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This page gives full information on the Transpec GT OIL Track Day Out. These are Manawatu Car Club non-permitted events. NO COMPETITION LICENSE OR CLUB MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED!
The refreshed format to the Transpec GT Oil Events is aimed to provide more bang for your buck, a heap of seat time, but also offer an introductory and entry level event for new and junior drivers to learn how to drive Manfeild: Circuit Chris Amon. With driver coaching and training available it’s the perfect place to start your Motorsport career.
An experienced race driver will offer driver training sessions in the morning before the first run. This is a must for rookies and highly recommended to anyone who wants to improve their driving.
Road cars welcome. Race cars, rally cars, BOS cars too.Learn some skills, learn your car, learn the circuit, set a lap time, then set a better one.
It’s you against yourself!
• How many laps can you do in 15-minutes!?• 4x groups of 15x drivers• Use your own method of timing, or hire a transponder from us!• Expert guidance and driver training given to new drivers• Pit stops / driver swaps during sessions• No pressure! HAVE A GO AND HAVE FUN!
*No open wheelers*
NOTE: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REQUIREMENTSThe MINIMUM standard for Clubsport Basic is 100% cotton overalls and 100% wool underwear, 100% cotton or 100% wool calf-length socks, leather shoes.See Appendix 2 Schedule A 4. for detailed information HERE
TIMING: You are welcome to use your own method of timing or you have the option to hire a club transponder on your entry form. You can also provide your own to monitor your lap times on MyLaps Speedhive.
We run the following classes in this event, to separate different power and capability levels of vehicles: (your estimated lap time is selected on your event entry form to collate groups)
(Group 1) – Saloons faster than 1:20:00:
(Group 2) – Saloons between 1:20.00 and 1:25.00
(Group 3) Saloons between 1:25.00 and 1:30.00
(Group 4) – Saloons slower than 1:30:00:
Group 4 also caters to new/junior drivers. Speed limited to 100km/h* Driver training and coaching available.
Vehicles must comply with Motorsport NZ Schedule A Safety
Road cars are welcome but must have a current WOF and registration.
The MX5RacingNZ class provides great value for money, competitive racing. They are NA or Mark 1 basic production cars with restricted modifications; they can be fitted with upgraded coil-over suspension, race seats, a roll cage, upgraded brake pads, Hankook control tyres and not much else. This is a driver’s class where close racing is guaranteed at a low cost.
MX5RacingNZ runs separate winter and summer series for the MX5 Cup. The four winter rounds are held at Manfeild: Circuit Chris Amon.
This is an invitation class or Classic Saloons and GTs manufactured before 31 December 1995. The series is designed to promote close, clean racing in well-presented Classic Cars and Retro Classics that the public can easily relate to.
RS stands for ‘Real Slow’. It is the entry-level class with a discounted entry fee. The minimum lap time of 1 minute 30 seconds which represents an average speed of 121km/h. It is where the hatchback Starlets, Corollas, Civics and Sentra’s race, with the occasional HQ, Commodore or Falcon adding to the mix.
Thank you to Transpec Services and GT Oil our event sponsor for their continue support