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04/06/2026

Can you find the Ricky Logan Lucas Oil NZ Keith James Simpson decal?

25/05/2026

With Brad Mosen announcing his retirement from full time Midget racing I thought I would share some photos of him over the last 19 years 🏁 See his announcement here https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bn4KijdN8/

22/05/2026

🏁🏁𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐍🏁🏁
New Zealand’s elite Sprint Car Tour is coming in January 2027.
A national journey from the South Island to the North Island, featuring world class dirt racing, iconic venues, and the best Sprint Car drivers from 🇳🇿 New Zealand and the 🇺🇸 USA.
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Tourist packages are being promoted overseas to attract visitors - 💲$1USD currently buys approx $1.70NZD💲

What NZ tracks do you think will host rounds of this exciting new series? Tag a local or international driver you hope will enter the series.

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53 Days until the launch. With Peter Murphy Racing

20/05/2026

And did those feet in ancient time...
When a speedway God came to the Grail

#11 Steve Kinser had Western Springs Speedway on his Bucket list and crossed it off in November 2015 before retiring less than a year later. A rugby #11 All Black great had just passed away. Daltons Garden & Landscape Supplies paid tribute to the player and wove another thread of fabric into the rich Springs Speedway history tapestry.
With Peter Murphy Racing, Jonathan Allard, David Pellow, Jamie Larsen Racing, Jamie McDonald Racing Daniel Thomas Racing

16/05/2026

Last weekend I attended the NZ Grappler - Summer Nationals 2026 Barfoot & Thompson Stadium . Much like Speedway and other sports, like BMX, It encompasses elite level, enthusiasts and children, all doing their best and all laying it on the line in front of a crowd. Some bouts ended in tears, some in controversy and most with a sense of comradery amongst the competitors, which was great to witness considering they are attempting to chock throats and dislocate limbs. There were clubs/gyms/academy's from all over the country.
With so many divisions (by belt and weight and age range) its a wide variety of people involved. All walks of life. Lots of volunteers. and over all a well run event given the size and scope.

Compared with motorsport, only 50% of the participants leave the mats without winning. In motorsport its about 95+%. You need a thick skin in motorsport for this reason but having someone physically dominate on the mat has its own mental hurdles to deal with, for sure.

Skill beats strength. Gender is not always a factor. When you lose you learn.

I am pleased with a few images but plenty of room for improvement.

Please tag anyone you know in these images.

12/05/2026

Danny Lendich overlooks the 3USA Wendy's machine at Huntly in 2012 with Alex Bright driving. Thinking of you today. A year gone by. RiP Racer 🏁

07/05/2026

Michael Pickens at Western Springs, 2011 - Got a bad hop near the start of the feature, went RoF and recovered to 3rd. 🏁

A random pull from the collection

04/05/2026

Last week Mere Bettenhausen passed away at age 82. Merle was the 2nd oldest son of Tinley Park, Illinois native, F1 & Indycar driver & 14 time Indianapolis 500 entrant Tony Bettenhausen and brother of Gary and Tony Jnr.

Merle raced at Western Springs in the 69/70 & 70/71 seasons alongside fellow Americans Bob Tattersall & Johnny Parsons Jnr. Born in 1943 he started racing street stocks and by age 25 was driving Sprint Cars and won his 1st of 8 career USAC National Midget Car events that same year.

In 1972, while competing in an Indycar race in Michigan, Merle was involved in a crash that resulted in the loss of his right arm above his elbow. 11 months later he was back in a Midget, qualifying 4th, winning his heat race he finished the feature in 18th place. He would retire in 1974.

Merle’s prosthetic arm hangs in Gordon McIsaac’s Speedway Museum in Auckland. What a rare and significant piece of racing history to have in that collection in New Zealand!

Merle travelled back to New Zealand on holiday in 2011 and attended Western Springs Speedway where he has fond memories.
I was lucky enough to meet him then. My next chance encounter was standing on line for accreditation in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway offices in May, 2015, where I heard a familiar voice behind me. I reintroduced myself and he graciously gave me his time. Always a gentleman and always a racer.

I have to think that he was probably an inspiration to Alex Zanardi who also passed away last week.

RIP Racers 🏁🏁

The FloRacing feature length documentary 'The Bettenhausens', including an interview with Merle, is tale of a racing family filled with triumphs and tragedy and an insight as to just how important the Indianapolis 500 Mile Contest is to that family. Its worth watching is all but if you only have a moment, watch Gary's sons Todd & Cary's emotional response to a DNF, after leading 138 Laps and nearly lapping 2nd place in the '72 500 Mile race. https://youtu.be/mFLauueP1xo?t=2470

02/05/2026

With Michael Pickens announcing his retirement from [full time] Midget racing I thought I would post a few photos looking back over the last 15+ years. I not sure anyone would have more photos of Michael Pickens racing a Midget than in my collection. I will post more if you want more?

Please Tag & Share. No other use without prior permission. © James Selwyn 2026. All Rights Reserved.
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01/05/2026

My website looks to be back up to full speed now.
Link to the 21 Speedway images in the comments 🏁

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