Ruapuna raceway history books

Guide for powerbuilt tools raceway at ruapuna events. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in. Residents living near ruapuna raceway want the city council to plant a forest to reduce noise coming from the track. The chassis is a combination of a zeded model a ford chassis, handmade aluminum body, and early v8 running. Click on a datetime to view the file as it appeared at that time. A book on 50 years of racing at the ruapuna circuit 196320 outside of christchurch has been published and is now on sale through the canterbury car club. Powerbuilt tools raceway at ruapuna, 107 hasketts road, templeton, christchurch.

All the latest action, victories, crashes and drama for you to watch. Toward the end of the afternoon it was time to boogie. Powerbuilt tools raceway at ruapuna park is the centre of a 100 acre motorsport park 7 different circuit configurations fiamsnz licensed and dragster strip. Sprintcars, midget cars, tq midgets, modified sprints.

Mylaps timing is installed, a stateoftheart control tower and full club and media suites. This is what your vehicle needs to enter one of our events, it may seem complicated but it really isnt. Each voucher is unique if you wish to purchase multiple ones contact us directly. It was held in 1949, and run by the canterbury car club. Sound of thunder 2020sound of thunder bears racing. Ruapuna speedway runs in the summer most saturday nights at.

Mar 20, 2008 hugh jarse has converted ruapuna raceway 1. Christchurch trackdays trackdays at mike pero motorsport. Heres some highlights of cars racing at ruapuna raceway in the 1970s. Ruapuna speedway, christchurch speedway racing new zealand. View all restaurants near ruapuna speedway on tripadvisor. This flatout passenger thrill ride entitles you to three laps of the mike pero motorsport park raceway with formula 5000 tasman championship winner chris hyde as your driver, firing down the main straight at 205kph, showing you exactly what its like to experience the speed and gforces of one of our v8s.

Apr 17, 2014 heres some highlights of cars racing at ruapuna raceway in the 1970s. Considered to be ultimately the toughest race in the world on componentry. At a trackday you can be assured to have a great time, meet likeminded people and learn new skills while pushing yourself and your vehicle beyond the limits of legal road driving in a controlled. The track, located just 52 minutes from the asburton speedway made for a great daynight trackchasing double. Following racing at ruapuna on sunday, the series heads to teretonga for round two a week later, on january 17, round three follows at levels raceway on january 24 and it all wraps up at hampton downs, near meremere, on march 6. Writer lindsay kerr has put together the publication over a two year period. Nov 05, 2014 some action from the wigram revival meeting. History of new zealand speedways outside taranaki province. Christchurch trackdays trackdays at mike pero motorsport park. Drag racing is controlled by motorsport south africa and all drivers are required to hold a valid motorsport south africa license. In 1933, the first new zealand road race was held in orakei, auckland, using sections of public road, including coates av. West michigan auto racing 1903 to the present features 2,600 pages and 1,300 photographs. Book released on 50 years of racing at ruapuna nz motor. Ruapuna speedway runs in the summer most saturday nights.

June 25, 2012 slightly mad studios are announcing an exciting new addition to their wmdpowered project cars title as the formula gulf series and the powerbuilt raceway at ruapuna park are coming to the simulation. L ong before the first purposebuilt racing facility was constructed, kiwi speed freaks competed in hill climbs, on beaches, or on oval horseracing tracks. Racing through the historic tracks in new zealand the motorhood. Hill climbs and beach races actually held new zealandsanctioned championship events. Event results and practice sessions of mike pero motorsport park. Ruapuna speedway templeton, new zealand south island time to boogie. Book released on 50 years of racing at ruapuna nz motor racing. Cams championship rnd 2 201920 bears winter series 2019 round 6. If youre interested in seeing car racing the way it was, watching some vintage cars racing back then, that wouldnt make it.

As the club grew it was realised that a permanent race track was required and after an enormous amount of hard work by volunteers the ruapuna park track was opened in november 1963. Recorded the fastest top speed at the isle of mann tt, ahead of the likes of the factory honda rvf 750 and ducati 888 race bikes. Ruapuna speedway last visited 2020 track distance 14 mile facilities average citytown christchurch, south island, new zealand website. Results are not official and may not include relegations or protests. Ruapuna raceway formed in 1959, the christchurch speedway association is the second oldest speedway club in new zealand behind kihikihi.

Its all basic stuff to ensure you have a safe, fun day on the track, if youre unsure just email us and we can help you out. Mike pero motorsport park, often referred to as ruapuna, is a permanent motor racing circuit owned and operated by the canterbury car club inc. The race follows a short, straight course from a standing start over a measured distance, most commonly 1. Qualified on pole position while defending last years title. Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles usually specially prepared for the purpose compete, usually two at a time, to be first to cross a set finish line. Formally known as powerbuilt raceway, ruapuna park international raceway is new zealands premier motor racing facility, located kilometers west of christchurch, new zealand. Rather than a blow by blow description of all meetings and statistics coming out. Pro rider ltd proudly announces a fun day for road riders on ruapuna raceway, christchurch.

Motorsports historian publishes 2,600page book on west. Official home of mike pero motorsport park, ruapuna. The feature race at ruapuna park raceway was the rothmans 30 minute production car race. Ruapuna speedway regrets to advise that this saturdays march 21 meeting has been cancelled however plans are underway to run the final meeting on april 4, w. The track surface is hot mix bitumen and runs for 3. Bmws 2002 turbo road car made the history books in 1973 by becoming europes firstever massproduced road car powered by a turbocharged engine. Motorsports historian publishes 2,600page book on west michigan auto racing history. The ruapuna track would be a well manicured dirt oval. Taita speedway closed 1947 to 1956 in hutt valley just north of wellington. Excellent facilities including club rooms, grandstands, pit lane carports, pa system and fm transmitter, medical. The aim of christchurch trackdays is to host safe and enjoyable events where you can drive your car at speed on an international class race track.

February 21st and 23rd full track mike pero motorsport park ruapuna. To enter, please fill out and return the entry form and disclaimer of liability and read the. Vehicle requirements this is what your vehicle needs to enter one of our events, it may seem complicated but it really isnt. Ruapuna speedway opened in april 1962, and was known as templeton speedway until 1977 when it became known as ruapuna park speedway. Current track in christchurch now known as powerbuilt speedway. As a comparison the e30s are generally getting around in 1. Come along and experience one of new zealands legendary tracks for yourself. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 3. Ruapuna speedway race calendar 20162017 speedway race. At the series opener earlier this month fans witnessed an exceptionally gruelling race. Drag racing is an established sport in south africa, with a number of strips around the country including tarlton international raceway and odi raceway.

Speedway racing new zealand for all things speedway including racing events calendar, driver profiles, crashes, pictures, videos, tracks, speedway ads, and more. Sunset speedway wishart raceway, north beach, westport. Permanent race fuel installation is available 7 days per week by prior arrangement and electric power points are also available upon request. Speedway in nz has over,000 crew and competitors throughout the country. The car has an extensive motor racing history, running at waimate, ruapuna, teretonga, plus beach racing in nelson and numerous street events. Depending on your exact location you may take state highway 73 to the north of the track, turning left at. View all hotels near ruapuna speedway on tripadvisor. Heavy rain on race day caused brake problems but still took 3rd place.

The speedwaylive app has all the action at your finger tips. To enter, please fill out and return the entry form and disclaimer of liability and read the supplementary regulations and classes at the links below. It is located at 107 hasketts road in templeton, kilometres 8. Christchurch speedway association inc p o box 16 462, hornby, christchurch. Sprintcar nationals, barry butterworth, midget car racing. Excellent facilities including club rooms, grandstands, pit lane carports, pa system and fm transmitter, medical room and first aid trained personnel.

It was opened as ruapana park in 1963, and between 2004 and 20 was known as powerbuilt. Ruapuna speedway hasketts road, templeton, christchurch, new zealand 8025 rated 4. Jan 12, 2015 the first major event was the new zealand championship road race. Canterbury car club was formed in 1947 with events held at various venues around christchurch. Powerbuilt tools raceway at ruapuna, christchurch eventfinda.