Hi Team,

Here is all the info to help our meeting on March 4th run smoothly.  If you need to know anything else, please contact your class rep.

The weather is looking ok for this week so we should get this meeting in!

Please note the earlier start time of 6pm.

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.

Road Closure!  -  The Tariki Bridge will be closed over the weekend so you will need to use an alternative route to get to and from the track if travelling from North of Stratford.

Logical alternate route is via Tariki Road - Salisbury Rd - Beaconsfield Rd.

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 take place in the clubrooms for two classes each week.  There will be a sign at the pitbox (when you pick up your scrutineering card) advising which classes will be having their gear checked.

• Access through pit lane.  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.
   
• Ambulance Fee.  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.
   
• Closed 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 4:30pm 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. 
   
• Papa Clay.  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.
   
• Health & Safety.  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:
Stockcar Best Pairs, Sam Korff Saloon Memorial, Rusty Kay Modified Memorial, Olsen Streetstock Memorial -  3 heats
North Island Minisprint Champs  -  Heat races (A & B, B & C, C & A), B main (if required), Final.
 

Grid Draws:
Stockcars, Saloons, Modifieds, Streetstocks, Adult Ministocks  -  My Laps System.
Minisprints  -  Marble draw.
 

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

The MG Taranaki Stratford Speedway Team.