I think it's fantastic news. The logical move would be for V8SC to move there once they finish their current contract to run at Puke. They won't get any support from ATEED, mind you, but with a circuit of the calibre of the completed HD you would have to say it's almost a no-brainer.
The biggest challenge for this though is getting spectators in without clogging the motorway - an off-site park and ride would make a lot of sense (free shuttle bus with your event ticket), plus a temporary train station and run special event trains down and back from both Auckland and Hamilton (hell, you could even do one to Tauranga) it could work.
There has also been talk of the World Superbikes coming in the past, not to mention Tony's links to the Aussie GT's - I'd love to see some of that action down there!
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