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NEW FACEBOOK PAGE TO KEEP YOU INFORMEDWe now have a brand new Facebook page which will provide all future updates relating to the new Masterton Drag Strip! Please click below to be transported magically to our Facebook page!
NEW DRAG STRIP CONSTRUCTION ON TARGETConstruction of the new Drag Strip is well underway, with the first section of concrete being poured, and preparation for further work progressing well. We'll have more details and pictures soon, so please stay tuned, and check out our event dates for early 2014 here!
Meeting Dates Released for NEW DRAG STRIPWe've released the dates for the upcoming season - please click here to visit the Race dates page.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!New Drag Strip - Stage One Funding Completed!It is with great pride that the Masterton Motorplex Board announces that the level of funding required to complete the new drag strip to ‘Stage One’ has been reached. CLICK TO READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE:PDF version JPG version The expectation is that the earthmoving and roading contractors will commence with the final earthworks in the coming weeks, followed by the sealing of the drag strip, and final preparation in time for a tentative Grand Opening date of January 2014. Stay tuned for a new website with progress reports and updates in the lead-up to this exciting event! We can’t wait to see you all there! Special thanks to the following organisations for their significant contributions:
Updated July 10 2013 (7:30pm).
NEED FOR SPEED AUTO SHOW A HUGE SUCCESS!
To those that made the special effort to come from wellington (even after you had traveled from Auckland just to pick up the car and come back), those that got their warm weather gears on and traveled in an open-topped roadster in the rain, hail and snow, and those that just wanted to be part and parcel of a massive show, we thank you again... to the crews that helped behind the scenes, the security staff stayed up all night, HELL yea we will do it again !! Click here for images from the show. A HUGE thanks to these sponsor for the donated goods for our prizes: KRUZIN KUSTOMS Updated June 19 2013 (11:24pm).
TRUST HOUSE CENTRAL NATIONALS!The biggest event on the Masterton Motorplex calendar is unquestionably the Trust House Central Nationals, and this years event didn't disappoint! With over 130 vehicles lining up to race, and the weather being kind, the weekend was a huge success. Well done and thank you to the MMP Crew, all of the racers, spectators and supporters. Click here for results. Links to photographs from the weekend: Updated March 11 2013 (11:59pm).
Masterton Motorplex FUNDRAISER MEETING #2Another successful Fundraiser Meeting was held on the 9th & 10th of February, with a great crowd filling the grandstands on Saturday. Sunday drew a smaller crowd, however overall it was a great weekend which has raised another significant chunk of the money required to complete stage 1 of the new drag strip. Thank you to all racers and supporters - the new track is now one step closer! Click here for results Updated February 18 2013 (11:50pm).
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTFollowing the successful burnout competition held last Saturday night, we have been made aware of illegal burnouts taking place in or around Masterton. This is very disappointing for all of the MMP team, who would like to make it clear that these selfish hoons were in no way part of the organised event. This sort of behaviour also puts in jeopardy any advertising and sponsorship deals that maybe in the pipeline for the new drag strip. To the entrants and spectators who turned up and had a great time, thank you all very much for your support. Updated January 14 2013 (10:16pm)
MMP Supporters Club RulesThe Masterton Motorplex committee have developed a clear set of rules, following recent challenges. For those 30 people who joined before the AGM to show their support to MMP, the committee thanks you.
Our supporters are incredibly important to us, which is a recognition of the contribution that they make, to MMP and Drag Racing generally.
Regards Updated September 4 2012 (8:05pm)
Trust House grant approved - $200,000 towards the new strip, and more!This week, the Masterton Motorplex team has had some great news! Trust House, a Wairarapa based licensing trust, has awarded Masterton Motorplex a whopping $200,000 towards the construction of the already underway new drag strip. This is fantastic news for the MMP team, and also for a large number of keen racers, all eager to have the new venue up and running as soon as possible. Masterton Motorplex would like to thank both Trust House, and Oldfields Higgins for their continued and generous support of the new Masterton Motorplex Drag Strip. Posted July 12 2012 (8:50 pm)
MORE PROGRESS AS STRIP TAKES SHAPEMore photos have been released showing the progress of the earthworks for the new drag strip. The machines are currently digging down to the desired level, and crushing what they take out ready to put back in in January. Don't forget - if you want to help with the construction of the new drag strip you can - and there are several options available depending on your budget;
Progress photos
Above: Looking towards the start line - click for larger image.
Above: The return road begins to take shape - click for larger image.
Above: Approximately mid-way along the new track - click for larger image.
Above: Another view from mid track - click for larger image.
Above: This shows the extent of some of the cut and fill - click for larger image.
Above: Looking down the length of the track - click for larger image.
Above: A panorama of the track from the start-line - click for larger image. Posted January 8, 2012.
EARTHWORKS BEGINS FOR NEW DRAG STRIP
MEDIA RELEASE FOR MOTORPLEX FACILITY After many months of planning and fundraising, the earthworks for the new Masterton based drag racing facility has begun. "We feel this is the biggest thing that has happened for drag racing in many years - this is the first time a purpose built drag strip has been built in NZ for 35 years, the last one being Thunder Park Hawkes Bay" said MMP's head Bob Wilton. Masterton Motorplex International Drag Racing track was started on Thursday by Oldfields, one of the main contractors involved in the construction. The total land area is 33 hectares, which will be leased by Masterton Motorplex from the Masterton District Council. It is expected that stage one will be completed by April 2012 dependant upon funding, which will allow racing to commence on the new track.
Posted September 18, 2011.
VTNZ SUPPORTS NEW FACILITY WITH WOF DONATION
Pictured above is Scott Miller from VTNZ Masterton VTNZ (Vehicle Testing NZ Ltd) has kindly offered a donation of $5 to Masterton Motorplex for every warrant which is paid for by cash into a special 'cash account', available at every VTNZ branch through out New Zealand. VTNZ are the leaders in independent vehicle inspections for your motoring peace of mind. With 84 stations, see VTNZ first, for a friendly & expert safety inspection service. How does it work? Next time you need a WoF, just head into your nearest VTNZ station, and ask for the 'Masterton Motorplex cash account'. For each WoF paid for into this account, VTNZ will automatically make a $5 donation to the MMP. Easy! To call your nearest VTNZ station, just phone 0800 88 88 69, or click here to go to the VTNZ website's 'nearest station finder'. A big thanks to VTNZ and Scott Miller for their support. Posted September 18, 2011.
Tuesday, 30 August 2011 MEDIA RELEASEMEDIA RELEASE FOR MOTORPLEX FACILITY An international standard drag strip took another step closer said Deputy Mayor, Cr Jane Terpstra when Masterton District Council agreed to allow the access road to the strip at the back of Hood Airport to be established on their land east of the aerodrome off Manaia Road. This road is shorter and cheaper to construct than the alternate route on South Road and is better for security and entry to the drag strip and the aerodrome. Associated parking and pit lane entry will be from this route. The new road will provide access to the drag strip adjacent to land that is available for potential future aerodrome development. Planting and a physical bund along the new road formation will minimise any traffic noise and any dust creation. The project has attracted significant funding and in-kind support which will allow the earthworks to proceed in September. The in-kind support has come from major contractors Oldfields Wairarapa, who are project managers, and from Hopper Construction Ltd who are presently involved with the Waste Water Treatment project at Homebush for Masterton District Council. Funding applications to regional and national organisations have been lodged for consideration in the October-November period. Masterton Motorplex Chairman Bob Wilton, who has been driving the project, is confident of attracting the funds needed to complete the work which will provide the only international grade drag strip in New Zealand. “When we used the runway we were restricted to about three events a year but with our own strip we can hold more events. This makes it more attractive to sponsors and those who attend the event.” Deputy Mayor Jane Terpstra said the Motorplex events attract big numbers to Masterton and it will be a great facility to boost the economy and promote Masterton as an events destination. For further information contact David Hopman ph (06) 370 6300 Bob Wilton - ph (06)377 3803
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NEW DRAG STRIP ALL GO!The hard working team at Masterton Motorplex have finally reached their goal, and that means that the final construction and sealing of the track can commence! Click below to read the PRESS RELEASE!
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