2026 Southern Dirtfest 250

John Butler delivered an impressive weekend of off-road racing at the 2026 Southern Dirtfest 250 in Kurow, taking both the overall event title and the Class S win. Driving S59, Butler won all three short-course heats before backing up the clean sweep with victory in the demanding 250km enduro. The result follows his earlier success at the 2026 Nelson Ruff N Tuff, giving him two major South Island off-road racing victories this season.