December 3, 2024

Speedway New Zealand (SNZ) Update – December 2015

This December 2015 issue of the SNZ Update features:

  • The Launch of SpeedSure, the only Speedway Specific Insurance available on the market
  • Outstanding Fees
  • Streetstock, Super Saloon, Saloon Consultation
  • Officials training
  • Technical Clarifications
  • Assistant Tech Stewards
  • Speedway New Zealand app
  • 2015/2016 Title Dates

Download the update here (PDF direct link).

Award Winners – New Zealand Speedway Awards 2015

The results are slowly trickling in (we’ll update as received) – the winners of the New Zealand Speedway Awards for 2015 have been announced in Wellington on Saturday.

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2015 New Zealand Speedway Awards – Winners

Well done to all those finalists, and a big congratulations to the winners of the 2015 Burger King Pro Dirt Series New Zealand Speedway Awards.

 

This years NZ Speedway Award winners* are:

 

Best National Media Support – presented by: Bartercard
For a national newspaper, radio, TV network which makes the best effort to support Speedway in New Zealand.
• NZ Dirt Track Racing Magazine

Best Local Media Support – presented by: Nelson Speedway Association
For local newspapers, radio stations and local community broadcasters which makes the best effort to support Speedway in their community.
• Gisborne Herald

Written Article of the Year – presented by: Robertson Holden International Speedway
For the best single written article published in a newspaper, website or souvenir programme etc.
• Matthew Percival – Diaries of a Chili Bowl Rookie

Race Meeting Production of the Year – presented by: Burger King Pro Dirt Series
For the best Video/DVD/TV/Internet Production. To include the full race meeting or programme and not just a segment. To have been produced prior to 22 April 2015.
• Proud Kiwi Speedway Videos – NZ Sidecar Champs

Track Website of the Year – presented by: Joblin Motorsport
For the most informative track website.
• Rotorua

Speedway Website of the Year – presented by: Hawke’s Bay Speedway Club
For the most informative speedway website.
• Christian Hermansen Motorsport

Speedway Poster of the Year – presented by: NZ Dirt Track Racing Magazine
• Aaron Drever Motorsport

Promotional Item of the Year – presented by: Kuriger Engineering
• Ruapuna Speedway – Collectors Cards

 

Winners – Individual Awards

Speedway Commentator of the Year – presented by: K Brown Designs
For the most entertaining and accurately informative track announcer (one person, not a commentary team).
• Allan Batt – Ruapuna

Speedway Photographer of the Year – presented by: David Jones Motors
The photographer who has excelled via their camera work during the 2014/15 season.
• Stuart Whitaker

Action Photo of the Year – presented by: Rees Race Cars
For the best single speedway photo taken during the 2014/15 season.
• John Sprague – Laying it down with style

Speedway Official of the Year – presented by: Waikaraka Family Speedway
Covers all Speedway NZ Officials (Referees, Stewards, Scrutineers, Senior Referees, Stipendiary Stewards and Technical Stewards).
• Trevor Nelson – Technical Steward

Innovation of the Year – presented by: Speedway Live
Technical advancement, promotional idea or anything new that continues to move the sport forward.
• Red Light LED’s – Wellington

Contribution to Speedway – presented by: Coutts Clerical Services
For an individual who has contributed the most to Speedway
• Allan Batt

 

Winners – Track Awards

National Event of the Year – presented by: Hydraulics Hawke’s Bay
This includes all Speedway NZ Allocated titles only (NZ, GP, NI, SI). Teams events are now included in the category below.
• Wellington – NZ Superstocks

Promotional Event of the Year – presented by: Square Photography
Any race meeting other than Speedway NZ allocated titles (now includes teams events).
• Rotorua – NZ Stockcar Teams Champs

National Event Programme of the Year – presented by: Cook Strait Crossings
This includes all Speedway NZ Allocated titles only (NZ, GP, NI, SI). Teams events are now included in the category below.
• Wellington – NZ Superstocks

Most Improved Speedway of the Year – presented by: Wellington Top 10 Holiday Park
Criteria includes: competitor growth, facility improvement, race meeting quality, field sizes etc.
• Max Motors Family Speedway – Wellington

Speedway of the Year: Private Promoted Venue – presented by: Ansin & Monteith
For the venue that makes the best effort to promote Speedway.
• Robertson Holden International Speedway

Speedway of the Year: Club Promoted Venue – presented by: GRD Engineering Services
For the venue that makes the best effort to promote Speedway.
• TWS Paradise Valley Raceway – Rotorua

 

Winners – Competitor Awards

Best Presented Speedway Vehicle – presented by: CSL Race Engines
For a SINGLE speedway vehicle that is well-presented. This category no longer includes the presentation of the crew or tow vehicle.
• 21t Saloon – Graham Williamson

Best Presented Racing Team – presented by: Stratford Speedway
For a MULTI car team that is best presented including race vehicles, drivers and crews.
• Joblin Motorsport

Rookie of the Year – presented by: Birdling Family Trust
For the best first season driver to a National Speedway class as of 1/9/2014. Competitors may have previously raced in youth, regional or local classes, but not other national classes.
• Nathan Blomquist – 27c Midget

Production Saloon Competitor of the Year – presented by: David Jones Motors
• Anton McKay 17g

Adult Ministock Competitor of the Year – presented by: Rotorforce
• Shane Denham 37s

Youth Ministock Competitor of the Year – presented by: BJ’s Bakery
• Josh Patterson 31w

Modified Sprint Competitor of the Year – presented by: Pro Street Engineering
• Allan Daly 31c

Quarter Midget Competitor of the Year – presented by: PTS Logistics
• Ben Le Cren 14a

Junior Solo Competitor of the Year – presented by: Riverlands Holiday Park
• Sam Taylor 7i

Superstock Competitor of the Year – presented by: Wellington Family Speedway
• Peter Bengston 2nzp

Sprintcar Competitor of the Year – presented by: Baypark Family Speedway
• Jamie Duff 1nz

Streetstock Competitor of the Year – presented by: AmPro Tools Woodford Glen Speedway
• Dave McSherry 1nzc

Stockcar Competitor of the Year – presented by: Eastland Group Raceway
• Asher Rees 1nzg

Modified Competitor of the Year – presented by: Boulton Racing Team
• Luke Keegan 1nzc

Super Saloon Competitor of the Year – presented by: Hypermac Racing
• Steve Flynn 1nzb

Sidecar Competitor of the Year – presented by: Greymouth Engine Services
• Mike Zachan & Jason McKinley 2nzp

TQ Midget Competitor of the Year – presented by: Harris Race Car Parts
• Jeremy Webb 8c

Minisprint Competitor of the Year – presented by: Hytools NZ
• Sean Rice 1nzs

Solo Competitor of the Year – presented by: Index Investigations
• Hayden Sims 10i

Midget Competitor of the Year – presented by: Efficient Moving & Storage
• Brad Mosen 1nza

Saloon Competitor of the Year – presented by: Barclay Engravers
• Steve Cowling 1nzm

Overall Sportsperson of the Year – presented by: Speedway New Zealand
For the driver who has not only achieved accolades but who has helped fellow competitors, Speedway in general, contributed to their Club and overall true sports person. The category is judged by the Speedway NZ Board and the trophy is presented by Speedway NZ.
• Peter Bengston, 2nz Superstock•

Jake Pulman Excellence Award
• Philippa Jones

 

*Unofficial preliminary results from a range of sources. Full results will be announced as they come available. If there are any errors please let us know in the comments below

Award Winners – New Zealand Speedway Awards 2014

The results are in and the winners of the New Zealand Speedway Awards for 2014 have been announced in Wellington on Saturday.

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2014 New Zealand Speedway Awards – Winners

Well done to all those finalists, and a big congratulations to the 2014 award winners.

This years NZ Speedway Award winners* are:

 

Media & Promotional Awards

 

Best National Media Support

New Zealand Dirt Track Racing Magazine

 

Best Local Media Support

Gisborne Herald

 

Written Article of the Year

Lynda Kuriger – What To Do With The Subaru? (NZDTR)

 

Race Meeting Production of the Year

Neil Sorensen (Ruapuna Videographer)

 

Track Website of the Year

Ampro Tools Woodford Glen Speedway – www.woodfordglen.co.nz

 

Speedway Website of the Year

gregobro.blogspot.com

 

Speedway Poster of the Year

NZ TQ Champs Poster, Ruapuna

 

Speedway T-Shirt of the Year

NZ Sidecar Champs, Ruapuna

 

Promotional Item of the Year

Joint Winners:
Oreti Park’s 40th Anniversary Table Mat
Ruapuna’s Mail Drop Cards
 

Individual Awards

 

Speedway Commentator of the Year

Malcolm Sines

 

Speedway Photographer of the Year

Jeremy Ward – Shot 360 Photography

 

Photo of the Year

Jeremy Ward – Shot 360 Photography

 

Speedway Official of the Year

Ian Armstrong

 

Contribution to Speedway

Gary Jemett

 

Jake Pulman Award of Excellence

Dr. Bruce Paige

 

Track Awards

 

National Event of the Year

NI Stockcar Champs, Wellington

 

Promotional Event of the Year

Superstock Teams Champs, Palmerston North

 

Promotional Event Programme of the Year

Superstock Teams Champs, Palmerston North

 

National Event Programme of the Year

NZ Modified Champs, Woodford Glen

 

Most Improved Speedway of the Year

Stratford Speedway

 

Speedway of the Year

Palmerston North

 

Speedway of the Year: Club Promoted Venue

Woodford Glen

 

Competitor Awards

 

Best Presented Racing Team

Joblin Motorsport

 

Best Presented Speedway Vehicle

Josh Boulton, 891c Super Saloon

 

Rookie of the Year

Dylan Hall, 98n Stockcar

 

Production Saloon Competitor of the Year

Whetu Taewa, 99t

 

Modified Sprint Competitor of the Year

No nominations received – Don’t forget to nominate next year!

 

Adult Ministock Competitor of the Year

Blair Uhlenberg, 28s

 

Youth Ministock Competitor of the Year

Jonny Morley, 24g

 

Quarter Midget Competitor of the Year

Montana Jamieson, 17c

 

Junior Solo Competitor of the Year

George Congreve, 99c

 

Superstock Competitor of the Year

Shane Penn, 1nz

 

Sprintcar Competitor of the Year

Dean Brindle, 2nz

 

Streetstock Competitor of the Year

Paul Simon, 1nz

 

Stockcar Competitor of the Year

Jayden Ward, 1nz

 

Modified Competitor of the Year

Luke Keegan, 1nz

 

Super Saloon Competitor of the Year

Mark Osborne, 1nz

 

Sidecar Competitor of the Year

Paul Humphrey & Ben Franklin, 1nz

 

TQ Midget Competitor of the Year

Matthew Leversedge, 7c

 

Minisprint Competitor of the Year

Jamie Larsen, 2nz

 

Solo Competitor of the Year

Jason Bunyan, 1nz

 

Midget Competitor of the Year

Brock Maskovich, 5a

 

Saloon Competitor of the Year

Chris Cowling, 1nz

 

Overall Sportsperson of the Year

Jason Bunyan, 1nz Solo

 

 

*Unofficial preliminary results. Full results will be announced as they come available.

Superstock Teams Nationals + Auckland Modified Champs – 7-8th Mar 2014 – Waikaraka Park Speedway

Superstock Teams Nationals + Auckland Modified Champs

It’s that time again. Superstock Teams Nationals on the 7th & 8th March 2014 at Waikaraka Family Speedway.

2014 Superstock Teams Nationals & Auckland Modified Champs

2014 Superstock Teams Nationals + Auckland Modified Champs

Hell yeah! Superstock Teams Nationals. Yes. Superstock Teams Nationals. Friday night suport classes are saloons, six shooters, while Saturday night is the Auckland Modified Champs, plus stockcars, superstock consolation races, plus the $2,000 Superstock Dash for Cash as the last race of the night for Superstocks.

Don’t miss the hits.

When:
Where: Waikaraka Park Family Speedway, 175 Neilson Street, Te Papapa, Auckland, New Zealand (Show map)
Tickets from $10.00 for kids 8 to 15, seniors, and students with ID under 20. Adults (16+) $30.00 Family Pass (2 adults up to 4 kids) $70. Buy Tickets from the gate on race night
Accommodation: If you need accommodation, check out some hotels nearby as ask on our Facebook page.

Superstock Teams confirmed:

  • Nelson Tigers
  • Palmerston North Panthers
  • Manawatu Mustangs
  • Hawkes Bay Hawk Eyes
  • Baypark Busters
  • Auckland Allstars
  • Rotorua Rebels

Can’t make it? Watch the live stream just $25USD per night.

For more information on the 2014 Superstock Teams Nationals visit the Official Website here: www.waikarakafamilyspeedway.co.nz

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

 

 

NZ Saloon Grand Prix + NZ Minisprint Grand Prix – 14-15 Feb 2014 – Waikaraka Park Speedway

New Zealand Saloon Grand Prix & New Zealand Minisprint Grand Prix

Get along to Waikaraka Family Speedway this weekend for the New Zealand Saloon Car Grand Prix and New Zealand Minisprint Grand Prix.
New Zealand Saloon Grand Prix & New Zealand Minisprint Grand Prix

New Zealand Saloon Grand Prix & New Zealand Minisprint Grand Prix

Camaros, Corvettes, Mustangs, Commodore and Falcon V8’s racing door handle to door handle and bumper to bumper for the NZ Saloon Car Grand Prix at Waikaraka Family Speedway.

Also on the programme will be the NZ Minisprint Grand Prix which will see the best Minisprint drivers tearing it up on the track.

There’s also a Stockcar Teams Race on Friday night (Auckland vs Waikato) and also StreetStocks and Stockcar racing, along with the MinisSprint practice. Then Saturday will bring SuperStocks and the Modifieds.

Don’t miss it.

When:
Where: Waikaraka Park Family Speedway, 175 Neilson Street, Te Papapa, Auckland, New Zealand (Show map)
Tickets Friday $10.00 for kids 8 to 15, seniors, and students with ID under 20. Adults (16+) $20.00 Family Pass (2 adults up to 4 kids) $50. Saturday prices $25 for Adults and $60 for Family. Buy Tickets from the gate on race night
Accommodation: If you need accommodation, check out some hotels online or team up with someone on our Facebook

For more information on the New Zealand Saloon Grand Prix & New Zealand Minisprint Grand Prix visit the Official Website here: www.waikarakafamilyspeedway.co.nz

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

 

 

NZ Super Saloon Championship – 10-11 Jan 2014 – Waikaraka Park Speedway

New Zealand Super Saloon Championship

The Valvoline New Zealand Super Saloon Championship is coming to Waikaraka Park Family Speedway on Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th of January.

2013 NZ Super Saloon Championship

New Zealand Super Saloon Championship

44 of NZ’s top Super Saloon competitors are ready to battle it out on the dirt at Waikaraka Family Speedway on the 10th and 11th of January.

Support classes for Friday will be Six Shooters and Ministocks, and on Saturday nights support classes will be Stockcars and the Auckland Superstock Champs.

Scruitineering will be at the pit area from 2pm until 5pm. Eliminations will be run in 3 heats, SNZ Championship format with 4 groups of 11 cars. Saturday night there will be 2 repercharges and the first 2 cars in each repercharge will advance. On Saturday the finals will be run over three 15 lap races in the SNZ Championship format.

Don’t miss the action.

When:
Where: Waikaraka Park Family Speedway, 175 Neilson Street, Te Papapa, Auckland, New Zealand (Show map)
Tickets from $10.00 for kids 8 to 15, seniors, and students with ID under 20. Adults (16+) $25.00 Family Pass (2 adults up to 4 kids) $50. Saturday prices for Adults is $25 and Family $60. Buy Tickets from the gate on race night or from iTicket
Accommodation: If you need accommodation, check out some hotels online or ask for options on our Facebook page

NZ Super Saloons Groups (as at 7/1/14):

Group 1
1NZ Mark Osborne
7M Brent Emmerson
21W Donald Gregory
36A Mike Pegler
41b Grahame Strong
43m John Roberts
63A Nigel Mouat
66H Craig Marsh
71C William Woodhouse
95b Johnny Browne
891C Josh Boulton

Group 2
2NZ Richie Taylor
5B Steve Flynn
53M Mark Hutchins
81M Dean Waddell
8H Craig Cardwell
24w Martin Halcrow
46E Paddy North
58A Max Andresen
48C Gavin Hill
98A Graeme Andrew

Group 3
3NZ Ian Burson
26T Shane McIntyre
88M Gavin Dyer
96A Lance Jennings
6C Dennis Bolt
12n Shane Carey
71M Russell Donovan
881C Bruce Bolton
46H Cody Hata
55A Geoff Gentry
86C Jason Moore

Group 4
6B Grant Flynn
27C Trevor Elliot
41M Terry Corin
46M Matt Smith
99A Shane McInteer
12M Kristin Vermeulen
21H Steve Williams
24A Ben Harding
33M Paul Carter
73C Mark “Fluffy” Grocott
492I Campbell McManaway

For more information on the NZ Super Saloon Championship visit the Official Website here: www.waikarakafamilyspeedway.co.nz

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

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


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

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.

 

 

2014 FIM New Zealand Speedway Grand Prix – Sat 5th April 2014 – Western Springs, Auckland


WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MOTORSPORT ACTION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.

The 2014 FIM Speedway Grand Prix Series kicks off at Western Spring Speedway in Auckland, New Zealand, on Saturday the 5th of April.

FIM Speedway Grand Prix

FIM New Zealand Speedway Grand Prix 2014

Fifteen of the world’s most amazing solo riders will descend on Western Springs, on 5 April 2014 to contest round one of the World Championship FIM Speedway Grand Prix series.

See a number of World Champions take to the track, including: 2013 winner Tai Woffinden from UK, 2012 winner Chris Holder from Australia; three time title holder Nicki Pedersen from Denmark; Poland’s Tomasz Gollob and two time world champ American Greg Hancock – who also won the inaugural New Zealand FIM Speedway Grand Prix at Western Springs in 2012.

When:
Where: Western Springs Stadium, Stadium Rd, Auckland, New Zealand (Show map)
Tickets from NZ$30.00 kids to NZ$60.00 adults. On sale now, buy Tickets from TicketMaster. Parking NZ$5 (cash only) first in first serve.*
Flights & Accommodation: Book your hotel in Auckland and your flights before it’s too late.

For more information on the World Championship FIM Speedway Grand Prix series visit the Official Website here: www.speedwaygp.com

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

 

 

2013-2014 Allocated Title Dates – SNZ

Below are the 2013/14 Allocated Title Dates for the new speedway season.

 

2013/2014 Allocated Title Dates

 

Key: Black = Approved, Red = change from the original date

 

Superstock Title Dates:

New Zealand: Meeanee 3/4 Jan 2014 Grand Prix: Huntly 24/25 Jan 2014
North Island: Stratford 13/14 Dec 2013
South Island: Nelson 28 Dec 2013

Stockcar Title Dates:

New Zealand: Palmerston North 28/29 Dec 2013
Grand Prix: Wanganui 6/7 Dec 2013
North Island: Wellington 21/22 Feb 2014
South Island: Woodford Glen 18 Jan 2014

Super Saloon Title Dates:

New Zealand: Waikaraka Park 10/11 Jan 2014
Grand Prix: Baypark 27 Dec 2013
North Island: Meeanee 21 Dec 2013
South Island: Cromwell 7 Feb 2014

Saloon Title Dates:

New Zealand: Stratford 17/18 Jan 2014
Grand Prix: Waikaraka Park 14/15 Feb 2014
North Island: Gisborne 22 Mar 2014
South Island: Riverside 15 Mar 2014

Sprint Car Title Dates:

New Zealand: Cromwell 10/11 Jan 2014
Grand Prix: Western Springs 8 Feb 2014
North Island: Baypark 1 Feb 2014
South Island: Riverside 31 Jan 2014

Midget Title Dates:

New Zealand: Western Springs 7 Dec 2013
Grand Prix: Ruapuna 24 Jan 2014
North Island: Kihikihi 11 Jan 2014
South Island: Nelson 15 Feb 2014

TQ Midget Title Dates:

New Zealand: Ruapuna 14/15 Feb 2014
Grand Prix: Nelson 11 Jan 2014
North Island: Western Springs 26/28 Dec 2013
South Island: Nelson 14 Dec 2013

Modified Title Dates:

New Zealand: Woodford Glen 3/4 Jan 2014
Grand Prix: Rotorua 21/22 Mar 2014
North Island: Waikaraka Park 29 Mar 2014
South Island: Greymouth 8 Mar 2014

Streetstock Title Dates:

New Zealand: Nelson 24/25 Jan 2014
Grand Prix: Riverside 18/19 Apr 2014
North Island: Waikaraka Park 22 Feb 2014
South Island: Greymotuh 22 Feb 2014

Minisprint Title Dates:

New Zealand: Stratford 28 Feb / 1 Mar 2014
Grand Prix: Waikaraka Park 15 Feb 2014
North Island: Wellington 1 Feb 2014
South Island:

Sidecar Title Dates:

New Zealand: Ruapuna 21/22 Feb 2014
Grand Prix: Rosebank 16 Mar 2014
North Island: Palmerston North 25 Jan 2014
South Island: Nelso 29 Mar 2014

Solo Title Dates:

New Zealand: Oreti Park 8 Feb 2014
Grand Prix: Moore Park 19 Apr 2014
North Island: Rosebank 2 Feb 2014
South Island: Ruapuna 21 Feb 2014

NZU21 Solo Title Dates:

New Zealand: Moore Park 4 Jan 2014

Dates subject to change

Winners – New Zealand Speedway Awards 2013

The results are in and the winners of the New Zealand Speedway Awards for 2013 have been announced in Wellington on Saturday.

NZ Speedway Awards

 

2013 Necksgen New Zealand Speedway Awards – Winners

Well done to all those finalists, and a big congratulations to the 2013 award winners.

This years NZ Speedway Award winners* are:

Best National Media Support

NZ Dirt Track Racing

Best Local Media Support

Nelson Mail

Best Written Article

Mike Jury – NZ Modified Champs History

Best Live Action Production

Moore Park – NZ Sidecar Champs

Best Speedway Website of The Year

Rotorua Speedway – www.rotoruaspeedway.co.nz

Best Promotional Printed Item (Other)

Teams Racing Capital of the World T-Shirt

Best Promotional Printed Item – Paper

Spectator’s Speedway Season Review 2011/12

Best Track Announcer

Jason Gutteridge – Woodford Glen

Speedway Photographer of the Year

Graham Hughes

Speedway Action Photo of the Year

Graham Hughes

Best Official to Speedway

Ian Armstrong – Technical Steward

Contribution To Speedway

Barry Brown

Best Presented Club Promoted Track

Paradise Valley Raceway, Rotorua

Best National Event

Superstock Teams Champs – Palmerston North

Best National Event Programme

Superstock Teams Champs – Palmerston North

Best Promotional Event

World 240 Superstock Champs – Rotorua

Best Promotional Event Programme

Boxing Day – Western Springs

Privately Promoted Speedway of the Year

Robertson Holden International Speedway

Club Promoted Speedway of the Year

Paradise Valley Raceway – Rotorua

Rookie of the Year

7C Hayden McKay (Modified)

Best Presented Racing Team

Joblin Motorsport

Best Presented Car & Crew

46E Paddy North

Production Saloon of the Year

Ethan Cook 76g

Adult Ministock of the Year

Matt Phippen 15p

Youth Ministock of the Year

Luke Brown 89a

Modified Sprint of the Year

Brendan Daly 33c

Quarter Midget of the Year

Jayden Busch 91a

Junior Solo of the Year

Jake Turner

Midget Driver of the Year

Michael Pickens 1nz

Sprintcar Driver of the Year

Dean Brindle 2nz

TQ Midget Driver of the Year

Dylan MacGregor 1nz

Minisprint Driver of the Year

Jamie Larsen 1nz

Solo Driver of the Year

Jason Bunyan 1nz

Sidecar of the Year

Paul Humphrey & Ben Franklin 1nz

Super Saloon Competitor of the Year

Mark Osborne 1nz

Saloon Driver of the Year

Steve Cowling 2nz

Modified Driver of the Year

Luke Keegan 1nz

Superstock Driver of the Year

Shane Penn 1nz

Stockcar Driver of the Year

Peter Rees 1nz

Streetstock of the Year

Steve de Malmanche 1nz

Jake Pulman Award of Excellence

Sandra Birdling

Overall Sportsperson of the Year

Shane Penn – 1nz Superstock

*Unofficial preliminary results. Full results will be announced as they come available.