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The 2025 Top Cat Contracting New Zealand Minisprint Championship will be hotly contested on Saturday 25th January at 6pm. The most prestigious championship title on offer for the class, with a quality field of drivers attending its anyone’s guess who will stand on top of the podium! Local hometown heroes may have the home track advantage and are likely podium contenders, with drivers including Nathan Jefferies, Daniel Nickel, Glen McCutcheon and Matt Podjursky all in serious contention of the title. Reigning 1nzs Duane Hickman will be looking to go back-to-back at the championship which hasn’t been seen since Christian Hermansen completed a three-peat back in the 18/19 Season. With drivers from Stratford including Karl Uhlenberg, Donald Kuriger, and Erin Uhlenberg and Wanganui drivers including Dylan Smith, Ethan Linklater and Roger Smith rounding out a quality field, this Top Cat Contracting New Zealand Minisprint Championship is likely to go down to the wire. Current Confirmed Entries:
1nz Duane Hickman
3nz Nathan Jefferies
4s Cody Ogle
5s Regan Ogle
7s Bronson Pierce
10s Jonathon Noonan
18p Daniel Nickel
28s Karl Uhlenberg
38s Donald Kuriger
53v Dylan Smith
54p Jayden Williams
66v Flynn Whittaker
66p Craig Mason
71v Conor Linklater
77p Matt Podjursky
78p Trent Leslie
81p Glen McCutcheon
82s Cameron Hurley
84v Brad Merwood
85s Erin Uhlenberg
88s Conrad Hall
92v Roger Smith
98v Ethan Linklater
Also on the line are the daredevil Sidecars 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 many local rider and swinger combinations who have been competing consistently this season, it's anybody’s guess who will take the top spot on the podium.
AFC Motorcycles Manawatu Sidecar Champs Entrants:
2nz Jamie Moohan & Patrick Larsen
5p Wingnut & Sam McNaught
6p Derek Ramsay & Matthew Ramsay
7p Matt Stewart & Nick Dunne
8p Rob Miller & Jaxon Hannan
13p Willy Jensen & Robert Jensen
17b Nick Holland & Caleb Holland
17p Tony Hislop & Aidan Foothead
21p Glen Murray & Emma Murray
26b Justin Lincoln & Tim Beaver
34v Aaron Rose & Nigel Sturgeon
51p Kim Johnston & Kerry Johnston
53b Dylan O’Connell & Kane Hitchman
63p Nick Davies & James Gerrard
69v Jason Rees & Te Aratia Elliott
73p Barry Smith & Blair Meyer
88b Bill Napier & Dylan Morgan
89p Wayne Lett & Max Lett
96p Mark Whye & Josh Henderson
The Manawatu Adult Ministock Champs will also be hotly contested with local drivers Caleb Keane, Coltyn Bagrie, Holly Lowe, Rachel O`Hagan and Kris Rassmussen all in with a chance of being on the podium after having a successful season racing, but with expected visiting drivers from Stratford the title is likely to go down to the wire.
Adding to the massive night at the Robertson Prestige International Speedway metal crunching Stockcars will be battling it out for the chequered flag. Side-by-side and bumper-to-bumper, the drivers are always willing to put on a show for the fans! These metal crunching, fearless drivers have had a few weeks off the dirt, so expect them to make their impact felt at the Robertson Prestige International Speedway.
Competitors who wish to compete at the Robertson Prestige International Speedway, Saturday 25th January 2025, Top Cat Contracting New Zealand Minisprint Championship + AFC Motorcycles Manawatu Sidecar Champs + Manawatu Adult Ministock Champs, please register if you are intending to race.
Classes in action are Minisprints, Sidecars, Adult Ministocks, Stockcars
Drivers, please follow the below link to register your intention to race on the 25th January.
https://www.pnspeedway.co.nz/forms/25-01-2025
Please note: Out of town contracted cars, before your name will appear on any confirmed drivers lists a clearance from your home track is required if your track is running the class. This is a Speedway New Zealand Rule.
Tickets are available to purchase through Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz (Tickets purchased incur an additional service fee) or on race day from Gate 1 (Waldegrave Street), Gate 2 (Cuba Street - Bridge) and Gate 3 (Cook Street) from 5pm. Racing Starts 6pm.
Admission prices are $30 for an Adult (16 years and over), $10 for Children aged 8-15, and $70 for a Family pass of 2 adults and up to four children. Kids aged 7 and under are FREE.
Click here to view a full list of the Arena terms and conditions of entry https://venuespn.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Terms-and-Conditions-of-Entry-2023.pdf
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
85 Cuba Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand 4410, New Zealand
