Taupo
Motorsport Park (Taupo)
TAUPO MOTORSPORT PARK
Circuit
Owners: Taupo
Motorsport Park, P.O. Box 1022, Taupo.
Venue
Licence & Maximum
Number of Starters:
Track One - Licensed for FIA International Grade 2 and National Grade 1 - 42
Track
Two - Licensed for National Grade 1 - 36
Track Three - Licensed for National Grade 2 - 25, except for Formula Ford
- 20
Track Four - Licensed for National Grade 1 - 42
Direction
of Racing: Anti-clockwise only.
Surface:
Slurry/hotmix seal.
Situation:
From 'Woolworths' at northern end of Taupo, turn into Spa Road
and proceed for approximately 8 kms out of the town to 'T' intersection,
corner of Centennial Drive and Broadlands Road. Circuit situated
on your left.
Nearest
Airport: 12kms approximately to Taupo Airport.
Spectator
Facilities: Raised embankment along main straight with view
of complete circuit.
Paddock
Power: None available.
Other
Facilities: Clubrooms with showers, Hospitality Suites,
catering facilities. Pit Lane area with concrete pad for technical
use.
Accommodation:
Numerous Hotel, Motel and Motor Camp facilities within the Taupo
area. Prior bookings are essential for all holiday weekends.
Contacts:
Circuit
Phone/Fax: (07) 376 5033, Fax (07) 376 5034
Circuit
Bookings: PO Box 1022, Taupo.
Website:
www.tauporacetrack.co.nz
Private
Testing: By arrangement through Circuit bookings.
| Lap Records (Track 1): |
|
|
| A1GP |
Nico Hulkenburg, January 2007, Lola International A1GP |
1:14.072 |
| Formula Ford |
Kim Crocker, January 2007, Formula Ford |
1:33.666 |
| Porsche GT3 Cup |
Matt Halliday, January 2007, Porsche 996 GT3 |
1:29.507 |
| Production Racing |
Nathan Coe, January 2007, Subaru WRX |
1:41.822 |
| Toyota Racing Series |
Shane van Gisbergen, January 2007, Toyota Tatuus 104ZZ |
1:23.495 |
| V8s |
Kayne Scott, January 2007, Holden Commodore |
1:34.949 |
