Gisborne driver Regan Penn slipped under the radar to win the Sharp As Linehaul New Zealand Superstock Grand Prix after a stellar night’s racing on Saturday.
Defending champ Randal Tarrant of Waipukurau nervous for Superstock Nats
1 Jan, 2021 12:20 AM
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Randal Tarrant said having the 1NZ number as reigning national champion comes with a lot of pressure and responsibility. Photo / Supplied
Randal Tarrant said having the 1NZ number as reigning national champion comes with a lot of pressure and responsibility. Photo / Supplied
The reigning New Zealand Superstock champion is a little nervous heading into this year s nationals at Paradise Valley Speedway in Rotorua this weekend.
Randal Tarrant of Waipukurau said he thinks this year s event will be tougher since he is going in to defend his title.
8V Shane Griven rolls after a tangle with 1NZ Shane Dewar.
SPEEDWAY: Luke Miers finally had the luck run his way to dominate the Brent Lowe Memorial Stockcar title at the Robertson Holden Speedway in Palmerston North. The sought-after title named after the hard-hitting stockcar driver who died in an accident on Christmas Eve 2015 drew a massive field of more than 50 cars, with qualifying before a one-race final on Monday. Without doubt Miers has been the stockcar class’ outstanding driver over the past season, but has often suffered from flat tyres or cars spinning out of control in front of him. But on this occasion he had everything go his way as he cruised to a relatively untroubled win in his impressive new Peter Rees car.
What s On: Your mega guide to summer in Rotorua
24 Dec, 2020 06:00 PM
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Summer has well and truly arrived and with international travel not an option, more Kiwis than ever before are exploring their own backyards. To help you on your explorations we have compiled a mega list of some of the events and activities available in Rotorua.
Saturday, December 26
10am-12pm: Art by Bike - Toi mā Runga Paihikara. Te Manawa, corner of Tutanekai and Hinemoa streets, Rotorua. Enjoy a free guided tour by bike through some of Rotorua s cycleways and explore the impressive art works located in central Rotorua, Government Gardens, Kuirau Park, Rotorua Lakefront and Sulphur Point.