Meremere was the site of fighting in 1863 during the new zealand wars, at which time the settlement then known as mere mere was the site of a maori defensive outpost. I have the hand stamp from minnesota dragways that is now in the history books. Meremere dragway, new zealands only permanent drag racing facility. From howto books to photo books to novels, if you like drag racing, we have your book. Racing took off with the opening of new zealand first purpose built dragstrip, champion dragway, at meremere in 1973. Home d m dragway history page 2 of pictures can you identify. Night speed drag wars is a popular fixture in our calendar.
Feb 12, 2014 photos from sy sidebotham collection via bruce wheeler editors note. The books, by tony loxley, contain over 800 high resolution. Track history masterton motorplex international drag strip. The black case with a hinged lid is clothlined with a gloss foiled and embossed lid. January 11th, 2017 28 the evergrowing sport of drifting has finally established its own home in new zealand with the first dedicated facility to be constructed at meremere dragway south of auckland. As a result, both hampton downs motorsport park and the meremere dragway regularly attract large. Yr weather forecast for meremere drag raceway, auckland. The racing was held at the open cast coal mine at kopuku, south of auckland and not too far from the future site of whats currently called meremere dragway. It is located on the east bank of the waikato river, 50 kilometres north of hamilton. Des moines dragway existed for 11 years, from 1957 to 1967.
The history of fords greatest highperformance muscle cars special edition this numbered, limited edition book is wrapped in red cloth with a foilstamped cover and spine. Includes 12 month membership to ihra nz inc, white tech forms to be sent to ihra office where ihra will issue log books with tech sticker. Contact us, site information, quizzes, calendar, biographies. Feb 10, 2016 meremere dragway 7th february 2016 shot, edited and created on an iphone. Cloudy, temperature 16, 0 mm, light breeze, 2 ms from southsoutheast. At first it was a dirt track, then asphalt and finally clay. Webster, 66, was riding his purposebuilt drag bike and was the. Temperature, humidity, barometer, and weather alerts are obtained from dark sky. Together with reece fish in the fish family racing uyehara top fuel dragster, the pair also posted the quickest and fastest side by side pass on new zealand soil. Full updated rules for the 20192020 season of drag racing at meremere dragway. Speedway books for sale in uk 55 used speedway books. Get your 3day weather forecast for meremere, taranaki, new zealand. Drag racing is controlled by motorsport south africa and all drivers are required to hold a valid motorsport south africa license. A cameraman inches away from a drag car when it hit the wall captured the moment on film.
Drag racing is an established sport in south africa, with a number of strips around the country including tarlton international raceway and odi raceway. Jun 11, 2017 i adore the book by the oldest drag queen in the world. Meremere dragway s closeknit racing community has been saddened by the death of motorcycle competitor laurie webster on saturday. Went to a small carshow today in bessemer city nc and saw norm mcdonald in his original shuffletown dragway jacketgot it as an award when he ran there back in the day. Thunderpark opened in 1976 at hastings and the nationals were held at champion or thunderpark until thunderpark closed in 1997. Anthony marsh made new zealand motorsports history when he drove his mount shop marsh motorsport top fuel dragster to a first ever 4second pass at meremere dragway.
The driver sat on or behind the rear wheels, with the engine far back in the frame. Pdf fay on four wheels richard armstrong, 2016 books by tony webb. It may help us to bring you other extracts and articles in the future. As parkside medias second title, it has eclipsed the success of nz classic car. These hard cover books capture the colour and excitement and great contribution that liverpool city raceway made to australian speedway history. The race begins from a standing start between two vehicles over a distance of normally 20feet or 402.
On all cars with a manual transmission, recommended for automatic transmissions, brake lines must be either routed outside the frame rail or. Meremere dragway community saddened by first race death. Meremere dragway happily boasts the first 4second 300mph pass in new zealand history and holds on to the title of quickest and fastest track in the country. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Stick shift reserved for vehicles with a manual transmission. The race follows a short, straight course from a standing start over a measured distance, most commonly 1. Meremere bus services interregional only local governance via the waikato district council and the meremere community committee. A new motorsports circuit has also been constructed alongside state highway 1 to the south of meremere, at hampton downs. I adore the book by the oldest drag queen in the world. After seeing the video, noted 1960s top fuel racer bruce wheeler contacted us and let us know he had a treasure trove of killer photos from the strip that were part of the collection of the late eldon sy sid. Feel the emotion and thrill of the best nascar racing history with our book series, commemorating the greatest speedways and raceways of the famous nascar circuit. When ordering books please mention that you saw it featured on speedwayplus. Meremere dragway formerly champion dragway celebrates its 40th year of operation in easter 20 and has been such a popular destination that the road off the main state highway 1 trunk into the. Its a shame it was closed down due to folks moving in to the area and complaining about the noise.
The sport of drag racing has been saddened by the death of a competitor at meremere dragway on saturday 2nd february. Nascar racing history books famous speedways and raceways. It comes complete with an array of ensembles to dress all. Meremere hall replaced with a new building in 2015. Meremere dragway meremere, new zealand engine tuning weather. In 1961 through 67 it was known as des moines dragway.
Frequently asked questions about racing drag racing 1. If this window does not automatically redirect within 2 seconds, please click here to continue now. After fighting broke out again in taranaki in early 1863, governor george grey turned his attention to the region he saw as the root of his problems with maori. Sports clubs and venues with an emphasis on motor sports due to the nearby hampton downs motorsport park and the meremere dragway. Smith library binding published 1998 monster truck drag racing drag racing ships in 23 days martin hintz, kate hintz. Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles compete, usually two. Rat rods vintage photos vintage cars classic race cars nhra drag racing detroit area race tracks dirt track pontiac gto. This new book contains all the equations, all the graphs, all the technical background and practical advice you need to get the most out of any weather station. With more than 230 bold, fullcolor photographs, this lavish book showcases the achievements, the glory, the drivers, the fans, and the highenergy spectacle that make nhra drag racing a national passion. Feb 03, 2018 aeroflow outlaw nitro funny cars meremere dragway listed by.
This is a story that the children will return to time and again for a fun bedtime read. You can still catch a show at darcelles showplace portland, oregon. Mar 15, 2016 a cameraman inches away from a drag car when it hit the wall captured the moment on film. Meremere dragway community saddened by first race death in. For the first time in the professional drag racers associations threeseason history, the alleighthmile series will race at the historic lucas oil raceway this weekend. Many nationally known drivers raced there such as art arfons with. Apr 03, 2001 unlike any book ever published on drag racing, the fast lane captures the heart and soul of nhra. Meremere, taranaki, new zealand three day weather forecast. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The history of amc motorsports from veteran racing journalist bob mcclurg covers it all, from a nashamerican motors corporate history, the first years of nascar, the 1960s efforts that included transam and drag racing super stock programs, to the craig breedlove land speed record efforts when 106 world records were shattered and covered by hot rod magazine. One thought on bitchin historic drag racing photos from the golden age of action at sanford, maine jay bree february 12, 2014 at 3. The inaugural pdra midamerica indy showdown, july 15, is the fifth stop on the pdras eightrace 2017 tour, bringing the stars of eighthmile doorslammer racing to.
Meremere dragway meremere, new zealand engine tuning. It turns out drag racing has quite a history in new zealand, with the first sanctioned drag meeting held way back in 1966. The meremere dragway board of directors regrettably confirm that motorcycle competitor laurie webster received fatal injuries during an accident at competition meeting 3. Nz performance car has evolved with the times, promoting the import drag racing scene, building the drifting scene and supporting modified car events such as auto salon and db drag racing issue 1 of the magazine was bundled free with nz classic car issue 66 june 1996, and featured a series 4 mazda rx7 on the. Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles usually specially prepared for the purpose compete, usually two at a time, to be first to cross a set finish line. Looking at some of those early slingshot dragsters is sobering. The strip was called greater des moines drag strip from 57 60. Meremere is a small town in the northern waikato region in the north island of new zealand. They were then held at champion dragway until 2007. Dec 11, 2004 the history of drag racing goes back more than half a century and in those 50 years, there are a handful of people who have become drag racing heroes and maintained that status. Frequently asked questions about racing meremere dragway.
Yesterday we ran an old drag racing movie from sanford, maine that was shot in the late 1950s. So click the above link to see a quick guide to racing at meremere drag wars and the rules for racing at night speed drag wars including classes of racing. Az of speedway machines bluey scott story keith cox story keith gurtner story syd littlewood story rusty rees and north queensland braund brothers waddell brothers garry middleton story bert kingston huntings ten jack white speedway world 2008. Auckland based entrepreneur sky zhao, has been well known in the new zealand drift scene since 2008. Speedway racing has been conducted in australia for over 100 years, beginning with primitive motorcycle races on roughly laid out oval tracks, or established horse racing and showground venues. Cars that made drag racing history mueller, mike on. Meremere dragway 7th february 2016 shot, edited and created on an iphone. This page provides detailed information for engine tuners to track weather at meremere dragway.
Waikato, the heartland of the antilandselling king movement. The car, childs play, was one of two in the clip, taken at meremere dragway on sunday afternoon. The nhras first national event was held in great bend, kansas. With two permanent drag strips in the north island, meremere champion dragway near auckland, and thunder park near hastings to cater for the serious. The history of automobiles and motorcycles being used for drag racing is nearly. Includes 12 month membership to ihra nz inc, through ihra office. With more than 230 bold, fullcolor photographs, this lavish book showcases the achievements, the glory, the drivers, the fans, and the highenergy spectacle that make nhra drag racing a. The last two years of the tracks life the sports car club i belonged to ran autocrosses there and when that club minnesota opel drivers merged with another club to become minnesota autocross club, i was left with lot of the old clubs stuff.
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