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HPTO Fest is a controlled lifestyle & motorsport event held at Teretonga Park.

Motorsport carries inherent risk. By entering or attending HPTO Fest, you accept these risks and agree to follow all event rules, instructions from event crew, and the Terms & Conditions of entry.

This page provides general safety guidance only. All participants must comply with event requirements as directed on the day.

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  • All drivers must follow instructions from HPTO Fest staff, officials, and safety crews at all times.
  • Vehicles must pass a basic safety check before entering track activities.
  • Mandatory driver briefings apply to all track sessions.
  • Unsafe behaviour will result in immediate removal from track activities.
  • Wristbands must be worn at all times and must not be tampered wit

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  • Safety equipment requirements vary depending on the activity.
  • Passengers are only permitted in approved sessions.
  • Passengers must meet the same safety requirements as the driver.
  • A valid passenger wristband is required to be in a vehicle.

Refer to the safety requirements graphic above for a general overview.

Final safety requirements are confirmed during safety checks and driver briefings.

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  • Zero tolerance for alcohol or drugs for drivers.
  • Random testing may occur.
  • Any unsafe or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated.

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All participants must read and agree to the HPTO Fest Terms & Conditions of Entry.

These form part of your entry and participation in the event.

View full Terms & Conditions below

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DRIVER INFORMATION

This event is being held at Teretonga Park in Invercargill, Friday 27, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 2026 (โ€˜Eventโ€™).

You will need to be present at the Event by 10:00am Friday (VIP Entry) and 7:00 am Saturday or Sunday for (VIP and Standard Entry) for either day you are participating in.

Competitor entry, vehicle registration, staging and safety check will happen between 10:00am - 12:00pm Friday and 07:00am โ€“ 09:00am Saturday and Sunday.

If you arrive with your vehicle after 12:00pm Friday or 9:00am on Saturday or Sunday (Standard Entry), you will not be permitted on track unless prior arrangements have been agreed in writing.

Your entry fee only gets you and your vehicle into the event. Any passengers must purchase the applicable passenger wristband and standard entry

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All vehicles must be in a clean tidy and presentable condition. Faded Media & Events reserves the right to refuse or deny entry to any vehicle or person if they fail to comply with these Terms and Conditions. You must not leave any keys in your vehicle. Entrants must follow any instruction issued by Event crew. Failure to comply with any instructions or entry conditions will result in you being dismissed from the Event with no refund.

Security will be present and police are notified of the Event. Faded Media & Events crew, Officials and Security Team reserve the right to disqualify or sanction any person who behaves in an irresponsible or uncooperative manner. Entrants are not permitted to conduct any business activity including buying, selling, displaying or distributing any promotional materials such as business cards, brochures, banners, or any company/promotional signs. (If you would like to conduct business at the event please ask about our Trade Stands). Faded Media & Events will not be held liable for any damage, theft or loss to vehicles or persons property resulting directly or indirectly from the attendance of the Event. Faded Media & Events reserve the right to add or delete trophy categories or alter judging to suit each category as they see fit. A full list of categories will be sent to each entrant in the show prior to the event.

On-track driving is open to anyone holding a valid Full New Zealand Driver Licence or a Motorsport New Zealand Licence. Drivers who do not hold a full licence may participate only when accompanied on track by a driver who holds a valid Full New Zealand Driver Licence, and only where permitted by the Event format and safety requirements. Participation by learner or restricted licence holders is at the sole discretion of Faded Media & Events. A current Warrant of Fitness and Registration are not required but are preferred. If your vehicle has no current warrant and registration, it must be transported to and from the Event on a trailer.

Your vehicle must pass Faded Media & Events safety check to be allowed on track. There are no exceptions or refunds if your vehicle fails to meet the criteria. The scrutineers decision is final. The driver is responsible for taking the vehicle and New Zealand Driver Licence or Motorsport New Zealand Licence to the safety check area within the allocated time. If your vehicle has a MSNZ logbook, please make sure this is with the vehicle. It is the Entrants responsibility to ensure the vehicle is properly prepared for the Event. Please refer to the Safety Check List on the Safety Information page for more details.

It is preferred that vehicles attending the Event are to have at a minimum of third party insurance with added motorsport insurance. You will be held personally responsible for all costs, claims and any damages or injuries whether occurring on or off track associated with you, your vehicle or your passengers in the event of an incident or accident on or off track. Faded Media & Events, Teretonga Park Raceway, Event Advertisers and Promoters accept no responsibility for any damage, theft, harm or loss.

The Event will not be postponed or cancelled due to weather, we will adapt the track schedule to ensure you still get to participate and can enjoy the Event. If there is an unforeseen situation such as an accident, Faded Media & Events reserves the right to suspend or postpone the Event in accordance with best safety practices.

All drivers and passengers are required to wear the appropriate safety equipment while involved in on track activities. Please refer to the Safety Equipment Requirements on the Safety Information page for more details.

Faded Media & Events has zero tolerance for alcohol at the Event. Random breath tests may take place over the weekend. Any driver with a blood or breath alcohol reading above 0.00 will have their driver band removed, there are no exceptions or refunds.

All drivers and passengers must maintain the correct wristbands at all times. These are waterproof and should not be removed for the duration of the Event. If a personโ€™s wristband has been tampered with, they will be removed from the Event, or requested to purchase another one. If a wristband is removed due to behaviour at the Event, no refund will be provided and the person is excluded from purchasing another one.

Vehicle entry cannot and must not be transferred or resold. Owners are welcome to bring a different vehicle through registration if their original vehicle is unable to make it, however, the Driver Licence must match the online entry form, to be eligible for the driver's wristband. Competitors are not allowed to swap or transfer competitor stickers to other vehicles. Any person involved in such an activity, will be excluded from the Event. There will be no refunds and no exceptions. This behaviour may also result in a ban from future Faded Media & Events Limited events. Random vehicle checks will occur throughout the Event, these checks will include but are not limited to checking individual vehicle information against the registered information for the competitor number.

All passengers must sign the Event indemnity form and obtain the correct passenger wristband before entering any vehicle or participating in on-track activities. If the passenger(s) in your vehicle have not done this prior to vehicle staging, the Driver may not enter the track. It is the driver's responsibility also to ensure all passengers have the correct wristbands prior to entering their vehicle.

There is only one driverโ€™s wristband given per vehicle entered. Additional drivers will need to pay the full driver's entry price to be able to drive the vehicle as a second driver. If you would like to enter two vehicles, you will need to register both cars separately.

The facilities at the venue shall only be used for their designated purposes and all rubbish and waste is to be disposed of in appropriate receptacles. All entrants must clean up any disposal of mechanical fluids. If you are found to have been the cause of damage to any property (including but not limited to walls, barriers, fences, signage and equipment) you will be billed for the cost of repairs and clearing/cleaning. This must be paid for before you leave unless an agreement is made. Drivers are responsible for their actions on and off the track. Police may be involved if required.

All entrants must behave in a respectful and civil manner, failure to do so will result in your wristbands being removed and excluded from the Event. There are no exceptions or refunds.

If an individual drives or attempts to drive a vehicle on the track without the correct wristband, correct vehicle documentation or passing the safety check, the vehicle owner will lose their track access for the Event, stickers will be removed and no refund will be given. Vehicle owners are responsible for the vehicle and passengers actions/behaviours.

REFUND POLICY

If you need to cancel or withdraw your entry because you cannot attend the Event and you'd like a refund, reply to your entry confirmation email and include your account details for us to process your refund. Please note the below conditions:

โ€ข Cancellations made up to 14 days prior to the Event start date will result in a $100 admin fee and your entry will be refunded.

โ€ข Cancellations made between 14 and 7 days prior to the Event start date will result in a $100 admin fee and your entry will be transferred to the following years Event.

โ€ข Cancellations made 7 days prior to the Event start date will result in a $150 admin fee and the remaining funds will be transferred to the following years Event.

If you donโ€™t attend the event you will forfeit your entry. No refunds or transfers will be made.

There are no refunds or transfers for any person who fails to arrive at the scheduled time - if you do not turn up to registration, or miss registration hours then your entry will be forfeit or any issues beyond the control of Faded Media & Events, including weather or mechanical failure

MEDIA RELEASE

As a condition of entry of the Event, you and/or as an accompanying adult that is a parent or guardian for a child, consent and grant to Faded Media & Events and its media personnel the right to photograph, record or film. This release gives Faded Media & Events the ability to use any images or videos in printed/online publications.

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HPTO Fest reserves the right to, refuse entry to any vehicle or person, remove drivers, passengers, or spectators for non-compliance and modify or cancel track activities in the interest of safety.

If youโ€™re unsure about anything before entering, contact us:

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