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A Third Rees Wins Robin Pratt

In Review Tags #2025-26 Published 16/11/2025

The sun was out once again for the fourth meeting of 2025/26, the Robin Pratt Stockcar Memorial, and it was looking like being a great meeting. It has sadly been 25 years since Robin Pratt, a 45-year-old Foxton driver, suffered a medical event while racing at Palmerston North. His family donated the trophy to be contested each year in his honour. It is the most prestigious local Stockcar title on offer, with a rich history of past legends names appearing on the trophy including two times winner William Humphries and six times winner Peter Rees.

Robin Pratt Memorial This Weekend

In Preview Tags Published 11/11/2025

Fast and furious action is back this Saturday 15th November with the 25th Anniversary of the Motor Machinists Robin Pratt Memorial Stockcar Championship. This is one of the most prestigious local titles on offer with a rich history of past legends etching their name on the coveted title, and it is one championship that the locals try to make sure never leaves town. Metal-crunching Stockcar action at its best!

Fantastic Night Of Fireworks

In Review Tags #2025-26 Published 10/11/2025

The third meeting of 2025/26 at the Robertson Prestige International Speedway was the Manawatu Standard Fireworks Spectacular. There was a huge crowd in attendance, and it was lovely to see so many families. When the lights went out, the Fireworks were definitely spectacular which was shown with appreciation from the crowd with lots of oohs, ahs and gasps. Truly a fabulous fireworks display from the Kairanga Lions.

Family Fun This Saturday Night

In Preview Tags Published 4/11/2025

You won't want to miss this exciting night for the whole family on Saturday 8th November at the Robertson Prestige International Speedway for the Manawatu Standard Fireworks Spectacular! The metal-crunching mayhem of the Superstocks and Stockcars battling it out on the track, sensational Super Saloons, AFC Motorcycles Ray Tarrant Memorial Sidecars, D.M.R Metal Recyclers Ramp Race, and to close out the night the Manawatu Standard Fireworks Spectacular is a recipe for dazzling family entertainment.

Burmeister Cashes In

In Review Tags #2025-26 Published 2/11/2025

The weather gods certainly played nice for the second meeting at Robertson Prestige International Speedway Palmerston North. There was sunshine all day with a light breeze, making a great setting for the Stockcar Dash for Cash. The anticipation and excitement around the Central Energy Trust Arena was obvious, even Stu Russell wanted to start the first race with a chequered flag. The meeting started bang on 6:30pm, with a promising 22 races to get through.

Stockcar Dash For Cash This Weekend

In Preview Tags #2025-26 Published 28/10/2025

Speedway is back this Saturday night at the Robertson Prestige International Speedway after an epic Grand Opening last weekend. This weekend the excitement continues with the Stockcars racing for an added incentive of a Dash for Cash, so who do you think will take home the bonus? Add in the Saloons with their Corvettes, Camaros and Mustangs, and the daredevil Sidecars it’s going to be a massive night!

Grand Opening Kicks Off 2025/26

In Review Tags #2025-26 Published 27/10/2025

After a horrendous week of bad weather, I'm sure everyone's fingers and toes were crossed for opening night at Robertson Prestige International Speedway, Palmerston North. The weather gods played nice, and it was fantastic to see the pits were full of cars from all around the country.

Grand Opening - Saturday 25th October

In Preview Tags #2025-26 Published 19/10/2025

The days are getting longer and that can only mean one thing - Speedway is about to roar back into life! The 2025/26 season at Robertson Prestige International Speedway thunders back into action on Saturday 25th October at 6:30pm with a HUGE night of entertainment.

Pre-Season Info 2025/26

In News Tags #2025-26 Published 16/09/2025

Read on to find out more about CVI / green sheeting dates, times and locations, along with the mentor programme, drivers and riders sign-up night, and Manawatu Speedway Club AGM.

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