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Baypark Speedway
📍 Tauranga • Bay of Plenty
Baypark Speedway based in Tauranga. Runs Sprintcars, Saloons, Super Saloons. Season Oct–Apr.
Contact & Info
Track Conditions
Location
Video Highlights
Baypark Busters Vs Rotorua Rebels | Teams Champs 2026 FULL RACE | ENZED Superstock Teams Champs
Baypark Speedway Bill Buckley Midget Classic & Fireworks Meeting Pitwalk - 3rd November 2024
Tickets & Admission
Admission is set by the club and changes for special events. Check with Baypark Speedway for current gate prices.
Track History
Baypark has a two-era history. The original Baypark Raceway opened 3 December 1967, built on swampland. Under promoter Peter Hanna, it operated as an 'outsiders track' that defied conventions, scoring NZ firsts for Formula 5000 and truck racing. It closed in 1995 due to encroaching development. The current purpose-built $24M stadium was built by Bob Clarkson in 2001, sold to Tauranga City Council in 2007. The 451-metre oval is the widest in NZ at 20m in corners, earning the nickname 'the Talladega of NZ Speedway.' The International Midget Series has drawn USAC champions including Cannon McIntosh, Logan Seavey, and Buddy Kofoid.
Former Names
- Baypark Raceway
- Trustpower Baypark
- Mercury Baypark Stadium and Arena
- ASB Baypark
Notable Events
- Original Baypark Raceway opened 3 December 1967
- South Pacific Super Saloon Championship (since 1970s)
- International Midget Series (featuring USAC champions)
- Current $24M stadium built by Bob Clarkson 2001
- First NZ venue for Formula 5000 and truck racing
This track was active from 1967–1995 (original), 2001–present (current). SpeedwayHub preserves the history and records of all New Zealand speedway venues, past and present.
Facilities
- Covered Grandstand
- Canteen
- Bar
- Toilets
- Parking
- Pit Access
Upcoming events
Practice
2026-10-17
Bay Opening Extravaganza
2026-10-24
Bay Fireworks / Bill Buckley Classic
2026-11-07
South Pacific Super Saloon Champs
2026-11-28
Battle of the Bay / Aotearoa F2 Title / HF Stockcar Gold Cup
2026-12-05
Bay Boxing Day Bonanza
2026-12-26
Hokey Ashby Memorial
2026-12-28
Bay Rumble
2027-01-16
Bay Super Sundown
2027-01-30
Bay Piston Cup
2027-02-20
NZ Sprintcar Championship - Night 1
2027-03-05
NZ Sprintcar Championship - Night 2
2027-03-06
Demo-Derbay
2027-03-27
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71 national titles decided here
Championships Baypark Speedway has hosted, from Speedway New Zealand's records.
- 2025/26Midget New Zealandwon by Aaron Hodgson
- 2024/25Super Saloons New Zealandwon by Mark Osborne
- 2024/25Sprintcar North Islandwon by Joel Myers Jr 1nz(usa)
- 2023/24Super Saloons North Islandwon by Sam Waddell
- 2023/24Midget North Islandwon by Luke McClymont
- 2022/23Saloon New Zealandwon by Jarred Fletcher
- 2022/23Sprintcar North Islandwon by Jonathan Allard
- 2020/21Stockcar North Islandwon by Gary Lonergan
- 2020/21Super Saloons Grand Prixwon by Chris Cowling
- 2020/21Sprintcar New Zealandwon by Michael Pickens
- 2019/20Sprintcar Grand Prixwon by Daniel Rogers
- 2018/19Stockcar New Zealandwon by Tyler Walker
and 59 more. Browse every NZ title
Source: Speedway New Zealand.
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