Now, the racers head to Whanganui for the final throw of the dice. Every season the safety barriers are put up alongside Whanganui s world-renowned motorcycle street fight , with straw bales positioned and spectator fencing laid out along the gutters of the city s public streets. Starting in 1951, the Cemetery Circuit event is likely to be another scorcher this Boxing Day, for the sun beating down and of bike riders trying to beat each other to the chequered flag. Leading riders expected to challenge for the top honours include Taupō s two-time former series champion and current national superbike No 2 Scott Moir, Glen Eden s former national 600cc and superbike champion Daniel Mettam, Wellington s two-time former national superbike champion Sloan Frost, Whanganui firebrand Jayden Carrick, Auckland s Dave Sharp, powerhouse Whakatane brothers Mitch and Damon Rees, Whanganui s multi-talented Richie Dibben and Te Awamutu s Dave Hall.
Stage set for Suzuki International Series showdown at Cemetery Circuit
21 Dec, 2020 12:30 AM
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Whanganui Chronicle
By: Andy McGechan
Whanganui s iconic Cemetery Circuit motorcycle race meeting has been running every Boxing Day for the past 70 years.
And once again the festive magic will continue as Whanganui stages its traditional motorcycle race meeting, lighting up the tarmac on its world-famous course on Saturday.
The popular three-round Suzuki International Series is now marking its 13th season, with this year s 70th Cemetery Circuit race meeting on Boxing Day the traditional final showdown.
The 2020 edition of the series was at Taupo s Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park on the first weekend in December and Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon, in Feilding, followed as host venue for round two a week later, on December 13.
Suzuki Series: Whanganui s Dowman sisters face off in road-race showdown
15 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM
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Emma (left) and Lucy Dowman are taking their rivalry to a whole new level this year. Photo / Andy McGechan
Emma (left) and Lucy Dowman are taking their rivalry to a whole new level this year. Photo / Andy McGechan
Whanganui Chronicle
Whanganui sisters Emma and Lucy Dowman have taken sibling rivalry to a whole new level.
Take a bit of typical family squabbling and add a pinch of horsepower and it s game-on for these two, although it s really nothing too serious and only a little light-hearted sporting showdown.
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Manfeild motorcycle racing: Suzuki International Series continues to entertain
13 Dec, 2020 09:39 PM
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The GIXXER Cup class was again a massive crowd-pleaser at Manfeild on Sunday, the racing this close from start to finish each time. Photo / Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com
The GIXXER Cup class was again a massive crowd-pleaser at Manfeild on Sunday, the racing this close from start to finish each time. Photo / Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com
Round two of the Suzuki International Series graced the hallowed grounds of Manfeild on Sunday and, unbelievably, the racing just keeps getting better and better with each event.
Just as it was at the series opener in Taupō the previous weekend, the racing was fast and frenetic in all the various bike categories, with points leaders changing at the top of several classes at the weekend.