First season superstock rookie Carl Burns lives for smell of the speedway appropriate then that he can indulge his passion on the smell of an oily rag.
The 29-year-old, who raced ministocks and stockcars before stepping away for five years, can't wait for the start of tonight's Wellington Top 10 Holiday Park North Island Superstock Champs at Oceanview Speedway.
"The nationals are down south so for me, it's the big one [this weekend]. I just want to finish the races, probably the biggest goal for me will be qualifying for the finals.
"You've got a huge range of fast cars, so if you can qualify at the championship, you're doing quite well. Some guys are spending $100 to 250 grand, I've spent $30,000. I want to show people you can go fast for little expense."
Even during his five years away from racing, Burns still helped out friends as pit crew so he was "staying in the circle, keep the bug there".