Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy
The Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy (HDNZRA) is New Zealand’s world class motorsport academy providing local and international drivers with an opportunity to upskill and hone their skills at a world-class facility.
Intro to HDNZRA
The journey to the world stage begins with the basics. The Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy (HDNZRA) offers different instruction levels depending on the drivers’ skills. The higher the level, the more bespoke the package, with the emphasis on developing the drivers at a pace they’re comfortable with, while also challenging them to stretch themselves.
Intro to HDNZRA
The journey to the world stage begins with the basics. The Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy (HDNZRA) offers different instruction levels depending on the drivers’ skills. The higher the level, the more bespoke the package, with the emphasis on developing the drivers at a pace they’re comfortable with, while also challenging them to stretch themselves.
Daniel Gaunt
The Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy is led by Daniel Gaunt, who has extensive racing experience in both New Zealand and overseas. He is a 2-time NZGP Champion, 2-time Toyota Racing Series Champion and boasts a wealth of knowledge that he shares with drivers coming through the HDNZRA.
“We have star instructors with impressive resumes who know what it takes to race against the best in the world. The academy will be an ideal proving ground for drivers who want to learn the basics, fundamentals and advanced techniques to build a solid foundation for their future racing career. Even if you’re not shooting for the stars, the packages are designed to give as many kids as possible an opportunity to experience the thrill of driving a race car on a race track.”
- Daniel Gaunt
Daniel Gaunt
The Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy is led by Daniel Gaunt, who has extensive racing experience in both New Zealand and overseas. He is a 2-time NZGP Champion, 2-time Toyota Racing Series Champion and boasts a wealth of knowledge that he shares with drivers coming through the HDNZRA.
“We have star instructors with impressive resumes who know what it takes to race against the best in the world. The academy will be an ideal proving ground for drivers who want to learn the basics, fundamentals and advanced techniques to build a solid foundation for their future racing career. Even if you’re not shooting for the stars, the packages are designed to give as many kids as possible an opportunity to experience the thrill of driving a race car on a race track.”
- Daniel Gaunt
HDNZRA Packages
The HDNZRA has built a range of packages tailored to accommodate every driver’s ability at an affordable price and packed with value! The different levels create a clearly defined pathway for young, ambitious, and talented drivers to make it to the top of the sport.
Attending the Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy will not only teach you how to drive fast, drive safe, and drive to win, it will also make you eligible to be considered for a Tony Quinn Foundation grant or scholarship.
HDNZRA Packages
The HDNZRA has built a range of packages tailored to accommodate every driver’s ability at an affordable price and packed with value! The different levels create a clearly defined pathway for young, ambitious, and talented drivers to make it to the top of the sport.
Attending the Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy will not only teach you how to drive fast, drive safe, and drive to win, it will also make you eligible to be considered for a Tony Quinn Foundation grant or scholarship.
