Pukekohe Park, motorsport racing track in Pukekohe, New Zealand
Pukekohe Park is a permanent motorsport racing facility located in the town of Pukekohe, south of Auckland on New Zealand's North Island. The circuit can be run in different configurations and the site includes pit buildings, a main straight, and open spectator areas around the track.
Opened in 1963 on the outside of a thoroughbred racetrack used since 1920, the circuit took over the New Zealand Grand Prix from Ardmore and hosted it 29 times until 2000. A 1967 chicane cut the lap from 3.5 km to 2.82 km; new pits followed in 1990, and 2012 upgrades brought a chicane and a 2.91 km length. The last motorsport event was held on 2 April 2023.
Pukekohe Park holds a strong place in New Zealand motorsport culture, drawing loyal fans from across the North Island on race weekends. The hillside viewing areas give spectators a natural grandstand with wide views over much of the circuit.
The venue is easy to reach by car and offers good parking space during events. It is worth checking the race calendar in advance, as access to the grounds may be limited on days when no events are scheduled.
The circuit sits on gently rolling land, which creates natural elevation changes along the course and gives drivers unusual sightlines through certain corners. This layout has made the track known among drivers for its technical demands compared to flatter circuits.
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