Taupo International Motorsport Park
Taupo International Motorsport Park and Events Centre, located in central North Island, is one of New Zealand’s premier motorsport parks and event centres.
Website: www.taupomp.co.nz
Contact: office@taupomp.co.nz
Address: 463 Broadlands Road, Taupo
Circuit One
Length: 3.32km
Turns: 14
National Grade: 1
FIA Grade: 3
Circuit Two (Not Pictured)
Length: 2.2km
Turns: 14
National Grade: 1
Circuit Three (Not Pictured)
Length: 1.6km
Turns: 5
National Grade: 2
FURTHER CIRCUIT INFORMATION
Max Starters
Circuits One & Four
| Duration of Race | All Saloon, GT & Historic Cars | All Single Seaters & Open Wheelers |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | 50 | 40 |
| Over 1 and up to 2 hours | 50 | |
| Over 2 and up to 4 hours | 54 | |
| Over 4 and up to 12 hours | 61 | |
| Over 12 hours | 65 |
Circuits Two
| Duration of Race | All Saloon, GT & Historic Cars | All Single Seaters & Open Wheelers |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | 36 | 29 |
| 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 Three
| Duration of Race | All Saloon, GT & Historic Cars | All Single Seaters & Open Wheelers |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | 25 | 20 |
Circuit History
Taupo International Motorsport Park and Events Centre, located in central North Island, is one of New Zealand’s premier motorsport parks and event centres. A group of motorsport enthusiasts formed the Taupo Motorsport Park Charitable Trust in 1996 with the aim of building a modern racetrack in the region. However, the project was put on hold due to a lack of funding.
In 2003, construction finally began after a new group of investors came on board. The park was designed to meet FIA Grade 2 specifications, making it suitable for a range of motorsport events, including international competitions. The track was designed by Apex Circuit Design and officially opened on 26 January 2006.
Since then, the Taupo International Motorsport Park has hosted numerous high-profile events, including the New Zealand round of the A1 Grand Prix, the Toyota Racing Series, and in 2024 it will host the Supercars Championship. The facility is also used for driver training and corporate events. It was purchased by Tony Quinn in December 2021, making it the third circuit in his stable in NZ. Since then Quinn and his team have made impressive strides in improving the facilities and opening a new go-kart facility.