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SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday January 23 2019 23 Gold Cup on the line at Ruapuna • By Allan Batt SPEEDWAY FANS can expect a ‘bumper show’ this weekend when Ruapuna Speedway hosts the 17 th annual Sprintcar Gold Cup. Drivers from the United States, Australia, Auckland, Tauranga, Stratford and Palmerston North will head to the event to take on the cream of the South Island crop. It will be the richest race for the thundering V8-powered class in the South Island this season. Ruapuna Speedway Club president Allan Daly said the cup is the crown jewel in the local track calendar and an opportunity for spectators to see some of the best speedway talent in the country. “We are really lucky that the local talent is so competitive. Hornby’s Jamie Duff is a real crowd favourite, and he will take some beating. His brother Steve is also one to watch, while Martin Harcourt (Prebbleton), Shaun Ashton (Leeston), Caleb Baughan (Prebbleton) and Jason Manson (Burnham) are sure to make a good account of themselves, while Ray Baughan from Prebbleton is probably in the best form of his long career. Ray certainly knows when to strike form at the right time.” Daly is also excited about seeing former Hornby resident Matt Leversedge in action. “Matt FLYING: Prebbleton driver Ray Baughan is in the best form of his long sprintcar career. PHOTO: BRIAN HOPPING lives in Auckland at present, but he’s a local boy through and through and a contracted competitor at Ruapuna. He recently became the first South Island driver to win a sprintcar feature at the iconic Western Springs track in Auckland. Plenty of good drivers haven’t done that.” Another entrant with a Selwyn connection is Australian-based Kiwi Jason Pryde, who will be driving for West Melton’s Brent Gaudion. Daly said there will be plenty of people watching Pryde’s efforts. “He’s the classic ‘Kiwi boy done good story’. Jason lives in Perth, but is a Kiwi. He’s a contracted racer in the Australian-wide World SPORTS Sprintcar Series. They don’t sign up any slouches on that series. Brent Gaudion’s cars are always immaculately prepared and presented.” In spite of the visiting talent, Daly is confident of a good showing from the local drivers. “It’s going to be really interesting to see how our boys stack up against the visitors. Jamie McDonald (Auckland) and Jamie Larsen (Palmerston North) are regular visitors at our track and both have a big following here. I think all eyes will be on how they go against 17-year-old American Buddy Kofoid. He’s a sensation.” Kofoid won his first sprintcar race at age 11 and is touted as ‘the next big thing’ in the US. At his Ruapuna debut, he sliced five seconds off the 15-lap record set in 2000 by multi-time national champ, Allan Wakeling. Twenty five drivers have entered the Gold Cup event, which will also feature the annual ‘Salute to Goodie Classic’ as a 20-lap feature race on Friday night. Daly urges spectators to get to the track early, saying “it’s our big show and probably the best ever line-up that we have had for a Gold Cup event.” Kids 14 and Under FREE Kids 14 years & Under FREE PLUS SUPPORTING PROGRAMME PLUS SUPPORTING PROGRAMME Friday Jan 25– Saturday Jan 26, 6PM Friday- Adults $20, Students and Seniors $15, Children 14 and Under FREE: Saturday Adults $25, Students and Seniors $20, Children 14 and Under FREE Eftpos at the Gate www.ruapunaspeedway.co.nz Infoline 3497727 Gates open at 4.30 pm The 17th Annual SPRINTCAR GOLD CUP The BIG GUNS are here– Buddy Kofoid (USA), Jason Pryde (Australia), Jamie McDonald (Auck), Jamie Larsen (Palmy), Rodney Wood (Bay Park) taking on the mainland’s best. 25 ENTRIES…. AND COUNTING!!! Pre Purchase Tickets at Edge Parts & Performance, 6 Distribution Lane, Sockburn THIS IS THE BIG ONE! Bonus! Friday Night includes the ‘Salute to Goodie Classic’ 20 Lap Sprintcar Feature
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