After two years of waiting, GT Radial Thunder in the Park will return to Pukekohe Park Raceway this weekend, with over 250 cars from Super Mini’s to NZV8’s racing in the two day event.
Supported by long-time name in New Zealand Motorsport GT Radial Tyres, Thunder in the Park is famous for providing families and Motorsport fans with door-to-door action, with gate passes for the full weekend’s activity just twenty dollars with all under 16’s receiving free entry.
Not only will a broad cross-section of iconic Kiwi Motorsport be showcased at Pukekohe Park Raceway, entertainment will be provided for event goers of all ages – something GT Radial Thunder in the Park is proud of and well known for.
Proceeds from the sale of GT Radial Thunder in the Park Tickets will be donated to two deserving charities – Kids in Cars; a unique organisation set up to provide unwell children passionate about Motorsport with an opportunity to experience the thrill first hand, and the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust.
Gates to GT Radial Thunder in the Park will open at 10am on Saturday, with free parking for all ticket holders and gate entry buyers. Action will run through to 5.30pm on Saturday evening, with racing followed by a free BBQ for event-goers partnered with a live band to keep people smiling well into the evening. Racing will resume at 8.30am on Sunday morning for day two of the event.
Race classes included in GT Radial Thunder in the Park’s 2013 line up are: NZV8 Touring Cars (Round One), V8 Muscle Cars, GT1 – GT2 Tranz Am, NZGT, Pre – 65, Porsche Club, Formula First, Mazda Pro – 7, SS2000, NZ Six & Super Mini Challenge.
GT Radial Thunder in the Park spokesperson Martin Day says “Thunder in the Park is a truly family orientated event and it’s been important to us to keep costs as low as possible in order to provide an outing which is accessible to everyone in the region.”
“It’s an exhilarating, full on, action-packed weekend which can be enjoyed by all racing fans as well as those new to Motorsport. We hope people from the Franklin and surrounding districts embrace their motoring spirit and come to experience something that is uniquely special to Pukekohe and New Zealand Motorsport”.
