LEVELS RACEWAY
Levels Raceway is located in Timaru, South Canterbury. The circuit was originally built in the 1960’s. The circuit is owned by South Canterbury Car Club, which was first formed in 1947
Website: southcanterburycarclub.org.nz
Contact: sccc.secretary@xtra.co.nz
Address: 418 Falvey Road, Timaru
Circuit One
Length: 2.4km
Turns: 10
FIA Grade: 3
National Grade: 1
Circuit Two (Not pictured)
Length: 1.6km
Turns: 8
National Grade: 2
FURTHER CIRCUIT INFORMATION
Max Starters
Circuit One
| Duration of Race | All Saloon, Historic & GT Cars | All Single Seaters & Open Wheelers |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | 38 | 30 |
| Over 1 and up to 2 hours | 42 | |
| Over 2 and up to 4 hours | 45 | |
| Over 4 and up to 12 hours | 51 | |
| Over 12 hours | 54 |
Circuit Two
| Duration of Race | All Saloon, Historic & GT Cars | All Single Seaters & Open Wheelers |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | 29 | 23 |
Circuit History
Levels Raceway is located in Timaru, South Canterbury. The circuit was originally built in the 1960’s and has undergone several upgrades and renovations over the years to meet modern motorsport standards.
The circuit is owned by South Canterbury Car Club, which was first formed in 1947 to run Hillclimb’s and paddock events, before progressing to organising the Waimate 50 Street Race. In July 1965 the Club purchased 35 acres of land where work commenced in 1967 and within a matter of months, the 1.6km race circuit was built with the first event being held in December the same year.
In 1988 it was decided that it was time to increase the length of the circuit. A new loop was added to its Northern end, forming a 2.4km circuit. The track holds FIA Grade 3 certification allowing itself to host international race events, as well as National Championships including the NZ Touring Cars and Super Truck Racing.
Minor changes have primarily involved reconfigurations of the pit lane in the 90’s and again in 2013 when it was extended to allow additional pit bays. Gradual resurfacing has also taken place around the entire length of the circuit.