Drive the track drive commodore around the taupo race track at speed. Taupo motorsport park has four race track configurations consisting of 1. Formula challenge racing taupo 2020 all you need to. As an international qualifying race circuit and drag strip we play host to top world motorsport events making taupo the home of new zealand motorsport. Map and circuit history of taupo motorsport park, new zealand. Fifteen multimillion dollar historic formula one cars will race in taupo next year. Its an easy drive from town with the taupo racing club located just ten minutes from the cbd at centennial park on centennial drive. Dont miss out on your chance to be a v8 racecar driver for 10 laps of taupo motorsport park. Designed and raced by us, these cars provide you with a unique experience of what its like to be driving a formula 1 or indy car at bruce mclaren motorsport park. Bruce mclaren motorsport park nzs premier motorsport and driver training facility.
There are two separate pitpaddock areas and two separate startfinish locations, allowing for simultaneous use of two tracks national and club. Events archive bruce mclaren motorsport park taupo. Come and get into one of our race prepared v8s and feel the thrill and excitement of taking to a race track. Dear lake taupo cycle challenge supporter, we hope youre well and are now used to the new normal within your bubbles. The series, which consisted of sixteen races at five meetings, began on 14 january at ruapuna park in christchurch, and ended on 15 february with the 60th running of the new zealand grand prix, at manfeild autocourse in feilding. Events calendar taupo bruce mclaren motorsport park. Champion harness driver ricky may making remarkable. Drive a single seater racecar 10 laps taupo formula. Click on the race number to see the results of that race view a1 grand prix driver stats at this track.
Not to be confused with scottish country music artist johnny reid jonathan ross reid, more commonly known as jonny reid, born 18 october 1983, in auckland is a new zealand racing driver. The best driving experiences and hot laps drivers day. At formula challenge, we pride ourselves at being able to deliver new zealands best race car drive experiences. November 1617 summer series national race meeting national race sanctioned series. It has hosted many of the biggest motorsport events in the country, including the a1 grand prix. Track day experience will allow you to learn more about driving techniques. For various reasons not all booked dates are included in this calendar and therefore may not be available. Experience an adrenaline kick that you will never forget. This time around, the event had a whole new concept, with everything held at the track from drivers briefing and night entertainment to the prize giving. Drive a v8 race car and single seater at taupo drivers day. Bruce mclaren motorsport park race track taupo, new. As a venue for conferences, corporate functions, driver training, race. V8 ford driving experience at taupo motorsport park. Lets introduce you to the limits of driving and dive into the pinnacle of motor sport.
Security on site thursdayfridaysaturday and sunday nights. The 2016 toyota racing series was the twelfth running of the toyota racing series, the premier openwheel motorsport category held in new zealand. Bruce mclaren motorsport park taupo the home of new zealand. The m2 competition driver led from lights to flag from his maiden pole position and was unchallenged throughout the race correa eventually finished more than four seconds ahead of teammate james pull to take his second trs win of the season. V8 race car driving 10 laps bruce mclaren motorsport park. The series, which consisted of fifteen races at five meetings, began on 16 january at ruapuna park in christchurch, and ended on 14 february with the 61st running of the new zealand grand prix, at manfeild autocourse in feilding. Taupo newzealand racecourse thoroughbred races today. He says five race track configurations are available, including a 3. With taupos uniquely free draining pumice soil it makes the track a favourite for racehorse trainers from all over the north island and plenty of new zealands best racehorses can be found oncourse. Bruce mclaren motorsport park is new zealands premier motorsport and driver training facility. Then youll move onto the tuition lap where one of our professional drivers will take you and a passenger of your choice for a couple of laps. Bruce mclaren motorsport park taupo the home of new. Bruce mclaren motorsport park previously known as the taupo motorsport park is a motorsports circuit located in broadlands road, taupo, new zealand.
With over 20 years of race car driving behind us, formula challenge provides a wide range of race car drive experiences, guaranteeing a great time whether its as a birthday, anniversary gift or as corporate team building or. Latest taupo horse racing results including past results. With our fleet of race cars, including both holden and ford v8s as well as the grid of formula challenge singleseaters, we can fit all shapes and sizes. The circuit is considered to be the best facility of its type in new zealand, and the only circuit in the country with an fia grade 2 rating. I now feel confident and enjoy my car on the track. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. Christopher arthur amon mbe 20 july 1943 3 august 2016 was a new zealand motor racing driver. To qualify the lap time must be set in a points scoring race within a sprint championship round of the series. Bookings can only be made based on written confirmation of. Taupos motorsport park, which has a state of the art race track facility and hosts a driver formula challenge. Do you need to book in advance to visit formula challenge racing. Nzs largest cycling event wraps up for another year over 5,000 cyclists completed an amazing feat today, taking part in the 43rd annual bdo lake taupo cycle challenge. Get to know the ins and outs of each corner including the entry speed of the lap record holder from the 2007 a1gp.
The track is sited on broadlands road, around 10 minutes from the centre of taupo. Nzs premier motorsport and driver training facility the taupo race tracks bruce mclaren motorsport park has four race track configurations consisting of 1. The taupo international race track circuit bruce mclaren. Events calendar displaying all upcoming bruce mclaren motorsport park events. Bruce mclaren motorsport park is new zealands premier motorsport venue. Taupo autumn motor festival and super truck meeting. All your equipment and remove any visible matter such as weed. Home of new zealand motorsport bruce mclaren motorsport park is new zealands premier motorsport and driver training facility. High speeds and stunning braking and cornering abilities will give you a real insight into what its like to race a thumping v8 race car. Discover our range of driving experiences available in taupo and hampton downs auckland. Single seater race car experience at taupo motorsport park. The longest and toughest offroad race in the southern hemisphere, the 2011 event was again held at the te awa airfield, kaingaroa forest, 60km east from taupo central north island.
Bruce mclaren motorsport park is a motorsports circuit located in broadlands road, taupo. Fundrive, bruce mclaren motorsport park broadlands road. Taupo motorsport park project gutenberg selfpublishing. Eve rides a suzuki gsx150f, and living in taupo means that the taupo circuit is her home track. If travelling for rotorua or auckland, the track can be reached off highway 1highway 5, signposted from the bypass for broadlands road.
To promote and support the participation of volunteers at motorsport events governed by motorsport new zealand inc. The nearest airport is rotorua international airport, around an hour to the north and offering domestic connections, while for international visitors auckland airport is. Slide into the drivers seat of a race prepared v8 holden. This experience will suit both novice and experienced racing drivers. Bruce mclaren motorsport park also known as the taupo motorsport park is a premier driving experiences and motorsport facility in taupo, new zealand. The stripped out race interior, full roll cage and bucket racing seats give you the complete race car experience. D1nz best presented team award 2017 1st place d1nz round 2 2018 selected as a driver for nnd drift team drew donovan drews drift career started in 2007 with the need for track time to prepare himself for competition drew approached the nearest race track to hold test days. Taupo motorsport park is located near to the town of taupo in waikato region on new zealands north island. With your laps complete but your heart still racing, you head back to the pitlane where you receive a presentation pack including certificate complete with your fastest laptime, and a picture of you beside your car as proof that it wasnt just a dream. It features driver training facilities, a motorsport business park with first floor corporate suites and a second floor race control, corporate and.
The 2015 toyota racing series was the eleventh running of the toyota racing series, the premier openwheeler motorsport category held in new zealand. Juan manuel correa moved into fourth in the toyota racing series standings after a dominant victory in the opening race at taupo. He was active in formula one racing in the 1960s and 1970s and is widely regarded as one of the best f1 drivers never to win a championship grand prix. V8 ford driving experience at taupo motorsport park drivers day. Racenet records all official taupo race results dating back to 2011. Bruce mclaren motorsport park, 463 broadlands rd, taupo. We recommend booking formula challenge racing tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Bruce mclaren motorsport park discover the career of new zealands most famous racing driver with a trip to the bruce mclaren motorsport park in taupo. Juan manuel correa controls taupo toyota racing series. If you have been swimming in any other freshwater including the lower waikato river and wish to swim in lake taupo please make sure your equipment has been ccdd before entry.
The exit is more important than the entry because of the. Jul 06, 2016 taupo motorsport park,nz for assetto corsa credits to gianni b pallotti for permission to bring this track to ac 20 pit boxes tv cameras working ai. His reputation for bad luck was such that fellow driver. Youll start by watching our dvd tuition which explains the basics of driving on a race track and also the tricks to driving these unique race cars. Reid comes from a wellknown new zealand racing family. Ricoh taupo motorsport park also known as the taupo race track is a premier driving experiences and motorsport facility in taupo, new zealand. Drive yourself around the bends of the bruce mclaren motorsport parks international motor racing circuit in taupo regular monthly events available.
Greatlake driver training ltd is taupo s foremost provider of driver training and education and was established in 2000. The taupo race tracks bruce mclaren motorsport park has four race track configurations consisting of 1. Nzs premier motorsport and driver training facility. Find the latest race club information and track map for taupo races, including all the current statistics, upcoming races and track results for this racecourse. Taupo motorsport park, nz aka bruce mclaren park,nz taupo motorsport park,nz for assetto corsa credits to gianni b pallotti for permission to bring this track to ac 20 pit boxes tv cameras working ai read more about this resource. Drive a v8 racecar at taupo, 10 laps 1 person are you holden hero, a ford fanatic or just someone who likes v8s. Greatlake driver training ltd is taupos foremost provider of driver training and education and was established in 2000. The course is tailored to suit the complete novice or the experienced road car driver who wants a taste of what it is like to drive a formula challenge singleseater race car. She learnt to ride on a gixxer 150 and now rides a ktm rc390. Get strapped into one of our race prepared v8 fords and experience the stunning performance. A small locally owned company greatlake driver training not only looks after large companies training needs but often trains and licences small groups of people including oneonone training when required, all in a relaxed. All the stats, form and information about race horse taupo available at racing. Racer experience 4drive individual oneonone tailored advanced race driver training in your own racecar experience and gain. Bruce mclaren motorsport park is new zealands premier driver training and motorsport facility, located at 463 broadlands road, taupo.
To view the result of a past taupo meeting, click on the date below and you will find a complete set of results including margins, time, track condition, breeding and more. Equipped with race seats and harnesses for maximum support and comfort, our mx5s are loads of fun for the most confident driver yet super easy to handle for the most nervous driver. Although mclaren died young in a crash in 1970, one of the most successful championship teams in formula one history bears his name to this day. Formula challenges complete motorsport experience in either a v8 or singleseater race car is a highly effective networking and marketing tool offering you an avenue to develop and extend positive business relationships with your current and prospective clients as well. Bookings can only be made based on written confirmation of availability and conditions. Cojointly with our advanced driver training limited nzv8 race drive experience andor followed by nzv8 hot laps. The formula challenge race car driving experiences cater for everybody, from first timers with no track experience to long time track day junkies. With taupo s uniquely free draining pumice soil it makes the track a favourite for racehorse trainers from all over the north island and plenty of new zealands best racehorses can be found oncourse. In an experience normally reserved for the professionals, you now have the chance to feel the thrill of driving our single seater race cars. It has hosted many of the biggest motorsport events in the country, including the a1 grand prix, v8 supertourers, nzv8s, d1nz and truck racing. Hydro thunder gp hydroplane series taupo round one. Racenet is your go to destination for all things horse racing. Bruce mclaren motorsport park taupo hotel wairakei.
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