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10 Apr 2026
Karakia undertaken at Thunder Ridge
The earth shook at Thunder Ridge Motorsport Park for the first time this week as the bulldozers moved in to clear the site in anticipation of works starting at the Bay of Plenty circuit.
7 Apr 2026
Construction begins at Thunder Ridge
Today marked an important milestone for Thunder Ridge, with a karakia blessing the land, the turning of the sod, and construction now underway to define the circuit layout.
16 Mar 2026
Infrastructure secured – and a bit of NZ motorsport heritage saved
Iconic motorsport buildings live on at Thunder Ridge Motorsport Park
28 Oct 2025
Updated Thunder Ridge circuit design adds overtaking opportunities
Thunder Ridge Motorsport Park has unveiled an updated track design, reflecting valuable feedback from the local motorsport community, drivers, and supporters.
22 Aug 2025
Western Bay of Plenty gives green light to Thunder Ridge
We have worked closely with the council throughout the development stage of the Thunder Ridge idea and we are now in a position to turn that idea into a reality
4 Mar 2025
Plans revealed for new North Island circuit
First details have been revealed of a brand new motorsport and driver training facility in the Bay of Plenty’s TECT Park.