FRONTAL HEAD RESTRAINTS:

Frontal Head Restraints (FHR) are mandatory. For vehicles that have a 4 point harness or greater there are various tethered devices available including Hans, NecksGen REV, Impact Accel or Simpson Hybrid. All of these are acceptable. For vehicles fitted with a standard lap and diagonal 3-point belt system – a foam roll / collar is acceptable.

SAFETY GEAR:

Factory Standard cars – lap diagonal belts-
Foam neck brace, helmet, fire retardant race suit, closed in shoes

Modified Vehicles – roll cage, 4 point harness etc
FHR, helmet, fire retardant race suit, fire retardant shoes, fire retardant gloves

You can purchase frontal head restraints and race suits from:

• Chicane Racewear
• Racer Products
• Neil Allport Motorsport
• Race Tech

HERE’S HOW THE TRACK DAYS WORK…..

Drivers will be split into four groups, taking into account the drivers ability: slow, medium, fast and race. Track gates open at 7.00am and documentation will begin shortly after. Then drivers briefing will be at 8.30am and track goes live with the first session at 9.00am. All sessions are 15 minutes long and run throughout the day. The aim is to give you at least 6 x 15-minute sessions on track during the day.

Please note:

• Passengers are only permitted in vehicles equipped with a roll cage
• Additional drivers must subscribe to HDAuto and must complete an induction
• A $50.00 charge will apply for additional drivers (payable on the day)
• Race suits, helmets, a foam neck brace / FHR are required at every track day by all drivers and passengers
• Race suits, helmets, foam neck braces and frontal head restraints are available for hire from Hampton Downs
• Your car must have a current WOF or a current Motorsport NZ log book
• Please bring your civil drivers license (minimum of a restricted is required) or Motorsport NZ log book to registration on the day
• Once you have successfully completed your GT Circuit Induction and Track Day you will officially be part of the HDAuto Club and will have access to all future track days on both the Club and National Circuit

Induction Process: HD Auto is run and operated by Hampton Downs. This event is covered by Hampton Downs Insurances and H&S policies. Please note that these operate outside of all other permits and external organisations.

To ensure that we are compliant with our Insurers, Work Safe NZ, and other interested parties; it is imperative that all new members complete Hampton Downs induction process, for each independent activity. Please note that experience, and previous track experience at Hampton Downs, is not factored in the induction process.

Once you have completed an induction on the Club Circuit, you’ll be invited to National Circuit days.

Upcoming Track Dates:

25th August – Club Circuit

22nd September – Club Circuit

27th October – Club Circuit

Terms & Conditions – Cancellation, Refund & Gift Voucher Policy 

1. Cancellations by the Operator – The Operator reserves the absolute right to cancel or vary any service for any reason including as a result of weather conditions, insufficient reservations, availability of product, track availability or any unforeseen event or circumstance. The selling agent and/or Operator accept no responsibility for any loss or additional expenses arising from changes, delays or cancellations of the services and activities of the Operator
2. Refunds are made at the total discretion of the Operator
3. Pre-paid bookings may be altered in accordance with the following:
   1. Up until 7 days prior to the date and time of any pre-paid reservation you may change (subject to availability) or cancel your booking for a full refund by contacting the Operator directly
   2. Within 7 days of any scheduled reservation any change to the booking is at the absolute discretion of the Operator and may incur a fee up to a maximum of 100% of the price paid for the activity or service
   3. In the event that a pre-paid reservation is not utilised by the customer without any notification to the Operator then it is deemed to have been used
4. Gift Cards/Vouchers – Cards/Vouchers have no value until activated at the time of purchase. Minimum value of $10 is required. To redeem, the card/voucher needs to be presented to the front desk of Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. The card/voucher is redeemable against any product available at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. The value on the card/voucher in non-refundable and cannot be redeemable for cash. Hampton Downs Motorsport Park is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged cards/vouchers. No change will be given on purchases but balances can be redeemed on further purchases. The card/voucher cannot be used to purchase event tickets. The card/voucher expires 12 months after date of purchase. To check your balance, the card needs to be scanned at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park front desk
5. Any decision regarding an exception to the stated policy in these terms and conditions will be made entirely at the discretion of the Operator
6. The name of the business that will appear on your bank/credit card statements will be Hampton Downs Motorsport Park Ltd. Your account will be charged in New Zealand Dollars