NASCAR-powered, Mustang-bodied, roaring machines are rarely seen in Northland, but it was exactly that sort of machine which stole the show at Taipa's Speedway.
The machine, a Ford super saloon, driven by Max Andresen, was brought out to play for the only second time since being built - living upto its reputation as Andresen powered his way to three straight wins.
Also showing winning ability on Sunday was Ray Dare, who recorded the hottest lap time of the day at 14.81 seconds in his saloon.
Fellow saloon racer Tony Cree was also quick on the day as he went on to win two of the saloon rounds.
The father-and-son duo of Craig and Daniel DeWaal didn't have much joy as mechanical and overheating issues hampered their influence in the C and production grades. However, nothing stopped Tony Over and Allen Hallett's arm-wrestle as they scrapped their way through the three rounds with the battle continuing right into the final round, where they went three wide with Shirl Andresen entering the fold.
The cars went door-handle-to-door-handle through turns three and four before emerging unscathed.
Taipa Speedway's next race meet is on May 12 at 1pm, featuring saloon and super saloon 20 laps, and the Swifty Memorial production saloon 20 lap.
Also in Taipa Speedway news, the speedway's Queen's Birthday two-day meet in June has received a boost as Tony Cree's Civil and Marine Group NZ Ltd has provided $2000 sponsorship for a "Saloon Showdown" to be held during the six saloon races in the two days.
