Kihikihi township is located in the heart of the Waipa District, 5 minutes south of Te Awamutu. Waipa District is recognised as one of the countries dairy farming powerhouses and for its sporting success in cycling, rowing and equestrian, and has a long association with speedway.

Kihikihi Speedway Club was established in 1954 when permission was granted to build a basic race track on the Kihikihi Domain. The club is still at that original location, having upgraded the venue for the benefit of spectators and competitors.

In the early years the club focused on the open wheel and bike classes. Today Kihikihi Speedway contracts Saloons, Production Saloons, Superstocks, Stockcars, Streetstocks, Youth Ministocks, Midgets, Minisprints, Six Shooters (wingless Sprintcars), Sidecars and Adult and Junior Solos.

Unlike most New Zealand speedways, Kihikihi runs predominately on Sunday afternoons. This is one of Kihikihi's greatest strengths, creating a relaxed family friendly atmosphere whilst allowing visitors from around the North Island to compete regularly at Kihikihi as most other tracks run Saturday nights.