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Bus, Bike and Walk for Free

City buses are free for everyone

 

Hamilton's bus service across the whole city is FREE over the race event weekend.  Starting on the Friday and running through to the Sunday all city busses are free with extra services - half hourly - put on at peak times.  It's the easiest and fastest way to cross the city during the event.  Extra buses will be brought in to the city to cope with the demand.  Click here for more information on Hamilton's bus service and routes.

 

Join other fans and walk or cycle

The equivalent space of 200 car parks is set aside in two designated areas exclusively for cycle and motorcycle parking.  Cycle parks are located at Whitiora School and the Transport Centre, and Motorcycle parking is available at Honda Hamilton or Whitiora School.

 

If you live or are staying close to the race circuit join the rst of the fans on an easy walk to the event.

Hamilton 400 Bins

Recycling at the event

In addition to the 200 general waste bins an additional 300 recycling wheelie bins are around the V8 compound catering for glass, cans and plastic so race fans can discard their waste accordingly. The bins are regularly emptied into larger gantry bins situated around the event, helping keep the event clean. Easily identifiable waste ground staff are assigned to different sectors of the event and manage the waste generated by race fans and are on hand to answer any questions.

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Usefuel tips

When you are driving, make sure you Drive like a Saint! Fuel-efficient driving is really simple and can save a surprising amount of fuel. Here are some tips so you too can get the most out of your fuel.

  1. Change gears early to avoid revving the engine too high
  2. Accelerating hard from intersections can use 10% more fuel
  3. Take corners smoothly – breaking hard can use 10% more fuel
  4. Under inflated tyres can use 10% more fuel
  5. Taking off your roof rack when not in use can save 5% fuel
  6. Empty your boot of anything your not using can save 2% fuel
  7. The faster you go, the bigger the fuel consumption! Going 110km instead of 100km uses up to 25% more fuel
  8. Braking hard can use 10% more fuel
  9. Only use air-con when you really need it, it uses 5% more fuel
  10. Turn off the rear window demister when it's not required it uses 3% more fuel
  11. Reduce idling time – turn your engine off if idling for more than 30 seconds
  12. Stopped for a phone call – turn your engine off
  13. Short trips on a cold engine use 20% more fuel per km
  14. A regularly serviced vehicle uses 5% less fuel
  15. Using the correct recommended grade of oil uses 2% less fuel
  16. Replacing clogged air filters saves 10% of fuel
  17. Avoid rush-hour
  18. Remove your bike rack if not using it – it causes drag using 10% more fuel

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