With anticipation and excitement and the temperature still well above 20 degrees, the flag dropped on the fifth meeting at the Robertson Prestige International Speedway to decide the Manawatu Saloon Champion and the AFC Motorcycles Sidecar Best Pairs.
Read moreSpeedway action continues this Saturday night at the Robertson Prestige International Speedway, where the Manawatu Saloon Championship is decided along with exhilarating side-by-side Sidecar racing action for the AFC Motorcycles Sidecar Best Pairs. Saturday night will also see the return of V8 Modifieds racing wheel-to-wheel around the C.E.T Arena. Fantastic Superstocks, metal-crunching Stockcars and eye-catching Minisprints add to a massive night of entertainment.
Read moreThe sun was out once again for the fourth meeting of 2025/26, the Robin Pratt Stockcar Memorial, and it was looking like being a great meeting. It has sadly been 25 years since Robin Pratt, a 45-year-old Foxton driver, suffered a medical event while racing at Palmerston North. His family donated the trophy to be contested each year in his honour. It is the most prestigious local Stockcar title on offer, with a rich history of past legends names appearing on the trophy including two times winner William Humphries and six times winner Peter Rees.
Read moreFast and furious action is back this Saturday 15th November with the 25th Anniversary of the Motor Machinists Robin Pratt Memorial Stockcar Championship. This is one of the most prestigious local titles on offer with a rich history of past legends etching their name on the coveted title, and it is one championship that the locals try to make sure never leaves town. Metal-crunching Stockcar action at its best!
Read moreThe third meeting of 2025/26 at the Robertson Prestige International Speedway was the Manawatu Standard Fireworks Spectacular. There was a huge crowd in attendance, and it was lovely to see so many families. When the lights went out, the Fireworks were definitely spectacular which was shown with appreciation from the crowd with lots of oohs, ahs and gasps. Truly a fabulous fireworks display from the Kairanga Lions.
Read moreYou won't want to miss this exciting night for the whole family on Saturday 8th November at the Robertson Prestige International Speedway for the Manawatu Standard Fireworks Spectacular! The metal-crunching mayhem of the Superstocks and Stockcars battling it out on the track, sensational Super Saloons, AFC Motorcycles Ray Tarrant Memorial Sidecars, D.M.R Metal Recyclers Ramp Race, and to close out the night the Manawatu Standard Fireworks Spectacular is a recipe for dazzling family entertainment.
Read moreThe weather gods certainly played nice for the second meeting at Robertson Prestige International Speedway Palmerston North. There was sunshine all day with a light breeze, making a great setting for the Stockcar Dash for Cash. The anticipation and excitement around the Central Energy Trust Arena was obvious, even Stu Russell wanted to start the first race with a chequered flag. The meeting started bang on 6:30pm, with a promising 22 races to get through.
Read moreSpeedway is back this Saturday night at the Robertson Prestige International Speedway after an epic Grand Opening last weekend. This weekend the excitement continues with the Stockcars racing for an added incentive of a Dash for Cash, so who do you think will take home the bonus? Add in the Saloons with their Corvettes, Camaros and Mustangs, and the daredevil Sidecars it’s going to be a massive night!
Read moreAfter a horrendous week of bad weather, I'm sure everyone's fingers and toes were crossed for opening night at Robertson Prestige International Speedway, Palmerston North. The weather gods played nice, and it was fantastic to see the pits were full of cars from all around the country.
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