Toko’s racing extravaganza

• Published date: 10 April 2024
• Author: Alyssa Smith
• Publication title: Stratford Press

Organised by the Taranaki Car Club, the event “will put drivers through their paces” says president Andrew Larsen

“This event is all about getting the speed and this road is perfect for drivers of all abilities.”

Andrew says the event, now in its third year, attracts competitors from across Taranaki and Whanganui as well as further afield.

“The first year we even had competitors come up from Wellington. It attracts a lot of attention.”

Huinga Hall is a central point of the event, he says.

“Huinga Hall is at the end of the road so they will travel to the start line, complete their lap and then head back to Huinga Hall.”

He says Toko Rd is perfect for the event.

“It’s a rural chip seal road. It’s a 2.7km stretch of fast-flowing road that starts quite tight...