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Bay events: December 5: Tauranga Toy RunClassic car lovers can show off their wheels for a good cause with the annual Tauranga Toy Run. To take part in the run, which is closed to Japanese cars or bikes, drivers must donate to Waipuna Hospice or toys for the Child Cancer Foundation. Meet by Baypark from 6pm, with the run through Papamoa, the Mount and Tauranga leaving at 6.30pm. For more details search for Tauranga Toy Run at www.Facebook.comDecember 6: Baypark Family Speedway Trophy NightBaypark drivers take on their rivals to earn points towards their coveted class season titles. Racing starts at 6.30pm, with competition in sprint, saloons, super saloons, stock cars, mini stocks and six shooters. Details: www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz/eventsDecember 6: Motorsport BOP Day Night gravel sprintThe fi rst round of the Tauranga Hire day-night gravel sprint series is on at Te Matai Motorsport area at TECT Park. The event, running from 2pm-11pm, will give each driver at least three day runs and three night runs, with prizes for the best speed overall and by class. No entries on the day. Details: www.mbop.org.nz

Beyond the Bay:December 5: Meremere Night Speed Drag Wars The third event in the night speed drag wars championships series, with racing at Meremere Dragway from 6.30pm. Details: www.dragwars.co.nzDecember 5-7: GT Radial Thunder in the Park: Pukekohe RacewaySpoil yourself with three days of your favourite classes of racing with a range of motor-sport that offers something for everyone including GT classes, Porsches, Formula First, Pre-1965s along with muscle car racing. For full details: www.thunderinthepark.comDecember 6-7: 2014 Suzuki series round one: Hampton DownsA top line up of racing is on offer this weekend, with leading Kiwi and international riders doing battle for the Two Wheel Trophy. The series continues at Manfeild next weekend, before concluding at the world famous Cemetery Circuit races on the public streets of Wanganui on Boxing Day.

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Forget about high entry costs turning aspiring drivers away from speedway racing, Baypark promoter Bernie Gillon is aiming to attract more drivers with the six shooter sprint class.

“It’s a class that has a huge lot of potential,” says Bernie.

Six shooters is a wingless version of sprint cars having its debut of the season at ASB Baypark on Saturday following a successful showcase at the track in April.

“It really got people sitting up and taking notice of just how fast they can go. Everyone was amazed they’re as quick around Baypark as super saloons.”

Bernie, who also owns racing car supply busi-ness Flamecrusher, says there was strong interest in the class following the April meeting which had seen his workshop produce two six shoot-ers. This weekend he’s expecting a handful of new drivers to debut in the class including his son Jason, who is stepping up from mini stocks, and Tauranga driver Rob Sherris.

“Compared to stock cars, for example, where you have to spend about $40,000 for a top car, you only have to spend $18,000 for a very competitive six shooter.”

Powered by unmodifi ed V6 Holden engines – which can see the cars reach speeds of about 70 miles per hour (or 112km/h) – and running

on old sprint car chassis’, Bernie believes they’re a “great stepping stone” for younger drivers coming out of Mini Stocks when they reach 17.

His enthusiasm is supported by national Sprint Car champion Rodney Wood of Tau-ranga, who is among the top drivers who’ve thrown their support behind the class, which he occasionally competes in.

Rodney describes the wingless sprint cars as “defi nitely a more affordable class for people to experience open wheel racing”.

“You can get a great feel for the thrill of speed-way racing with a six shooter. It doesn’t have quite the same adrenalin as sprint racing, but it’s pretty close,” says Rodney, who won’t be racing himself on Saturday.

Baypark has joined Auckland’s Waikaraka Park, King Country’s Kihi Kihi and Gisborne’s speedway as the fourth track where it’s sanc-tioned as a regional class.

Six shooters are not sanctioned as a national class, but Bernie dismisses this as a minor issue, saying it simply means an offi cial national title can’t be offered.

This Saturday’s speedway meeting will also see drivers competing in mini stocks, stock cars, saloons, super saloons and sprint cars. For more details see: www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz/events

Shooting ahead for speedwayTauranga driver Rodney Wood passes Peter Hunnibell at the six shooter debut at

Baypark Speedway in April.

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Living in our own slice of paradise we don’t always appreciate the beauty of the Western Bay of Plenty, with Mauao taking centre stage in picture perfect surroundings.

The sheer power of the Subaru WRX gives an exhilarating drive out on the open highway.

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But wait there’s more. At the drop of a light touch on the steering wheel SI Drive control, the Subaru WRX drops into performance mode with an engine straining to unleash its horse power. An AU certifi ed test confi rmed the 0-100km acceleration at six seconds, which is seriously quick for a vehicle that’s just as at home doing chores around town as hitting the highway in serious driving mode.

Versatility is the name of the game with the Subaru WRX. The sports car-like perfor-mance is matched with a car that provides plenty of driver and passenger comfort, with a huge boot ideal for travelling away for extended periods.

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Bayride works alongside Christine Welch, to help educate and equip new motorcycle riders as well as those returning to this enjoyable and affordable mode of transport.

Born into me was the passion for moto sports.

When I was a little ankle-biter, my father regularly took me out on his dirt bikes and road bikes.

My fi rst solitary hack in a paddock at about four years old.

For some years now I’ve been overly anxious and excited to get my road bike licence; so it’s time I stop twiddling thumb and apply for it!

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and offer reassurance for the riders, and their parents and partners, knowing they’ll be looked after beyond the point of applying for their L plates.

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As an active Motorcycles store encourage all our customers to become a members of Riding Clubs and Ride Groups. You can sign up to our Ride Groups and you will receive text messages about upcoming group rides and events. Visit our “community section” of the website for more information about what is available

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