Testimonials
Wayne and Janet,
Bathurst was our second time away with Iconic Motorsport Adventures. At all times there was always a "Plan B" if things changed such as weather or bookings etc.
They go out of their way to make things work, looking after you from go to finish, with clear instructions.
No cheap hotels or motorhomes,.....at Bathurst with the rain, wind and mud, so out comes the gazebos, grass matting, chairs, gas BBQ and large gas heaters. We even had a hire van to go down the road for groceries or dinner out.
We will be going again without hesitation, hopefully back to the USA again.......Thanks Guys,
Grant McKenzie Whangarei
Wayne and Janet,
We would like to thank you for our recent trip to the 2022 Bathurst 1000, it was an event I wanted to cross off my bucket list, and doing it with Iconic Motorsport Adventures was the way to go. The whole trip ran smoothly and certainly made Bathurst and enjoyable experience (minus the mud)
Even though we attened one of the wettest Bathurst 1000s ever held, Wayne and Janet pulled out all the stops. Wayne bought some gazebos and a floor mat to give us an area to get out of the mud and even hired gas heaters to keep us punters comfortable. The campsite spot, grandstand seats, pit passes and the meals out were all great, as was the before and after Darling Harbour Hotel (fabulous Breakie).
Wayne and Janet certainly went the extra mile for all of us, and the group we travelled with was a fun team.....we had lots of laughs.
We would certainly travel with Iconic Motorsport Adventures again.
Chris and Jan Lawrance Taupo
Hi Wayne & Janet,
Dad and I would like to thank you both so much for our 2019 Bathurst 1000 Tour. And for all the behind the scenes work that went into organising a great getaway!!!!
We had such a great time and couldn't have asked for a better experience. The stay at Darling Harbour on the first and last nights were great and it was an awesome location to stay!!!!
We had such a great time and couldn't have asked for a better experience. The stay at Darling Harbour on the first and last nights were great and it was an awesome location to stay!!!!
Bathurst for us was one of the "Holy Grails" of motorsport. Being 25 years since Dad went for the first time in 1994, so many changes have occurred to what there is today. For me being my first ever time to the mountain, fulfilling a dream of mine since I was a kid. It was awesome and I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful packed adventure!!!!
The group we had were awesome people and we both enjoyed spending the week with them all, and maybe we may see them again on another tour one day!!!
We look forward to seeing you around the car events and hopefully we can arrange to come on another tour.
Thank you very much for a well organised tour!!!!
Michael and Shane Walden Auckland NZ
The group we had were awesome people and we both enjoyed spending the week with them all, and maybe we may see them again on another tour one day!!!
We look forward to seeing you around the car events and hopefully we can arrange to come on another tour.
Thank you very much for a well organised tour!!!!
Michael and Shane Walden Auckland NZ
Dear Janet & Wayne,
Thanks so much for a very well organised trip to the "Great Race" at Bathurst, Australia!!! My son and I had a great time and the whole trip went without a problem for us.
We would consider another trip in the next few years.
Yours sincerely, Mike Walden Auckland NZ
Thanks so much for a very well organised trip to the "Great Race" at Bathurst, Australia!!! My son and I had a great time and the whole trip went without a problem for us.
We would consider another trip in the next few years.
Yours sincerely, Mike Walden Auckland NZ
Hi Janet and Wayne,
I just want to say what a fabulous time I had at Bathurst!!!! The campsite was in the perfect position, the stand seats were great and the racing was fantastic. Also what a lovely group of people.
The hotel in Sydney was in a perfect location at Darling Harbour and I will be staying there next time I'm in Sydney.
Thanks again, Carl Soanes Remuewa, Auckland NZ
I just want to say what a fabulous time I had at Bathurst!!!! The campsite was in the perfect position, the stand seats were great and the racing was fantastic. Also what a lovely group of people.
The hotel in Sydney was in a perfect location at Darling Harbour and I will be staying there next time I'm in Sydney.
Thanks again, Carl Soanes Remuewa, Auckland NZ
Hi Janet and Wayne,
Just a quick note to express my thoughts on the 2019 Bathurst 1000 Tour. It was a great trip organised in your usual professional manner. The grandstand seats were awesome, the camp site for the motorhomes was perfect, with showers and toilets close by, along with a great group of racing fanatics.
Well done to you and Janet........and I will certainly travel with you again.
Chris Sheppard Auckland, NZ
Just a quick note to express my thoughts on the 2019 Bathurst 1000 Tour. It was a great trip organised in your usual professional manner. The grandstand seats were awesome, the camp site for the motorhomes was perfect, with showers and toilets close by, along with a great group of racing fanatics.
Well done to you and Janet........and I will certainly travel with you again.
Chris Sheppard Auckland, NZ
"We attended the 2019 Bathurst 1000, our second trip with Iconic Motorsport Adventures, and it was very well organised with a great group of motorsport fans on tour.
Without exception all enjoyed and joined in, thanks to the usual high standard of organisation and care by Wayne and Janet. Iconic Motorsport Adventures are a superb way of attending major motorsport events with all details taken care of, and we would have no hesitation in recommending to others with a similar interest."
Richard and Patsy Pugh Paraparaumu, NZ
Without exception all enjoyed and joined in, thanks to the usual high standard of organisation and care by Wayne and Janet. Iconic Motorsport Adventures are a superb way of attending major motorsport events with all details taken care of, and we would have no hesitation in recommending to others with a similar interest."
Richard and Patsy Pugh Paraparaumu, NZ
My second tour with Wayne, this time to Talladega Nascar and Atlanta NHRA drag races. As before the organisation and attention to detail were superb, this really is an effortless way to enjoy a motor racing adventure. The campsite locations, grandstand seating and racing action could not have been better.If this was not enough, the tours of Hendrick, Penske and Joe Gibbs race workshops, the Barber Museum and track tours enhanced the trip perfectly. I have no doubt that those on the trip will still be laughing about the "Sim" race at the Nascar Hall of Fame........and lets not forget the nights around the camp fire!!!!
I thoroughly recommend Iconic Motorsport Adventures for exceptionally well organised tours that provide great action and interest while still leaving plenty of time for relaxation back at camp.
Thanks for a great trip Wayne.
Steve Adams Parson Drove, Wisbech, UK
I thoroughly recommend Iconic Motorsport Adventures for exceptionally well organised tours that provide great action and interest while still leaving plenty of time for relaxation back at camp.
Thanks for a great trip Wayne.
Steve Adams Parson Drove, Wisbech, UK
2019 Talladega Nascar and Atlanta NHRA Tour. Just a note to say thanks for an awesome trip to these two outstanding events!!! We usually do our own travelling arrangements for holidays but this time thought someone else can have the hassle and boy are we happy we did....talk about a low stress way to enjoy these events.
From you picking us up at the airport with a USA mobile phone that already had everyone else on the tours names and numbers programmed in, we thought this guy is organised and you didn't let us down. The RV parking was just in the right place, the event seats showed you had been there enough to know where to sit and the after match functions were hilarious.
Keeping 12 people heading in the same direction while letting us do our own thing as well, isn't easy but you never seemed fazed and just kept handing out the moonshine!!!
Definitely looking forward to our next tour with you.
Cheers, Keith and Kim Fleming, American Muscle Car Club, Auckland
Definitely looking forward to our next tour with you.
Cheers, Keith and Kim Fleming, American Muscle Car Club, Auckland
The four of us recently completed a back-to-back tour of the Isle of Man TT and Le Mans 24 Hour. As we were no strangers to Iconic Motorsport Adventures, having previously been to Bonneville with Wayne and Janet, we were not surprised to find this double-tour was spectacular......a true bucket-list experience!!!!
As one can understand, all motorsport tours are subject to Nature's weather and the curved balls that throws at the organiser. It is a true testament to Wayne and Janet's organizational abilities that they were unfazed and able to maintain a high level of interest throughout.
Their in-depth research and knowledge of things not necessarily Motorsport-related further enhanced what was a truly remarkable experience.
Another real bonus was sharing these experiences with like-minded motor-racing enthusiasts which has resulted in us making great friendships throughout Australasia.
Another real bonus was sharing these experiences with like-minded motor-racing enthusiasts which has resulted in us making great friendships throughout Australasia.
We have no hesitation in recommending Iconic Motorsport Adventures to both petrol heads and non-petrol heads alike.......they are a class act!!!
Graham and Debra Viall, Ray and Vonni Peterson Auckland NZ
Graham and Debra Viall, Ray and Vonni Peterson Auckland NZ
Greetings Wayne and Janet, I joined you and a group of motorsport adventurers for the 2017 Isle of Man TT Tour and despite some poor weather that affected activities I really enjoyed the trip. The Isle of man is unique, I was in awe of the bravery and skill of the riders, every one of them first to last, so despite the cold and rain we all still got plenty, and a good variety, of viewing spots to see the action as we moved around the circuit.
The noise is also impressive, superbikes wound right out and straining for maximum revs was a great sound.....196mph through a tree lined narrow road on a bike is real bravery!!!
The noise is also impressive, superbikes wound right out and straining for maximum revs was a great sound.....196mph through a tree lined narrow road on a bike is real bravery!!!
What you added to the tour made it all the more enjoyable, Tom Wheatcroft's Donington Formula 1 collection, outstanding at one end of the spectrum to the Leyland truck museum at the other. Add to that the Isle of Man car museum and these add-ons make the trip all the more interesting for everyone travelling.
Well done on this organisation for us!!!! A great trip highly recommended!!!
Malcolm Eves Havelock North, NZ
Well done on this organisation for us!!!! A great trip highly recommended!!!
Malcolm Eves Havelock North, NZ
2017 NHRA 4 Wide at Charlotte & Talladega Nascar Tour This is the second tour I have done with Wayne and both have been "Absolute Iconic Motorsport Adventures!!!"
The races and workshops visited and everything in between, tracks, museums, car collections, the amazing contacts Wayne has, and the way everyday is organised with his attention to detail is very special for any motorsport enthusiast.
The camp-sites in the infield with the RV Motorhomes in wagon train style, with a bunch of like-minded people having fun and enjoying their motorsport, exceeds all expectations.
Thanks Wayne for the special opportunities you have given us all!!!!
David Goodwin Hawkes Bay, NZ
The races and workshops visited and everything in between, tracks, museums, car collections, the amazing contacts Wayne has, and the way everyday is organised with his attention to detail is very special for any motorsport enthusiast.
The camp-sites in the infield with the RV Motorhomes in wagon train style, with a bunch of like-minded people having fun and enjoying their motorsport, exceeds all expectations.
Thanks Wayne for the special opportunities you have given us all!!!!
David Goodwin Hawkes Bay, NZ
Janet and Wayne, It was a privilege to be hosted by Iconic on both the Charlotte All Star and Le Mans 24Hr Tours this year.
Your pre-planning and attention to detail is what makes the difference, and what a great bunch of like minded guests you had at both events.
Feel free to use my endorsement wherever you wish, as my enthusiasm is sincere. I look forward to joining you again in the future for more Iconic Adventures!!!!
Grant Aitken Cromwell, NZ
Your pre-planning and attention to detail is what makes the difference, and what a great bunch of like minded guests you had at both events.
Feel free to use my endorsement wherever you wish, as my enthusiasm is sincere. I look forward to joining you again in the future for more Iconic Adventures!!!!
Grant Aitken Cromwell, NZ
Le Mans Tour 2016
We chose to go with Iconic Motorsport Adventures for our 2nd visit to the Le Mans 24 Hr race and it proved to be much better than the first time. Being based right at the circuit with a great bunch of kiwi motorsport enthusiasts in a very comfortable motorhome was far more enjoyable than staying out of Le Mans and travelling in each day.
It's a huge event and there is so much to see. Iconic made it easy and as hassle free as it can be. When others we talked to heard about what we had and where we were camped they were very envious. We doubt there would be a better way to watch our young kiwi star drivers tackle this awesome motorsport event.
Highly recommended!!!!!!
Graeme and Barb Fraser Tauranga, NZ
We chose to go with Iconic Motorsport Adventures for our 2nd visit to the Le Mans 24 Hr race and it proved to be much better than the first time. Being based right at the circuit with a great bunch of kiwi motorsport enthusiasts in a very comfortable motorhome was far more enjoyable than staying out of Le Mans and travelling in each day.
It's a huge event and there is so much to see. Iconic made it easy and as hassle free as it can be. When others we talked to heard about what we had and where we were camped they were very envious. We doubt there would be a better way to watch our young kiwi star drivers tackle this awesome motorsport event.
Highly recommended!!!!!!
Graeme and Barb Fraser Tauranga, NZ
Indianapolis 500 Tour 2016
We chose to go on the 2016 Indy 500 Tour as it was a hassle free means of attending a race that would be difficult to arrange for first timers. The trip was superbly organised and everything ran smoothly.
Wayne and his assistant, Sefton Gibb looked after us all at every step of the way, particularly the driving in unfamiliar territory.
The tour included visits to the Speedway Museum and both Andretti and Chip Ganassi workshops as well as the Hoosier Hundred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The camp site close to the track was a godsend.
In view of the enormous crowd and hot weather, we were fortunate to have some overhead cover in our stand seats which were directly opposite pit no. 1.
The other participants on the tour were a great bunch and joined in making a very successful trip.
Thanks Wayne and Sefton!!!!
We would thoroughly recommend Iconic Motorsport Adventures to fellow "Petrol Heads"
Richard and Patsy Pugh Paraparaumu Beach, NZ
We chose to go on the 2016 Indy 500 Tour as it was a hassle free means of attending a race that would be difficult to arrange for first timers. The trip was superbly organised and everything ran smoothly.
Wayne and his assistant, Sefton Gibb looked after us all at every step of the way, particularly the driving in unfamiliar territory.
The tour included visits to the Speedway Museum and both Andretti and Chip Ganassi workshops as well as the Hoosier Hundred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The camp site close to the track was a godsend.
In view of the enormous crowd and hot weather, we were fortunate to have some overhead cover in our stand seats which were directly opposite pit no. 1.
The other participants on the tour were a great bunch and joined in making a very successful trip.
Thanks Wayne and Sefton!!!!
We would thoroughly recommend Iconic Motorsport Adventures to fellow "Petrol Heads"
Richard and Patsy Pugh Paraparaumu Beach, NZ
Indianapolis 500 Tour 2016
On behalf of Dave Mills and myself, I would like to THANK YOU very much for a great adventure. There is no way I would have had the time to organise anything as well as you. All the great contacts you have built up over the years is a great attribute to have.
We are both ready to go again somewhere......maybe to Bonneville or Talladega, but this time we wont get away without taking our wives.
Once again the trip was absolutely great and we enjoyed it greatly!!!!
Cheers, Mike Ross Cambridge, NZ
On behalf of Dave Mills and myself, I would like to THANK YOU very much for a great adventure. There is no way I would have had the time to organise anything as well as you. All the great contacts you have built up over the years is a great attribute to have.
We are both ready to go again somewhere......maybe to Bonneville or Talladega, but this time we wont get away without taking our wives.
Once again the trip was absolutely great and we enjoyed it greatly!!!!
Cheers, Mike Ross Cambridge, NZ
Charlotte All Star Nascar Tour 2016
I tagged on the back of an existing tour group and met them half way through their tour to go to Charlotte. It was great the way Wayne could slot me in seamlessly and we all just got on with touring and having a good time.
There was a good mix of high dollar race team tours and some "good ole" local hospitality.
Well done Iconic!!!!!!
Mike Anderson
Sonic Race and Machine Ltd Tauranga, NZ
I tagged on the back of an existing tour group and met them half way through their tour to go to Charlotte. It was great the way Wayne could slot me in seamlessly and we all just got on with touring and having a good time.
There was a good mix of high dollar race team tours and some "good ole" local hospitality.
Well done Iconic!!!!!!
Mike Anderson
Sonic Race and Machine Ltd Tauranga, NZ
Trixie and I, after meeting Janet two years running at their Speedshow stand, decided (well Trixie's idea initially) to book in for the 2015 Bonneville Tour.
As time grew closer we were getting very excited. A few weeks out we got the bad news that Bonneville had been rained out as the track was too wet. We had resigned ourselves to the sightseeing portion of the tour as this was very impressive. Only two weeks out, it transpired that there was to be an alternative weekend speed event. This was great news and all of the tour members thought it would be great to see that event.
Wayne and Janet pulled out all the stops and totally rearranged the whole tour around this new event and location within the two weeks. The whole tour went fantastically well.
Wayne and Janet pulled out all the stops and totally rearranged the whole tour around this new event and location within the two weeks. The whole tour went fantastically well.
The speed trials were great and the scenery along the way, and at the National Parks we visited, were spectacular. Each day we were blown away by the spectacular scenery.
Both Trixie and I thoroughly enjoyed our time on the tour. The mix of people and places we visited were just right. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone with an interest in cars or scenery as there was a great mix of both.
Wayne and Janet were great hosts and nothing was too much trouble.
Thanks for a great holiday!!!! Peter and Trixie Dodd Papakura, Auckland NZ
Both Trixie and I thoroughly enjoyed our time on the tour. The mix of people and places we visited were just right. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone with an interest in cars or scenery as there was a great mix of both.
Wayne and Janet were great hosts and nothing was too much trouble.
Thanks for a great holiday!!!! Peter and Trixie Dodd Papakura, Auckland NZ
Team Iconic, Thank you for our "Nonneville" Speed Week Adventure!!!!
How on earth you find the time to research and organise these trips with such attention to detail is nothing short of miraculous.
The fact that the weather put paid to Bonneville again this year, could have meant real disaster for us, but the alternative spectacle at Mojave Mile was genius and by no means a second rate substitute. We had a fantastic time there, thanks to you and your sterling efforts!!
How on earth you find the time to research and organise these trips with such attention to detail is nothing short of miraculous.
The fact that the weather put paid to Bonneville again this year, could have meant real disaster for us, but the alternative spectacle at Mojave Mile was genius and by no means a second rate substitute. We had a fantastic time there, thanks to you and your sterling efforts!!
And the same is true of all aspects of our fantastic trip, the RVs, the pre planned daily routes taking in the canyons, Hoover Dam, stop-overs, eateries, museums and other places of interest along the way. Final destinations (be they "free camping" or proper campsites), took all the elements of risk out of the equation so that the only thing we had to do was relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery and remember to slop some cheap fuel in the RV every now and then. It really couldn't have been easier for us!!!
Rest assured dear Wayne & Janet, that we had a real blast with you & all of the other "antipodean" folk we now consider friends, after spending such good times with, around the memorable campfire "Bhaaaaabies" (read alcohol fuelled sorees)
Needless to say, we will most certainly be booking with you again.
With our very best regards and sincere thanks to you both.
Angela and Vincent Surrey, England
Needless to say, we will most certainly be booking with you again.
With our very best regards and sincere thanks to you both.
Angela and Vincent Surrey, England
Bonneville Speed Week Tour 2015
Wayne and Janet, John and I would like to thank you both!!!! We had a great time exploring Vegas, the Hoover Dam and the Canyons. The racing at Mojave was interesting, so thanks for getting us there at short notice. It was nice to spend time with a great bunch of people.....a lot of fun was had and friends made. Our last week was spent driving to Los Angeles, then up the Pacific Coast Highway to San Francisco. Thanks for a great trip!!!!!
Chris Britton and John Van Amsterdam Hamilton NZ
Wayne and Janet, John and I would like to thank you both!!!! We had a great time exploring Vegas, the Hoover Dam and the Canyons. The racing at Mojave was interesting, so thanks for getting us there at short notice. It was nice to spend time with a great bunch of people.....a lot of fun was had and friends made. Our last week was spent driving to Los Angeles, then up the Pacific Coast Highway to San Francisco. Thanks for a great trip!!!!!
Chris Britton and John Van Amsterdam Hamilton NZ
I consider myself to be very fortunate to have been on Wayne's 2015 Charlotte Nascar and Indianapolis 500 tours.......both tours exceeded all expectations. The guided tours of Hendricks, Richard Childress, Andretti and Chip Ganassi's workshops with enhanced access due to Wayne's personal contacts, provided insight and experience that money simply cannot buy. A lot of activity is crammed in, superb museum visits and track tours among them, yet there was always plenty of time for chilling out with a few beers back at camp. At both locations our campsite was well located for easy track access and the grandstand seats provided excellent viewing.
The organisation and attention to detail that Wayne puts into the tours made the whole trip seemingly effortless and a lot of fun. The tour group itself was as nice a bunch of people as you could meet anywhere.
Thanks Wayne, I truly had a motorsport adventure!!!!!!!
Steve Adams Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Thanks Wayne, I truly had a motorsport adventure!!!!!!!
Steve Adams Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
We just want to say thanks for a fantastic 2015 Indianapolis 500 Tour. Irene and I have so many great memories of the tour, it's hard to know where to start.
The tour of the Indy Museum "incredible", the drive around the Indy 500 track "unbelievable", Carb Day "what an experience", the personal guided tours of Andretti Autosport and Ganassi Racing workshops "an experience I will never forget", the street parade, a real American parade "brilliant".....and of course the Indy 500, what an event!!!! 371 thousand people seated with an incredible and moving build up to the race. To actually be seated opposite Scott Dixon's pit and witness this amazing race was to us, a fantastic and memorable experience.
Travelling with 20 other like-minded kiwis and having our motorhomes parked so close to the circuit made the three minute walk to the track so easy.
Wayne, your organising skills and knowledge made our trip so pleasurable!!!!
Paul and Irene Kinsman Christchurch NZ
The tour of the Indy Museum "incredible", the drive around the Indy 500 track "unbelievable", Carb Day "what an experience", the personal guided tours of Andretti Autosport and Ganassi Racing workshops "an experience I will never forget", the street parade, a real American parade "brilliant".....and of course the Indy 500, what an event!!!! 371 thousand people seated with an incredible and moving build up to the race. To actually be seated opposite Scott Dixon's pit and witness this amazing race was to us, a fantastic and memorable experience.
Travelling with 20 other like-minded kiwis and having our motorhomes parked so close to the circuit made the three minute walk to the track so easy.
Wayne, your organising skills and knowledge made our trip so pleasurable!!!!
Paul and Irene Kinsman Christchurch NZ
Lynne and I were participants in Wayne's 2015 Charlotte All Stars and Indy 500 Tours.
From initial contact in February 2015 until we received the group photos from Wayne at tours end, we were impressed with the high level of organisation and communication, which ensured we were fully informed at all times. We were able to relax and enjoy the myriad of tour activities Wayne had organised.
From initial contact in February 2015 until we received the group photos from Wayne at tours end, we were impressed with the high level of organisation and communication, which ensured we were fully informed at all times. We were able to relax and enjoy the myriad of tour activities Wayne had organised.
Highlights were the visit to Hendrick Motorsport, Denny Hamlin winning the All Stars race, moonshine with the law in Georgia, the street party at Indy and of course a fantastic Indy 500 race. Thanks Wayne and I hope we can join in one of next year's tours.
Murray and Lynne Sinclair Selwyn, Canterbury NZ
Murray and Lynne Sinclair Selwyn, Canterbury NZ
Wayne, We just wanted to thank you very very much for the amazing trip we experienced with you to the 2015 Indy 500. This was meant to be a bucket list thing and to be ticked off. After coming home we could now quite happily save to go again. Some of our friends suggested we plan our own trip, but after being on a tour with great organisation and experienced Indy goers, why would we?
We found it all very easy and effortless. The tour group were just fabulous, and it was lovely to have a variety of characters, all with a love of motor racing. I personally was a little concerned that our 14 year old, who was the only child, would feel left out........at no time did this ever happen.
Some of the highlights for us, was the access to both Ganassi Racing and Andretti Autosport. Without being on your tour, these would have been impossible. Our seats for the big day were great especially as they were opposite Scott Dixon's pit. The atmosphere on the day is something to experience.
Thank you Wayne, for all the memories.
Chrissie, Bill and Daisy Dunn Whangaparoa, NZ
We found it all very easy and effortless. The tour group were just fabulous, and it was lovely to have a variety of characters, all with a love of motor racing. I personally was a little concerned that our 14 year old, who was the only child, would feel left out........at no time did this ever happen.
Some of the highlights for us, was the access to both Ganassi Racing and Andretti Autosport. Without being on your tour, these would have been impossible. Our seats for the big day were great especially as they were opposite Scott Dixon's pit. The atmosphere on the day is something to experience.
Thank you Wayne, for all the memories.
Chrissie, Bill and Daisy Dunn Whangaparoa, NZ
Wayne and Janet, I wish to congratulate you both on an extremely enjoyable Route 66 / Bonneville tour that my wife and I undertook with your company this year. You both made the tour a relaxed and trouble free experience, with the right mix of experiences and attractions to satisfy all those on the trip.
Even when Speed Week at Bonneville was cancelled due to the weather, you were able to make the best of a situation beyond your control, and successfully arrange other activities at very short notice. In my view this was above and beyond what was expected, and everyone on the tour appreciated your efforts.
I thoroughly recommend travelling with Iconic Motorsport Adventures
Mick and Sue Quill Newcastle, Australia
Even when Speed Week at Bonneville was cancelled due to the weather, you were able to make the best of a situation beyond your control, and successfully arrange other activities at very short notice. In my view this was above and beyond what was expected, and everyone on the tour appreciated your efforts.
I thoroughly recommend travelling with Iconic Motorsport Adventures
Mick and Sue Quill Newcastle, Australia
Talladega 2014 - What an amazing adventure organised by Wayne who made everything so easy and fun. Andrew and I had the greatest time and would gladly go on any Iconic Motorsport adventure again........real value for money and a must for any motorsport fan.
Thank you Wayne, you are the best!!!!!
Terry and Andrew Costello Auckland, NZ
Thank you Wayne, you are the best!!!!!
Terry and Andrew Costello Auckland, NZ
In August 2013 we had the pleasure of joining the Bonneville tour with Wayne & Janet from Iconic Motorsport Adventures. This is a very organised tour, right down to the last detail. The only thing we had to worry about was what we had to eat (and not to over eat!). Pretty much everything else was taken care of and organised. There were no hidden surprises or forgotten details. We were provided an itinerary with day by day plans, which were easy to follow and complete.
Bonneville was the focus, with plenty of variety and other interesting places and highlights to explore.
Bonneville was the focus, with plenty of variety and other interesting places and highlights to explore.
We would recommend Wayne & Janet as hosts for anyone considering an RV motorsport tour. Prior to meeting them at the airport we had never met them before, but pre trip we were fully informed with lots of detail via email. During the trip we became good friends with them and others in the group. We welcome anybody who would like to contact us about Iconic Motorsport Adventures tours. Thanks Wayne & Janet!!!!!
Beth & Barry Daniel Tauranga, NZ 027 437 6274
We have had three trips with Iconic Motorsport Adventures - Talladega Nascar and the Indianapolis 500 in 2012, and the V8 Supercars in Austin Texas this year. We just wanted to say thank you for a job well done Wayne!!!!! Having travelled independently in the past, we appreciate the organisation that goes into these tours and the effort Wayne puts in to make the trip run smoothly........everything is taken care of!!!!!!
It is great to travel with a group of like minded people, share great experiences and make new friends. We recommend a trip with Iconic Motorsport Adventures as a great way to enjoy your motorsport. Thanks once again Wayne and keep up the good work!!!!
Mike and Marilyn Burns Kerikeri, NZ
It is great to travel with a group of like minded people, share great experiences and make new friends. We recommend a trip with Iconic Motorsport Adventures as a great way to enjoy your motorsport. Thanks once again Wayne and keep up the good work!!!!
Mike and Marilyn Burns Kerikeri, NZ
Bev and I researched Iconic Motorsport Adventures thoroughly before deciding on not one, but three of Wayne's 2013 tours. Not 'just' motor racing but a complete experience of RV adventures, great hotels, awesome entertainment, fabulous tour leader and assistants, all in one trip. Talladega Nascars, Barber Motorsport Vintage Museum, Commerce Drag Racing, Dunkin Donuts, Houston Space Centre, Austin V8 Supercars Inaugural Meeting, (not to mention Austin's 6th Street), Indy 500, Lucas Speedway, 8 days of private RV touring in between and much more. Wayne organised everything, nothing fazed him and we had an awesome month in spite of the weather at times not cooperating.
Travelling with a great bunch of like minded, easy going, enthusiastic Kiwis, making friends, and crossing three more adventures off our bucket list had us planning for next year's tour before this one ended. Thanks Wayne and BTW your 'Baby Spare Ribs' are the best in Texas!!!!
Veen and Bev Smith West Harbour, Auckland Ph 027 492 6532
Veen and Bev Smith West Harbour, Auckland Ph 027 492 6532
"Alan and I loved our 2013 Nascar experience with Wayne, who brought the kiwi DIY to a new level at Talladega. The kiwi flags flew in the breeze of our USA neighbours who welcomed us so warmly. The organisation was excellent, the day trips to Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, and Talladega International Hall of Fame and Sports Museum etc. were great, not to mention the Porshe training,........but most of all we loved the company and Wayne, bring on those Texas Spare Ribs "
Liz Seymour Wellington NZ
Liz Seymour Wellington NZ
Comments from a recent survey of our 2012 customers
"Excellent concept, well organised, flexible hosts, holiday of a lifetime"
Thanks to Iconic Motorsport Adventures I fulfilled one of my "Bucket List" wishes in an unforgettable way"
"Very well organised!!! Good to travel with like-minded kiwis. Enjoyed the racing"
"Great experience!!! Would do another Iconic Motorsport Adventures tour"
"You guys were the best hosts and the adventure was great"
"We had a great time, met wonderful people and the organisation was great"
"Extremely rewarding and satisfying experience"
"Amazing!!!! Really loved it with a great group of people, and amazing experiences"
"Excellent concept, well organised, flexible hosts, holiday of a lifetime"
Thanks to Iconic Motorsport Adventures I fulfilled one of my "Bucket List" wishes in an unforgettable way"
"Very well organised!!! Good to travel with like-minded kiwis. Enjoyed the racing"
"Great experience!!! Would do another Iconic Motorsport Adventures tour"
"You guys were the best hosts and the adventure was great"
"We had a great time, met wonderful people and the organisation was great"
"Extremely rewarding and satisfying experience"
"Amazing!!!! Really loved it with a great group of people, and amazing experiences"
Me and the old man just wanna say it was awesome hanging out and travelling America on the wrong side of the road with you all. It was one of those "once in a lifetime" things to do for Dad and I. Great people and great cars.....we still cant get over it,....and its funny telling everyone our stories. I've turned into a FORD man now!!!....I thought I'd never say those words!!! So selling my ute and I've been converted into a Mustang or Hotrod. We really did enjoy it!!! It was just awesome!!!
Marc Bowlin Rockingham Western Australia 2012 Bonneville
Marc Bowlin Rockingham Western Australia 2012 Bonneville
On behalf of Ken, Murray, Peter and I, we wish to extend a big thank you to Iconic Motorsport (under Wayne's guidance) for a most enjoyable trip to witness the running of the 2012 Indianapolis 500. There were many highlights to the trip, however for me personally I list them as follows: .....Being able to actually drive around the circuit......The museum with all the years of race history displayed........The pre race parade on Saturday which was held at the Indianapolis city centre....The race itself with about 37 lead changes, the speed obtained on such a small racing circuit together with the cat and mouse situation of the Honda versus the Chev motors.
Lastly we all considered the tour was great value and would strongly recommend to anyone wishing to witness the running of the Indianapolis 500 to book with Iconic Motorsport Adventures.
Allan Starnes Clarks Beach, Auckland
Lastly we all considered the tour was great value and would strongly recommend to anyone wishing to witness the running of the Indianapolis 500 to book with Iconic Motorsport Adventures.
Allan Starnes Clarks Beach, Auckland
My father and I travelled with Iconic Motorsport Adventures to the 2012 Indy 500 and had a blast!! Wayne organised everything and all we had to do was literally turn up at the airport. We had fantastic seats on race day and our camp-site was right over the road from the track. Our "Camp Kiwi" was very social and we met lots of great locals. Going to the Indy 500 with Iconic Motorsport Adventures is the only way to do it......in fact the trip was so good, we've decided to rebook for the 2013 tour!!
Mark Pedersen Christchurch
Mark Pedersen Christchurch
Iconic Motorsport Adventures really is the only way to see your dream motorsport event, as Wayne takes the hassle out of travelling, looking after everyone and everything on the tour, so all you have to do is concentrate on enjoying the moment.....a great host!!!
Being in motorhomes and meeting the locals as well as like minded people on the tour just adds to the adventure, and the atmosphere at Indy is incredible for the days leading up to the race and the race itself.
I would not hesitate in recommending Iconic Motorsport Adventures to anyone. I am looking forward to my next Iconic Motorsport Adventure.......
Andrew Treseder Havelock North Indianapolis 500 2012
Being in motorhomes and meeting the locals as well as like minded people on the tour just adds to the adventure, and the atmosphere at Indy is incredible for the days leading up to the race and the race itself.
I would not hesitate in recommending Iconic Motorsport Adventures to anyone. I am looking forward to my next Iconic Motorsport Adventure.......
Andrew Treseder Havelock North Indianapolis 500 2012
I have been on two Iconic Adventures with Wayne, to Bonneville and Talladega. I really recommend both of them to anybody both male and female.
Bonneville was the first one 18 months ago and we not only enjoyed the three days of Speed Week, but his organisation of the whole trip and all the once in a lifetime sights and stop-overs including the amazing Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam. Three nights in Las Vegas which everyone has to experience at least once in their life, completed the trip.
The first trip was so interesting and great with Wayne's organisation that I decided to do another trip, this time to Talladega.
We landed in Atlanta, the busiest airport in the world and Wayne handled it well!! After picking up the RV motorhomes the next day we had a three hour drive to Talladega. Having infield camp sites booked made for a great experience and hassle free enjoyment of the whole scene. A BBQ, gazebo, table and chairs created a great social atmosphere. I'd never been to a Nascar race before and having the option of watching the action from the roof of our RV, which was 150 metres from the track, or sitting in grandstand seats where you could view the whole track, was great. Wayne escorted us in a wagon to one of the best bike and car museums in the world, and there was also some shopping for the ladies. Talladega was such an awesome place!!!!
All in all I would recommend both trips to anybody!!!
Bill Russell Apex Panel and Paint Hastings Ph 06 876 7439
Bonneville was the first one 18 months ago and we not only enjoyed the three days of Speed Week, but his organisation of the whole trip and all the once in a lifetime sights and stop-overs including the amazing Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam. Three nights in Las Vegas which everyone has to experience at least once in their life, completed the trip.
The first trip was so interesting and great with Wayne's organisation that I decided to do another trip, this time to Talladega.
We landed in Atlanta, the busiest airport in the world and Wayne handled it well!! After picking up the RV motorhomes the next day we had a three hour drive to Talladega. Having infield camp sites booked made for a great experience and hassle free enjoyment of the whole scene. A BBQ, gazebo, table and chairs created a great social atmosphere. I'd never been to a Nascar race before and having the option of watching the action from the roof of our RV, which was 150 metres from the track, or sitting in grandstand seats where you could view the whole track, was great. Wayne escorted us in a wagon to one of the best bike and car museums in the world, and there was also some shopping for the ladies. Talladega was such an awesome place!!!!
All in all I would recommend both trips to anybody!!!
Bill Russell Apex Panel and Paint Hastings Ph 06 876 7439
My motorsport keen husband thought it would be a great opportunity to go to a classic event like Speed Week on the Salt Flats at Utah. Have to admit the allure of three days in Vegas and four in San Francisco was more my style....and someone else handling all the tour arrangements appealed also.
Wayne was such a great tour leader, making sure everything went smoothly and we all had an enjoyable time. He also did an excellent job BBQing our evening meals when we were camping out in our RVs. Lots of fun!!!
We were lucky enough to have his wife Janet on this trip too. Ken thoroughly enjoyed all the motorsport activities, especially the uniqueness of the Bonneville experience.
I can recommend this trip to anyone who isn't necessarily a "petrolhead".
Ken & Patsy Fraser, Napier Bonneville Speed Week Tour 2011
Wayne was such a great tour leader, making sure everything went smoothly and we all had an enjoyable time. He also did an excellent job BBQing our evening meals when we were camping out in our RVs. Lots of fun!!!
We were lucky enough to have his wife Janet on this trip too. Ken thoroughly enjoyed all the motorsport activities, especially the uniqueness of the Bonneville experience.
I can recommend this trip to anyone who isn't necessarily a "petrolhead".
Ken & Patsy Fraser, Napier Bonneville Speed Week Tour 2011
I'm not a diehard petrol-head but there was enough in this trip to interest me so readily agreed to my husbands suggestion that we go. With George driving and Wayne's organisation, all I had to worry about was taking in all the fantastic scenery as we clocked up the miles. We enjoyed the Grand Canyon both by helicopter from Vegas, then into the North Rim - just stunning. Bonneville was the destination and was a real treat. I saw the movie and was curious, but being there was quite special, its such a great atmosphere.
When we were in the RVs we were reasonably independant, being armed with TomToms and American cell phones to keep in touch with the other three RVs. They were all great company and we looked forward to setting up camp at the end of each day and swapping stories over a glass of wine and yummy food off Wayne's BBQ.
Thanks Wayne for being such a great host!!!
Barbara Glynn, Tauranga Bonneville 2011 Tour
When we were in the RVs we were reasonably independant, being armed with TomToms and American cell phones to keep in touch with the other three RVs. They were all great company and we looked forward to setting up camp at the end of each day and swapping stories over a glass of wine and yummy food off Wayne's BBQ.
Thanks Wayne for being such a great host!!!
Barbara Glynn, Tauranga Bonneville 2011 Tour
The Indianapolis 500 is a great event and being a keen motorsport fan, this was a place I wanted to be. The Iconic adventure was a fantastic way to go to the 500. Thoroughly enjoyable and would recommend to any other motorsport fan wanting to go to the 500.
Steve Catley Tauranga
Steve Catley Tauranga
Wayne has done a great job and made it easy for us to access the best areas. It was good to camp with fellow kiwis which made for great socialising. We would recommend to plan your Indy experience through Iconic.
Greg Honnor, John Colebourne, Tony Boyden & Jon Telford
New Zealand Muscle Car competitors
Greg Honnor, John Colebourne, Tony Boyden & Jon Telford
New Zealand Muscle Car competitors
The Iconic Motorsports Adventure package to the 2010 Indy 500 provided an ideal way to realise my dream of attending this wonderful racecar meeting. Highly recommended!!!!!
Graeme Fraser Tauranga BMW Open Class competitor
Graeme Fraser Tauranga BMW Open Class competitor
Having been to many previous international motor racing events on my own, I have absolutely no qualms in recommending Iconic Motorsport Adventures as a great option to enhance your dream motoracing holiday. Wayne, I'm convinced has the winning formula....... Get a good sized group of fun loving travel minded, kiwi motoracing fans together, drop us all in comfortable motorhomes, couple that together with his invaluable event experience and organisation.....all combine to ensure maximum fun.
Our situation was additionally challenging for Wayne by bringing a young family with three children. Wayne went out of his way to involve and cater for us all and we were all very much made to feel part of the team spirit. The experience will never be forgotten by the whole family and I have no doubt that I will be back for another Iconic Tour of Duty.
Geoff Milliken and family Auckland Indianapolis 500 2010
Geoff Milliken and family Auckland Indianapolis 500 2010
What a great planned and organised trip, no hassles, a trouble free way to see the USA. RVs, accommodation, flights, etc, all taken care of. It was "Petrol Head" heaven, all thanks to you Wayne at Iconic Motorsport Adventures. I would be more than happy to do another trip at a later date.
Les Nicoll Hastings Bonneville Speed Week Tour 2010
Les Nicoll Hastings Bonneville Speed Week Tour 2010
I was lucky enough to find Iconic Motorsport Adventures. Thanks to Wayne, all flights, accommodation and RVs were taken care of, and for a first timer to the USA that was a huge plus. The 2010 Bonneville Speed Week tour was an awesome trip, "Petrol Head heaven", and also seeing the sights and sounds of a small part of the USA, yet still having enough room to do your own thing if you wished.
Gary Perrett Whangarei Ph 09 436 2770
Gary Perrett Whangarei Ph 09 436 2770
Many thanks for the awesome Bonneville 2010 trip. Sightseeing in the RV was excellent. Wayne organised everything down to the last detail.....we didn't have to worry about a thing. He also added a trip via San Francisco at the end to watch Scott Dixon race at Sonoma which was a brilliant idea and a great end to the trip. The USA experience will be with me for a long time.
Tony Babe Whangarei Ph 09 437 7747
Tony Babe Whangarei Ph 09 437 7747