Michael Pickens gets airborne. Photo / Facebook
Just days after catching out two of the world's premier speedway racers, Western Springs has claimed New Zealand's leading driver with Michael Pickens crashing out of the International Midget Series feature on Monday night.
The Kiwi looked set to cap another dominant night of racing when he held a commanding
lead late in the midget feature but as drivers drifted closer to the wall searching for the most grip, Pickens made a mistake and touched the wall.
It catapulted his car into a vicious roll and following cars were forced to take evasive action to avoid him - as seen at the five minute mark of the video below.
"Just a bit beaten up but nothing a day off won't fix," Pickens told the Herald.
