There are regular opportunities for drivers to test their cars at Hampton Downs on the National Circuit. These days are restricted to race cars only – so your car must be FULLY roll caged. The days run from 9.00 am – 4.00 pm and are scheduled periodically throughout the year. Please bring your MSNZ logbook, civil or MSNZ licence to registration to be checked this is COMPULSORY!

Cars will be grouped by speed into Slow 1.22+, 1.15-1.22, Under 1.15 and open wheelers/sportscars (if needed). Please note that the groups and session times can vary depending on the speed/number of the cars on the day.

UPCOMING TEST DATES:

Friday 14th August

Friday 25th September

TEST DAY INFORMATION

Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm

Arrival time:  Gates open at 7.30am onwards for registration upstairs in the Podium lounge.

Indemnity form: please fill in via the link in your booking confirmation email

Time on track: 15-minute session, the groups and session times can vary depending on the speed/number of the cars on the day

Safety gear: A minimum of a single layer fire-retardant race suit, helmet, FHR, and fire retardant shoes and gloves are compulsory.

Cost: $200 online or $225 on the day (includes safety levy).

Additional Drivers: Any additional drivers are $50 each and will need all the same safety gear as the driver Passengers are not permitted on these days. *Additional drivers can sign up on the day.

Requirements:

Logbook must be shown to Hampton Downs staff at registration. No logbook, no access to the track!

Conditions: This is a non-drift day. All entrants are strictly supervised throughout the day to ensure there is no overzealous driving. Hampton Downs Motorsport Park reserve the right to refuse or revoke any entrant at any time.

Book a test day now

For any inquiries contact experiences@hamptondowns.com or call 09 280 6504.

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