Speedway

Joblin rolls at Meanee

Simon Joblin rolls at Meanee Speedway.

By TONY COFFIN

Simon Joblin has taken plenty of hits since he won his national title at Dunedin.

Rain dampens Motocross Grand Prix

By ANDY MCGECHAN

The weekend's 49th annual New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville was a meeting place for champions of the past, the present and, quite probably, the future too.

Williams and Easton in title tussle

By TONY COFFIN

The national Formula 3 title is likely to come down to a battle between Palmerston North riders Glen Williams and Jason Easton.

Hometown grand prix victory likely

By TONY COFFIN

With 49 hometown drivers competing, it would be a surprise to see the New Zealand Grand Prix title go to anyone other than a Palmerston North driver.

Pulpit calling before stockcars

Todd O'Donnell

By TONY COFFIN

Stockcars come second to the Bible for Todd O'Donnell.

Norris to push for place in superstock team

By TONY COFFIN

Wayne Norris believes he now has the form to challenge the regulars for a spot in the Palmerston North Panthers superstock team.

New track just part of a happy mix

By TONY COFFIN

United States sprintcar legend isn't quite sure what to expect in the International Sprintcar meeting at Arena Manawatu tomorrow.

Huijs' victory remains sole local triumph

By TONY COFFIN

The international sprintcar series last year failed to produce a New Zealand winner in any of the rounds, but local drivers only need to look back two years for inspiration.

Panthers pay for lack of blockers

By TONY COFFIN

The Palmerston North Panthers' loss to the Nelson Tigers on Saturday night showed that, to win a fifth national title they will need more than Peter Rees' blocking.

McCabe will add bite to Panthers

By TONY COFFIN

Palmerston North Panthers mentor Gary Parkes is confident newcomer Andy McCabe is the man to help keep the Panthers' unbeaten run going against the Nelson Tigers at Arena Manawatu on Saturday night.

Two from two for Bailey

Palmerston North's Ryan Bailey leads the national MINI Challenge racing series, claiming his second round win in as many starts at Ruapuna Park over the weekend.

Pickens outclasses midget car rivals

By TONY COFFIN

If Michael Pickens' win in the national midget series at Arena Manawatu last year was spectacular, Saturday night's was clinical.

Ministock title to Musgrove

By TONY COFFIN

Even being spun in the final heat couldn't stop Wellington's Jayden Musgrove from retaining the Manawatu Youth Ministock title at Arena Manawatu on Saturday night.

Fireworks ensure evening at Arena goes off with bang

BY TONY COFFIN

The huge crowd who turned out to Arena Manawatu on Saturday were treated to a spectacular end to the night.

Bid to keep grand prix delayed

A presentation to motorsport's ruling body is to be made in July to keep the New Zealand Grand Prix at the Manfeild circuit until 2014.

Pahiatua's Whibley takes US title

By ANDY MCGECHAN

New Zealand's Paul Whibley is No1 in the United States.

Manfeild loses V8 Ute

MOTOR RACING

By DANIEL RICHARDSON

The New Zealand V8 Utes series originated in Manawatu, but Manfeild won't be hosting a round of the series this summer.

Rees rolls up a trifecta in his tank

By TONY COFFIN

Peter Rees became one of the first stockcar drivers to get the full trifecta on opening night at Arena Manawatu on Saturday.

Five-round race series winds up

The final round of a five-round series winds up at Manfeild on Sunday.

Manfeild GP rights on hold

MOTORSPORT

By PETER LAMPP

Manfeild might have to wait for two years before knowing whether it will host the New Zealand Grand Prix long term.