The 1999 New Zealand Grand Prix event for open wheel racing cars was held at Ruapana Park near Christchurch on 6 December 1999.

Dixon qualified on pole position for the preliminary race, with he and Wills being the only drivers to set times in the 1:16 bracket.

Pole position for the Grand Prix went to Wills after Dixon encountered a CV joint failure and was forced to start from fourth on the grid.

Wills' teammate, Brenton Ramsay, would take second in the session to make it an all-Birrana Racing front row for the Grand Prix.

Disaster struck early for Kevin Bell as the local driver was forced to withdraw after writing off his Reynard 91D in a self-inflicted crash in the warmup.

Halliday's front wing had worked its way loose at some point during the race, drastically reducing the downforce on his car.

Crowd favourite Lowndes came home a disappointing eighth while 17-year old prospect Paul Dumbrell finished an admirable sixth.