As the 2025/26 speedway season hurtles toward its grand opening, Baypark Speedway and tracks across New Zealand are buzzing with activity. Drivers, crews, and fans alike are feeling the adrenaline as the season’s events approach, and every track is making last-minute adjustments to ensure the nights are bigger, faster, and safer than ever.

Baypark Speedway – The Place for Pace

At Baypark, the team is in full swing, preparing and managing all the office administration for the season ahead. Track staff have been fine-tuning the surface and making the required changes needed to keep it at the success rate of seasons pass., while ensuring safety remains top priority. Last-minute changes to schedules and race formats are being finalised, giving drivers a chance to also prepare for the season.

Tracks Across New Zealand

Baypark isn’t the only track making last-minute adjustments. From Christchurch to Auckland, speedway venues are finalising track preparations, tweaking race lineups, and confirming safety protocols. Some tracks are completely rebuilding their racetrack and arenas, preparing for a brand-new set of history to be made, while others are accommodating visiting drivers looking to maximise points before the season starts.

Crews across the country are also putting the finishing touches on lighting, barriers, and spectator facilities, ensuring that opening nights deliver both thrilling on-track action and a top-notch fan experience.

Last-Minute Changes and Excitement

As usual, unpredictability is part of the sport. Some drivers are swapping cars, making last-minute mechanical tweaks, or testing new setups in the days leading up to the big date. Fans can expect close battles, surprise results, and some of the fastest racing the country has seen all year.

With the events shaping up to be a showcase of speed, skill, and teamwork, one thing is certain — the countdown to the Back to the Bay season opener, and speedway’s grand openings around New Zealand, has everyone on the edge of their seats.Whether you’re trackside at Baypark or cheering from other venues across the country, this season promises to be a thrilling celebration of New Zealand speedway

The season starts at Baypark on

Date: Saturday 25th October (Labour weekend)

Time: Gates open 430pm and racing starts at 630pm

Classes racing: Sprintcars, Midgets, Superstocks, Super-Saloons

Tickets on sale now at www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz