New Zealand champion 2021 Ben Whalley

[Bavarian]

Here is a link to a TV report about the recently crowned New Zealand solo speedway champion BEN WHALLEY

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/motorsport/record-breaking-christchurch-teen-looking-revive-regions-proud-motorsport-history

 

[hawkeyenz]

I went to the opening meeting at Ronnie Moore Park last weekend and it was  announced that Ben Whalley is taking a break from Speedway.

The sidecars were the main feature and there were only 5 senior solo riders and four of them are wobblers. A couple of bright spots were a two or three talented kids on the small track riding mini 125 bikes. There was also a 15 year old who has switched across from Motor-cross that had three demonstration runs on his own and looked to have good pace.

Reasonable sized crowd as there was only a few participants from outside Christchurch. Unfortunately running during the day needs many watering breaks and the meeting went over 4 hours. Also 2 ambulance changes required. Fortunately those needing the ride into hospital were not too seriously injured. There are plans for lights to be added at the venue later this season.

[hawkeyenz]

NZ Solo championship for the 24/25 season won by Ben Whalley who passed George Congrieve to win the final. Bradley Wilson Dean wasn't allowed to compete as he hadn't ridden in any NZ meeting this season.

There were only 5 riders better than wobbler status but the racing was good and the kids enjoyed some spirited competition on the small track. There was a good size crowd and the 7 o'clock start now there  are lights helped the amount of track preparation breaks. I'll be back for the next meeting.