 International Circuit (2006) | |
| Location | Taupō, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Time zone | UTC+12:00 |
| Coordinates | 38°39′56″S 176°8′39″E / 38.66556°S 176.14417°E |
| FIA Grade | 3 |
| Owner | Tony Quinn (November 2021–present) |
| Opened | 1959 |
| Former names | Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park (November 2015–December 2021) Taupo Motorsport Park (1959–November 2015) |
| Major events | Current: Supercars Championship Taupō Super400 (2024) FR Oceania (2006–2019, 2023–present) Toyota Gazoo Racing 86 Championship (2014, 2016–2017, 2021–present) Former: Racer Products V8s (2003–2008, 2010–2017, 2023) A1GP (2007–2009) |
| Website | http://www.tauporacetrack.co.nz |
| Track 1 (2008–present) | |
| Length | 3.321 km (2.064 miles) |
| Turns | 14 |
| Race lap record | 1:14.679 ( Neel Jani, Lola A1GP, 2008, A1GP) |
| International Circuit (2006) | |
| Length | 3.500 km (2.175 miles) |
| Turns | 17 |
| Original Circuit (1959–2006) | |
| Length | 1.398 km (0.869 miles) |
| Turns | 6 |
Taupo International Motorsport Park and Events Centre (previously known as the Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park) is a motorsports circuit located in Broadlands Road, Taupō, New Zealand. It is owned by Tony Quinn who also owns Highlands Motorsport Park and Hampton Downs Motorsport Park.
The circuit was an upgrade from a 1.398 km (0.869 mi) Taupo Car Club's circuit to the new 3.500 km (2.175 mi) international layout in 2006.[1] The Motorsport Park was completed in 2006 at the cost of NZ$13 million. It features driver training facilities, a motorsport business park with 13 first floor corporate suites and a second floor race control, corporate and catering complex.
- ^ "OFFICIAL PREVIEW: Taupo". a1gp.com. 16 January 2009. Archived from the original on 18 July 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2009.