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22 Oct 2026

Second stage Premium level garage details for Thunder Ridge revealed

Thunder Ridge Motorsport Park has confirmed a second stage of garages following huge demand that saw it almost sell out of its initial Foundation Garage offering to the New Zealand motorsport community.

20 Aug 2026

NZ great David Oxton hopes Thunder Ridge will bring major circuit motorsport back to the Bay of Plenty

One of the biggest names in New Zealand motorsport history says he’s delighted that the Bay of Plenty will get a new motorsport facility in Thunder Ridge Motorsport Park.

7 Aug 2026

Thunder Ridge aiming to redefine race track accessibility

Thunder Ridge Motorsport Park – the new Bay of Plenty circuit planning to open next year – is aiming to be the premier venue in New Zealand for track day enthusiasts.

24 Jul 2026

Thunder Ridge's unique ownership model puts community focus first

Thunder Ridge Motorsport Park in the Bay of Plenty will have a unique ownership structure amongst NZ race tracks – and it’s all about making the circuit and its events accessible to all.

4 Jun 2026

Thunder Ridge Foundation Member opportunities running out

Lifelong benefits to early stakeholders won’t be repeated. Opportunities to become a Foundation Member of the Bay of Plenty’s new Thunder Ridge Motorsport Park are set to end early.

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

29 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

5 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.

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