Colin Giltrap
Sir Colin Giltrap | |
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.jpg) Giltrap in 2012 | |
| Born | Colin John Giltrap 29 January 1940 |
| Died | 17 April 2024 (aged 84) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Sir Colin John Giltrap KNZM (29 January 1940 – 17 April 2024) was the founder of Giltrap Group, one of New Zealand’s largest automotive dealership and distribution groups, and a prominent supporter of domestic and international motorsport.
In the 2012 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to motorsport and philanthropy.[1][2] He was inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame in 2013.[3]
Giltrap was born on 29 January 1940.[4] He died on 17 April 2024, at the age of 84.[5]
Sir Colin Giltrap Raceway
In December 2025, the Colin Dale Park Kartsport Development Charitable Trust announced that Colin Dale Raceway had been renamed Sir Colin Giltrap Raceway in honour of Sir Colin Giltrap. The renaming recognised Giltrap’s long-standing contributions to motorsport in New Zealand and his support of karting development.
Located at Colin Dale Park in Wiri, Auckland, Sir Colin Giltrap Raceway operates as a karting facility used for competition, driver development, and community motorsport activities.[6]
References
- ^ "New Year's Honours 2012: Colin Giltrap". New Zealand Herald. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ^ "New Year honours list 2012". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ^ "Past laureates". Business Hall of Fame. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ "Death search: registration number 2024/12348". Births, deaths & marriages online. Department of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Gibson, Anne (18 April 2024). "Giltrap Group founder, philanthropist Sir Colin Giltrap dies". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ Sluys, Andrew (16 December 2025). "Scott Dixon attends opening of "world-class" Sir Colin Giltrap Raceway". Auto Trader NZ. Retrieved 4 February 2026.