PRESS RELEASE-One of New Zealand’s longest running, iconic events is teaming up with a brand new event to offer what’s believed to be a world first.Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow and the nearby Highlands Motorsport Park have announced they’re working on a joint ticket for their events next Easter.The new combo ticket will allow people to have one day at Warbirds Over Wanaka and one day at the ‘Highlands Revival’ Easter motor racing festival. Ticket buyers will be able to choose which day they go to which event.
The first Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow was organised by New Zealand aviation and business pioneer Sir Tim Wallis in 1988.The event attracts around 50,000 people over three days with around 15% of visitors coming from overseas.Highlands Park was built by Scottish-born Australian businessman Tony Quinn in Cromwell.The international-standard track was opened at Easter 2013 at a cost of more than $20million.
Warbirds Over Wanaka General Manager, Ed Taylor expects the ticket to be especially popular with people in the North Island and Australia. “We know that for many people Warbirds has been on their bucket list for years. With the added incentive of a second day at New Zealand’s newest and most exciting motor racing track it becomes a bit of a no-brainer. It just makes this area the place to be next Easter,” says Ed.
Highlands Motorsport Park owner Tony Quinn is excited about working in with such an iconic event as Warbirds Over Wanaka. “There’s nowhere else in the world that I know of where you can spend a day watching some of the great classic fighter aircraft and then shoot 20 minutes down the road the next day to see some of the world’s greatest classic racing cars in action.”
Tony says they will have some stunning examples of motor racing history in action over the Easter weekend. “But it won’t just be all about the racing. It’ll be a celebration of classic motor racing cars, the drivers and everything else that goes with the sport. We’re hoping to create a real festival-type atmosphere.”
Tony says the plan is that it will become one of the ‘must-do’ events on the New Zealand motorsport calendar. Throw in a fantastic international event like Warbirds Over Wanaka and it’s a pretty magic offering,” says Tony.
Warbirds Over Wanaka and Highlands Motorsport Park are currently working on the final details of the new combo ticket with TicketDirect and hope to have it available for purchase shortly.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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