The Surgery Sprint Series has been a feature of the local club racing calendar for 20+ years now and for the last twelve years has been generously sponsored by The Surgery.
As far as motorsport goes it is fairly low-key, no contact event, which is a great entry point for those who want to try their hand at motor racing. The format is simple: you can do single car or dual car sprints. Either the single or pair of cars are released onto the track at 10 second intervals and they complete 3 laps from a flying start. Points are awarded according to the times each driver achieves and these points go towards individual and club prizes.
The requirements are also basic: road legal tyres, fire-resistant overalls, helmet, a fire extinguisher fitted to the car with a metal bracket, a roll cage for all open cars and a Motorsport NZ Licence (day licences are available). Entry fee is just $160.
You don’t have to have a rocket car to enjoy yourself on a racetrack and slower, unmodified cars are more likely to score more points. So whether you have a Herald, a TR7 V8 or something you’d rather not admit to, come and discover the thrill of motor sport for yourself.
You can also follow Project Racecar | The Surgery Sprints on DriveLife for a detailed breakdown of what’s involved in getting the driver and car ready for the Surgery Sprints.