Spectator Information

McKeown Petroleum Waimate 50 GT Series - Labour Weekend 2011

Saturday 22nd October - Whitehorse Motors Hillclimb

  • Same as last year, purpose built spectator area with all food and refreshments.

Saturday 22nd October - Loot Jewellers 1/4 Mile Sprint

  • From 5.30pm a standing 1/4 mile sprint down the main street
  • Two great live bands on the main street - The talented ANZACS from Christchurch and also a great local band

Sunday 23rd October - Dunlop Rallysprint

  • Spectating possible this year - in from the finish through the pits, off Gum Tree Flat Road

Sunday 23rd October - McKeown Petroleum Street Sprint

  • Embrace the racing around the town centre
  • 10,000+ spectators last year
  • After the success of last year TV are planning another programme of the event
  • This is not just a motorsport event, it's a carnival/festival!

Sunday 23rd October - Other Events

  • Check out the Gulf Oil Museum in Seddon Square. A great range of historic and rare vehicles.
  • This year we have the Red Cat Bi-Plane doing flights. Watch the events from the air! This will be especially good for the hillclimb and street sprint.