The modifiedsprint class continues the trend of bringing new faces to the Ruapuna Speedway scene and acting as a major stepping stone into other open-wheel classes.

This Summer most eyes will no doubt be focused on the high-profile arrival of former Black Cap cricketer Nathan Astle as he makes his Ruapuna debut,however he is not the only new face to both modifiedsprints and Ruapuna.

Ray Baughan and long time sponsor Allan Daly (Avon Insurance Brokers) have made a commitment to the NZ Sprintcar title being held in Christchurch in 2012.

The Naming rights raffle being sold by Darren and Jude is progressing
well with 2/3 of the tickets sold. The raffle draw has now been extended
until the 15th of September
in order to sell the last remaining tickets.

Draw details | 15th September, Racecourse Hotel, 6 -6:30pm
nibbles and drinks supplied.

  

The TQ class is looking very strong this year with a number of drivers returning to the class for 2010/11

Glen Everett will be returning this coming season after his spectacular crash at Ellesmere back in May with a new Raceworks Chassis. Glen is not the only driver returning this season with new equipment to raise the bench mark even higher, Gareth Nixon will also have a new chassis, but unsure on whom it will be from at this stage.

Ricky Brett will also be making appearances throughout the season in his new Harris 3NZ machine when not contesting the Western Springs Series in his car from last season for the new owner. Returning to the class after running a couple of seasons in the midgets is Philippa Melrose who will also be driving a Harris car. Ryan Chapman is also said to make a return to the class after a season off.

Rumour has it that Marty Kennett is building another car for this coming season. Tom Lumsden has decided to sell his Modified Sprint to concentrate on racing TQ’s.

Article courtesy Christchurch TQ Club

Ruapuna Speedway picked up three prizes at this years New Zealand
Speedway Awards winning the 'Best Website' and 'Best Presented
Club Venue' categories while long time official Gavin Tavendale was
winner of the 'Best Official' Award.

Ruapuna also had finalists in the Best Promoted Club Venue, TQ
Driver of the Year (Glen Durie) and 'Announcer of the Year'
(AJ Batt & Andy Nisbet).

Club president Darren Nankivell was thrilled to see some long overdue
recognition for Ruapuna.

A draft speedway calendar has now been formed for the upcoming speedway season
the calendar still needs to be confirmed by Speedway NZ but is a good indication of whats on offer.
Confirmation of all dates is expected within the next month. View dates here 

Heres your chance to become the naming rights sponsor of Ruapuna Speedway
for the upcoming season. Tickets are being sold for $1000 each and the
purchase of a ticket gives you and your company a 1/30 chance of scooping
the major prize valued at $46,000.

All Ticket holders will recieve an advertising package worth $1200 and their is
three bonus draws for corporate nights for 10 people worth $1000 each. The
Naming Rights Raffle will be drawn on the 4th of September at the Racecourse
Tavern (5pm) with drinks and nibbles put on for all ticket holders.

1st Prize
Stadium Naming Rights
Stadium Signage worth $10,000
Associated External Media Campaign worth $30,000
Premium Website Advertising worth $2,500
Premium Program Advertising worth $1,000
Two Corporate Nights for 10 people worth $2,000
20 x Family Passes worth $500
Total Value $46,000

All  Ticket Holders will Receive
Stadium Signage worth $800
Six Family Passes worth $150
Website Advertising worth $250
Total Value $1200

Three Bonus Draws
Corporate night for 10 people worth $1000 each

To secure your ticket contact 
Darren Nankivell 027 555 4399
Jude Gray 027 647 2898

Night 1 of the Lucas Oil ASCS Eagle Nationals from Eagle Raceway in Nebraska.
The race is full of incidents and regular Ruapuna fans will recognise Ricky Logan
(10 - Lucas Oil Car) in the field, Ricky has been a regular competitor at Ruapuna
Speedway for the last few years.

Danny Smith (USA) takes a wild ride in his sprintcar after bouncing through some heavy ruts and jamming his throttle wide open.

Despite initial concerns around security and safety the winter skids organised by Southern Car Culture and run at Ruapuna Speedway
for the first time was a success with an estimated 1000 spectators watching the 30 entrants performing on the purpose built skid pad
for prize money.

Ruapuna Speedway Club President Darren Nankivell was pleased with how the event was run and is now looking forward to another
possible event being run later in the year.

Driver PROFILES

99c David Kerr
Midget
Esslinger 2700cc
300
21c Phillipa Melrose
Midget
Ed Pink Ford
300+
67 Aaron Webb
Midget
Ed Pink Ford
300 +
76c Brad Mackwell
Midget
Chev Gearte 2700cc
Enough
19c Gary Robertson
Midget
Toyota 2000cc
210
42c Steve McCallum
Midget
Gearte 2700
11c Bryce McCall
Midget
Pontiac 200cu
300+
73c Neville Basalaj
Midget
320
21c Gavin Wilkie
Midget
Autocraft 2700cc
8c Anthony Dawson
Modified Sprint
GSXR/1000
150
22c Kieran Harris
Modified Sprint
Suzuki GSXR 1000
150
17c Craig Johns
Modified Sprint
Suzuki GSXR 1000
150
52c Brett Robinson
Modified Sprint
Suzuki GSXR 1000
180
42c Tom Lumsden
Modified Sprint
Yamaha R1
150
41c Andre Goldsmith
Modified Sprint
Suzuki GSXR 1000
150
31c Darryl Harris
Modified Sprint
Suzuki GSXR 1000
150
26c Keith Brough
Modified Sprint
Suzuki GSXR 1000
150
25c Luke Brough
Modified Sprint
1000
150
4c Chris Parker
Modified Sprint
Suzuki GSXR 1000
150
9 Nathan Astle
Modified Sprint
GSXR 1000
155
73 Jay Basalaj
Quarter Midget
Honda 200cc
25
4c A J Horwell
Quarter Midget
Honda XR 200cc
24
78c Matthew Leversedge
Quarter Midget
Honda 200cc
24
68c Becca Barclay
Quarter Midget
Honda 200cc
4c Nathan Clive
Quarter Midget
Honda xr 200
24
8c Hunter Rowland
Quarter Midget
Honda 200cc
44c Baylee clive
Quarter Midget
Honda XR 200
25
78 Mat Leversedge
Quarter Midget
xr 200 (Harris)
27
32c Luke Adams
Quarter Midget
Honda 200cc
24
#97 Jacob Adams
Quarter Midget
Honda 200cc
24
32c Mark Hannaford
Sidecar
Suzuki TL 1000
115
81c Josh Wilson / Johno Butt
Sidecar
Suzuki GSXR 1000
150
98c Paul Auton
Sidecar
Honda VTR 1000
90
23c Brent Tomkins
Sidecar
1000cc
Has a couple of Horses
32c Mark Hannaford/Robbie Gardiner
Sidecar
TL 1000
115
18c Pete Wilson - Darrin Butt
Sidecar
Suzuki GSXR 1000
160
28 Paul Anderson (Rider) Mike Stevenson (swinger)
Sidecar
Suzuki gsxr 1000cc
alot of horse power
7c scott lang/ luke (gus) elliot
Sidecar
suzuki RF900
42c Pete Stevens,Ben Gilmore (swinger)
Sidecar
R1
enough
23 Paul Cunniffe (cowboy)
Sidecar
gsxr1000
i think theres a couple in there somewhere
97 Danny Mayson
Sprintcar
Gearte 410
800+
64 Matt Honeywell
Sprintcar
410cc
800
98T Jason Scott
Sprintcar
Alpro
800+
21c Floyd Butterworth
Sprintcar
350cc Chevy Ironblock
650
58c Daryl Wright
Sprintcar
410cc
800
95c Ray Baughan
Sprintcar
800
12c Glenn Everett
Sprintcar
410ci
750
19c Jamie Duff
Sprintcar
410cc
847
17c Steve Mora
Sprintcar
800
47T Corey Price
Sprintcar
Ostrich 410ci
800
12c Kimberley Yeatman
TQ
GSXR 750
100
89c Gareth Bindon
TQ
Suzuki GSXR 750
100
78c Lindsay Bailey
TQ
Suzuki GSXR 750
106
16c Kyle Glover
TQ
Fuel Injected Suzuki GSXR 750
100
7c Rachel Melrose
TQ
Suzuki GSXR 750
110
29c Grant Morris
TQ
Suzuki GSXR 750
100
99c Ricky Mitchell
TQ
GSXR-750
100hp
17c Ryan Stone
TQ
Suzuki GSXR 750
110
13 Darren Smith
TQ
Suzuki 750cc
100
79c Brian Fridd
TQ
Suzuki GSXR 750
110
9c Ricky Brett
TQ
Suzuki GSXR 750
130
75c Blair Warren
TQ
GSXR 750cc
125
51c Matt Phillips
TQ
Suzuki GSXR 750cc
110
83c Ben Gilmore
TQ
Suzuki GSXR 750cc
120
6c Aidan Barclay
TQ
Suzuki 750cc
100
45c Glen Milroy
TQ
Suzuki GS 916cc
100+
23c Ben Tiplady
TQ
Yamaha Diversion 916cc
100
66c Glen Durie
TQ
Kawasaki 917
36c Gareth Nixon
TQ
Suzuki GSXR 750
100+
39 Corey McQuillan
TQ
Suzuki GSXR 750
110
8c Dick Webb
TQ
950 cc
80
25c Calvin Mathers
TQ
GSXR 750
110
24c Nick Donaldson
TQ
Suzuki GSXR 750
140+
84c martyn kennett
TQ
suzuki gsxr 750
110
8/18 Jeremy Webb
TQ
Suzuki GSXR 750
More than you!
23c Jamie Collins
Youth Mini Stock
Nissan 1200cc
15c James Thian
Youth Mini Stock
Nissan 1200
110
56c Alex Boreham
Youth Mini Stock
Toyota
160
10c Ashleigh Murray
Youth Mini Stock
1200
110
68 c Jesse McAlister
Youth Mini Stock
Nissan 1200
80
88c Kieran Teague
Youth Mini Stock
Nissan 1200
162
88c Ricky Blackler
Youth Mini Stock
1200cc
99c Casey Whitt
Youth Mini Stock
Nissan 1200
9c syd ferguson
Youth Mini Stock
datsun 1200
1000
7c Aaron Gray
Youth Mini Stock
Datsun 1200
69

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