Track Day Hampton Downs 2021

Track Day 2021 became a reality on March 23^rd.  In this present climate there are no guarantees, so to have the opportunity to host this well-loved event was almost surreal. In 2020 we had to cancel twice because of Alert Levels, plus the South Island event had to be cancelled this year in Teretonga, due to Lockdown in February/March.

As the sun rose in the Waikato, it became apparent that the day was going to be something special. And that it was, on many levels.

“Thank you so much for this special day. I got to spend a stunning day with my son and nephew. We all had a complete blast! I was amazed at just how many volunteers, race enthusiasts and businesses, supported this event. Thank you to each and every one of you for the opportunity. It was truly special”
– JOY WRIGHT

This year marked the 13^th Anniversary of this awesome event, and each year it just seems to get better. It has become the People’s Event. So many of those who contributed in 2021, have been doing so for many years. They have embraced their roles and they truly OWN them. The day is truly a tapestry of love.

In addition to our team this year, were a new contingent of motorbikes. Our stalwarts over the years, were unable to make it this year. No problem for the newbies, who introduced Spyder bikes to our collection. Patient Peter Buckley and wife Maxine, drove to the event on their twin Spyders, to contribute to the team. Josh Kronfeld organised the Hogg Crew from Harley Davidson and Garry Carter completed the squad, with his fascinating array of bikes, that were embraced by all our special guests.

Garry Carter showed such extraordinary generosity, in not only sponsoring the payment of the track, and bringing his beloved bikes, he also made his V8 supercar, (driven at one stage by Shane van Gisbergen) available for patients to experience some extraordinary rides.

As always, we had a whole bunch of prestige and luxurious cars, classic cars, a fire engine, a wonderful selection of race cars, kombie vans, trucks, and of course the extremely popular helicopter rides.

Mad Mike Whiddett again, shared the day with us, and took the lucky raffle prize winner for a “drift” around the track at lunchtime.

There really are too many people to thank for this spectacular day. We, at Race4Life, feel a huge sense of privilege, to be privy to the very best of humanity at play. A day, which leaves all those present, with sore cheeks, simply from smiling all day!!
The videos below say it all.

ENJOY