A1GP Taupo 2008 - World Cup of Motorsport

The A1GP World Cup of Motorsport roars into New Zealand Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January 2008 – for three thrilling days of MOTORSPORT BLISS at Lake Taupo.

A1 Team.NZL driver Jonny Reid and Black Beauty will attempt to better their two podium finishes at the inaugural A1GP Taupo back in January 2007. But this unique nation versus nation series features equalised technology to create a level playing field and 21 countries block Reid’s path to double glory at home.

The first event of the New Year and the 5th of the 10 rounds that make up the series, Taupo will be crucial for New Zealand’s title hopes. Runners-up last season, A1 Team.NZL are genuine contenders and currently top the points ladder for the first time ever after two epic wins at Brno in the Czech Republic in October.

The A1GP action is bolstered by the best in local motorsport, with New Zealand Championship points on the line in NZV8’s, Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, Toyota Racing Series, Formula Fords, Mini Challenge and Production Racing.

Taupo Motorsport Park, viewed as the most picturesque motorsport venue in the world, will be even more of a head-turner in January 2008. A more exciting Paddock Area heads the list of venue enhancements and a track change is set to ramp up the thrills and spills on-track as more passing opportunities are provided.