The driver killed after a crash at the Taupö Motorsport Park Monday afternoon has been named.
Andrew Gordon Bass, aged 61, of Napier died in Taupö Hospital from injuries received when his vehicle collided at high speed with a tyre wall.
The Police Serious Crash Unit is investigating the crash on behalf of the Coroner.
At the time of the crash Mr BASS was wearing fireproof racing overalls, a crash helmet and a safety belt.