Hamilton 400 and Huntly speedfest

Whilst many women do not attend car events, I regularly attend and participate within these sporting events generally dominated by males. It was only necessary for me to go and visit one of the biggest motor sporting events in New Zealand. I visited the Huntly Speedway, Best of the Best Speedfest, on the Thursday night, and then joined the experience of Hamilton 400. People from all around New Zealand come to view the V8s and view the drivers over the four days the cars were in Hamilton. This event is socially constructed and if you attend this event it is perceived you are gaining and building your social capital. The events within the Hamilton 400 weekend were also staged such as the extra entertainment, and the planning of the super 14 rugby game in Hamilton, on the Friday night, within the circuit. This extra entertainment was of benefit to the thousands of extra people gathered to view the 400. Age was shown at both Huntly Speedfest, and Hamilton 400. At Huntly, people of all ages were viewing this attraction. Whilst there was also people as young as 18 competing in these races, according to the commentary that night.