Pukekohe Park Raceway upgrade nearing completion

Work iswell advanced on the major $6.6m upgrade of Pukekohe Park Raceway for nextmonth’s ITM 400 Auckland V8 Supercars race.

The worksinclude improving and replacing safety barriers, debris fencing and curbing,some resurfacing, major alterations to the pit area, new pit garages, controlbuildings and addition of two new corners on the back straight.

After twomonths of demolition, earthworks and infrastructure improvements, constructionis now at its peak with the new pits and control buildings nearing completion.The buildings rest on a new massive concrete pad area constructed after theremoval of 9000cm of soil.

“Everythingis either well ahead or right on schedule,” V8 Supercars Chief OperatingOfficer Shane Howard said.

“ThePukekohe track is being completely transformed. With the pit building takingplace and the two new corners looking absolutely superb this venue will be anoutstanding facility.

“When thiswork is complete Pukekohe will be rightfully restated as the premier motorsportfacility in New Zealand and the perfect location for the ITM400 Auckland.”

The new pitcomplex houses 32 pit garages as well as providing a significant service areabehind the pits, while the pit lane has been re-aligned and drainage and stormwater improved.

The new curbingand widening of some parts of the circuit is almost complete which will providefor cleaner and safer racing while the two new turns on the back straight havenow been sealed.

Along withthe track changes, there are refurbished spectator facilities including newviewing grandstands and premium viewing areas.

Tickets are on sale for the ITM 400 V8 Supercars at Pukekohe ParkRaceway on 12-14 April. Tickets for the event are on sale from Ticketek or aslittle as NZ$30, with three-day general admission for NZ$110 and three-daygrandstands from NZ$145.