All-out fastest lap time attack

6 May 2011

All-out fastest lap time attack comp at Rally NZ’s High Octane on Hampton

A time attack challenge, where competitors strive for the ultimate lap, is another exciting aspect of Rally New Zealand’s High Octane on Hampton event this Sunday, 8 May.

Taking place at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park midway between Auckland and Hamilton, High Octane on Hampton features the intensely-competitive time attack competition alongside the New Zealand-first Gymkhana X Ken Block-style timed challenge and much more.

Rally New Zealand chairman Peter ‘PJ’ Johnston says motorsport fans can look forward to a phenomenal day of action at Hampton Downs on Sunday.

“There’s such a lot going on – from the time attack competition to our Gran Turismo 5 virtual racing challenge with fantastic prizes for the quickest on the day,” says Johnston.

The time attack challenge sees competitors put it all on the line to try and deliver one faultless, ultra fast lap of the circuit.

“It’s all about power, the perfect chassis, suspension and brake set-up,” says Johnston. “Fans will see some amazing vehicles take on Hampton Downs’ 2.8km circuit. The guys to beat look to be Harry Dodson and Clark Proctor who both drive 800HP Dodson Motorsport-prepared Nissan R35 GT-Rs. Harry is fresh from winning the inaugural Ohakune 1000 tarmac hill climb.”

The High Octane time attack competition also features Steve Wilcock who runs a TRD N2-replica AE86 Toyota Corolla. This car features a genuine Formula Atlantic 4A-GE engine that screams out to 10,000rpm. Wilcock also races another AE86 Corolla in the saloon class on the same day. Hans Ruiterman, younger brother of top drifter Carl Ruiterman, pilots his E&H Motors 700+HP Nissan Silvia S14 – he’s definitely one to watch! Darryl Jhinku, president of the WRXSTI Club, tackles the challenge in his replica Possum Bourne WRC car complete with a genuine Prodrive engine.

Currently the Hampton Downs lap record is held by Auckland teenager Mitch Evans who broke the previous record, set by Kenny Smith, in a Toyota single seater race car with a time of 1:01.846 and a best speed of 153.090 km/h.

High Octane on Hampton is part of Rally New Zealand’s massive weekend of motorsport and includes a full-on PlayStation Gran Turismo 5 virtual racing challenge with fantastic prizes, a Deluxe bikini model competition, drift demonstrations from D1NZ and ‘big banger’ circuit racing. Fans can also take in the rally competitors running the exciting Hampton Downs super special stage.

Tickets for Sunday’s High Octane on Hampton are available at the gate, priced at $25 for each adult and children under 12 years of age free with a paying adult. On-track action starts at 8:50am with qualifying sessions for several classes and the first race at 10:10am. Visit the event website www.rallynz.org.nz for more detail.

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