CARnival 2023 – October 13-15th

‘Kaspa Transmissions’ CARnival is BACK in 2023! For 2 Full days at Taupo International Motorsport Park, Taupo.

– This event is open to All vehicle makes and models.

CARnival is an event for all vehicle makes and models, Starting on Friday the 13th October, there will be a Vehicle Check & Drivers Registration Day, Saturday and Sunday the 15th October will have a full timetable that includes the following…

Cruising – Drive your mates around an international Race Circuit in your car. This session is for cruising only at your own pace and any excessive speed by drivers will be slowed. Any reckless driving around other vehicles is not accepted and will be dealt with, and this can include removal of your driver’s band and vehicle’s Entry stickers – there will be NO REFUND to your entry fee if you lose these.

Roll Racing – Roll Racing will be taking place instead of drop flag drags, first across the line, and fun/grudge racing. Snell/DOT or ECE Rated Car Helmets are required (and NOT MX Helmets), Race Boots are compulsory, minimum Single Layer SFI Rated race suits, SFI/FIA rated Gloves and FHR (Frontal Head Restraints) are needed to take part in this session. There will be NO Passengers in this session

Drifting – For the aspiring drifter inside, the drift section on track 2 will be open at scheduled times of the day to approved competition drivers Only. If you wish to be considered for the drift sessions for CARnival, Please message our Facebook page. Track 3 will be open on Sunday afternoon after prize-giving till the track closes and you will not need the approval to drift on T3.  Snell/DOT or ECE Rated Car Helmets are required (and NOT MX Helmets), Race Boots compulsory, minimum Single Layer SFI Rated race suits, SFI/FIA rated Gloves and FHR (Frontal Head Restraints) are needed to take part in this session. Passengers are allowed only if your car has a roll cage and with the minimum safety gear as mentioned.

Grip Sessions – Fewer cars on track compared to a cruise session, so more open spaces with no speed limit, go as fast as you can! Snell/DOT or ECE Rated Car Helmets are required (and NOT MX Helmets), Race Boots are compulsory, minimum Single Layer SFI Rated race suits, SFI/FIA rated Gloves and FHR (Frontal Head Restraints) are needed to take part in this session. Passengers are allowed only if your car has a roll cage and with the minimum safety gear as mentioned.

Burnouts – We have burnouts back!, But this is only going to stay around as long as everyone follows the rules and the WIND isnt going the wrong direction… NO STAND STILLS – Only 1 passenger – Following safety equipment is required – A Snell/DOT or ECE Rated Car Helmet (NOT MX Helmets), minimum Single Layer SFI/FIA Rated race suit, SFI/FIA rated Gloves & Race boots are compulsory for this session. Passengers are allowed only if your car has a roll cage with a minimum 4 point harnesses, and with the minimum safety gear as mentioned. 3-Point factory seatbelts are ok for drivers only if harnesses aren’t present. IF your car doesn’t have a roll cage you need to be wearing the following – Helmet, Neck Foam Donut, Minimum SINGLE LAYER race suit, and COVERED Footwear.

Show N Shine – Everyone that has entered the event qualifies for our list of Show n Shine Award trophies.

Registration will be available for entrants from 10 am Friday the 13th October, where competitors can have their vehicle check processed and complete the driver’s registration process, so they are all ready for Saturday. Gates Close Friday at 5 pm Friday and the last vehicle check and driver’s briefing is shortly after. Gates open again at 7 am on Saturday morning, and 8 am Sunday Morning. The Vehicle Check and Drivers Registration process will be open all day, you do not have to be at the track by any time, make your own time!

Entries are OPEN – and limited to the first 400 Entries Only. Your entry fee includes Vehicle and 1 Driver entry to ALL sessions as above. No part entries, you just choose how much or little you wish to take part in. Do you have No WOF? No Reg? No Cert? – No worries!! This is a racetrack not the road! – BUT, your car must pass a safety check before being able to go out on track, this includes but is not limited to having a secure battery, working brake lights, safety belts or harnesses up to standard, undergoing a fuel and wiring system inspection etc. A Minimum Restricted Drivers license is required to be a driver at our events.

  • Early Bird Entry (First 100 Entries) – $270
  • Second Release Entry (Second 100 Entries) $300
  • Standard Release Entry (Final 100 Entries) – $320

Pit Garages are available to purchase as an addition to your entry and you are given access from when gates open Friday Afternoon until Sunday at 5pm.

  • Single Pit Garage – $600 (Note this does NOT include Your driver or vehicle entry)  
  • Double Pit Garage – $1200 (Note this does NOT include Your driver or vehicle entry)

Spectator Pricing – Purchased at the gate on the day. 

  • Adults Weekend Pass $50, or $30 Per Day
  • Kids Pass Under 12 Free

No pre-purchase tickets are available for this event sorry. We have cash or EFTPOS options.

Extra (Secondary) drivers – anyone that wants to be a driver throughout the weekend will be a secondary driver and must attend a driver’s briefing and fill out the paperwork required. There is a fee of $50 per extra driver (additional to your general admission fee). A Minimum Restricted Drivers license is required to be a driver at our events.

Passengers – All passengers that go out on track are required by Taupo International Motorsport Park to sign an indemnity form before being allowed out on the track. To make sure this is done passenger bands are issued to all passengers. These can be purchased from the registration room also on the first floor in the pit building. There is a “Minimum Required Height Rule” for passengers. There is no age limit but you must be at least 148cm tall. Note: Drivers bands double up as Passenger bands, you do not need to purchase both.

There is to be NO Alcohol Brought onto the venue.  Vehicles will be checked and any found will be confiscated upon entering the venue

*We offer NO REFUNDS under any circumstances on Entries – We do not have to provide a refund because you’ve changed your mind or your circumstances have changed.- however, we are happy to transfer your entry to another person for an admin fee of $25 if this occurs a minimum 7 days prior to the event.

We look forward to seeing you there! When posting on social media be sure to use the official hashtag of the day #CARnivalnz

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