-speed slides. Plus, there will be pit walks, opportunities to meet the drivers, and a DJ stand.

And with the event expected to bring crowds of 15,000-plus during two days, Ron says Tauranga is the perfect place to host it.

'It will be exciting, quick fire racing, and Baypark will give close-up spectacular racing in a fully covered arena for 17,000.”

'Any action that doesn't happen inside the stadium will be broadcast to the audience on big screens inside so nobody will miss a second.”

To add further excitement, event-goers can meet NZ four-time Bathurst 1000 winner Greg Murphy – and Australian champions will cross the ditch to challenge Kiwis, with the New Zealand champ title to be won in each category, and $30,000 worth of prize money up for grabs.

Single day tickets cost adults $30, children $15, and $50 per family. Tickets for both days cost adults $50 adults, children $25, and $80 per family.

For tickets, see Eventfinda or www.nzrallycross.co.nz

Sun Media has one two-day entry family pass and four one-day double passes to the New Zealand Rally Cross to five lucky readers who can tell us where the event is being held?

Enter under the competition here.

Entries must be received before Wednesday, February 24.