Roydon White isn’t just another name in the pit lane—he’s a former international motocross star, a fierce competitor on two wheels, and now, one of the most exciting young talents carving a new path on four.

After wrapping up a globally recognised motocross career, Roydon leaped into speedway, first taking on the Six Shooter class before recently registering to the highly competitive F2 Midget ranks.

But behind the helmet and horsepower is a proud Bay of Plenty local, a passionate father, and a driver with deep ties to Baypark Speedway—the place that ignited his love for racing.

For Roydon, the connection to Baypark runs generations deep.

“I grew up going to the old Baypark with my dad as a young child,” he recalls. “When the new Baypark opened, we were often there too. It’s where I first found that excitement for speedway. Getting to race under the lights at this massive track—it was always a dream of mine after motocross. Walking through the gates gave me goosebumps then, and now, racing there? It’s even more exciting.”

But now, with the future of Baypark Speedway under threat, that dream—and the legacy that fuels it—is in jeopardy.

“It’s a scary thought,” Roydon says of the uncertainty. “It’s frustrating and heartbreaking.

This is my home track. It’s the first place I ever raced on four wheels. It’s not just about me losing a track—it’s what my family, my friends, my kids, and my sponsors would miss out on. Local businesses and future motorsport drivers, they’d be losing the only place they have to start their journey, too.”

In just four years, Roydon has already become one of Baypark’s standout drivers—not just because of his racing ability, but because of how he’s embraced the speedway community and the culture of the sport. His development behind the wheel has been shaped entirely by Baypark’s demanding track conditions and world-class setup.

“Baypark has taught me so much,” he explains. “Coming from motocross, it was a different world. The way the surface changes each week—it can be slick, rough, or grippy—has helped me adapt and improve as a racer. I’ve learned car setup, race craft, and how to market myself to sponsors. I’ve grown not just on the track, but off it too.”

For Roydon, the speedway is far more than just a place to race—it’s the heart of his family’s lifestyle.

“Every Saturday night, my kids come to watch. They love it. It’s what we do together as a family, just like I did growing up. Taking that away would be devastating.”

He’s also seen firsthand the wider economic ripple effect of the speedway, crediting Baypark with boosting his sponsors’ businesses and drawing fans and drivers from all over the country.

“Two seasons ago, I had a local restaurant as my title sponsor,” he shares. “The exposure they got from being on my car was massive. Motels, food trucks, and shops—they all benefit when racing is on. If we lose Baypark, we lose that ecosystem. It would even make it harder for us to secure sponsorships because the value to local businesses would be gone.”

And when asked what he’d say directly to Tauranga City Council, local fans, and anyone considering the future of Baypark Speedway, Roydon doesn’t hold back.

“Please don’t take away what matters to so many people,” he urges. “This isn’t just a racetrack—it’s a community hub, a family tradition, and a launching pad for future champions. We need Baypark.”

As he prepares to tackle a new season and a second class of racing, Roydon White’s journey is only just beginning. But like many, he knows that without Baypark, the road ahead would look very different—for him, for his kids, and for the thousands who call Baypark Speedway home.