Guy Fawkes fireworks top off speedway action
Tomorrow night’s meeting should provide fun for the whole family at the Robertson Holden International Speedway in Palmerston North.
From the Demolition Derby Ramp Race, to the Manawatu Standard Fireworks Spectacular, the action will be non-stop. Add to this the Ray Tarrant Memorial for sidecars, along with the Shownight Cup for SuperStocks and you have a recipe for entertainment.
A field of road cars with windows and headlights removed will battle it out for the always popular Demolition Derby. Extra thrills and spills are provided by a ramp that must be negotiated during their travels around the Central Energy Trust Arena.
To celebrate Guy Fawkes, the night will be capped off with a huge fireworks display, proudly brought to you by the Manawatu Standard.
The Ray Tarrant Memorial trophy should draw an excellent field of sidecars.
Ray was the announcer here at the Speedway for many years and was an ardent supporter of sidecars. He was also instrumental in putting together the sponsorship package with 2XS in 1980, which over time has morphed into More FM.
SuperStocks will be racing for the traditional Shownight Cup, which was run in conjunction with the old A&P Show at the arena for many years. Completing the programme are Stockcars, Minisprints and Youth Ministocks. Racing starts at 7pm, admission prices are Adults $25 (16 years and over), $10 for children aged 8-15, and $60 for a family pass of 2 adults and up to four children. Gates open: Waldegrave St 5pm, Cook & Cuba streets gates 5.30pm.
Note: Last weekend’s rained out Robin Pratt Memorial Stockcars will be held on November 24.