Hawaii Racing

Racing may be limited on the Hawaiian islands, butHawaii Road Racing Association track on Oahu. The
race fans still have plenty of opportunities to gettrack is 1.3 miles around with seven turns and can be
their fix for their need for speed and excitement.used as a one long or two short courses. Club events
The Hilo Dragstrip in is a 1/4 mile IHRA drag strip thatare a biker's dream - no police, no speed limits, no
also houses a Kart track and a 1/4 mile oval dirt trackloose gravel and no cars! Biker's hit speeds up to 120
as well. The Big Island Auto Club also hosts severalmph and can drag a knee on turns if they like. The
special drag events at the track each year. EventsClub offers several groupings depending on the
include NHRA drag events, Kart races and street legalexperience of the biker. Group 1 provides instruction
races.and track introduction for first time track riders.
The Maui Motor Speedway is located at the oldRiders move to Group II with instructors approval
Puuene Army Airfield north of Kihei in Maui. The trackafter at least 1 full day in Group I. Group III is the
is a 1/5 mile dirt oval track and the track is sharedmost experienced and fastest of racers. Riders must
with several other motorsport activities. Current racewear full leather suit and boots. Full face helmets,
events are Drag races and motorcycles. Theleather boots that cover the ankles, leather jacket,
Speedway started renovations and upgrades in 2003pants and gloves must be worn at all times. Cost for
with plans for a new grandstands, safety fencing, afirst time riders is $50.00 and $75.00 for returning
beer garden, and eventually a KeikiZone Klub for kids.riders. Spectator/crew admission is $8.00.
Motorcyclist will enjoy the thrill of road racing at the