Hampton Downs - NZ Festival of Motor Racing
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Here are a few more pics to share. I wasn’t going to go, but last minute went out with a mate on Sat and had a brilliant day. So glad I went. Loads of rare and interesting cars to look at. It was a massive meet!
The sound of those F5000 cars going up the hill onto the straight was truly a beautiful thing!!!
One for Saker fans
Snuck in beside us. Spotted Johns Atom, row in front of us also.
Kenny Smith
Grid of 32 F5000 cars - lovely sight.
Now that’s what I call a wing!!
The sound of those F5000 cars going up the hill onto the straight was truly a beautiful thing!!!
One for Saker fans
Snuck in beside us. Spotted Johns Atom, row in front of us also.Kenny Smith
Grid of 32 F5000 cars - lovely sight.
Now that’s what I call a wing!!
The racing had a bit more of a single seater focus than have previous classic race meets Ive been to which didnt appeal to me quite as much but it was still a great event.
First time Ive seen Hampton Downs, looks like a great track, can't wait to have a go myself.
Got to have my first drive of a Lotus Elise thanks to George's dad. Auckland motorway was hardly the best place to enjoy it but still a lot of fun. Though when we got to the track about six marshalls directed us to the VIP parking area despite us saying we didnt have the ticket for it until the final one wouldnt let us park there and we were directed back to the main parking area which was only just Lotus ride height suitable. I assume this will be fixed as the track facilities are developed further though.
Heres some of the photos I took
This Cooper looked really fun to drive, sliding through all the corners etc
First time Ive seen Hampton Downs, looks like a great track, can't wait to have a go myself.
Got to have my first drive of a Lotus Elise thanks to George's dad. Auckland motorway was hardly the best place to enjoy it but still a lot of fun. Though when we got to the track about six marshalls directed us to the VIP parking area despite us saying we didnt have the ticket for it until the final one wouldnt let us park there and we were directed back to the main parking area which was only just Lotus ride height suitable. I assume this will be fixed as the track facilities are developed further though.
Heres some of the photos I took
This Cooper looked really fun to drive, sliding through all the corners etc
Shame I didn't see you there, some fantastic shots that captured the spirit of the event 
not only was there a half-decent TV special on this last week, but there's now quite a bit of this on youtube. Exhibit A : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZAfsXLYCkE
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