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HAMPTON DOWNS BRINGS YOU MIKE PERO MOTOFEST 2020, MARCH 7/8 In association with NZ MOTORBIKE LEGENDS & MOTORCYCLE NZ Hampton Downs brings you the third instalment of the MIKE PERO MotoFest over the weekend of March 7th and 8th 2020. The NZ Superbikes will headline the event as always but the 2020 event will see the launch of the Classic NZ Grand Prix, which is a one hour race on the Saturday afternoon featuring international entrants. Legends Aaron Slight, Kevin Magee, Andrew Stroud and Graeme Crosby, will be back and a full round of the NZSBK Championship will deliver plenty of action on track. NZSBK CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 3 SHOEI TWO-STROKE CLASSIC THE MOTUL CLASSIC NZ GRAND PRIX The Shoei Helmets sponsored Classic Two Stroke category will feature again. This class is for two-stroke racing machines from typically the 70s, 80s and 90s. The line up will include the very popular Yamaha TZ250 and 350 bikes as well as the legendary TZ750s. We’re also ex- pecting Suzuki RG500s and a number of 125 two strokes. The separate Post Classic Class will consist of FI and FII machines – pre- dominantly 4 cylinder four strokes (including a few triples and twins). Ten classes, from Superbikes to Sidecars, will take to the track to con- test national titles. The prestigious NZTT title will also be contested on Sunday afternoon. This is a one hour race on Saturday afternoon. It has been promoted throughout the world so expect to see a few international riders in the field. Pit stops and rider changes will provide extra action so grab a good viewing spot at 4pm. STAR INSURANCE LEGENDS GARAGE Race Bike Test Day Friday 6 MARCH. See motorcycles of all kinds, shapes and sizes infield in the Kawasaki Bike Park. There’ll be 100s of bikes on display for all to see. Open to competitors only. 7.00am: Documentation open. 7.15am: Scrutineering opens 8.00am: Riders briefing (compulsory to attend) 8.30am: Track live with first session. Time on track is 20 minutes per class. The Race Bike Test Day Schedule is TBC Safety gear: Leathers, helmets, back brace and gloves Cost: $195 per rider (including safety levy) GET YOUR TICKETS FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY HERE CLICK HERE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ENTERING Enjoy free access to our MotoFest Legends garage thanks to Star Insur- ance. All our legends and the many bikes they are riding will be publicly accessible throughout the weekend. They will also do demos daily over the Motofest weekend. Public will also have access to the daily warm-up sessions before each track demo. KAWASAKI BIKE PARK See more at www.hamptondowns.com/events/mike-pero-motofest/