HELENSVILLE BURNOUTS — LAST EVER

Having run religiously over the last eight years, the bell has tolled for the Kaipara Classic Car Club’s iconic Helensville Burnouts. Urban development of Helensville means it is no longer viable to run the event, and the club is sending it off with a bang, in what is sure to be the biggest and best one yet. It will run as it always has, with V8, six-cylinder, four-cylinder, and ladies’ classes, and competitors are allowed as many runs as they can get in the most low-pressure event on the calendar. Located at the Swale Earthmovers yard on 103 Mill Road, Helensville, entry is $25 for competitors and $10 for spectators, with kids under 12 free — just leave any dogs or patches at home. Find the ‘Kaipara Classic Cars’ page on Facebook to stay up to date.