The King of Pukekohe Park Raceway has described Wednesday as a sad one for motorsport in New Zealand.
After 60 years, the iconic venue will have the chequered flag waved for the last time next year, after Auckland Thoroughbred Racing chose to develop the grounds for gallops.
While it won't mean the end of Supercars in New Zealand, nothing will ever replace the special track.
Pukekohe has been the home of some of the most iconic moments in motorsport history in New Zealand, but from next April, horses will replace cars.
"It's a really sad day for our sport," motorsport legend Greg Murphy told Newshub.
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing has decided to expand its operation at the venue from next year.
Additional stable facilities will be built to accommodate increased demand and population.
"We want to have the ability to bring on a lot of these young trainers and give them the facility that they deserve, as well as the current trainers, and making sure that it's a facility that's world-class and we can be proud of our heritage," Auckland Thoroughbred Racing chief executive Paul Wilcox told Newshub.
Pukekohe has been a breeding ground for some of New Zealand's greatest-ever drivers - the venue of Scott McLaughlin's first Supercars win in 2013, as well as one of his best victories.
McLaughlin and Shane van Gisbergen also enjoyed some compatriot chaos there, and even six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon felt the wrath of Puke.
But Murphy made it his playground.
"Nothing will replace Pukekohe Park for its history, and the thrills and spills and the memories we've all got for it," Murphy added.
While Supercars has committed to still coming across the ditch, likely at Hampton Downs, this will be the end of the road for racing at Pukekohe.
