Episode 15 is a tribute and a Goodbye (?) to Western Springs, the iconic venue that has (maybe) had it's last hurrah. We're joined by winner of the last feature and 11x NZ Champion, Michael Pickens, qualifier for the 96 lapper and long time "crew guy", Fergus Managh, plus clips from Jeremy Webb, Kevin Clive, Dylan Forsey, Liam McCoubrey, Mike Glover, and Kaz Townsend.This episode is brought to you by Auto Super Shoppes - New Zealand's mechanic: https://www.autosupershoppes.co.nzAnd by Fastmaster, your home for Marina Racewear, Arai Helmets, Ibex Tyre Conditioner, Dirt Slayer Tear Offs, and everything you need to perform at a high level behind the wheel: https://fastmaster.co.nz/Episode cover photo: the brilliant Matt Dwen from Dirt on the LensMake sure you're following The Speedway Insider everywhere so you don't miss anything: https://linktr.ee/hermo48
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14. SNZ President, Lani Thompson
Episode 14 we are lucky to be joined by the President of Speedway New Zealand, Lani Thompson! Lani tells us a bit about herself, the organisation in her own words, and the President's role. This episode is brought to you by Auto Super Shoppes - New Zealand's mechanic: https://www.autosupershoppes.co.nzMake sure you're following The Speedway Insider everywhere so you don't miss anything: https://linktr.ee/hermo48
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13. Louise does the USA & the First Board Meeting
Lucky 13! Louise is BACK and debriefs her trip to the USA - how she went viral on Skagit Speedway's TikTok, appearing on Flo Racing, and meeting her heroes! Christian debriefs the latest SNZ Board meeting and some insights from that!
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12. Who is the GOAT of NZ Speedway?
Who is the GOAT of NZ Speedway? Jason Hill from the NZ Speedway Almanack helps to answer this question with results, some spreadsheets, and a "sort of fancy clipboard". He's the man behind the article in the NZ Dirt Track, "the GOAT of NZ Speedway". We talk to him about this, being a speedway fan, and the New Zealand Speedway Almanack; his other project that's a complete wrap up of the previous season. Every result from every race of every major event from every speedway grade!
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11. The AGM, the Awards, and how to win a run off
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A complete wrap up of the AGM - everything you need to know and some things you don't! Christian talks about being elected and a wrap up of the other bits from a packed weekend at the AGM!
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Christian Hermansen, former three-time New Zealand Speedway Champion and driver of the 99m Sprintcar, and Louise Smith, from Ruapuna Speedway's commentary team, talk about everything Speedway in New Zealand.
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