NEWS
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ADMISSION PRICES - $15.00 Adults, $10.00 Senior Citizens (with a gold card), Gold Coin for Under 16, FAMILY PASS - $30.00 Coin Donation for Programme
UPDATED 30 JULY 2010
AGM
Oreti Park Speedway is holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 10th August 2010 at 7pm, Southland Motorcycle Clubrooms, Pit Road, Sandy Point, Otatara. All current and new members welcome. The solo, sidecar reps and secretary are standing down so put your hand up for one of these positions and become part of one of the fastest growing speedway clubs in New Zealand.
UPDATED 22 July 2010
REPORT FROM DALE FINCH ATTENDING THE WORLD U21 SOLO CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING
Dale receiving his rose at the Neustadt Donau Speedway Track in Germany
Hi Guys
I had an awesome trip away to Europe. I learnt a lot and got to race against may experienced riders.
I knew it was going to be very hard - and that it was. I scored 4 points with one DNF, due to someone locking up in front and causing me to drop my bike. For me to qualify I would have needed around 8 points.
The boys I was racing against were very experienced and were racing professionally full time so I was definitely the under dog considering the amount of races I’ve done this season they would do in 2-3 weeks.
The track was a lot different to what I’m used to in NZ. It was very long and slick so I found it hard to find the right set up and trying to change my riding style to suit. I only had four sets of four minutes for my practice, the day before the Meeting.
During the World Un21 meeting I got things sorted and got faster and faster and by the time of my lasted race I finished 2nd, a bike length behind one of the leaders of the meeting, but by then the meeting was over.
If I get the chance to go back over there, there are a lot of things I would do, like trying to get lots of track time on similar track to what the meeting would be held on so I was dialled in to the track before the meeting.
Speedway in NZ is a lot smaller than overseas so I think the more riders help each other out and share experience the sooner we will have more success when our boys go overseas.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone from Oreti Park Speedway, Elvin & Kris from SBF, Teng Tools, Grant from Thomson Welding, Ronder from SISS for all the effort they went thru to help me get to Neustadt Donau in Germany.
Dale
UPDATED 5 JULY 2010
BURT MUNRO SPEEDWAY SPECTACULAR 2010
ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE BURT MUNRO SPEEDWAY SPECTACULAR on 27th November 2010. GO TO www.burtmunrochallenge,com to enter. Entries may be limited depending on numbers so get in quick to avoid disappointment.
The longtrack is back!! - New to Burt Munro this year, it will be held on Wednesday 24th November at the Ascot Park Racecourse. (This is not run by Oreti Park Speedway but is a great event not to be missed)
UPDATED 22 MAY 2010
THE TRACK IS NOW CLOSED FOR WINTER - NO MORE TRAINING DAYS UNTIL NEXT SEASON - ENJOY YOUR REST AND SEE YOU ALL NEXT SEASON.
GOOD LUCK ORETI PARK AND ALL OTHER TRACKS AND COMPETITORS WHO HAVE BEEN NOMINATED FOR SNZ SPEEDWAY AWARDS. THESE AWARDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN JULY - WATCH THIS SPACE.
UPDATED 25 APRIL 2010
TRAINING DAYS
We will hold training days every Saturday until further notice. Please check club cell phone around 10.00am each Saturday before you head out to the track to make sure it is on. The weather has been against us the last couple of weeks but will hopefully allow us to get a couple of training days in before the track gets closed for Winter.
UPDATED 15th April 2010
SATURDAY 17th APRIL 2010
We have a training day scheduled this Satuday - Juniors and Pee Wees from 11.00am - 1.00pm Seniors 1.00pm - 3.00pm.
Please phone club phone (027 655 4005) after 10.00am on Saturday for cancellations.
HAVE A GO DAY/PRIZEGIVING - 10th April 2010
2PM-5PM - "Have a go"
7pm - Prizegiving at SMCC Clubrooms, Pit Road, Otatara.
Anyone wanting to have a go and get the Speedway bug, come along to our "Have a go day" and jack up a ride. It is a great club to belong to and everyone is only to willing to help each other out. Contact Shelley on 021 482492 or the club cell 027 655 4005 if you are interested in getting a ride and we will see what we can jack up.
UPDATED 29 MARCH 2010
Tregoning secures Southland title
By KATE BUCHANAN INC
The sweet taste of victory – it's a flavour Grant Tregoning has certainly become accustomed to.
Tregoning added the Southland Solo Championship title to his collection at the Russell Cunningham Properties Oreti Park Speedway 10th Anniversary meeting on Saturday night.
It completes an impressive feat for Tregoning who has won just about every title he's contested this season. The New Zealand Solo crown is the only one to allude the self-confessed speed demon – and that's still stings a little bit.
“I really wanted to win the New Zealand title but had to settle for second,” Tregoning said. “But there's always next year.”
He's lost track of how many races he's won – in fact, it's easier to count those he hasn't claimed the checkered flag in.
“That's easier – it's only one. It's been an awesome season.”
Testament to his riding ability, Tregoning claimed the Southland title using two borrowed bikes which previously failed to even make the top 16 at the national championships.
Celebrating 10 years since the Oreti Park Speedway was resurrected, Saturday's fixture also marked the final event of the season and produced some spectacular racing.
“The track was unreal – it was a fantastic event,” Tregoning said.
In the solo event, Anthony Knowles, of Christchurch, was second followed by Oreti Park stalwart Paul Hayes.
Fraser Gillespie and Nigel Cuckow won the sidecar title, followed by Jason Harpur and Mark George, and Kevin McDonald and Karl Hosie respectively.
In the junior ranks, Hayden Sims reigned supreme, followed by Connor Spriggs and Peleti Woods, while Noel Caufield won the classic solo event, ahead of Andre Hodge and Nigel Luscombe.
Oreti Park Speedway will hold a Have a Go Day on April 10 for anyone interested in twisting the throttle.
UPDATED 25 MARCH 2010
10th ANNIVERSARY MEETING PRESENTING THE SOUTHLAND SIDECAR, SOLO & JUNIOR SOLO CHAMPIONSHIPS, CLASSIC SOLO's & PEE WEE's
Saturday 27th March 2010 - 4pm Racing Starts
Riders are to be at the Track between 1.00pm - 3.00pm for vehicle checking and sign-in. Racing begins at 4pm.
In case of a rain off it will be held Sunday 28th March - Racing beginning at 1.00pm. Vehicle Checking and Sign-in between 10.30am - 12.00pm. Phone the club phone on 027 655 4005 for cancellations and update on times!!!
UPDATED 18 March 2010
TRAINING DAY
An extra training day has been approved for Friday 19th March from 6 - 7pm. Also Saturday 20th March 2010 there is a training day - Juniors 11am-1pm and Seniors 1pm - 3pm. Please check club phone for cancellations as I will not be near the computer to update website - club cell phone number is 027 655 4005
Please remember riders to sign-in before going out on the track. All unlicenced competitors are to pay a $10.00 fee to go to SNZ. Payment payable to the First Aiders or Trainers in attendance.
ALSO
SOUTHLAND CHAMPS - Rescheduled for the 27th March 2010 - Racing begins at 4.00pm.
Riders are required to be at the track between 1.00pm - 3.00pm for vehicle checking and sign in.
UPDATED 15 MARCH 2010
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW CANTERBURY JUNIOR SOLO CHAMPION - CONNOR SPRIGGS!!
15 year old Connor Spriggs has taken out the Canterbury Junior Solo Championship title ahead of 13 year old Hayden Sims both of Oreti Park last weekend at Moore Park (06.03.2010). Shilo Tocher of Moore Park in Christchurch was 3rd. Well done to our two local boys.
DATED 14th MARCH 2010
SOUTHLAND SIDECAR, SOLO AND JUNIOR SOLO CHAMPIONSHIPS
HAS BEEN CANCELLED - KEEP AN EYE ON WEBSITE FOR THE NEW DATE
DIG-IT EARTHMOVING NEW ZEALAND SIDECAR CHAMPIONSHIP POSTERS FOR SALE
40x50cm Print - $100.00
Contact Oreti Park Speedway to get your copy
PLEASE NOTE: Price above is for the print only
A reminder to all you competitors and supporters, we have three positions to fill at the end of this season. The Secretary, Solo and Sidecar Reps are standing aside now that their three years is up - it will let some new blood in - have your input into the running of this fantastic club. Come on all you boys who complain about draws and other things, put your hand up and take on one of these jobs. It is a wonderful club to be apart of. It is one of New Zealands most successful speedway clubs - The 2009 New Zealand Sidecar Champion stating that it is one of the best tracks in New Zealand and now is your chance to join in the action.
For any further information, please contact Shelley on 027 655 4005 or at oretiparkspeedwaynz@hotmail.com.
UPDATED 28 FEBRUARY 2010
UK rider claims NZ speedway title
UK rider Jason Bunyan leads Oreti's Grant Tregoning during the Calder Stewart Roofing New Zealand Solo Championships at Oreti Park Speedway on Saturday 27th February.
After racking up thousands of kilometres to get here, UK rider Jason Bunyan successfully defended his title at the Calder Stewart Roofing New Zealand Solo Championships staged at Oreti Park Speedway on Saturday 27th February.
Representing Auckland's Rosebank Road Speedway, Bunyan, 30, clinched 1NZ status ahead of Oreti's own Grant Tregoning and veteran Larry Ross, of Christchurch's Moore Park.
Qualifying fastest with a lightning quick lap of 17.25 secs, Bunyan then went head-to-head with Tregoning in the first heat of the night – and it ultimately proved the title decider.
Hailed as the King of Oreti, Tregoning relished competing on home turf and fought solidly for all four laps but Bunyan, who races professionally in the UK, managed to hold off the gutsy challenge. The pair went on to win each of their remaining heats, leaving the opening race, where Bunyan earned the crucial extra point, to determine victory.
Among the night's exciting action, the large crowd was treated to a glimpse of speedway's future in young star Anthony Knowles, of Christchurch's Moore Park.
Knowles, who is just 15, earned a dispensation to race at the national fixture and impressed securing fourth overall in the competitive senior ranks. His sensational performance even prompted speedway enthusiasts to compare him to the legendary Ivan Mauger.
New Zealand U21 champion Dale Finch was in podium contention until he crashed in the fourth round and was carted off in the ambulance. He returned after a thorough check to compete in the final heat – only to have his chain come off in the penultimate lap.
The hotly-contested Malcolm Officer Memorial Trophy for sidecars produced fierce racing, with the Oreti combination of Kevin McDonald and Karl Hosie reigning supreme.
The talented duo won four of the five heats to secure the silverware ahead of Scott Ayto and Josh Heenan and Jason Harpur and Mark George respectively.
In other categories, Craig Blackett won the Solo Support class, Noel Caulfield the Solo Classics and Hayden Sims the Junior Solo.
Results:
Calder Stewart Roofing NZ Solo Championship
1st Jason Bunyan - 15 points
2nd Grant Tregoning - 14 points
3rd Larry Ross - 12 points
4th Anthony Knowles - 10 points
Malcolm Officer Memorial Trophy (Sidecars)
1st Kevin McDonald & Karl Hosie - 12 points
2nd Scott Ayto & Josh Heenan - 11 points
3rd Jason Harpur & Mark George - 10 points
Solo Support & Non-qualifiers
1st Craig Blackett - 12 points
2nd equal Matt Heenan - 9 points
2nd equal Bradley Sharp - 9 points
Solo Classic
1st Noel Caulfield - 16 points
2nd Nigel Luscombe - 11 points
3rd Les Payne - 5 points
Junior Solo
1st Hayden Sims - 16 points
2nd Connor Spriggs - 10 points
3rd Adam Shuttleworth - 9 points
Next meeting: Saturday March 13: Southland Sidecar Championship, Southland Solo Championship and Southland Junior Solo Championship with supporting Solo Classics. Racing starts 5pm.
UPDATED 17 FEBRUARY 2010
ONE NEW ZEALAND TITLE OUT OF THE WAY AND ONTO THE NEXT!!
CALDER STEWART ROOFING NEW ZEALAND SOLO CHAMPS - 27th February 2010
FORMAT OF THE DAY
- 10.00am -12.00pm - Vehicle Checking (NZ Solos Only)
- 12.15pm - Riders Briefing (NZ Solos Only)
- 12.45pm - 1.45pm - Official Practise
- 2.00pm - Qualifying
- 2.00pm - 3.00pm - Vehicle Checking (for Sidecars, Juniors, Support and Classics)
- 4.00pm - Riders Briefing - All Competitors
- 4.45pm - Grand Parade
- 5.00pm - Racing begins
Saturday 27th February sees the Russell Cunningham Properties Oreti Park Speedway hosting the Calder Stewart Roofing New Zealand Solo Championship - It is on the 27th February only as per entry form. Qualifying will be held earlier in the day. Any queries contact the club on 027 655 4005.
Below are the entries for the Solo Championship. If you have sent an entry and it is not on the list below please contact the secretary (Shelley) ASAP on 027 655 4005 or 03 2168284 a/h.
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CALDER STEWART ROOFING NEW ZEALAND SOLO CHAMPIONSHIPS
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1NZ
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Jason Bunyan
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Rosebank Road - Auckland
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3NZ
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Larry Ross
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Moore Park - Christchurch
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4
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Cory Lang
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Moore Park - Christchurch
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5i
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Grant Tregoning
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Oreti Park Speedway - Invercargill
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6n
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Sean Cox
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Top of the South Speedway - Nelson
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Dale Finch |
Moore Park - Christchurch |
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8c
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Craig Blackett
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Moore Park - Christchurch
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9c
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Josh O’Docherty
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Moore Park - Christchurch
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11n
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Adam Wilson
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Top of the South Speedway - Nelson
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16i
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Daniel Shuttleworth
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Oreti Park Speedway - Invercargill
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21i
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Neil McIntyre
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Oreti Park Speedway - Invercargill
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Sean Mason |
Rosebank Road - Auckland |
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22a
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Ryan Bagshaw
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Rosebank Road - Auckland
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23c
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Andy Aldridge
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Moore Park - Christchurch
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24i
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Bradley Sharp
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Oreti Park Speedway - Invercargill
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Pete Stenning |
Oreti Park Speedway - Invercargill
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26i
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Paul Hayes
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Oreti Park Speedway - Invercargill
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29i
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Jeremy Godfrey
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Oreti Park Speedway - Invercargill
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55a
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Hayden Bagshaw
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Rosebank Road - Auckland
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71i
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Jack MacRae
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Oreti Park Speedway - Invercargill
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73c
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Anthony Knowles
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Moore Park - Christchurch
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92i
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Ryan Moss
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Oreti Park Speedway - Invercargill
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96i
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Alex Cunningham
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Oreti Park Speedway - Invercargill
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99i
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James Miller
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Oreti Park Speedway - Invercargill
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UPDATED 14th FEBRUARY 2010
New Zealand Sidecar Champion Crowned
Speedway riders might be renowned for their tough exteriors, but being crowned national champion certainly brings out their softer side.
Palmerston North's Mike Zachan and swinger Paul Humphrey secured the Dig-It Earthmoving New Zealand Sidecar Championship at Oreti Park Speedway on Saturday night.
“I did get a bit emotional – I kept the goggles on until I got back to the pits,” Zachan admitted. “It's a pretty big thing ... I've been racing since 1999 and this is my first 1NZ plate.”
His skillful combination with Humphrey was impressive, despite being new this season.
“There was something special there straight away,” Zachan said.
A last-minute decision to venture south paid off for the duo, who also won the North Island Championship last month.
“I told Paul we were effectively coming for second because of the Australian entry – they're one of the best teams in the world – but he was still keen,” Zachan said.
“Turns out we just had to play our cards right ... and I had to keep my head.”
Darrin Treloar and Justin Plaisted, of New South Wales, certainly lived up to their reputation. The former world champions dominated every race by an impressive margin and the New Zealand title looked destined to head across the Tasman.
However, when officials deemed the pair impeded another bike off the start during the fourth of five heats, they were promptly given their marching orders.
Despite winning their final heat, Treloar and Plaisted finished a frustrating one point behind Zachan and Humphrey in the overall standings and were left fuming about what they viewed as archaic rules.
“That's 1980's rules ... anywhere else in the world, you'd never even be stopped,” swinger Plaisted said.
He lamented the $5500 spent on flights and transport of the bike, “let alone all the rest of it.”
“We just love going racing – that's why it makes it so disappointing when you get a decision like that,” Plaisted said.
Gisborne's Sefton Truuts and Calvin Foggarty placed third overall, with defending champions Les Plummer and Kervin Demanser forced to settle for 4th.
In the solo ranks, Oreti's Grant Tregoning proved unbeatable and claimed his fourth consecutive Brian Reed Memorial Trophy, ahead of Christchurch riders Andy Aldridge and Anthony Knowles respectively.
A shock admission from the main event, former 2NZ Russell Stuart and Andrew Parker, of Hastings, had a point to prove and easily won the non-qualifiers event, ahead of Oreti's Daniel Harpur and Nathan Phillips and Jamie Pocklington and Daniel Gillett.
Oreti's Noel Caufield took top honours in the Solo Classics event, while Hayden Sims won the Junior Solo.
Oreti Park Speedway will host the Calder Stewart Roofing New Zealand Solo Championship on Saturday, February 27, incorporating the Malcolm Officer Memorial Trophy for sidecars along with solo support, classic and junior events.
CONGRATULATIONS to Mike Zachen and Paul Humphrey - 97p (Palmerston North) - Winners of the Dig-it Earthmoving New Zealand Sidecar Championship. #84v Darrin Treloar and Justin Plaisted (New South Wales - Australia) finished with the 2NZ and Sefton Truuts and Calvin Foggarty (Gisborne) came in for the 3NZ.
Darrin Treloar and Justin Plaisted from Australia lead Sefton Truuts and Calvin Foggarty 61G (inside) and Derek Ramsay and Tony Hislop (outside) with Mike Zachan and Paul Humphrey at the rear during Heat 12 of the Dig-It Earthmoving New Zealand Sidecar Champs.
The 2008-2009 1NZ Sidecar Champions - Les Plummer and Kervin Demanser during the practise session on Friday 12th February 2010!
UPDATED 10th FEBRUARY 2010
NZ Title on the Line
The current 1NZ combination of Les Plummer and Kervin Demanser (from Gisborne) lead Oreti Parks 7i Grant Thomson and Chay McWilliam, 23 - Kevin McDonald and Karl Hosie and Fraser Gillespie and David Uitentuis into the 1st corner during a heat at the Trans-Tasman GP Sidecar Test Series last month.
They've staked a claim on everything from Phar Lap to pavlova – now the Australians have set their sights on our national sidecar championship crown.
Former world champions Darrin Treloar and Justin Plaisted are jetting across the Tasman to compete in the Dig-it Earthmoving New Zealand Sidecar Championships, to be staged at Oreti Park Speedway, near Invercargill, this weekend.
If their form at the inaugural trans-Tasman Sidecar GP Series earlier this year is anything to go by, the pair will undoubtedly be a dominant force.
But leading the quest to keep the title on New Zealand soil are defending champions Les Plummer and Kervin Demanser, of Gisborne, and the 2NZ pairing of Russell Stuart and Andy Parker, of Palmerston North.
The event is being staged in Southland for the first time in 19 years and Plummer rated the Oreti Park circuit highly.
“It's a great track – it would be one of the best tracks in the country. It's just a pity it's in the wrong place – it should be a mile down the road from my house,” he said.
He admits he's rather attached to the 1NZ plate and won't be giving it up without a fight.
“It's going to be a great weekend of racing – there's a lot of good outfits coming down and, with the Australians in the mix, it will be tight,” Plummer said.
“My plan it to keep my mouth shut, stay out of trouble and just concentrate on the starts. In a four lap race you haven't got much time so the starts are very important.”
Stuart agreed. “ If you can get your nose in front for a lap or two, there's a good chance you'll stay there,” he said.
“He (Treloar) is extremely fast – it will all depend on how we can foot it with them as to whether we are up there or not.”
3NZ duo Derek Ramsay and Tony Hislop, also of Palmerston North, feature among the podium contenders, along with freshly crowned North Island champions Mike Zachen and Paul Humphrey and Southland's own Fraser Gillespie and David Uitentuis.
Gillespie's bike was tuned to the Oreti circuit and he hoped home turf would prove an advantage.
“You always want to perform well in front of a home crowd and I'm sure Southlanders will be out in force to watch such an exciting field battle it out,” he said.
Gillespie and Uitentuis along with a further eleven local combinations will relish the chance to race against the impressive 34-strong field.
Qualifying starts at 3pm on Friday with finals racing from 5pm on Saturday.
In the solo ranks, 16 competitors will contest the Brian Reed Memorial Trophy with Oreti Park’s Grant Tregoning aiming to claim the trophy for the fourth consecutive time. Junior Solo and Classic races will be held during Friday's qualifying.
ENTRIES FOR THE DIG-IT EARTHMOVING NEW ZEALAND SIDECAR CHAMPIONSHIP ARE NOW CLOSED. NO LATE ENTRIES ARE BEING ACCEPTED. We have 34 combinations vying for the title.
To all the competitors racing at the New Zealands - This is a little heads up on Vehicle checking
If it is in the rulebook it WILL BE enforced. (Rules are for our own safety and that of our spectators whether we agree with them or not)
All you out of town bikes please be aware of the rules. Two rules in particular which seem to be overlooked at other tracks are the following two listed.
T9-2-5 (n) Covered in back wheel (While this is a deletion oversight when the rulebook was reprinted, it is still in the rulebook and it is a rule our vehicle checker enforces at Oreti Park.
T9-2-6 (b) (Steel cable of at least 3mm dia fitted to the first third of the silencer to the frame.)
Methanol run engines must have a methonal sticker on their bike.
The vehicle checker asked for this to put on the website so you are all aware of the rules especially the two listed above.
Safe travelling and see you all on the 12th February.
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CONFIRMED ENTRIES FOR THE DIG-IT EARTHMOVING NZ SIDECAR CHAMPIONSHIP - 12 & 13 February 2010
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1 NZ
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Les Plummer & Kervin Demanser
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Gisborne Speedway – Gisborne
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2 NZ
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Russell Stuart & Andy Parker
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Kihikihi Speedway – Hastings
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3NZ
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Derek Ramsay & Tony Hislop |
Palmerston North Speedway
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4c
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John Warwood & Laurie McMahon
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Ruapuna Speedway – Christchurch
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7i
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Grant Thomson & Chay McWilliam
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Oreti Park Speedway – Invercargill
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11i
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Fraser Gillespie & David Uitentuis
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Oreti Park Speedway – Invercargill
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15i
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Brad White & Damian Gutteridge |
Oreti Park Speedway – Invercargill |
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16i
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Jason Harpur & Mark George
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Oreti Park Speedway – Invercargill
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17i
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Scott Ayto & Josh Heenan
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Oreti Park Speedway – Invercargill
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17N
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Daniel Satherley & Tony McKenzie
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Top of the South Speedway – Nelson
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17T
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Grant Lightfoot & Darryn Fox
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Central Motor Speedway – Cromwell
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19N
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Nigel Payton & Mike De Gray
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Top of the South Speedway – Nelson
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19V
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John Hannan & Tony Hirini
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Oceanview Speedway - Wanganui
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22i
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Daniel Harpur & Nathan Phillips
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Oreti Park Speedway – Invercargill
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22B
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Dave Black & Pete Steigenberger
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Meeanee Speedway – Napier
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23i
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Kevin McDonald & Karl Hosie
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Oreti Park Speedway – Invercargill
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23c
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Brent Tomkins & Paul Cunniffe
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Ruapuna Speedway – Christchurch
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Kerry Dixon & Chris Nixon |
Oreti Park Speedway – Invercargill
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28c
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Paul Anderson & Mike Stevenson
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Ruapuna Speedway – Christchurch
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32i
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Jamie Pocklington & Daniel Gillett
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Oreti Park Speedway – Invercargill
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32c
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Mark Hannaford & Robbie Gardiner
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Ruapuna Speedway – Christchurch
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34V
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John Pitt & Jason Wallis
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Oceanview Speedway - Wanganui
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39P
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Andrew Buchanan & Philippa Burns
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Palmerston North Speedway
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42c
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Peter Stephens & TBA
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Ruapuna Christchurch
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48i
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Shaun Kerr & Robin Poole
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Oreti Park Speedway – Invercargill
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56G
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Clive Ireland & Brendan Webber
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Gisborne Speedway – Gisborne
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58i
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Aiden Thwaites & Bruce McLean
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Oreti Park Speedway – Invercargill
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61G
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Sefton Truuts & Calvin Foggarty
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Gisborne Speedway – Gisborne
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66E
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Mark Smith & Simon Leask
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Eastern States Speedway – Blenhiem
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73c
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Lionel Green & Aaron Ray
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Moore Park Speedway – Christchurch
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81c
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Josh Wilson & Darrin Butt
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Ruapuna Speedway – Christchurch
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84V
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Darrin Treloar & Justin Plaisted (Australia)
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Wanganui Speedway
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97N
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Dallas Kelman & Adie Drake
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Top of the South Speedway – Nelson
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97P
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Mike Zachan & Paul Humphrey
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Palmerston North Speedway
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LATE ENTRIES
A reminder that late entries if accepted may start off 30 metres. You would only need to do the race programme and draws once to appreciate the reasoning behind this rule. One late entry can totally change the number of heats making all those hours of work a waste of time. By starting the late entry off 30 metres - nothing changes. Any complaints put your hand up and take on the job!
UPDATED 10th January 2010
AUSSIES DOMINATE AT ORETI PARK
Overall winner Darrin Treloar and Justin Plaisted squeezes through between his two Aussie Counterparts #35 Mark Mitchell and Tom Golding and #75 Mark Plaisted and Sam Harrison. In behind is our own 11i Fraser Gillespie and David Uitentuis.
Australian riders reigned supreme in round four of the inaugural Sidecar GP trans-Tasman Test Series, staged at Oreti Park Speedway recently.
Former World Champions Darrin Treloar and Justin Plaisted, of New South Wales, continued their impressive domination of the series, once again taking top honours.
“Our plan was to come and win as many rounds as we could and so far we have won 3 out of 4 with one round to go so we are pretty pleased with that,” Treloar said.
“Our aim now is to qualify for the World Sidecar Champs in August over in England.”
The Oreti Park track proved challenging initially, with competitors forced to ride to the conditions.
“It was pretty slippery out there but the track came right by the end of the meeting. It was a shame the track didn’t start out how it finished,” Treloar said.
With some of the world’s best in attendance, racing was fast and furious – to the delight of the massive crowd.
After five heats, the top three qualifiers advanced to the final – Treloar and Plaisted, Mark Mitchell and Tom Golding (Adelaide) and Mark Plaisted and Sam Harrison (Adelaide).
A repecharge was staged to find the fourth finalist with local combinations Fraser Gillespie and David Uitentuis, Jason Harpur and Mark George and Shaun Kerr and Robin Poole joining Palmerston North husband and wife team Andrew Buchanan and Phillipa Burns in the hunt.
Gillespie and Uitentuis earned the right to contest for the overall title but the podium ultimately proved an all-Australian affair with Treloar and Plaisted followed across the line by Mitchell and Golding and Plaisted and Harrison respectively.
The Ivan Mauger North verses South Challenge was also contested at the trans-Tasman fixture, with the South Island team snatching bragging rights.
Oreti Park Speedway has enjoyed a hectic calendar of elite events in recent weeks, including the South Island Solo Championships on January 23.
The club’s focus now switches to hosting the New Zealand Sidecar Championships on February 12-13. With 25 teams already confirmed and plenty more predicted, adrenalin-pumping action is a foregone conclusion.
UPDATED 08 JANUARY 2010
IVAN MAUGER NORTH v's SOUTH CHALLENGE and TRANS TASMAN SIDECAR TEST SERIES - 9th January 2010
Riders are to be at the track between 12.00pm and 2.00pm for vehicle checling and sign-in. Racing starts at 5.00pm
UPDATED 03 JANUARY 2010
JUNIOR TRAINING DAY (03.01.2009) CANCELLED DUE TO TRACK CONDITION
Next meeting on 9th January 2010 is the Ivan Mauger North v's South Challenge and the GP Sidecar series featuring five top Australian Combinations . Amongst those Five is the current World Champion. - A meeting not to be missed. Racing begins at 5.00pm. Riders to be at the track between 12-2.00pm for vehicle checking and sign-in.
UPDATED 02 JANUARY 2010
TRAINING DAY FOR JUNIORS IS CANCELLED DUE TO TRACK CONDITIONS
Please check on club cell phone (027 655 4005)t o see if it is on tomorrow as I will not have access to a computer to update tomorrow.
UPDATED 27th DECEMBER 2009
TRAINING DAY - 2nd January 2009 - JUNIORS ONLY
This training day is for Juniors only - 12.00pm - 1.00pm. Big track is now closed until the 9th January meeting.
Good luck to all the Oreti Park Speedway Sidecar and Solo teams racing at the Central Motor Cromwell Speedway on the 30th December 2009. Racing begins at 6.00pm
ORETI PARK SPEEDWAY COMMITTEE WISH ALL OUR COMPETITORS, MEMBERS, SPONSORS AND LOYAL SPECTATORS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEARS!
UPDATED 15th DECEMBER 2009
NO TRAINING DAY ON WEDNESDAY 16th DECEMBER 2009
Allan and Fraser are working on both the Junior and Senior Tracks
CONGRATULATIONS FRASER
On Saturday 12th December 2009, Joe Hughes announced on behalf of Oreti Park Speedway that our president, Fraser Gillespie has been awarded Life Membership of Oreti Park Speedway for his years of dedication and leadership towards the sport of Speedway - Well Done Frase!!
UPDATED 13th DECEMBER 2009
NEW ZEALAND U21 SOLO CHAMPION CROWNED
Moore Park rider from Christchurch Dale Finch does his victory lap after taking out the Permacoat Roofing New Zealand U21 Solo Championship at Oreti Park on Saturday 12th Decemeber 2009.
Christchurch rider Dale Finch well and truely exorcised any ghosts lingering from a horrific speedway crash when he claimed the Permacoat Roofing New Zealand U21 Solo crown at the Oreti Park track on Saturday night.
The feat was all the more impressive considering Finch has only been twisting the throttle again for the past four months after two yearsspent recovering from a broken back.
After qualifying heats, Finch dominated the three-round final series to secure maximum points and etch his name on the silverware. Auckland's Jamie Moohan was second, followed by Sean Mason, of Ngaruawahia, third.
The quest for the national title was not without its challenges due to a combination of weather and track conditions. While it took riders some time to adjust to the huge amount of drive their bikes had, they were left applauding the track manager Allan Shuttleworth's skill.
"His ability to turn a swimming pool into a race track is testament to his expertise," Oreti Park Publicity Officer Janene Stenning said.
"The weather didn't exactely play its part but the crowds were not deterred - our car parks around the track was at full capacity and everyone enjoyed an exciting nights racing.
"Its fair to say there were plenty of thrills and, unfortunately, a few spills."
Two separate crashes resulted in three competitors being transported to Southland Hospital. However, the trio have all been since discharged with no serious injuries - their now mangled bike suffering the brunt of the incident.
In the battle for the Peter Blick Memorial sidecar title, Oreti Park duo Fraser Gillespie and David Uitentuis reigned supreme, followed by Moore Park's Lionel Green and Aaron Ray, and Oreti Park's Shaun Kerr and Robin Poole respectively.
A hectic calendar planned this season, including the Ivan Mauger North v's South Challenge for solos and the sidecar GP Series - Trans Tasman test, featuring five Australian combinations, on January 9, 2010, then the South Island Solo Championship on the January 23, 2010. The action continues in February with the New Zealand Sidecar Championships on the 13th and the New Zealand Solo Championships on the 27th.
The Finalists for the Permacoat Roofing New Zealand U21 Solo Championship
L-R: Adam Wilson (Top of the South - Nelson) Daniel Shuttleworth (Russell Cunningham Properties Oreti Park Speedway - Invercargill), Jeremy Godfrey (Russell Cunningham Properties Oreti Park Speedway - Invercargill), Ryan Terry-Daley (Rosebank - Auckland) Neil McIntyre (Russell Cunningham Properties Oreti Park Speedway - Invercargill), Cory Lang (Moore Park - Christchurch), Josh O'Docherty (Moore Park - Christchurch), Dylan Hancock (Palmerston North), Sean Mason (Rosebank - Auckland), Ryan Bagshaw (Rosebank - Auckland), Matt Heenan (Russell Cunningham Properties Oreti Park Speedway - Invercargill),
L-R: Gloria Miller (Solo Rep) Hayden Bagshaw (Rosebank - Auckland), Dale Finch (Moore Park - Christchurch), Jamie Moohan (Rosebank - Auckland)
UPDATED 9th DECEMBER 2009
PERMACOAT ROOFING NEW ZEALAND U21 SOLO CHAMPIONSHIP
Riders are to be at the track between 12.00 - 2.00pm for vehicle checking and sign-in. A riders practise for the Permacoat Roofing NZ U21 competitors will be held from 2.30-3.00pm. Riders briefing will be held at sign-in shed at 4.00pm followed by a grand parade at 4.45pm. Racing to start at 5.00pm.
NO TRAINING DAY THIS WEEK!!
UPDATED 26th NOVEMBER 2009
GOOD LUCK JAKE AND JACK
You boys are doing us all proud. Hope you both learn heaps from Leigh Adams over in Melbourne this weekend. Look forward to the New Zealand u21's where you can show us all that you learnt!
UPDATED 22nd NOVEMBER 2009
BURT MUNRO SPEEDWAY SPECTACULAR
Competitors are to be at the track between 12.00-2.00pm for vehicle checking and sign-in. Racing begins at 5.00pm - May begin a little earlier if weather looks threatening.
UPDATED 19th NOVEMBER 2009
RACE NUMBERS ON BIKES
Please ensure that your race numbers are clearly visable on your bikes for the lap scorers. If they cannot clearly see your numbers your laps will not be recorded. Black on white or white on black is the easiest for the lap scorers to see. Please refer to your rulebook for dimensions of what your race numbers should be.
MOORE PARK
Meeting 5th December - 5pm start
Moore Park are holding a meeting for Solos with Sidecar support classes. Please contact Gloria on 03 2131300 for details.
UPDATED 18th NOVEMBER 2009
TRAINING DAY - 18th NOVEMBER @ 6.00pm is cancelled due to track conditions.
Next Training Day is 21st November - Juniors 11.00pm - 1.00pm and Seniors 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Gates will be locked at 3.00pm sharp to allow Allan to get onto the track preparation for the Burt Munro. Juniors must be finished their practise by 1.00pm. No late rides this weekend - Cheers
UPDATED 11 NOVEMBER 2009
CLUB DAY
14th November 2009
Riders who have entered are to be at the track on Saturday 14th November between 2.30pm and 3.30pm for vehicle checking with sign-in to follow. Late entries will be accepted on the day however they will be starting off 30 metres.
NEXT TRAINING DAY
The next Training Day is scheduled for Wednesday 18th November 2009. There is NO training day on the 11th November as the track is being prepared for Club Day.
UPDATED 5th NOVEMBER 2009
BURT MUNRO SPEEDWAY SPECTACULAR - 28 November 2009
Entries are now closed. No late entries are being accepted. To the three Christchurch sidecar and Cromwell combinations wanting to enter late and missed out - Just remember to get your entries in for the NZ Sidecar Champs on time as no late entries are being accepted for that meeting either. Entry Forms are available on-line. You should receive entry forms within the next week.
UPDATED 26 October 2009
Training Day this Wednesday 28th October 2009 is cancelled.
There will be a Training Day on Saturday 31st October 2009. 12.00pm - 1.00pm Juniors & 1.00pm - 3.00pm for Seniors.
PLEASE NOTE: Training Days are for Oreti Park Speedway Full Club Members Only.
UPDATED 19 October 2009 
Full throttle: Invercargill’s Alex Cunningham (left) leads Dale Finch #7 of Christchurch, Paul Hayes and Bradley Sharp, both of Invercargill, down the home straight at the Andy Tree Memorial Trophy event at Oreti Park Speedway on Saturday. Insert: Grant Tregoning, winner of the Andy Tree Memorial Trophy
UPDATED 15 OCTOBER 2009
ATTENTION: BURT MUNRO COMPETITORS
Please be aware that your SNZ licence is for speedway only. If you are wishing to race at Teretonga, Beach, Bluff Hill Climb and/or Wyndham you must have a MNZ licence for these. SNZ Licences do not cover the other four meetings - SNZ Licence is for Speedway racing only!! You can obtain your MNZ licence from www.motorcyclingnz.co.nz/download/Licence_Application.pdf or contact Southland Motorcycle Club. If you get your licence on-line please remember to allow enough time for MNZ to process it and get it posted to you in time for the event you are entering.
UPDATED 13 October 2009
ANDY TREE MEMORIAL - 17th OCTOBER 2009
COMPETITORS ARE TO BE AT THE TRACK FROM 2.30pm -3.30pm for Vehicle Checking and 3.00pm - 4.00pm for Sign-in. FOR ALL THE NEW COMPETITORS - YOU MUST HAVE YOUR BIKE CHECKED BEFORE YOU SIGN-IN WITH FRANK THE STEWARD!!
ENTRIES FOR THE MEETING ON 17th OCTOBER ARE NOW CLOSED - Late Entries will be accepted however entries recieved after today will be starting off the 30 metres as the programme and draw has now been completed and is off to the printers tomorrow (13/10/2009.)
ANDY TREE MEMORIAL
17 October 2009
This is a one off memorial meeting in memory of a much loved son, brother, friend, mentor, competitor and part of the Oreti Park Speedway fraternity. We would love to see all the Solo riders who knew Andy, come down and ride at his memorial.
!!!URGENT!!!
GREENSHEETING
This needs to be done ASAP - An official day is considered a race day so greensheeting will not be done.
Ring Andrew on 03 216 7779 or 027 292 5698 to make a time on either Tuesday or Thursday evenings.
Congratulations go out to Grant Tregoning once again for being selected to race in the Premier British Team against Sweden on Wednesday night (Thursday our time). Good luck Grant - Your doing us all proud.
UPDATED 29 September 2009
FIRST OFFICIAL PRACTICE - Saturday 3rd October - 3PM Start CANCELLED!!!!
For those who have not yet had their bike green sheeted or got their membership/licence get it done. No greensheeting will be done on Race Days so get in now. All riders must have their membership paid up to get on track.
TRAINING DAY - WEDNESDAY NIGHT (30th September) has been cancelled keep an eye out on the website and phone when they are going to start up. Do not go off the Training Day list for the Wednesdays. They are not going to start until a week or two away.
UPDATED 24 September 2009
26 SEPTEMBER 2009 - TRAINING DAY
& 27th SEPTEMBER 2009
12.00pm Juniors - 1.00pm Seniors (Saturday Only)
(For Oreti Park Speedway Full Members Only)
Training Day this Saturday weather depending - Check the phone for details.
We have had a request from another rider who cannot make this Saturday so we applied to SNZ for a training day permit for Sunday which has been approved this afternoon. So anyone who cannot make Saturday can come out on Sunday for a skid between 1.00pm and 3.00pm. This extra permit on the Sunday however is at a cost to you, the competitor. The cost depends on how many turn up so if you are going take $10 with you. This is weather dependant.
UPDATED 11 September 2009
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *TRAINING DAYS* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
1st Training Day - Saturday 12th September 2009
12.00pm - Junior Solos 1.00pm - Seniors
(FOR ORETI PARK SPEEDWAY FULL MEMBERS ONLY)
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The Training Days have finally been approved. All riders must have their membership paid before going out on the track. For sidecars that means the Swinger as well. If you have a new swinger or friend who wants to try it, their first time is free and then it is a cost of $10 each time. (This is for people who have never tried speedway before) This gets paid directly to SNZ and should they decide to get their licence, the money they have paid comes off their licence fee. Dates will be sent out with a newsletter on Monday.
UPDATED 1 September 2009
GRANT TREGONING HITS FRONT COVER
<- Grant starring on the cover of the British SPEEDWAY STAR magazine after his win in the National League best pairs at the Isle of Wight recently. Grant is pictured with his team mate, Tony Atkin(also from Newport).
Congratulations Grant - You are doing Oreti Park proud!!!
UPDATED 19 August 2009
Oreti Park Speedway held a Car Trial on Saturday the 15th August 2009. We had a great turnout with 62 people turning up to cruise the streets in and around Southland to mark off all the questions. Thanks to all those who turned up to support us. A big thanks to Kevin Godfrey for organising the trial, Janene Stenning, Karen Hughes and Shelley Clark for making the supper. Everyone who attended had an absolute blast and I believe there were some very sore heads the next day.
The AGM was held on Wednesday 12th August. Thankyou to all those who have put their hands up to help for the up and coming season. Welcome to the two new committee members, Darryl Sims and Scott Reed. A big thanks to our two departing committee members, John Tuffley and Barry Sharp for all their help and input over the past year.
SCRATCHIE BOARD WINNERS
Board #1: Bex Rodgers (Christchurch)
Board #2: Tony Fox
Board #3: Sylvia Hughes
Board #4: Dawn Clark
Board #5: Michael Keen
Board #6 Joe Hughes
Board #7 Anne McPheat
Board # 8 Paul Esplin
Board # 9 Stacey
Board # 10 Vicki Corkhill
Board # 11 Pete Stenning
Board # 12 Julie-Ann Tillard
Board # 13 A Spectator from Andy Tree Memorial
Board # 14 A spectator from Andy Tree Memorial
UPDATED 23 July 2009
ORETI PARK SPEEDWAY AGM
Wednesday 12th August 2009
7pm at SMCC Clubrooms
All members are encouraged to come and have their say - New Members welcome
$5 a person for Car Trial - $5.00 per person for Super
UPDATED 18 July 2009
CONGRATULATIONS
To Grant Tregoning for making the Australasin U21 Solo Team. We are waiting on a report on Grant but hear through the grapevine that he is making a great impact over in England with some very fast and classy riding.
This week saw two Oreti Park Speedway Members become Dads for the second and third time.
Congratulations to Fox & Carolyn on the birth of their Daughter. Libby arrived into the Speedway world on Saturday 11th July.
Congratulations also to Karl Hosie & Aimee on the birth of their son, Tylor on Wednesday 15th July.
UPDATED 12 July 2009
Oreti Park Speedway has secured major sponsorship from Dig-it Earthmoving for the New Zealand Sidecar Championships. Thank you Kyle for your ongoing support.
NEW ZEALAND SIDECAR CHAMPIONSHIP
12th & 13th FEBRUARY 2009
Permacoat Roofing has raised their hand to be the major Sponsor behind the New Zealand U21 Solo Championship.
NEW ZEALAND U21 SOLO CHAMPIONSHIP
12th DECEMBER 2009
Calder Stewart Roofing has jumped on board for the ride at the New Zealand Solo Championships as the major sponsor for that meeting.
Championship naming rights still available for the South Island Solo Championship. You get a great deal of publicity. Contact oretiparkspeedwaynz@hotmail.com for more information.
UPDATED 25 JUNE 2009
ORETI PARK SPEEDWAY AGM
Wednesday 12th August 2009
SMCC Clubrooms - 7 PM Start
All current, and new members welcome
UPDATED 25 JUNE 2009
CAR TRIAL/SIGN-IN NIGHT
15th August 2009
All meet at the old Lazers - (Out the back of the Waikiwi Tavern for those of you who were not fortunate enough to party on down there in the good old days)- We will be sent on our way to complete the Car Trial and will venture for some beers and nibbles. All competitors are asked to please support this. It is to fundraise for the up and coming NZ Solo/Sidecar/U21 and South Island Solo Champs. The car trial will be heaps of fun and a good night out. So get a couple of car loads of your mates and head to Lazers at 5.30pm on Saturday 15th August. After the completion of the Car Trial, Competitors are asked to attend the Sign-in for the up and coming season.
Updated 27th May 2009
GENERAL MEETING - Tuesday 9th June 2009
All current and future members are invited to attend a General Meeting to be held at the Southland Motorcycle Club Clubrooms starting at 7.30pm.
Discussions are to be held in regards to the new and proposed rule changes concerning Solos, Kiwi Kidz and Sidecars.
Updated 24 May 2009
Thankyou to all those who have helped us in raising funds for the 3 New Zealand titles and South Island Title that we are hosting this up and coming season.
10 May 2009
IMPROVEMENTS TO ORETI PARK
After a successful 2008-2009 season, the committee are heads down organising, planning and building to get Oreti Park Speedway in tip top shape for the New Zealand Sidecar and New Zealand Solo Championships that they are hosting in February 2010.
Thanks to the ILT Foundation, Oreti Park will have two brand new ablution blocks. Due to the ever increasing crowds at Oreti Park, it was decided that the hire toilets just didn't cut the mustard so with the help of the ILT foundation, the new toilet blocks are underway.
Receiving a large donation from the Pub Charity has allowed Oreti Park to extend and build new pits to allow all the riders to have sheltered pit areas. And on another view this will make it easier for the reps who find it hard to round all the riders up. - We will keep you updated on the progress.
GRANTS OFF TO THE WORLD U21 CHAMPIONSHIPS
On Friday 1 May 2009, our Christchurch based rider, Grant Tregoning headed off to qualify for the World U21 Solo Championship. We wish you the best of luck Grant.
AGM
The AGM is coming up in August, its time to start thinking who you want on your committee to run the Club. Our current President is standing down this year so its time for some fresh new blood to step up and help continue to grow this club at the rate it has over the last 10 years. Any body wanting to stand for any of the positions, get your nominations in. Date will be advised as soon as it has been set.
CLUB CELL PHONE:
The club cellphone is working well. There are a number of people who are using it to find out what is going on with the track. Its number again is Any news you want included on the website, please contact Shelley on oretiparkspeedwaynz@hotmail.com
