TEST DAYS

Race Car/Motorcycle testing on track at Euromarque Motorsport Park, Ruapuna Raceway

Please note – Test days finish at 4:30pm. We request that users please pack up and depart by 5:00pm.

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Pre Registration for Test Days is strongly encouraged, please see the links below to register for Test Days.
If you register, but can no longer make it, please let us know, full refunds will be made if requested in writing prior to the Test Day.

TEST DAYS ARE FOR THE TESTING OF COMPETITION VEHICLES ONLY.
IF YOU HAVE A ROAD CAR OR ROAD BIKE THAT YOU DO NOT INTEND TO RACE, THERE ARE OTHER DAYS THAT ARE MORE SUITABLE FOR YOU AND YOUR VEHICLE
There are regular days run by groups such as Christchurch Trackdays, Motorcycling Canterbury and Ornsby Motorcycle Training to get your road car/motorcycle on track.

MINIMUM LAP TIMES APPLY
These test days are not for slow speed activity.
The Canterbury Car Club have monthly “Run-In Mornings” for slow speed car activity.
First time/learner users should first contact your local club for events like Have a Go Days to get up to speed before coming to test days.

CANTERBURY CAR CLUB MEMBERS                                           $100
MOTORCYCLING CANTERBURY, BEARS, CAMS                       $120
ALL OTHER MSNZ AND MNZ AFFILIATED CLUBS                   $140
CCC SUPPORTERS CLUB CARD HOLDERS                           $0

Test Day Frequent User Cards $800.00. Valid for one year from purchase. Not transferrable.
CCC Events Gold/Silver/Bronze packages also available, see membership page for details poster (please note these can be purchased at any time, valid for one year from purchase)

All prices include GST.

MEMBERSHIP CARD AND COMPETITION LICENCE MUST BE PRODUCED AT OFFICE WHEN SIGNING IN
No proof of competition licence – No Track access
No proof of current Club Membership – No club discount

To save time on the day, payments can be made via the pre reg form, or to our Canterbury Car Club bank account: 02 0865 0020166 25
Please use a useful reference including the date of the test day and your name if the account is not under your name. Also ensure payments are made early enough we can see the payment before the test day

Vehicle Requirements:
Cars
– Driver must hold and present a current/valid Motorsport New Zealand competition licence.
– Car operator is responsible for ensuring it meets the safety requirements for your level of motorsport competition. All vehicles require a MSNZ schedule A compliant fire extinguisher.
– Convertibles must have, a MSNZ homologated safety structure, minimum 4 point (half cage) which sits higher than the occupants helmet when seated normally. (Clubsport exemptions do not apply)
– Driver and passengers must wear a minimum of a single layer FIA/SFI race suit and a competition approved helmet. (Strongly recommend are higher levels of safety gear such as full fireproof gear and head restraint)
– Passengers may only be carried in approved vehicles, full MSNZ homologated safety structure & car fully complies with MSNZ passenger requirements. Passengers must wear safety gear as per driver requirements.
– All passengers must sign in at the office and wear supplied wrist band.
– Driver is responsible for ensuring passenger is equipped correctly and understands how to operate the safety equipment.
– Second driver, or second car no extra charge (all drivers must meet all regulations), one registration form per driver required.

Motorcycles
– Riders must hold and produce a current/valid Motorcycling New Zealand competition licence.
– Single piece or zip together leathers required. No textiles or separate top/bottoms.
– Leather boots & gloves, and back protector required
– Helmet must meet standards required for a Motorcycling New Zealand permitted race event. Nothing to be attached to helmet
– Motorcycle must be road or race legal, in addition if not already done:
– Mirrors to be removed or taped
– Handlebar ends to be plugged
– Lights to be taped or removed
– Stands and passenger pegs to be wired up or removed

No commercial activity may take place on a test day. This includes hot laps or rider/driver training – unless by prior arrangement with track management.

Unless noted otherwise, these days are for Cars and Motorcycles only. (no sidecars or supertrucks)

Note – These days do cover a wide range of vehicles and drivers/riders. Each group will have a vast array of lap times and experience levels so all users are reminded that you need to share the track safely. You may be faster or slower than others on track so you need to ensure you can operate in traffic safely. Dangerous passing or holding up faster vehicles is not tolerated.
Faster vehicles are responsible for passing safely.
All vehicles must lap the circuit in a 2:30 or faster.

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Timing / Groups / Sessions

• Office opens at 8:30am for sign in
• Each group runs alternating 20 minute sessions.
• No set start times, groups run in standard order one after the other
• Standard running order for 3 groups – Saloon Cars, Open Wheelers (incl sports racing cars Lotus 7 and similar), Motorcycles. Some days may run up to 5 groups if splits required for large numbers
• No minimum track time guaranteed, standard day would expect 6-7 runs per group but if large numbers on the day, or holdups occur, this may be less
• Sessions restarted if paused for red flag
• End of Day – 4:30pm. Please pack up and leave the park promptly, by 5pm if possible (talk to the office if any issues with this)

Track Walks are only permitted with prior approval from track management and must be completed before 8:45am

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The following days are the only dates available

Planned Test Days & Car Run In Mornings for the next few weeks are below.

Each date has an individual entry link, please ensure you select the form the date you wish to attend.
If the date you are wanting to attend does not have an entry form yet refresh the page first, or check back closer to the day, we aim to have at least 2x test days ahead available to be booked.

Registered but now can’t make it? No worries just let us know and if you pre paid send an email with the account to return the payment to.

Please register online if you can, it helps us plan the days and also saves everyone time at sign-in
Pre registering helps us massively with planning and makes the day more efficient for you the driver/rider.