Unofficial "Western Springs Speedway" Pit Chat.

This track makes the best drivers look amateur. Hopefully the track can only get better this season.

A meeting of Auckland Council’s governing body was thrown into disarray this morning with the release of a bombshell letter over moving speedway from Western Springs.

Proposed Protests, Football Stadium replacing Speedway and 9 million dollars.
Who knows the truth about the Future of Western Springs Speedway? 🥴

A Horrible incident at Cilli Bowl on Wednesday night (Tulsa time) which saw driver Ashton Torgerson ejected from his car during a crash.
Torgerson seems to be ok after the incident and is still undergoing tests in hospital.
This incident brings back memories of a tragic event at the Springs back in 2000 involving Robert Leonard.

How can Allard be classed as an international driver when he has been based here for so many years.
Someone needs to loosen their purse strings and get some real American drivers over here.

The gates are open tomorrow night for unlimited spectators at the Springs tomorrow night.
Will be great to get trackside and see some racing.
Will a certain sprintcar driver be back for the last meeting after being stood down but they saying he's not racing due to an injury.
I see a certain midget is back racing again with a new driver after the last driver got told the sponsor wanted the engine back and the season was over.

This might add a bit more entertainment to the Springs or BayPark.

Some good racing last night but the Livestream is crap compared to being there live.
Bring on the 1/01/2022!!!

Bit of track trouble at Bay Park tonight. How will the springs get on with their reduced crowd meeting on Boxing day?

Looks like a bit of friendly rivalry (or pi***ng match) between the 2 big promotors. Is it positive for Speedway?

Interesting to see what is instore for the springs in the near future

// Palmerston North Speedway Ltd Successful At Western Springs Stadium

PRESS RELEASE

Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA) announced today that, following a competitive tender process, Bruce Robertson from Palmerston North Speedway Limited has been selected as the new promoter for speedway operations at Western Springs Stadium.

Bruce’s success in securing the Western Springs contract reflects his considerable experience and success as a promoter, his strong focus on partnering with key stakeholders, and the strength of the commercial proposition put forward.

The current one-year venue hire agreement with Springs Promotions Ltd expired on 31 March 2020. The new, two-year venue hire agreement will be valid through to March 2022, with the option of two subsequent rights of renewal of one year each.

Bruce Robertson is a life member of Speedway New Zealand. According to the tender evaluation panel, he has an established track record as a successful speedway promoter who has helped increase driver numbers across the three tracks he is currently associated with. Having started his involvement in speedway as a successful stockcar driver, Bruce “has a very strong focus on meeting the needs of drivers. His philosophy is to create a safe and competitive racing environment that attracts drivers, allows good racing, which in turn drives public interest and attendance”.

Mr Robertson’s tender was endorsed by a number of open wheel representatives, particularly as he is committed to continuing to present the traditional Western Springs speedway classes while introducing new initiatives to grow attendance numbers. Most years, in the off season, he travels to the USA to watch Sprintcar and Midget racing and for 15 years has assisted in bringing international open wheel competitors to New Zealand.

The announcement follows a significant period of uncertainty about the future of the sport at Western Springs Stadium. The venue continues to operate while not being a designated motorsport precinct under the Auckland Unitary Plan, and speedway operations are still limited to 12 race meets and two practice sessions per summer season.

RFA’s Chief Executive, Chris Brooks, said the new agreement is a positive step for the sport of speedway in Auckland.
“We are confident that Bruce and his team will successfully continue to build the public appeal of speedway.”

The tender evaluation panel included representation from Speedway New Zealand to ensure appropriate subject matter expertise.

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