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Masterton Motorplex
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North Island
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Masterton Motorplex

Quarter-mile drag strip, Wairarapa, season Nov–Apr

Venue type

Drag Strip

Track length

Corners

Direction

Region

North Island

Simplified track layout diagram
Before you go
  • Getting there

    Directions & Parking

    Seating for around 1200 on one side of the track plus standing room, most vantage points elevated for better viewing. Large free spectator car park. Free public pit walkthrough (vehicles move around, so care is needed with children).

  • What to bring

    Gate Entry & Tips

    Not specified on the venue's own site — check mastertonmotorplex.co.nz for current gate pricing

  • Staying nearby

    Camping & Accommodation

    Camping is available Friday and Saturday night, but for racers and crew only (no showers or powered sites; toilets provided). Not available for spectators — the Masterton area has motels and campgrounds nearby.

  • For racers

    Facilities & Pit Access

    Concrete launch pad transitioning to tar seal, ~1200-seat grandstand plus standing room (elevated vantage points), large free spectator car park, food/coffee/drink vendors on both pit and grandstand sides, free public pit walkthrough, toilets at rear of grandstand plus portaloos

Location & Contact

Everything you need to find the track, get hold of the organisers, or plan your visit.

  • Address

    21 Manaia Road, Solway, Masterton

  • Owner / Operator

    Masterton Motorplex Incorporated (registered 1997)

  • Contact

    admin@mastertonmotorplex.co.nz

  • Website

    https://www.mastertonmotorplex.co.nz/

Masterton Motorplex
21 Manaia Road, Solway, Masterton

Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question about racing or spectating here? Get in touch with NZShift at hello@nzshift.co.nz

  • How many spectators can watch at Masterton Motorplex?

    Seating for around 1200 spectators is on one side of the track, plus standing room elsewhere — most vantage points are elevated slightly above the track for a better view.

  • Can spectators visit the pits at Masterton Motorplex?

    Yes — the pit area is open for the public to walk through free of charge, though vehicles move around frequently so care is needed, especially with children.

  • Is there camping at Masterton Motorplex?

    Camping is available at the track on Friday and Saturday nights, but only for racers and crew (no showers or powered sites). It is not available for spectators, who can find motels and campgrounds in the Masterton area.

  • Is alcohol allowed at Masterton Motorplex?

    The venue maintains a strict no-alcohol policy in the pit area during racing, with random breath tests possible at the Track Coordinator's discretion. The ban lifts once racing finishes for the day.