Hampton Downs Open Day

[Growler]

Hmmm....I might have to take one of the cars out on the 27th!


EVENT GUIDE FOR HAMPTON DOWNS

27th November 2009 - Public Open Day!

Come and test out the brand new track in your own car! Day starts at 9am till 4pm. There are 3 classes - Saloon Race, Saloon Road and Open Wheeler.

The day will be comprised of 20 minute sessions.

Safety gear required is helmet, flame suit and gloves.

Cars need to have either an MSNZ Log Book or a current warrant of fitness.

Register on the day. $150 per person.


28th November 2009 - Lotus Meeting

There will be a great array of cars under the classes AES Trade Zone, Arrow Wheels Sports & GT and Alfa Trofeo.

29th November 2009 - MONZA Meeting

Expect to see a busy programme full of Classic Saloons.

12th December 2009 - Public Open Day!

Come and test out the brand new track in your own car! Day starts at 9am till 4pm. There are 3 classes - Saloon Race, Saloon Road and Open Wheeler.

The day will be comprised of 20 minute sessions.

Safety gear required is helmet, flame suit and gloves.

Cars need to have either an MSNZ Log Book or a current warrant of fitness.

Register on the day. $150 per person.

13th December 2009 - TACCOC (Thoroughbred and Classic Cars Owners Club)

How will Historic Single Seater's and Classic Saloons handle the newest track in New Zealand. Come and find out!

First Timed Laps at Hampton Downs

First Lap Record Holder

Kevin Adington 1.09.410

Kevin
Adington
1.09.410

Gary
Pendleton
1.10.351

Pat
Harrison
1.11.609

Tim
LaTrobe
1.13.709

Andrew
Turner
1.14.515

Chris
Allan
1.15.374

Conal
Dempsey
1.16.087

Justin
Butcher
1.18.415

George
Randle
1.20.120

Michelle
Neville
1.23.000

Paul
Haaker
1.24.402

Bernie
Watson
1.31.729

Chris
Watson
1.31.897

Philip
Meyer
1.31.903

Tony
Gordon


Steve
Swann


Jeff
Lowray


Chris
Booker

[Stumpy]

Mean, might have to pull out my honda and go for a blat around there.

[Rasmo]

I've already done a few laps on the first open day and have to say it is pretty impressive, not that I have much to compare it to.

Dad has got one of the apartments and entered the first race meeting last weekend so he has already done plenty. It certainally has great elevations, the hump on the front straight looks like it could get a little scary for some of the big boys, the superbikes were doing a few laps the other day when we were up there and they were getting a little light over it .

Might post some pics or video of the weekend a little later.

[Bold]

Hrmm.. 27th is a Friday, so I won't be able to make that, but I could definately come up for a nosy on dec 12th

I wonder if the KT classes as an open wheeler... It's about as quick as a Formula V

My toymota is getting a bit past track days.

[Growler]

Due to popular demand they are now opening up for Thursday. I will be there either Thursday or Friday (Thursday may be better as there should be less people).

[Hugh]

Due to popular demand they are now opening up for Thursday. I will be there either Thursday or Friday (Thursday may be better as there should be less people).

Let me know if your going down..I might meet ya there..

[Growler]

Due to popular demand they are now opening up for Thursday. I will be there either Thursday or Friday (Thursday may be better as there should be less people).

Let me know if your going down..I might meet ya there..

At this stage it's 99% happening. I have had to borrow a race suit as I don't fit mine anymore. Something about being a fat bastard!!
I'm not too sure how many laps I'll get in as the old girl starts to overheat if I give it arseholes.
All the rust and scale that continually comes off the inside of the block keeps clogging up the radiator which hinders the flow. And thats with running 100% glycol. One day I will strip the block down and fix it up properly...but thats when the turbo gets bolted on!

[letoad]

Due to popular demand they are now opening up for Thursday. I will be there either Thursday or Friday (Thursday may be better as there should be less people).

Let me know if your going down..I might meet ya there..

At this stage it's 99% happening. I have had to borrow a race suit as I don't fit mine anymore. Something about being a fat bastard!!
I'm not too sure how many laps I'll get in as the old girl starts to overheat if I give it arseholes.
All the rust and scale that continually comes off the inside of the block keeps clogging up the radiator which hinders the flow. And thats with running 100% glycol. One day I will strip the block down and fix it up properly...but thats when the turbo gets bolted on!

Soooooo a second hand racesuit for sale eh Growls ??? If I put on a bit of weight do ya think it will fit me ?

seeya saturday night mate

[Growler]

Soooooo a second hand racesuit for sale eh Growls ??? If I put on a bit of weight do ya think it will fit me ?

seeya saturday night mate

No...it dosen't fit over my shoulders anymore.
Awsome track...and only spun once under brakes at the hairpin! And good to meet Rolo.

[Rolo]

Didn't see the spin (unfortunately) but was most impressed by the way Growler was hammering the little MX5, tyres screaming, pedal down. Think he had forgotten that was his transport back into Auckland for a while. Nice to meet you and the better half.
The track is awesome, its all new and shiny and has lots of character with the elevation changes. Unfortunately (according to one of the officials) there is little chance that the full layout will be finished before the McLaren meetings. They are also building more apartments to sell so this will bring in alot more cash, which is good.

Rolo