Innovative

There is a different sort of 'team building' going on in Auckland at the moment at Waikaraka Park and no it's not a team of stockcars readying themselves for Palmerston North... it's the brainchild of Dean Lonergan and it involves corporate teams taking to each other in stockcars, yes stockcars! Four companies enter six people each and two people from each company hit the track (and each other) in a field of eight cars for full on contact at slightly reduced speeds (for safety) with strict rules to make sure it's fun and something way better than a bbq at the beach or other typical motivation methods in the workforce.

If the looks on the faces of the drivers were anything to go by, they loved every minute of it and the spin off for Waikaraka could be a whole new group of addicted fans or potential future participants in the sport for those that are hooked after a few laps. After all the racing is completed (about 10 races in all I think) everyone enjoyed a spit roast meal and bragging session to complete the Waikaraka experience. Ten or so stockcars were on hand to make sure no one misses out if there is any damage to a car and I was surprised to see a few cars that haven't been out on the track during the normal season or for a few years in one case. It was a great atmosphere and really innovative idea, I hope it takes off big time and if anyone can make it work Dean Lonergan is the man, his interaction with the teams was great. Now to convince five other people from work that we need a 'team building sesh at WP..."

Any interested 'corporate team builders' should contact Dean Lonergan Events on 021 969 449.



Raring to go after the briefing...



Heading to their assigned cars



Last minute instructions



Some played dumb so they could get extra instruction from Rose...



Heading out







Warming up



Coming back in the pits



Satisfied punters!