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The last days of motorsport at Pukekohe Park Raceway

Watch: The last days of motorsport at Pukekohe Park Raceway

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In the months leading to the closure of the Pukekohe Park Raceway, the father and daughter duo managing the grassroots racecourse want to give everyone one last chance to go fast.

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For Gary Stirling, circuit manager, the closure is “fucking gutting” even though “it’s just silly, it’s a paddock with a bit of asphalt”. This bit of asphalt has been part of local motorsport history and community for 60 years.

Watch the full documentary on The Spinoff from April 16. Made with the support of NZ On Air. 

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VideoApril 9, 2024

Watch: The last days of motorsport at Pukekohe Park Raceway

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