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Hawke's Bay Speedway Club based in Napier. Runs Stockcars, Saloons, Sprintcars, Ministocks. Season Oct–Apr.
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Tickets & Admission
Admission is set by the club and changes for special events. Check with Meeanee Speedway for current gate prices.
Track History
Meeanee Speedway traces its roots to 1959, when a TQ group began racing on a track at the Taradale end of Kennedy Road in Napier. Early in 1961, the Napier City Council needed the Kennedy Road land for residential development, forcing the club to find a new home. The Meeanee domain was secured, and the new speedway opened in 1961. The 400-metre track is surfaced with a clay, sand and lime mix. The track earned international significance when it hosted its first Speedway World Championship qualifying round in 1981. It has been the venue for three NZ Solo Championship finals (1976, 1992, 1998). More recently, Asher Rees made history as the first driver to win three consecutive national superstock titles at the venue.
Former Names
- Meeanee Speedway
- Hawke's Bay Speedway
Notable Events
- NZ Solo Championship finals — 1976, 1992, 1998
- Speedway World Championship qualifying rounds — first in 1981
- NZ Superstock Championship (Asher Rees won 3 consecutive titles here)
- NZ Stock Car Championship (Caleb Ireland)
This track was active from 1961–present. SpeedwayHub preserves the history and records of all New Zealand speedway venues, past and present.
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- Parking
- Pit Access
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Championships Meeanee Speedway has hosted, from Speedway New Zealand's records.
- 2025/26Super Saloons New Zealandwon by Chris Cowling
- 2025/26Sidecar North Islandwon by Rob Miller & Jaxon Hannan 8p
- 2024/25Streetstock Grand Prixwon by Cody Gooch
- 2024/25TQ Midget North Islandwon by Regan Tyler
- 2023/24Superstock New Zealandwon by Asher Rees
- 2023/24Streetstock North Islandwon by Al Howatson
- 2023/24TQ Midget Grand Prixwon by Aaron Humble
- 2022/23TQ Midget New Zealandwon by Aaron Humble
- 2020/21Stockcar New Zealandwon by Benjamin Ellis
- 2020/21Super Saloons North Islandwon by Chris Cowling
- 2020/21TQ Midget North Islandwon by Duane Todd
- 2019/20Streetstock New Zealandwon by Mike King
and 104 more. Browse every NZ title
Source: Speedway New Zealand.
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