Welcome to Hampton Downs Motorsport Park - a venue for the best motor racing events - driver training - conferences - experiences and activities.
There’s an inescapable sense of excitement at Hampton Downs. See https://hamptondowns.com/experiences/ Hampton Downs Motorsport Park is your one-stop adventure destination. For some fast paced action, the Hampton Downs Go-karts are a must. Choose from single or tandem karts, and head out on our 530m Go-kart track to set your fastest lap time. The Lexus High Speed Safety Car is a taxi ride like no
08/09/2026
🏁 READY, SET, RACE! 🏁
Get behind the wheel and see who’s got what it takes!
Hampton Downs Go Kart races are from just $44.00.
Challenge your mates, battle the family and chase that fastest lap! 🏎️💨
Who’s taking the win?
Book Now: https://www.hamptondowns.com/experience/go-karts #/
07/09/2026
This School Holidays get prepared with Street Smart!
30th September & 2nd October at Hampton Downs International Motorsport Park.
Street Smart is all about learning by doing - giving young drivers the chance to experience real driving situations in a safe, controlled environment is all about learning by doing - giving young drivers the chance to experience real driving situations in a safe, controlled environment.
Across one hands-on day, you’ll put your own car through practical activities designed to build confidence, awareness and safer driving habits, from emergency braking and hazard identification to distractions, following distances and low-speed manoeuvring.
With professional driving coaches there to guide you, it’s a day designed to give you skills and knowledge you can take with you every time you get behind the wheel.
We’re proud to support Street Smart and the work they’re doing to help prepare young Kiwis for safer driving.
Don’t just learn about safer driving. Experience it.
Book your Street Smart experience now at - streetsmart.org.nz
07/09/2026
STREET SMART IS AT HAMPTON DOWNS THIS SUNDAY!
Driven by the Tony Quinn Foundation, Street Smart is a driver education programme designed to help young Kiwis build the skills, knowledge and confidence to stay safe on the road.
This Sunday’s programme is fully booked, but there are more opportunities coming up on 30 September & 1 October 2026.
Get prepared, build your confidence and learn how to be safer on the roads with Street Smart.
Book your place and get Street Smart!
https://www.streetsmart.org.nz/register-auckland-waikato
05/09/2026
A great day starts with a great lineup.
Our GT Members heading out from Hampton Downs for a cruise to Raglan, with good cars, great company and a lunch stop at Orca Restaurant & Bar.
It’s all about getting together, enjoying the drive and making the most of the GT Member community.
Where to next?
Do you want to become a member? More information below.
https://www.hamptondowns.com/gt-membership #/
05/09/2026
IT’S FATHER’S DAY TOMORROW! 🏁
Last chance to book Dad in for a U-Drive and give him the ultimate Father’s Day experience behind the wheel of a V8 muscle car!
And to make it even better, Dad will also get a FREE Go Kart Race with his U-Drive booking.
Put Dad in the driver’s seat, let him unleash the V8 and you might just secure your spot as Child of the Year!
Book Dad in now and make this Father’s Day one to remember.
https://www.hamptondowns.com/experience/drive-a-v8-muscle-car #/
Offer is valid for Father's Day bookings only.
Book a U - Drive and then call us to get Dads Go Kart race booked in.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR RACING JOURNEY?
The Hampton Downs Racing Academy gives you the opportunity to learn from experienced instructors and gain the knowledge and insight you simply don’t get from a standard track day.
Next week, Stephen Robinson will be joining us as a guest instructor, giving you the chance to learn from one of the best and take your driving skills to the next level.
Whether you’re looking to improve your technique, find more confidence on track or sharpen your racing skills, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.
Limited spaces available. Book now: https://www.hamptondownsacademy.com
03/09/2026
TIME TO PLAN YOUR WORK CHRISTMAS FUNCTION!
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Make this year’s end-of-year celebration one to remember with our range of Christmas function packages, designed to bring your team together for an unforgettable experience.
From exciting activities and great food to drinks and plenty of laughs, we have everything you need to celebrate the year in style.
Unforgettable experiences. Great food. Good drinks. Great company.
Start planning your Christmas function at Hampton Downs today!
https://www.hamptondowns.com/group/christmas-work-do #/
02/09/2026
🏁 REPCO NEXTGEN NZ CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON 3 IS LOCKED IN 🏁
Hampton Downs is hosting not one but two rounds of the Repco NextGen NZ Championship this season:
📍 Round 2 - Allied Petroleum International, 8–10 January 2027
📍 Round 6 - Alliance Services Grand Finale, 26–28 February 2027
From the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy to Bridgestone GR86 Championship, GTRNZ, and the BMW Race Driver Series - huge fields both weekends.
🎉 PLUS: Buy your tickets before 30 September and you're in the draw to win a YEAR of free Go Karting right here at Hampton Downs (or at Highlands / Taupo)* 🏎️💨
*Conditions Apply!
Full event info and tickets 👉 https://nextgennz.co.nz/
Can't wait to bring you both rounds!
Two questions for Taylor before she heads to Silverstone…
What was her favourite part of the day at Hampton Downs? And what’s the goal when she lines up against four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen?
Hear it straight from Taylor as she gets ready for Max Vs 100 on September 16.
We’re behind you all the way, Taylor!
Taylor Serage is going to be racing four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen.
When Taylor was asked to take on the challenge at Max Vs 100 at Silverstone on September 16, annd Red Bull New Zealand reached out for our help getting her ready… there was no way we were saying no!
Take a look behind the scenes at what we got up to at Hampton Downs International Motorsport Park as we put Taylor through her paces with plenty of time on track.
The countdown to Silverstone is on.
Taylor vs Max. September 16.
Bring it on, Taylor!
| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 10pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 5pm |