Ruapuna Park 'A' Trioval
Ruapuna Park 'A' Trioval Note:
Ruapuna Park (now known as Euromarque Motorsport Park) is a permanent motor racing circuit owned and operated by the Canterbury Car Club Inc on land leased from Christchurch City Council, located 13 kilometres west of Christchurch, New Zealand. The Canterbury Car Club was formed in 1947, and after realizing a permanent race track was required, volunteers worked to open Ruapuna Park in November 1963. The name was derived from a Maori word, and construction followed the establishment of a dirt oval next door in 1962.
The biggest change came in 1993 when the circuit was dramatically extended to 3.3km with major renovations including a control tower, 30 covered garages, a fuel bay, a new viewing lounge with balcony, and an electronic timing suite. The track hosted the New Zealand Grand Prix in 1998 and 1999, both won by New Zealand-born Simon Wills. The circuit has undergone several naming rights changes: Powerbuilt Tools International Raceway (2004), Mike Pero Motorsport Park (2013), and Euromarque Motorsport Park (2023). The track found international fame in 2015 when it was digitized for the popular Project CARS racing game.
'A' Trioval Note:
The 'A' Trioval configuration at Ruapuna Park in Christchurch combines the A Circuit designation with tri-oval elements to create a unique hybrid layout at this New Zealand South Island facility. The Trioval designation suggests oval or banked sections integrated with the A Circuit routing, creating characteristics uncommon at traditional road courses. This configuration demonstrates Ruapuna's versatility in serving varied motorsport disciplines beyond conventional road racing.
Operating the A Trioval showcases Ruapuna Park's ability to combine road course and oval elements within the same facility infrastructure. Canterbury region's temperate climate creates favorable year-round conditions. The A Trioval variant provides unique racing experiences distinct from pure road course or oval configurations, serving New Zealand's South Island motorsport community with diverse layout options at this historic Christchurch venue.
