Bay events:

November 9: Vintage car show

Vintage motoring enthusiasts are in for a treat with a display of about 60 cars at the Bay of Plenty Vintage Car Club’s annual car show and swap meet at the Cliff Rd clubrooms from 8am-1pm. Adults $5 entry, children under 12 enter for free.
Enquiries: John Payne 07 576 9497.

November 14-16: National classic motorcycle rally: Waihi Beach

About 100 top classic bikes from throughout the country are expected to converge on Waihi Beach for the biannual national rally.
Details: Marie 07 578 0455 or Roy 07 576 9332.

November 15: Super Stock battle: Baypark Family Speedway

The best super stock drivers from around the central North Island will battle out for a big pay cheque in this new speedway event. Racing starts at 6.30pm.
Details: www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz/events

November 16: Extreme Automotive All USA Day: Wharepai Domain

BOP Mustang Owners Club will host their annual celebration of American motoring classics with a display of all vehicles of American origin. Car registration from 8am. Open to public from 10am-2pm.  
Details: www.facebook.com/BOPMustangOwnersClub

Beyond the Bay:

November 7-8: D1NZ round two: Mt Smart Stadium

The Bay’s top drifters will go head to head with the nation’s best.
Details: www.d1nz.com

November 15: Ford Muscle Meremere drag day

The Ford Muscle Car Club’s annual drag racing day will give members a chance to show off their drag racing form at Meremere’s drag strip.
Details: www.fordmusclecars.org.nz or Barry Gordon on 0272 010 428.

November 23: Manawahe Hillclimb

Hillclimb enthusiasts will have a chance to prove their stuff at Rotorua Car Club’s event – and earn points in round two of Motorsport BOP’s hillclimb championships. Manawahe is an iconic rallying road, which offers drivers a few technical challenges. Details: www.mbop.org.nz


To submit an event for listing, email details to hamishcarter@thesun.co.nz at
least two weeks prior.