Taranaki (New Zealand)
Speedway Tracks
throughout the years.
"Saving the past--for the future"
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Bell Block 1949 - 1950
This track was situated beside the main highway from New Plymouth to
Waitara just past the Mountain Road turn off.
Bell Block History ....
Waiwakaiho 1951 - 1971
Situated on the outskirts of New Plymouth, at the bottom of the
Waiwakaiho hill, the old grandstand building can still be seen today in it's
original position. Some of the worlds greats ran here. Bob Tattersall,
"Satan" Brewer, Ivan Mauger, Barry Briggs and many more.
History of Waiwakaiho First season 1950-51..
History of Waiwakaiho Second season
1951-52..
Photo: Johnny Callender - Midget #83 - 1952
Read about Johnny
here.
Stratford 1964 - current track
Situated at the Northern end of Stratford. Predominantly a stock and saloon car track. Three quarter midgets and solo bikes started racing here in 1975. Some local midgets run currently.
Photo: TQ's Jim Dunn Auckland #45 - Laurie Callender Stratford #62
Stratford History....
Stratford web site.
Ferndene 1990 - current track
Situated at Egmont Village this track has catered for many different classes including CTRA racing. Long and fast and a favorite of midget drivers. Runs Friday nights.
Photo: Maurice Sattler - 2 Valve Jawa
New Plymouth 2003 - ??
Situated in the heart of New Plymouth, Pukekura Raceway hosted the World
FIM Long Track Speedway Grand Prix for 2003 and 2004.
Note the November 2005 event was cancelled. It is not confirmed if there
will be an event in 2007.
Visit Ivan Mauger's web site.
Photo: Start of heat 10, Mitch Shirra gets the jump from gate 6.
