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Bay events: December 5: Tauranga Toy Run Classic 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.com December 6: Baypark Family Speedway Trophy Night Baypark 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/events December 6: Motorsport BOP Day Night gravel sprint The first 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.nz December 5-7: GT Radial Thunder in the Park: Pukekohe Raceway Spoil yourself with three days of your favourite classes of racing with a range of motorsport that offers something for everyone including GT classes, Porsches, Formula First, Pre-1965s along with muscle car racing. For full details: www.thunderinthepark.com December 6-7: 2014 Suzuki series round one: Hampton Downs A 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. For just $44,990* you could be driving a new Falcon XR6, complete with 6-speed transmission, 17� alloys and sports body kit. You wouldn’t want to miss out on that. Visit your Ford Dealer today.
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Shooting ahead for speedway Tauranga driver Rodney Wood passes Peter Hunnibell at the six shooter debut at Baypark Speedway in April. 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 business Flamecrusher, says there was strong interest in the class following the April meeting which had seen his workshop produce two six shooters. 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 unmodified 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 Tauranga, 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 “definitely a more affordable class for people to experience open wheel racing”. “You can get a great feel for the thrill of speedway 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 sanctioned 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 official 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 By Hamish Carter
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Wolf in sheep’s clothing Subaru WRX Premium
When Sideline Sid arrived at Bay Subaru at the Farmer Auto Village in Mount Maunganui to test drive a Subaru WRX Premium, he saw on first inspection a snazzy-looking, around-town sedan in vivid blue – however, out on the open road Sid found a “wolf in sheep’s clothing”. During 19 years of international rallying success, including three consecutive World Rally Championships, Subaru was also finetuning their unique technologies with the brand’s rallying performance know-how used
to create the Subaru WRX. On picking up the Subaru WRX to take out for a spin, I asked the sales person to describe the car in a few words. After some considered thought, the reply was the Subaru WRX is a “driver’s car” that looks like an everyday sedan but performs like a sports car. The Subaru WRX ticks all the boxes as an around-town sedan with keyless entry, sat nav, power steering, automatic headlights and wipers and exceptional climate control.
In the driving seat
Sitting in the top of the range WRX Premium, with its generous width leather seats, there’s outstanding vision provided by the very big rear-view mirrors. Slap bang in front of the driver is an instrument cluster that inder, xer fou-cyl o provides a myriad of informaB ed g ar rboch Engine: Tu l engine tion. Standing out in the driver’s ro pet cc line of sight is a very prominent d acity: 1998 Engine Cap Automatic eight-spee speedometer and with the power : m Transmission er: 197kw@5600rp 200rpm under the bonnet is compulsory ow -5 P 0 0 m 4 u 2 Maxim 350Nm@ nds (AU test) e: u q viewing when out on the open or T Maximum 0/100km - 6.0seco m k 0 0 : road. 1 on er ti p a Acceler 1 litres mption: 8.6 RRP $48,990 The adjustable steering wheel su on C el u F – ,990 X Manual and the powered driver seat Price: WR Premium – RRP $54 Village on WRX adjustments provide the first armer Auto ubaru at F S ay B : ct hint of a genuine driver’s car. Conta . 7 1 0 07 578 6 An outstanding repertoire
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of steering wheel controls allows the driver to give his undivided attention to facing the challenges of traffic on the road. At the touch of a finger the driver can operate the audio and cruise controls and drop into the Subaru WRX sports mode courtesy of SI-DRIVE control. Subaru’s attention to detail carries over into the entertainment unit. A CD player and AM/FM radio is powered by six speakers. The bluetooth wireless technology comes with hands-free mobile communication and is accompanied with audio streaming, voice command recognition and a USB port.
Open highways
On a quiet Saturday morning, Sideline Sid put the Subaru WRX through its paces heading towards Rotorua, then a more gentle return back to Farmer Auto Village via Papamoa Beach Rd with Mount Maunganui in the foreground. 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. The 2.0 litre direct injection turbo-charged engine with Electronic Throttle Control and Active Valve Control System delivers more power in the early rev range.
What all that fancy sales brochure talk means, is when you put your foot to the pedal the WRX explodes in action with outstanding acceleration.
Versatile handling
But with all this power also comes ultimate control, thanks to Symmetrical All Wheel Drive, Vehicle Dynamics Control system and a fully independent double wishbone rear suspension system that gives sharper handling, better balance and instinctive responsiveness. 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 certified test confirmed 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 performance is matched with a car that provides plenty of driver and passenger comfort, with a huge boot ideal for travelling away for extended periods. The Subaru WRX is also is extremely fuel efficient with a combined fuel consumption of 8.61 litres per 100km. Anyone looking for brand new, out-of-thebox sedan with performance to burn could do little better than take a Subaru WRX from Bay Subaru for a test drive – you won’t be disappointed.
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Between the cones - the licenced path Born into me was the passion for moto sports.
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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.
337 Cameron Road, Tauranga P 07 571 3040 info@bayride.co.nz www.bayride.co.nz
When I was a little ankle-biter, my father regularly took me out on his dirt bikes and road bikes. My first 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! The experience of applying for my basic handling skills entailed a banquet of humble pie when I realised this wasn’t going to be some relaxing Sunday ride. Bayride’s instructor Christine was very positive and reassuring. With application of her simple, easy-to-follow instructions, I was trained out of my foul motocross habits. For example, using my rear brakes for emergency stops and plunging my foot into corners. With great relief I passed my test. Bayride and Chris don’t want to simply pass their students, they want to ensure their riders are going to be well-equipped with skills and
be safe once they hit the road. Month-by-month, at no cost, Chris takes her learner students all around the North Island on a group tour, imparting valuable riding skills to ensure students have enough subsequent experience to ride on the road safely. Accompanying these rides are a carry van and paramedic. These tours are considered to be great fun 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. Now to pass my theory! Watch this space. By Chloe Brown
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Bayride Motorcycles is a locally owned and operated bike shop run by Lindsay and Wendy Beck. We stock new Yamaha Road and Off-Road, Triumph,Ducati Hyosung motorcycles and we offer a good selection of demonstration makes and models from across the range for you to take out and test ride.We sell a large variety of good quality second hand on/off road bikes, quads, scooters and ATVs, sports, classic and touring motorcycles. Our team of A Grade technicians provide WOF checks and service all makes of two and four wheel bikes .Our Parts and Accessories shop carries Triumph, Ducati, and Yamaha apparel as well as a full range of off road clothing, boots and accessories. 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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