MORE than a dozen classic cars will be wheeled out for a pair of parades this weekend as Repco leads celebrations for Supercars’ final visit to Pukekohe Park Raceway.
A diverse field will hit the track at 2:45pm NZST (12:45pm AEST) on Saturday and 3:15pm NZST (1:15pm AEST) on Sunday.
The historic New Zealand North Island circuit will cease all motorsport activities from April next year – but not before an emotional Supercars send-off this weekend.
The ITM Auckland SuperSprint television broadcast will kick off Friday with a special segment entitled Pukekohe: The final lap.
Competitive track action will feature the Repco Supercars Championship supported primarily by legends Greg Murphy, John Bowe and Steven Richards running in New Zealand Historic Touring Cars.
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Another memorable element will be the farewell parade featuring all sorts of iconic cars.
Full list for the Repco Farewell Pukekohe Parade:
- Repco Brabham BT 16 raced by Denny Hulme in Formula 2
- Black Beauty A1GP car raced by Jonny Reid
- Championship-winning ex-Murphy V8 SuperTourer
- Sidchrome Mustang raced by Jim Richards
- Formula 5000 raced by Ken Smith
- BRM Formula 1 car
- McLaren M10B F5000 raced by Howden Ganley
- McRae F5000 GM1 raced by Graham McRae
- AMCO Mini raced by Angus Fogg
- Lighting Direct Porsche which held the New Zealand land speed record
- Graham Addis Charger which won multiple Sports Sedans Championships
- McLaren Can-Am raced by Hulme
- Manon Escort which won many Classic Saloon Car Championships
- Palmer Tube Mills Ford Mustang
- NZ Touring Car Championship-winning Castrol Toyota
