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I think the reality is that circuit racing north of Taupo will become prohibitive for many racers.
As Ray has pointed out the costs from MSNZ, Pukekohe and Hampton Downs are or have increased. Not only has HD increased charges but they have reduced the track hire time - you now have to vacate the track by 4.30 which means probably stopping racing around 4pm. So not only have costs gone up but the number of grids an event organiser can fit into a day will be fewer which equates to less income.
The $25 per car charge by HD for "health and safety" is just another unjustifiable cost. With a 100 car entry that is $2500 per day for one HD employee to wander around checking that there is health and safety compliance.
The day is quickly coming where those north of Taupo will envy the South Island club owned tracks as they ponder their unused race cars sitting in the garage.
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