Awapuni Speedway
Speedway stadium in Gisborne, New Zealand
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Awapuni Speedway or Gisborne Speedway is a motorcycle speedway venue, located approximately 4 kilometres south west from the centre of Gisborne, on Awapuni Road, adjacent to the Awapuni Links golf course.[1] The track races various types of cars, including sidecars, midgets, saloons, stockcars, streetstocks, in addition to motorcycle speedway.[2]
| Location | Awapuni Road, Awapuni, Gisborne 4071, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38°40′13″S 177°59′01″E |
| Length | 0.389 km (0.242 mi) |
History
The track became a significant venue for important motorcycle speedway events, including qualifying rounds of the Speedway World Championship, the first in 1981.[3][4]
It has also held the final of the New Zealand Solo Championship in 1986, 1991 and 2005.[5]
The facility is currently called the Eastern Group Raceway due to its ownership.[6]
