Event Calendar

PLAYDAY ON TRACK LTD

Saturday 19 May 2012

Cars go onto the track at approx. 5 second intervals for a 12 - 15 minute session then return to the pits. You drive at the speed you feel safe at.

We limit entries so there are no more than 4 groups and it is common for people to tells that they covered 100 to 200 Kms or more on track that day. (The record is 328Kms in one day!)
 

Numbers are limited at each event so book early or risk just being a spectator.

For more information and to enter go to www.playdayontrack.co.nz

Time: 9am – 4pm

Arrival time: 8.30am for registration and a drivers briefing.

Indemnity form: Please click on this link. They will also be available on the day.

Time on track: 15 minute sessions.

Classes: Saloon Race, Saloon Road and Open Wheeler.

Safety gear: Overalls, helmets, and enclosed shoes. It is also for hire on the day for $50 (or $30 to hire separately).

Passengers: Welcome in Mans certified roll cage cars and require the same safety gear above.

Fuel: We have 98 and unleaded fuel available. The location of the fuel site is on the left at the exit of the vehicle tunnel.

Cost: $135 if you pre-register at www.hdticketing.co.nz or $150 if you turn up on the day.  Eftpos and credit cards transactions are available.

Conditions: Please note if you pre-register then the date is not transferrable. This is a non-drift day. All entrants are strictly supervised throughout the day to ensure there is no over zealous driving.

Further information: email admin@hamptondowns.com or call us on (09) 280 6590

ADVANCE HAMPTON DOWNS

V8 SuperTourers - June 1, 2 and 3

The new V8 SuperTourers are the fastest V8s to ever compete in a domestic series in New Zealand and with 575 horsepower, hand built seven litre engines and a 100 kg weight advantage compared to their Aussie Supercar cousins, they will be stunningly quick wherever they race. Round 1 will have the New Zealand and international motorsports spotlight firmly on it between February 17,18 and 19 2012 at Hampton Downs and the first weekend is shaping up to be one of the motorsport events of 2012.

As well as the awesome cars, the series has a field of drivers that would be the envy of many international series - let alone anything domestic. Greg Murphy, Craig Baird, John McIntyre, Paul Manuell, Kayne Scott, Andy Booth, Andy Knight and nine others making up the confirmed sixteen car field have more titles between them than you can shake a stick at, and it is with good reason the series is known as the V8 Series of Champions.

Fast cars, great drivers, an action packed support bill featuring Central Muscle Cars and ticket prices so inexpensive your jaw will drop make this meeting an absolute must for V8 and motorsport fans in general. Don't miss it. The blockbuster event of 2012 in the New Zealand circuit racing calendar.
 

For tickets go to all the rounds go to event finder or click here

For more information go to www.v8st.co.nz

PLAYDAY IN THE DARK - TWILIGHT

Limited number of cars - pre-registration essential - go to www.hdticketing.co.nz

 
TWILIGHT SESSIONS

Time: 5pm – 7pm

Arrival time: 4.30pm for registration and a drivers briefing.

Indemnity form: Please click on this link. They will also be available on the day.

Time on track: 15 minute sessions.

Classes: strictly limited to 2 groups.

Safety gear: Overalls, helmets, and enclosed shoes. It is also for hire on the day for $50 (or $30 to hire separately).

Passengers: Welcome in Mans certified roll cage cars and require the same safety gear above.

Fuel: We have 98 and unleaded fuel available. The location of the fuel site is on the left at the exit of the vehicle tunnel.

Cost: $75 per car. Please note that it is essential to pre-register to guarantee your place. Head to www.hdticketing.co.nz

Conditions: To enter this event you must have experience on Hampton Downs and have headlights! Please note if you pre-register then the date is not transferrable. This is a non-drift day. All entrants are strictly supervised throughout the day to ensure there is no overzealous driving.

Further information: email admin@hamptondowns.com or call us on (09) 280 6504

Drive three laps of Hampton Downs in a V8 race car then jump into Formula 1 style single seater for seven laps as fast as you can go. Test your skill with a shotgun before assessing your ability to handle a car in the wet on the Skid Pan track.

That is four of the components making up THE ROCK Raceday Challenge. The fifth is a very real simulator racing challenge.

Post the best times and achieve maximum points to give you and your team a chance to win fantastic prizes along with the kudos that goes with the 2012 ROCK RACEDAY Championship title!

To dispel any misconceptions:

YOU ARE BEHIND THE WHEEL , this is not hot laps…

You will receive the necessary training in all of the day’s events.

Your Experience will include coach transfers from Auckland to Hampton Downs, where you will enjoy a sumptuous breakfast/lunch/dinner, training and a briefing.

Nothing beats the exhilaration of a day on the racetrack. By climbing into the cockpit of a Single Seater Racing Car and a V8 race car, you will experience the magic normally reserved for seasoned professionals.

Speaking of seasoned professionals, Greg Murphy will be there to mentor you throughout the day. You will be in with a chance to win hot laps with Greg is his V8 Supercar. Greg will also host the welcome function and prizegiving as well as signing your race day photos!

This will be an experience you and/or your clients will treasure for life so get a group together or book yourself in today.

Teams of Six, or book individually and we will allocate you to a team.

 $1,395 + gst per person ($8370 + gst per team of six)

If you require any further information about these packages please contact Mike Marsden on (09) 304 0355 or email mike@experiencegroup.co.nz

15^th July - Brass Monkey Meeting
Hampton Downs - HRC

This meeting is open to all Saloon Cars  Classic or non Classic ,GT cars and Sports Cars

Separate race for single seaters
Classes: Classes will be in time groups plus Honda Cup

Under 1 min 15 sec

1 min 15 sec to 1 min 20sec

1 min 20 sec to 1 min 25 sec

1 min 25 sec to 1 min 30sec

Over 1 min 30sec

Honda Cup

Single Seaters

Entries www.motorsportentry.com 

Chris Watson   chris@grandprix.org.nz

Melissa Morgan  melissa@grandprix.org.nz

The Hampton Downs 12 hour is confirmed and will be held on the weekend of the 4th and 5th of August 2012. The event is organised and run by Hampton Downs, The Historic Racing Club, and Motorsport Services Ltd.

Hampton Downs represents the newest and perhaps the most exciting circuit in NZ, the race will run from 9am to 9pm making an exciting night race experience for competitors and spectators alike.
Entry, classes and regulations will be out in the next week, but book this date in your calendar!
Grids will be limited to 46 vehicles with 12hour entries taking precedence and then on a first come first served basis. The race will have 4 races in one with an option of a 1hour / 4hour / 6hour and of course the 12hour!

Endurance racing and in particular 12 hours are now regarded as being Premier Events. The Bathurst 12 hour is a great example, gaining a huge following and starting to rival the “Great Race” as more and more international drivers and their exotic cars take to the grid. These same competitors are actively seeking new venues and as a MotorSport NZ Sanctioned event the Hampton Downs 12 Hour Endurance Race ticks all the boxes.

For more information and for updates go to: http://www.hamptondowns12hour.com/
 

Ideal introduction to Motorsport – have a go on the track!

On Sunday 26 August 2012, Hampton Downs and Historic Racing Club will be holding a Motorsport Open Day. This is an easy and inexpensive introduction to motorsport.

• Session One 10am-1pm- Just drive around the circuit in your own car at under 100km/h behind the safety car. This is a great way to experience driving around the circuit at a comfortable pace.

• Session Two 1pm-4pm- This part of the day will be for drivers who want to experience the track at a faster pace. Drivers will have to wear helmets and overalls (which are available for hire) to drive around Hampton Downs at a faster pace in small groups. There will be basic in-car instruction and advice on how to get into motorsport.

Please note that cars have to be road registered.

This day is free to Marshalls and volunteers!

Entries on the day

For more information contact: