Hi Team,

We're all set for another night of racing this coming Saturday, February 25th.  Hopefully the weather holds out and we can get this meeting in.

The Weather  -  The weather forecast is not the best for Saturday at this stage.  We will make a decision on Saturday morning at approx. 9am.  Please keep an eye on our FB pages/groups and our website for any updates

Papa Clay  -  This is continuing to be an issue.  Please, if you are parking in the paddock, can you park your car on a tarp to collect excess papa.

Youth Ministock Parking  -  Can you please park in your groups which are identified by your group colours on the parking plan.

Corporate Box Auction  -  We have a 20ft Corporate Box available for this meeting.  This is being auctioned through our Facebook group.  Jump on there to have a bid if you like.  :)

Below are some reminders.  We will keep sharing these reminders as there will be new drivers coming along each week.

Please read them.

Gear checking will again be taking place in the clubrooms.  Please take your race gear with you when you go to the clubrooms to sign in.

• For safety reasons, we are no longer permitting pedestrians access through pit lane. We have a new gate next to the clubrooms that will be open at the same time as pit lane for any staff, crew, or anyone else that isn't in a permissible vehicle.  Please note that this entrance will only accept pre-purchased online tickets.  The spectator gate at the other end of the clubrooms will also open early and accepts cash.
   
• Drivers, don't forget your $10 for the ambulance and remember that two people per race car get in free but they must be in the tow vehicle.  Also a reminder that no additional vehicles are permitted in the pits.
   
• The pits will be closed to the public at 5:30pm.  Each driver is eligible for 8 wrist bands which can be collected from the clubrooms prior to the drivers meeting.
   
• Driver sign in closing time.  Please be aware that driver sign in will finish at 5:00pm and then the grid draws will be done.  If you haven't signed in by this time or phoned the track (06) 765 5693 to say that you will be late, then you will not have a grid draw and will start from the rear of the field.  Please note that ‘driver sign in’ means the final part where you sign in with SNZ and they have collected your scrutineering card. 
   
• Starting from the rear of the field.  If you are wanting to start from the rear of the field, please let the pit box staff know when you check in.  Note that you can also now select this option when registering.
   
• Grid draws.  We will be using an automated system as often as we can for grid draws this season. 
   
• It is a condition of our lease that we remove any papa from the pits each week.  We would really appreciate your assistance with this.  Please place your papa in the bins provided. Perhaps consider using a tarpaulin on the ground to make this easier for you.  If you each clean your own pit space, then the Sunday clean up is considerably less.  Thankyou in advance for your assistance with this.
   
• Behavior at Stratford Speedway.  Please remember that when you are at the track, with your car, wearing your team shirts or our staff shirts, you are representing yourself, speedway and our club.  We ask that you please consider and respect those around you and showcase our sport and our wider  team in a professional manner.
   
• We would appreciate, if you can please read through our Health and Safety brochure by clicking the button below if you haven't already done so.
   

Championship Formats:
Taranaki Streetstock Champs, Stockcar Best Pairs, Minisprint Best Pairs -  3 heats
Midget City of NP Classic  -  Heat races (A & B, B & C, C & A), B main (if required), Final.
Taranaki Youth Ministock Champs  -  4 groups, 3 races each.

Grid Draws:
Stockcars, Minisprints & Streetstocks  -  My Laps System.
Midgets  -  Done by rep/class.
Youth Ministocks  -  Rep to do via Speedway Live system.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and we'll see you all on Saturday!

The MG Taranaki Stratford Speedway Team.