Speedway: Dylan Smith dominant in ending Whanganui s long drought
10 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Dylan Smith is a study of concentration en route to his maiden New Zealand title. Photo / S. B. O Hagan Photography
Dylan Smith is a study of concentration en route to his maiden New Zealand title. Photo / S. B. O Hagan Photography
Whanganui Chronicle
It was a long day under the hot sun at Fast Lane Spares Oceanview Family Speedway on Saturday.
But a long Whanganui drought was broken in the final race of the evening as Dylan Smith (53V) streaked to victory in the Dewtec New Zealand Minisprint Championship.
Speedway New Zealand Championships on the line in Whanganui
8 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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1NZ Shane Dewar goes wheel to wheel with Shane Gribbon (8V) in the Flying Kilt. Photo / S. B O Hagan Photography
Whanganui Chronicle
Photo / S. B O Hagan Photography
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Photo / S. B O Hagan Photograph
Tony Stuart
The first of three Speedway New Zealand championships will be decided at Fast Lane Spares Oceanview Family Speedway tonight.
More than 20 of the country s top Minisprints will take to the track to compete for the Dewtec New Zealand Minisprint Championships.
Based on a Midget chassis, the Minisprints are powered by a naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine of up to 1340cc, and must weigh between 420kg and 570kg, without the driver. Wings on the roll cage and front of the car provide downforce, and the top cars lap Oceanview almost two seconds per lap faster than Superstocks.