New promoter for Bay speedway

Bernie Gillion has been named as the new speedway promoter at ASB Baypark.

Bay Venues announced the three year term to take immediate effect today.

Mr Gillion has been president of the Bay of Plenty Speedway Association. He has also been involved in speedway operations on a voluntary basis over the last three years proving significant "hands on" experience.

Bay Venues chief executive Gary Dawson said "Bay Venues are excited to have Bernie Gillon take this opportunity which sees a local speedway identity in charge of the next stages of speedway development at ASB Baypark. There was considerable local and external interest in the role and we look forward to Bernie's commencement and the impact his enthusiasm and knowledge will make on the sport in Tauranga."

Mr Gillion said "Speedway has a long and rich history as an iconic sport in this region, starting at the old Baypark over 40 years ago and continuing at the new ASB Baypark Stadium since 2002".

"I am honoured to be given the opportunity as a private promoter to build on the start that Bay Venues have made at Baypark Speedway. I'm looking forward to the challenge of providing a great racing environment for the competitors and affordable and exciting family entertainment."

Other than the usual Baypark classes of Sprint Cars, Super Saloons, Saloons, Stock Cars and Youth Mini Stock Cars, there will also be Midgets, Super Stock Cars & 6 Shooter Sprint Cars racing during the season.

The 2014/15 Speedway Racing Season commences with the Labour Weekend meeting on Saturday October 25th closely followed by the crowd favourite" fireworks" meeting on Saturday November 1st