Boxing Day 26th December sees another night full of variety at the Robertson Prestige International Speedway. Headlining the meeting is the AFC Motorcycles Manawatu Sidecar Championship, the Brent Lowe Memorial for Stockcars, a Superstock Teams Race - Palmerston North Panthers taking on the Kihikihi Kings, plus Superstocks along with the bedlam of the crowd favourite Demon Energy Drinks Ramp Demolition Derby!
The mighty Palmerston North Panthers return to Superstock Teams Racing at the Central Energy Trust Arena against the formidable Kihikihi Kings. This is set to be a teams race where all the best tactics come into play. Following this epic teams race – the Spectacular Superstocks will hit the track and race wheel to wheel in the most exhilarating racing on dirt!
The daredevil Sidecars will be racing side by side for the prestigious AFC Motorcycles Manawatu title. Fans are to expect fast and thrilling racing, with initial interest suggesting this is one of the biggest and best Sidecar meetings on offer this season with the national titles cancelled.
The Brent Lowe Memorial for Stockcars always provides plenty of action on the track, with many local and visiting drivers indicating they are keen to compete for this Memorial title. The metal crunching Stockcars always put on a stellar show with more on offer with the incentive of lucrative stirrer prizes to further add to the action. Brent Lowe lived for Stockcar action and this is a fitting tribute to a former battler in the Stockcar ranks. These Stockcars mean business!
Classes racing in support are; Superstocks, Stockcars, Sidecars, local Youth Ministock competitors only. Please register you intention to race using the following link; https://www.pnspeedway.co.nz/forms/manawatu-sidecar-champs-brent-lowe-memorial-26-12-2021
Rounding out a massive Boxing Day is the ever-popular Demon Energy Drinks Ramp Demolition Derby. The last Ramp Derby had in excess of 45 cars leaping over the ramp hard out! This will have you in fits of laughter and makes it a memorial evening at the Robertson Prestige International Speedway.
The Orange traffic light system will be in effect. This means the following;
Vaccine Pass verification for all people 12 years and 3 months of age and over; Proof of identity i.e. photo I.D, drivers licence, passport, Student ID may be requested for entry.
People with a valid medical exemption are included in the verification process through the Ministry of Health App. Proof of identity i.e. photo I.D, drivers licence, passport, Student ID may be requested for entry. No letter or other form of medical exemption is acceptable.
Only one dose will be required for the below ”Event Workers” up until the 17 January 2022 after which all workers will be required to meet the COVID Vaccination Certificate requirements, workers are defined as below;
- Speedway NZ Volunteers (SNZ Official) - fall under the mandate
- Track Officials/ Crash Crew - fall under the mandate
- Competitors Youth & Adult as semi-professional performers for entertainment - fall under the mandate
- Contractors to the event (i.e., Fire Service, Medical Crew, Security / Gate Staff) - fall under the mandate
- Crew in respect of their volunteering services to a semi-professional performer - fall under the mandate.
You will be required to show a valid Vaccine Pass or an acceptable proof of first vaccination. For any person classified as an Event Worker as above, proof of having your first vaccine can be obtained from your doctor or via the authorised online portal. The appointment card people receive when getting their vaccine is “not” a valid form of proof. Proof of identity i.e. photo I.D, drivers licence, passport, Student ID may be requested for entry.
In addition to this All Spectators/Public attending the event, aged over 12 years and 3 months are required to have valid Vaccine Pass (double dose), anyone under 12 years and 3 months of age are exempt.
Click here to get your Vaccine Pass - https://mycovidrecord.health.nz
- Face masks are encouraged to be worn at all times, except when consuming food or beverage.
- All people must scan in using the NZ Covid tracer app. Manual registers will be available for those unable to scan.
- Please stay home if you are unwell!
Admission prices are $25 for an adult (16 years and over), $10 for children aged 8-15, and $60 for a family pass of 2 adults and up to four children. Kids aged 7 and under are FREE.
Tickets can be purchased from our ticket booths at Gate 1 (Waldegrave Street) and Gate 2 (Cuba Street - Bridge) Gate 3 (Cook Street) from 5pm.
