New Zealands Newest Race Track

[Mr Revhead]

And yet on another forum some one has said they were told by Quinn himself that it will be used for racing

[rolla_fxgt]

And yet on another forum some one has said they were told by Quinn himself that it will be used for racing

It has the resource consent for it, he'd be silly not to allow a few races. Maybe outside the traditional motorsport offerings would be cool. Which is what I imagine it being used for, given that originally Quninn wanted to buy Hampton Downs, and then this, so I guess he likes a bit of independence.

But I think its pretty clear from the resource consent and original plans that it was largely meant as a test facility and associated things, and racing will be a low priority.

[2jayzgte]

I tell you what if this isn't an excuse to road trip of the Sth Island I don't no what is I think I'd be seriously considering doing a roadie to get on a track like this.

[Mr Ree]

I tell you what if this isn't an excuse to road trip of the Sth Island I don't no what is I think I'd be seriously considering doing a roadie to get on a track like this.

You and me both, mate.

Not sure plebs like us with lowly Supras will get a look in though...

[Leon]

The following line in this article http://www.speedcafe.co.nz/2012/08/24/p ... th-island/

MotorsportNZ representatives have visited the site but it is unlikely the track will meet with FIA-approval although that is the least of Quinn’s objectives.

suggests there will be no race meetings there full stop, and that it will be a testing facility and other stuff

Basically if it doesn't meet track licence standards, then there can be no racing there, it will be a purely private hire facility of some variety.

However, that is merely one quote from one article so isn't a particularly definitive statement.

[wde_bdy]

Are there different levels of approval? Or is FIA required for all Motorsport NZ sanctioned tracks?
I suppose he could just run independently, but then it wouldn't count for any sanctioned series. Maybe invite only meets.

Callum

[Leon]

Are there different levels of approval? Or is FIA required for all Motorsport NZ sanctioned tracks?
I suppose he could just run independently, but then it wouldn't count for any sanctioned series. Maybe invite only meets.

Callum

There are levels of FIA approval, but you need to meet a minimum FIA standard to get *any* track licence.

If you have no track licence you can run NO race meetings there.

[rolla_fxgt]

Are there different levels of approval? Or is FIA required for all Motorsport NZ sanctioned tracks?
I suppose he could just run independently, but then it wouldn't count for any sanctioned series. Maybe invite only meets.

Callum

There are levels of FIA approval, but you need to meet a minimum FIA standard to get *any* track licence.

If you have no track licence you can run NO race meetings there.

Is this to do with the newer FIA standards for tracks?

Or is it just a case of not meeting any?

I would have thought that the plans would have been put past someone in the know before the track was built, but maybe it signals that the original track plans have largely been thrown out the window, and we'll get to see a new layout eventually.

[Leon]

There aren't recent and not recent FIA standards. There are levels of safety that relate to what cars you can run on them (ie: only the most awesomely "safe" tracks can run F1 cars on them).

The suggestion from the quote is that the track doesn't meet *any* level of standard. Bearing in mind, this is just one quote from one article.

Maybe this track was simply not designed for anything other than testing and play time for some people?

We've got a private track in Wellington (Boomrock) that was built with zero intention of anything other than private plays for rich boys, car clubs can't even get near it (not kidding, access road has GO AWAY signs on it).

[fangsport]

Are there different levels of approval? Or is FIA required for all Motorsport NZ sanctioned tracks?
I suppose he could just run independently, but then it wouldn't count for any sanctioned series. Maybe invite only meets.

Callum

There are levels of FIA approval, but you need to meet a minimum FIA standard to get *any* track licence.

If you have no track licence you can run NO race meetings there.

Is this to do with the newer FIA standards for tracks?

Or is it just a case of not meeting any?

I would have thought that the plans would have been put past someone in the know before the track was built, but maybe it signals that the original track plans have largely been thrown out the window, and we'll get to see a new layout eventually.

from the outset, i don't believe it was supposed to be a "racetraqck" as such. the resource consent was for a 'vehicle proving ground' to compliment the Cardrona Snow Farm, withn an allowance to run race meetings, read as exclusive boys club activities.

[neo]

leave it half gravel - seal the rest.. ohh wait doesnt that sound like UK rally-cross.. ohhh now this would be fun!

[strx7]

I tell you what if this isn't an excuse to road trip of the Sth Island I don't no what is I think I'd be seriously considering doing a roadie to get on a track like this.

You and me both, mate.

Not sure plebs like us with lowly Supras will get a look in though...

it could be incorperated into PlayDay Week south island tour...

[Mr Ree]

I tell you what if this isn't an excuse to road trip of the Sth Island I don't no what is I think I'd be seriously considering doing a roadie to get on a track like this.

You and me both, mate.

Not sure plebs like us with lowly Supras will get a look in though...

it could be incorperated into PlayDay Week south island tour...

That would be a good idea, Shane, although sadly, Im nowhere near 'baller' enough to go away for 2 or 3 weeks of multiple track days and hotels haha.

Maybe one day when Im a ceo and can buy a Porsche GT3 as a 'company car'

[strx7]

its a week trip usually incorporating the 3 race tracks (ruapuna, levels & teretonga) and some sight seeing inbetween

[VR-4Squid]

Maybe one day when Im a ceo and can buy a Porsche GT3 as a 'company car'

Awesome though GT3's undoubtedly are, a new Carrera S with the PDK 'box is faster on the track and nicer to drive on the street.

[fangsport]

its a week trip usually incorporating the 3 race tracks (ruapuna, levels & teretonga) and some sight seeing inbetween

will be an awesome week when there are 2 more tracks included. the Tapawera one is going to be an awesome facility once fully operational.

[roytarolla]

more details have been released. Track layout map and some more details here

http://www.scene.co.nz/motor-racing-cir ... 903a1.page

Best bit is that race meetings & Track days are mentioned along with testing and corporate days. Have a car club meeting tonight. Going to see what details I can else get out of Grant Aitken who is a share holder and directly involved with the track. Has already given us details of a few exciting plans which were not allowed to reveal yet.

[rolla_fxgt]

Just saw on the email from Highland Motorsport park that they've confirmed their first international race meet, Nov 2013 for the Australian GT's.

Can't wait to go see it, and the GT's.

So it must be able to get a licence for racing to happen. Glad to see that rumours been smudged out. Would have been a bit of a waste to have such a beautiful track and no racing allowed.

Does it have to be MSNZ approved circuit, or can it be run under an aussie licence?

[Leon]

Aussie and NZ have exactly the same track licencing (through FIA).

Each race track is licenced individually.

So if they're going to run a race meeting, they must be shooting for a track licence.

[rolla_fxgt]

Aussie and NZ have exactly the same track licencing (through FIA).

Each race track is licenced individually.

So if they're going to run a race meeting, they must be shooting for a track licence.

I just wondered if it was a politics/personality problem, and perhaps if they could be assessed by the Aussie FIA asseors rather than NZ.

Regardless, great to see another track being built.

Must be some sort of record in awhile for NZ to have 3 new tracks built in the space of a few years.