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ENZED Superstock Teams Champs – 7th & 8th Feb 2014 – Robertson Holden International Speedway, Palmerston North

December 22, 2013 Leave a Comment


ENZED Superstock Teams Champs

Palmerston Panthers as defending champions the will face a strong challenge from the Worlds best SuperStock Team drivers. Twelve Superstock Teams including the British Lions race for two hard, hectic days at Palmerston North Speedway, on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th in February.

2013 North Island Stockcar Championship
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ENZED Superstock Teams Champs 2014

The Superstock Teams Champs, first won by the Palmerston North B Team in 1981. Spectators from around the world make an annual pilgrimage to Palmerston North for this International event that rivals the Rugby Sevens as the fans dress in their team colours.

Plus Burger King Super Saloon Championship – Camaros, Corvettes, Mustangs, Commodore V8’s racing as if there is “no tomorrow”!

When:
Where: ​Palmerston North Speedway, 61 Pascal St, Palmerston North, Palmerston North, New Zealand (Show map)
Tickets from NZ$15.00 kids 8 to 15 to NZ$40.00 adults.Buy Tickets from the gate on race night or Ticket Direct.
Accommodation: Book your hotel in Palmerston North. Check out some online
Can’t make it? Check out the Live Stream for US$40 per night.

First night draw (as drawn on Radio Live Sport):

Group A
Baypark Busters
Auckland Allstars
Stratford Scrappers

Group B
Nelson Tigers
Rotorua Rebels
Great Britain Lions

Group C
Manawatu Mustangs
Wanganui Warriors
Canterbury Glen Eagles

Group D
Palmerston North Panthers
Hawke’s Bay Hawkeyes
Wellington Wildcats

Below is the list of confirmed team lineups as at 29/01/2014. They are subject to change.

Auckland Allstars
5a Brad Ridland
6a Steve Guilford
7a Scott Tennant
8a Bryce Marx
9a Jamie Fergusson
Baypark Busters
11m Kerry Remnant
12m Kyle Fraser
13m David Elsworth
14m Tony Wootton
15m Ross Ashby
Canterbury Glen Eagles
71c Ricky Boulton
72c Malcolm Ngatai
73c Trevor Mason
74c Shaun Pearson
75c Brad Rosewarne
Great Britain Lions
00gb Neil Scothern
01gb Tom Harris
02gb Daz Kitson
03gb Chris Brocksopp
04gb Chris Fort
Hawke’s Bay Hawkeyes
32b Regan O’Brien
33b Steve Jude
34b Mike McLachlan
35b Adam Groome
36b Murray Long
Manawatu Mustangs
62p Dave Tarrant
63p Adam Joblin
64p Jordan Dare
65p Asher Rees
66p Jack Miers
Nelson Tigers
82n Jared Gray
83n Dale McKenzie
84n Shane Harwood
85n Dale Ewers
86n Blair Cunningham
Palmerston North Panthers
5p Peter Rees
6p Scott Joblin
7p Peter Bengston
8p Scott Miers
9p Shane Penn
Rotorua Rebels
95r Scott Hewson
96r Lance Ashton
97r Jason Reidinger
98r Bryce Steiner
99r Graham McRobbie
Stratford Scrappers
41s Gary Johnson
42s Carl Shearer
43s Wayne Moss
44s Paul Johnson
45s Greg Moseley
Wanganui Warriors
14v Kyle Heibner
15v Dion Mooney
16v Kerry Podjursky
17v Ian Barron
18v Bevan Humphrey
Wellington Wildcats
5w Allen Levien
6w Dale Robertson
15w Paul Fairbrother
59w Wayne Hemi
91w Ron Tye

 

For more information on the 2-14 ENZED Superstock Teams Champs visit the Official Website here: www.pnspeedway.co.nz

Note: Rider line-ups, timings and programmed entertainment subject to change.

 

 

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Manawatu Stockcar & Saloon Championships – 13 Apr 2013 – Palmerston North Speedway

April 9, 2013 Leave a Comment

Manawatu Stockcar Championships plus the Manawatu Saloon Championships

60 of the North Island’s quickest stockcars go into battle at Robertson Holden International Speedway in Palmerston North. 

2013 Manawatu Stockcar and Saloon Championships
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Manawatu Stockcar Champs and Manawatu Saloon Champs

Get the family together and head along Saturday to the Manawatu Stockcar Champs and the Manawatu Saloon Champs at Robertson Holden International Speedway in Palmerston North.

There’s also Superstocks, Sidecars, and Adult Ministocks to add to the action.

When:
Where: ​Robertson Holden International Speedway, Area Manawatu, 61 Pascal St, Palmerston North, New Zealand (Show map)
Tickets: from $10.00 for children (8-15 years), Adults (16+) $25.00 Family Pass (2 adults up to 4 kids) $60. Buy Tickets from the gate on race night
Accommodation: See online

For more information on the Manawatu Stockcar and Saloon Championships visit the official website here: www.pnspeedway.co.nz

Note: Rider line-ups, timings and programmed entertainment subject to change.

 

 

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Speedway Events – What’s On – January 2013

January 11, 2013 Leave a Comment

Want to know what speedway events are on this January? Read on!

January Speedway Events

 

Speedway Events:

Weekend of the 25th-27th of January 2013:

 

Beachlands Speedway:

24/01/13 – International Sprint Car Speed Week, TQ Tri Nations Cup
 

Paradise Valley Raceway:

25/01/13 – World Invitation Superstock Champs, BOP Stockcars, Overseas Drivers Practice
26/01/13 – World Invitation Superstock Champs, Stockcar Teams Race, BOP Saloons, Superstocks in Paradise
 

Dargaville Speedway:

26/01/13 – Auckland Anniversary Weekend
27/01/13 – Auckland Anniversary Weekend
 

Waikaraka Park Speedway:

26/01/13 – Auckland Super Saloon Championship
 

Meeanee Speedway:

26/01/13 – International Solos Bikes
 

Oceanview Speedway:

26/01/13 – Production Saloons Champs
 

Wellington Speedway:

26/01/13 – Derby
 

Nelson Speedway:

26/01/13 – Tasman Thunder v Greymouth Grizzlies
 

Ruapuna Speedway:

25/01/13 – NZ Midget Car Champs
26/01/13 – NZ Midget Car Champs
 

Rosebank Speedway:

27/01/13 – Motorcycle Speedway Series
 

Weekend of the 18th-20th of January 2013:

 

Ruapuna Speedway:

17/01/13 now 18/01/13 – TQ Midget Tri-Nations, NZ TQ Grand PRix

 

Whangarei Speedway:

19/01/13 – C Grade & Production Saloon Trophy Dashes

 

Huntly Speedway:

19/01/13 – Club Meeting – Including Washworld Te Rapa New Year Sprint Car Dash

 

Ashburton Speedway:

19/01/13 – W.O.W Sth Island Sprint Car Series

 

Kihikihi Speedway:

19/01/13 – NZ Streetstock GP

 

Palmerston North Speedway:

19/01/13 -20/01/13 – New Zealand Stockcar Teams Champs

 

Woodford Glen Speedway:

18/01/13 -19/01/13 – NZ Superstock Grand Prix

 

Waikaraka Park Speedway:

19/01/13 – Modified Sportsman Super Dirt Cup 2013

 

Weekend of the 11th-13th of January 2013:

 

Rotorua Speedway:

11/01/13 – Club Night

 

Baypark Speedway:

12/01/13 – Round 4 Pro Dirt Super Saloon Series / Saloon Car Teams Race / Super Stock Best of the Rest Invitation

 

Waikaraka Park:

12/01/13 – Demon Energy Monster Truck, FMX and Stunt Tour

 

Stratford Speedway:

11/01/13 – 12/01/13 – DIGN4U Ltd and GJS NZ Ltd sponsored New Zealand Modified Championship

 

Nelson Speedway:

11/01/13 – 12/01/13 – NZ Home Loans NZ Superstock Championship

 

Moore Park Speedway:

12/01/13 – NZ Sidecar Championship

 

Dargaville Speedway:

13/01/13 – All Grades

 

Kaikohe Speedway:

13/01/13 – Race Meet featuring LTD Trophy & Super Saloon Trophy

 

More dates coming soon!

Note: Calendar subject to change. Always check with the host track for full information and meeting confirmation.

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Lucas Oil Superstock Shootout Series + Robin Pratt Memorial Stockcars – 24 Nov 2012 – Robertson Holden International Speedway, Palmerston North

November 22, 2012 Leave a Comment

Like contact racing? Well, this Saturday we have the The Lucas Oil $50,000 Superstock Series along with the Robin Pratt Memorial Stockcar Champs, so come on down.

Superstocks and Stockcars Double Header

Lucas Oil $50,000 Superstock Series + Robin Pratt Memorial Stockcar Champs, Palmerston North

From Robertson Holden International Speedway:

The Lucas Oil $50,000 Superstock Series will see the battles continue; Peter Bengston v Scott Miers, Graeme Barr v Shaun Pearson, Peter Rees v Kerry Humphrey – paybacks are due this week! Confirmed visitors include Phil Ogle and Michel Willemsen from Stratford along with Wellingtonians Dale Robertson, Allen Levien, Mike Pye, Paul Fairbrother and Scott McIntosh. A field of 25-30 sensational Superstocks are expected to take part in the opening round of this lower North Island series.

The Robin Pratt Memorial has been rescheduled from an earlier rainout, and is normally one of the hardest-fought competitions on the calendar. Qualifying is likely to be required, with 50+ Stockcars requiring whittling down to 36 cars for the three final heats. Six-time winner and current 1nz Peter Rees will start as favourite, but the field in Palmerston North has never looked so even. Former winners Rob Miers and Darrel Wallace will also be in the hunting pack, but will experience win the day for others like Ron Tye and Gavin Taniwha, or will youth prevail in the form of Asher Rees, Zac Harris or William Humphries?

Sidecars, Youth Ministocks, and Minisprints make up the other classes racing.

When: Racing starts 7.00pm, Saturday, 24 Nov 2012
Where: Robertson Holden International Speedway, Arena Manawatu, Cnr Cuba and Pascal Streets, Palmerston North
Prices: Adults $25 (16yrs and over), Children $10 (8-15yrs), Family $60 (2adults 2children), Under 7 free.

For more information see: www.pnspeedway.co.nz

 

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2012-2013 Speedway Season Opening Meeting Dates

October 19, 2012 Leave a Comment

After much anticipation, the 2012-2013 Speedway Season is finally here!

Opening Meetings for the SeasonMost tracks opening nights as per the below.

North Island Tracks:

  • Rosebank Speedway
    Opening Meeting: Sunday 7th October 2012
    Meeting 1: King of Rosebank
  • Western Springs Speedway
    Opening Meeting: Saturday 3rd November 2012
    Sprintcars: Midgets: TQs
  • Waikaraka Park Speedway
    Opening Meeting: Sunday 21st October 2012 NOW: Sat 27th October 2012
    City of Sails Stockcar Championship
  • Huntly Speedway
    Opening Meeting: Saturday 20th October 2012
    TWS Stockcar Championship & Valvoline Waikato Saloon Championship
  • Kihikihi Speedway
    Opening Meeting:  Friday 26th October 2012
    Season Opener & Fireworks Display
  • Baypark Speedway
    Opening Meeting: Saturday 20th October 2012
    Flamecrusher Top Half Midget Series Round 1
  • Paradise Valley Raceway, Rotorua
    Opening Meeting:  Saturday 3r November 2012
    Alan Forbes Transport Ltd Fireworks
  • Gisborne Speedway
    Opening Meeting: 3 November 2012
    Opening Meeting/ Family Fireworks/ Double Points
  • Meeanee Speedway
    Opening Meeting: Saturday 20th October 2012
    Superstocks Stockcars TQ Saloons Ministocks Streetstocks
  • Stratford Speedway
    Opening Meeting: Saturday 27th October 2012
    Opening night, City of New Plymouth Classic for Adult Ministocks, Saloons and Streetstocks
  • Ocean View Speedway, Wanganui
    Opening Meeting: Sunday 21st October 2012
    Opening Meeting – 40th Anniversary Weekend
  • Palmerston North Speedway
    Opening Meeting: Saturday 20th October 2012
    Grand Opening – All Classes
  • Wellington Speedway
    Opening Meeting: Sunday 21st October 2012 Fireworks November 3rd 2012

South Island Tracks:

    • Eastern States Speedway, Blenheim
      Opening Meeting: Saturday 3rd November 2012
      BNT/Pete Dixon Trophy
    • Greenstone Park Speedway, Greymouth
      Opening Day: Saturday 20th October 2012  NOW: Monday 1pm due to weather
      Sidecars pairs, TQs, Ministocks – Adult and Youth, Stockcars, Production Saloons, and Streetstocks.
    • Woodford Glen Speedway
      Opening Meeting: Saturday 20th October 2012
      Trophy Challenge – Opening Night All Grades Racing
    • Ruapuna Speedway
      Opening Meeting: Saturday 17 November 2012
      Round of SI Sprintcar Travelling Show
    • Moore Park Motorcycle Speedway
      Opening Meeting: Sunday 21st October 2012
      Sidecar Battle of the Twins
    • Central Motor Speedway, Cromwell
      Opening Meeting: Saturday 20th October 2012
    • Beachlands Speedway, Dunedin
      Opening Meeting: Saturday 29th September 2012
  • Oreti Park Speedway
    Opening Meeting: Saturday 10th November 2012
    Brian Reed Memorial Trophy for Solo’s Supporting Classes
  • Riverside Speedway
    Opening Meeting: Saturday 20th October 2012 NOW: 17 November 2012

Note: Dates subject to change. Always check with the host track for full information and meeting confirmation. If you have a correction to the above please leave a comment below.

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Palmerston North Speedway – Grand Finale + Superstock Series + Fireworks – 5 May 2012

May 1, 2012 Leave a Comment

Final night of the season this Saturday at Robertson Holden International Speedway Palmerston North.

Palmerston North Grand Finale

Grand Finale + PlaceMakers / Lucas Oil Superstock Series + Fireworks – Roberston  Holden International Speedway

Come along to the final night of season and see the Fireworks, Superstock Series Finale, Manawatu Sprintcar & Saloon Champs + Stockcars, Minisprints, Sidecars, Adult & Youth Ministocks

When: Racing starts 6.00pm, Saturday, 5 May 2012
Where: Robertson Holden International Speedway, Arena Manawatu, Cnr Cuba and Pascal Streets, Palmerston North
Prices: Adults $25, Children $10, Family $60

For more information see: pnspeedway.co.nz

 

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Palmerston North Speedway – Tank Teams Race – 21 April 2012

April 17, 2012 1 Comment

Get down to Robertson Holden International Speedway Palmerston North for an action packed Saturday night.

Tank Teams Race - Palmerston North

Tank Teams Race – Roberston  Holden International Speedway

Come along and see the Stockcar Tank Teams Race + Manawatu Modified Champs, Superstocks, Stockcars, Minisprints, Sidecars, Adult Ministocks and more!

When: Racing starts 6.00pm, Saturday, 21 April 2012
Where: Robertson Holden International Speedway, Arena Manawatu, Cnr Cuba and Pascal Streets, Palmerston North
Prices: Adults $25, Children $10, Family $60

For more information see: pnspeedway.co.nz

 

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What’s on at Speedway – Easter Weekend 2012

April 6, 2012 Leave a Comment

Plenty of speedway racing going down this Easter at a track near you

What’s on at Speedway – Easter Weekend 2012

Just a taste of  some of the many things on this weekend, (weather permitting of course) include:

 

Hickey Contractors Easter Extravaganza

Saturday & Sunday at 6pm – Paradise Valley Rotorua. See rotoruaspeedway.co.nz for info, updates, and cancellations.

 

Peter Barry Teams

Friday & Saturday 6pm – 6th & 7th April – ZM Meeanee Speedway. See meeaneespeedway.co.nz for info, updates, and cancellations.

 

Warren Metals SMASHFEST VI

Easter Saturday 6pm – Waikaraka Park. See waikarakafamilyspeedway.co.nz for info, updates, and cancellations.

 

Peter Barry Teams Derby Championship

Easter Saturday 6pm – Robertson Holden International Speedway. See pnspeedway.co.nz for info, updates, and cancellations.

 

Easter Stampede, C.T.R.A Titles & Demo Derby

12noon Friday, 11am Saturday and 10am Sunday – Kaikohe Speedway. See kaikohecarclub.com for info, updates, and cancellations.

 

South Island Sprintcar Champs

Saturday 7th – Central Speedway (Cromwell). See centralmotorspeedway.co.nz for info, updates, and cancellations.

 

Stockcar & Production Open

Saturday 7th at 7pm – Eastern States Speedway. See easternstatesspeedway.co.nz for info, updates, and cancellations.

 

South Island Sidecar Championship & Solor Easter Challenge Cup

Saturday 7th at 1pm – Moore Park Motorcycle Speedway (Canterbury). See moorepark.co.nz for info, updates, and cancellations.

 

Southland Champs, Streetstock Teams and Chain Race

Friday 6th at 2pm – Riverside Speedway. See riversidespeedway.co.nz for info, updates, and cancellations.

 

Auckland Solo Championship 2011/12

Sunday 8th at 1pm – Rosebank Speedway, Auckland. See rosebankspeedway.co.nz for info, updates, and cancellations.

 

 

Please make sure you check with your local track for any changes or cancellations.

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The Speedway 5 – Jan 13-15, 2012

January 18, 2012 Leave a Comment

The Speedway 5
The Speedway 5, where we pick five of the best or most interesting videos from a weekends racing action. It could be the biggest hits, the worst crashes, random feature races, highlights, or anything speedway related that catches our eye.

Enjoy all five speedway videos in the playlist below:

Thanks to everyone whose videos featured in The Speedway 5 this week. If you would like your video featured in the next edition of The Speedway 5, post it to the Speedway Racing NZ Facebook page.

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ENZED Superstock Teams Champs – 4th & 5th Feb 2011 – Robertson Holden International Speedway, Palmerston North

February 2, 2011 Leave a Comment

That’s right, it’s time again for the big one:

The ENZED Superstock Teams Champs.

Palmerston North’s Robertson Holden International Speedway is ready to roar into life with the 30th Anniversary of the Superstock Teams Champs.

Superstock Teams Champs – Qualifying

Friday 4th February 2011

Superstock Teams Champs  – Finals

Saturday 5th Feburary 2011

Tickets are selling fast! Get in quick

Tickets are available from TicketDirect – Phone: 0800 4 TICKET or www.ticketdirect.co.nz. There will be gate sales on both days at the Waldegrave Street ticket booth from 10am Friday, and 12pm Saturday. You can also purchase tickets in town from the Regent Theatre or the Convention Centre.

Friday’s scrutineering location is in the Sqaure from 1pm until 4pm. Everyone is welcome to come and have a close up look at the cars.

With eleven teams entering instead of the usual twelve, the format will be the same as last year. Also racing on Saturday will be Consolation Superstock races, Classic Stockcars and Sidecars.

Admission (same price for each night)

Adult (16 years and over): $40
Child (8 – 15 years old): $15
Family (2 Adults and up to 4 Children): $100
Reserved Seats (Grandstand or Embankment): $10 extra

Note: No Family concession or Seven and under free in reserved sections. All children fifteen and under in the reserved sections need to pay for a child’s seat.

In the event of a Rain Out reserved seats move to the next day of racing – i.e Friday to Saturday, and Saturday to Sunday.

The Draw

The draw is as follows:

  • Waikato Wanderers v Stratford Scrappers
  • Canterbury Glen Eagles v British Lions
  • Rotorua Rebels v Palmerston North Panthers
  • Manawatu Mustangs v Hawkes Bay Hawkeyes
  • Kihikihi Kings v Nelson Tigers
  • Wanganui Warriors v Waikato Wanderers
  • British Lions v Stratford Scrappers
  • Canterbury Glen Eagles v Rotorua Rebels
  • Palmerston North Panthers v Manawatu Mustangs
  • Nelson Tigers v Hawkes Bay Hawkeyes
  • Kihikihi Kings v Wanganui Warriors

Team Lineups

Below is the list of confirmed team lineups as at 30/01/2011. They are subject to change. Check out www.pnspeedway.co.nz for the latest info.

British Lions
01gb Frankie Wainman Jr
02gb Tom Harris
03gb Mark Taylor
04gb Craig Finnikin
00gb Mick Harris
Res: Chris Brockstopp
Canterbury Glen Eagles
71c Trevor Mason
72c Malcolm Ngatai
73c Murray Greig
74c Dennis Andreassend
75c Matt Ngatai
Res: Nick Self
Hawkes Bay Hawkeyes
31b Murray Long
32b Jayson Palamountain
33b Garry Foley
34b Dave Tarrant
35b Steve Jude
Res: Paul Demanser
Kihikihi Kings
24k Kyle Stove
25k Keven Roberts
27k Brad Ridland
28k Grant Mytton
29k Ryan Johnson
Res: Craig Owens
Manawatu Mustangs
52p Scott Joblin
72p Simon Joblin
77p Brett Hyslop
79p Kerry Humphrey
98p Craig Humphries
Res: Wayne Norris
Nelson Tigers
81n Brendan Higgins
82n Jared Gray
83n Brett Nicholls
84n Shane Harwood
85n Dale Ewers
Res: Blair Cunningham
Palmerston North Panthers
5p Peter Rees
6p Wayne Hemi
7p Peter Bengston
8p Scott Miers
9p Shane Penn
Res: Andy McCabe
Rotorua Rebels
95r Scott Hewson
96r Mark Decke
97r Ross Ashby
98r Bryce Steiner
99r Kyle Fraser
Res: Alan McRobbie
Stratford Scrappers
41s Paul Johnson
42s Phil Ogle
43s Steve Guilford
44s Ricky Boulton
45s Chris Flett
Res: Michael Willemsen
Waikato Wanderers
93h Karl Ross
94h Kerry Remnant
95h Warwick Ansty
96h Glen Drabble
97h Dave Roigard
Res: Warren Burkhart
Wanganui Warriors
14v Darryl Taylor
15v Dion Mooney
16v Ian Barron
17v Bevan Humphrey
18v Scott Duncan
Res: Richard Watkins

For the latest upto date information on this event see www.pnspeedway.co.nz

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