We can now confirm the Taupo 1000 will be happening in 2011 and will once again be sponsored by Asset Finance. The dates have been moved forward a few weeks so we don’t conflict with the Rugby World Cup. Set to run on 19, 20 & 21 August 2011 the event will again be held at the Te Awa Airfield, Kaingaroa Forest, and some 60km from Taupo central. With an all new track layout.
The 2011 event will have a whole new concept. Everything will be held at the track, from drivers briefing, night entertainment to the prizegiving. A very large marquee will be set up to accommodate scruitineering, stages for drivers briefing and prizegiving, registration, full results screens, and table and chairs with a party atmosphere.
Transponders will be used again so up to date results can be shown in the main marquee. For the first time at this event, there will be our very own FM radio station. So all commentary and PA information will go through the FM station. This will allow everyone on site to be kept informed on what’s happening throughout the weekend, so make sure you bring your own radio with speakers and batteries.
Television is asking for an hour long program, as the ratings were well received for 2009. We are also looking at and have a company that is interested in placing the Taupo 1000 live on the internet, for our friends here in New Zealand and overseas to keep up with all the action over the weekend. With live internet and a FM station the commentators will be working overtime.
The Taupo 1000 team wish to invite everyone, from race teams, spectators and volunteers to come and camp on site, for the full weekend and be part of a lifetime experience in Offroad racing. All campers must be self contained, as we will only supply toilets and a fresh water stream close by. Full food and cash bar facilities will be on site from Friday. Food suppliers such as coffee outlets, ice creams, hot greases e.g. hot chips, burgers, and a spit roast for the prizegiving will help us enjoy what will be a great time. Remember when packing that August is still winter, so please be prepared for cold weather and that white stuff we call snow.
What we on the Taupo 1000 team envisage is that everyone will arrive on the Thursday/Friday morning and stay on site for the whole weekend and leave by midday Monday. Just think you will only have to drive that long gravel road once. Also after two full days of racing the last thing you want to worry about is packing up, so why not stay, relax, swap stories over a few drinks and walk to and from prizegiving. Spectators are also able to join in with the prizegiving party that may go until early hours of the morning.
So if you love Offroad racing, 4x4 challenges, rallying or any other form of motorsport this will be the place to be. Book a motorhome, caravan and your holidays now. Start planning because we want to see you all at the 2011 Taupo 1000 Offroad race.
All event details will be coming at a later date, so keep an eye on this website.
