Levin Motor Racing Circuit
New Zealand
The Levin Motor Racing Circuit was a 1.899 km (1.180 mi) permanent motor racing track that was located in Levin in Manawatū–Whanganui, New Zealand. It was opened in January 1956 and continued to operate until the circuits closure in 1975. Built as the first permanent race track facility in New Zealand, the track played an integral role in the development of motorsport in the country. It held an annual round of the ultra-popular Tasman Series which attracted international drivers and teams in the single-seater category and races at this venue often attracted capacity crowds that often doubled, or tripled, the local towns population. By the end of 1975, the 20-year lease for the circuit was due to expire. Facilities were in need of repair which the racing club were unable to pay for. This, as well as the rapid expansion of the horse racing club, spelled the end for the circuit and it would be demolished soon after holding its final race meeting in December that year.
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