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Quick Quiz: show us what you know about Pukekohe Park Raceway, and be in to win!

6 October, 2015

Pukekohe Park Raceway is widely considered to be the home of New Zealand motorsport. For many, it’s the location where their love affair with all things fast first kicked off — many a fan quick to proclaim that they know everything about the place they lovingly refer to as ‘Puke’.

But how well do you know Pukekohe Park Raceway? We’ve assembled a list of questions about the sacred grounds at the southernmost point of Auckland, and, if you take the quiz, you’ll be in to win an awesome V8 Supercars ITM 500 Auckland, 6-8 November prize package consisting of two three-day Platinum Reserved Grandstand tickets, as well as two Paddock passes — all adding up to a total value of over $500!

To enter, all you need to do is complete the quiz below, then fill out the form underneath with a few of your details, and your quiz score. It’s as easy as that! 

Pukekohe Park Raceway: take the quiz and be in to win

A diamond in the rough

24 June, 2025

Two years ago, Lew finished a thorough restoration and the impressive ute has taken on a new life and colour. Lew plays down the amount of effort required but, despite his protestations, I suspect he put a lot of time into the project. A few unwanted tenants were evicted along the way.
“It didn’t take me long. There had been mice living in the firewall, which had caused a bit of damage. It apparently broke down and was pushed into a shed. It was 20 years to the day when I pulled it out and it sat in my other shed for 3 years before I started on it. That’s why it’s in such good order — it’s been kept in a shed for so long and still is.”

NZ Classic Car magazine, July August 2025 issue 400, on sale now

15 June, 2025

Good for the soul, a dose of Hemi Orange – Chrysler’s champion Charger
The Australian-developed Chrysler Charger was a game changer for the company in 1971, as it faced a faltering start introducing its new VH range. The stylish big coupe signalled a massive change of direction and emphasis for Chrysler.
Auckland racing driver Rod Coppins raced successfully in Australia and New Zealand. Rod found success behind the wheel of a couple of Chargers, and it is a special E49 R/T in the custody of Mike Todd for some years, that is our feature car.
A full restoration of this car has been completed at Auto Restorations (AR) in Christchurch. We recently sampled the car, ready to be shipped back to Mike and spoke to AR’s Harry Dawber, leading the team who completed the superb restoration of this rare piece of NZ motor racing history.
I mentioned that Chrysler Chargers were never built to this standard as we walked around the gleaming Charger in its Hemi Orange colour scheme.
“We took a lot of time getting those shut lines exactly right. It’s been a great car to work on, and the paint and trim have been very well done by the team here.”