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Richie Dibben hands Suzuki yet another national title
Whanganui Chronicle

Richie Dibben hands Suzuki yet another national title

09 Jan 03:00 PM
Cemetery Circuit delivers thrills for fans and riders
Whanganui Chronicle

Cemetery Circuit delivers thrills for fans and riders

26 Dec 09:40 PM

Scorching sun ensured the atmosphere was as red-hot off the track as it was on it.

Whanganui the place to be on Boxing Day with return of Cemetery Circuit
Whanganui Chronicle

Whanganui the place to be on Boxing Day with return of Cemetery Circuit

23 Dec 04:00 PM

It's always the most eagerly awaited road race spectacle of the year.

Can this Whanganui rider wrap up the Supermoto title at Cemetery Circuit?
Whanganui Chronicle

Can this Whanganui rider wrap up the Supermoto title at Cemetery Circuit?

19 Dec 09:39 PM

Richie Dibben says his Suzuki RMZ450 has been performing flawlessly.

Mother-of-two accepts Gixxer Suzuki racing challenge
Whanganui Chronicle

Mother-of-two accepts Gixxer Suzuki racing challenge

18 Dec 10:26 PM

Debbie Tapper, 46, takes on the Gixxer class

Start to 2022-23 road-racing season worth the wait
Whanganui Chronicle

Start to 2022-23 road-racing season worth the wait

12 Dec 03:00 PM

Manfeild was a roaring start to the motorcycle road-racing season.

Opening round at Taupō cancelled
Whanganui Chronicle

Opening round at Taupō cancelled

05 Dec 03:00 PM

Suzuki Series opener cancelled for safety reasons

Stroud demo to liven up Cemetery Circuit
Whanganui Chronicle

Stroud demo to liven up Cemetery Circuit

06 Sep 04:51 PM

Cemetery Circuit this year has it all

Motocross: Seth Reardon seeks second Enduro title
Sport

Motocross: Seth Reardon seeks second Enduro title

07 Apr 05:00 PM

Defending champ Hamish Macdonald is back racing in Europe, so won't be competing.

Motocrosser Smith lands two podiums in comeback
Sport

Motocrosser Smith lands two podiums in comeback

31 Mar 04:00 PM

Smith was one of only a few riders to tackle two categories at the NZ Motocross Champs.

Round one for MX in Marton
Sport

Round one for MX in Marton

24 Feb 04:00 PM

The four-round series kicks off on farmland near Marton on Sunday is packed with talent.

Mike Pero MotoFest at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park
Whanganui Chronicle

Mike Pero MotoFest at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

31 Jan 09:29 PM

Hampton Downs to host huge motorsport event

Whanganui riders primed for nationals
Sport

Whanganui riders primed for nationals

06 Jan 04:00 PM

The racing is so close it is almost impossible to predict class winners.

Whanganui breeds top racers
Sport

Whanganui breeds top racers

01 Jan 04:00 PM

For a city of its size, Whanganui produces an incredible number of top performers.

Battle in the streets
Sport

Battle in the streets

25 Dec 04:00 PM

The cemetery circuit street race in Whanganui turns 70 today.

Cemetery Circuit: Xmas rush of a very different kind
Sport

Cemetery Circuit: Xmas rush of a very different kind

03 Dec 04:00 PM

Whanganui's motorcycle street fight has been an annual event since 1951.

Motorcycling: Both friend and foe
Sport

Motorcycling: Both friend and foe

25 Nov 04:00 PM

Dibben and Moir will meet in the superbike class putting last season's form on the line.

Suzuki International Series swamped with entries
Sport

Suzuki International Series swamped with entries

11 Nov 04:00 PM

Another scorching summer of motorcycling is on the doorstep with the Suzuki Series.

Whanganui's Seth Reardon in the frame for Dirt Guide Cross Country Series
Whanganui Chronicle

Whanganui's Seth Reardon in the frame for Dirt Guide Cross Country Series

12 Aug 05:00 PM

Fitness of these athletes should now be at optimum levels for the final round.

Road race series has had makeover
Whanganui Chronicle

Road race series has had makeover

09 Aug 03:14 AM

Suzuki Series features lots of home-grown talent.

Suzuki Series safe
Whanganui Chronicle

Suzuki Series safe

17 Jun 05:00 PM

Popular motorcycling event puts New Zealand and Whanganui in the global limelight.

Top birthday present: 'Dibby' wins national title sitting on couch
Whanganui Chronicle

Top birthday present: 'Dibby' wins national title sitting on couch

08 Apr 11:41 PM

With only three of five rounds held due to Covid-19, Whanganui rider had big points lead.

Dibben sits 60 points ahead with two rounds left
Whanganui Chronicle

Dibben sits 60 points ahead with two rounds left

10 Mar 03:59 PM

Whanganui's Richie Dibben has a 60 point advantage at the top of the rankings.

Cross-country: Whanganui Seth Reardon sixth in opening round of NZ champs in Marton
Whanganui Chronicle

Cross-country: Whanganui Seth Reardon sixth in opening round of NZ champs in Marton

17 Feb 04:01 AM

Local rider could still get better tallies in quest for season title.

Reardon ready for Marton in cross-country clash
Whanganui Chronicle

Reardon ready for Marton in cross-country clash

10 Feb 04:20 AM

Runnerup last year wants to win the title in his followup attempt.

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Richie has dibs on title
Whanganui Chronicle

Richie has dibs on title

21 Jan 04:00 PM

Richie has been virtually untouchable in the national Supersport 600cc class.

Suzuki Series: Gixxer Cup success as top rider inclusion didn't stop youngsters making podium
Whanganui Chronicle

Suzuki Series: Gixxer Cup success as top rider inclusion didn't stop youngsters making podium

16 Jan 11:57 PM

Development class still allowing youth success even with superbike rider inclusion.

Athletics: Full programme and events for 2020 Cooks Classic
Whanganui Chronicle

Athletics: Full programme and events for 2020 Cooks Classic

16 Jan 11:10 PM

Top athletes chasing multiple records, with two national 3000m titles on the line.

Motorsport: Whanganui's Richie Dibben dominates Supersport at first round of NZ Superbikes
Whanganui Chronicle

Motorsport: Whanganui's Richie Dibben dominates Supersport at first round of NZ Superbikes

13 Jan 03:16 AM

Second season in this racing class already looking much better than the first.

Rees bros untouchable
Whanganui Chronicle

Rees bros untouchable

27 Dec 04:00 PM

Damon signs on in the UK, while bros Mitch will contest the national superbike series.

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Frenzied Gixxer action
Whanganui Chronicle

Frenzied Gixxer action

18 Dec 04:00 PM

The drama will continue to unfold in the final round in Whanganui on Boxing Day.

Suzuki Series: Table set for Whanganui after tight round at Manfeild.
Whanganui Chronicle

Suzuki Series: Table set for Whanganui after tight round at Manfeild.

16 Dec 02:49 AM

Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.

Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo
Whanganui Chronicle

Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo

09 Dec 02:35 AM

It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.

Suzuki Series: Whanganui's Richie Dibben in superb form in series opener
Whanganui Chronicle

Suzuki Series: Whanganui's Richie Dibben in superb form in series opener

09 Dec 01:25 AM

Three victories and a crash in his four races across two divisions.

Racing our way to Boxing Day
Whanganui Chronicle

Racing our way to Boxing Day

02 Dec 01:29 AM

Action will ramp up in Taupo, Manfeild and Whanganui.

Motorbikes: Another big international field set for December's Suzuki Series
Whanganui Chronicle

Motorbikes: Another big international field set for December's Suzuki Series

18 Oct 12:32 AM

Riders from Britain, Ireland, France, Belgium and Australia coming to the Cemetery Circuit

Golden season for enduro and cross-country ace Seth Reardon
Whanganui Chronicle

Golden season for enduro and cross-country ace Seth Reardon

16 Oct 04:00 PM

Even while he is testing his skills in the United States.

Reardon cruises home
Whanganui Chronicle

Reardon cruises home

22 Jul 09:20 PM

Whanganui motorcycle ace Seth Reardon plays it cagey to win NZ Enduro title.

Enduro title is Seth's for the taking
Whanganui Chronicle

Enduro title is Seth's for the taking

16 Jul 05:00 PM

Whanganui rider Seth Reardon gets two throws at the dice to claim the NZ enduro title

Enduro Racing: Whanganui's Seth Reardon extends lead in national series
Whanganui Chronicle

Enduro Racing: Whanganui's Seth Reardon extends lead in national series

03 Jul 10:50 PM

Runnerup in Masterton gives him a points cushion heading into last two rounds in Hokitika.

Veterans join Gixxer
Whanganui Chronicle

Veterans join Gixxer

29 Jun 03:30 AM

Development grade with bikes on equal terms will include stars as "coaches".

Enduro: Whanganui's Reardon the frontrunner
Whanganui Chronicle

Enduro: Whanganui's Reardon the frontrunner

25 Jun 05:00 PM

Whanganui's Seth Reardon leads the NZ Enduro Championship with three rounds to go.

Reardon wins fourth round to lead Enduro Champs
Whanganui Chronicle

Reardon wins fourth round to lead Enduro Champs

10 Jun 02:24 AM

Whanganui local overcomes cracked collarbone to pick up his inaugural senior victory.

Reardon national runnerup in motocross
Whanganui Chronicle

Reardon national runnerup in motocross

26 May 05:20 AM

Yamaha riders take all three podium spots at the final round.

Whanganui's Seth Reardon aiming for runnerup in NZ Cross-country champs
Whanganui Chronicle

Whanganui's Seth Reardon aiming for runnerup in NZ Cross-country champs

24 May 03:27 AM

The action will be at Moerangi Station on State Highways 41 and 32, near Kuratau.

With round winners leaving, Reardon could claim overall title
Whanganui Chronicle

With round winners leaving, Reardon could claim overall title

21 Apr 11:07 PM

Whanganui rider needs consistency and commitment to get to top of points standings.

Make or break for Reardon in Malborough on Sunday
Whanganui Chronicle

Make or break for Reardon in Malborough on Sunday

12 Apr 12:17 AM

Raglan's Jason Dickey could wrap up title with a round to spare.

Multiple success for Reardon
Whanganui Chronicle

Multiple success for Reardon

26 Mar 04:00 PM

Whanganui's Seth Reardon on fire in two bike codes

Cross-country: Whanganui's Seth Reardon moves to second in national series
Whanganui Chronicle

Cross-country: Whanganui's Seth Reardon moves to second in national series

25 Mar 04:14 AM

Raglan's Jason Dickey clear favourite for title.

Enduro racing: Whanganui's Seth Reardon fifth at nationals opening round
Whanganui Chronicle

Enduro racing: Whanganui's Seth Reardon fifth at nationals opening round

18 Mar 04:23 AM

Helensville's Tom Buxton picked up the win.

Enduro: Whanganui's Seth Reardon a contender as national series begins
Whanganui Chronicle

Enduro: Whanganui's Seth Reardon a contender as national series begins

14 Mar 03:47 AM

Defending champion's injury opens the door for other riders.

Rountree tackles Australia
Whanganui Chronicle

Rountree tackles Australia

30 Jan 04:00 PM

Whanganui's James Rountree in the thick of Oceania Challenge Cup at Motocross Grand Prix

Rountree King of the Mountain
Whanganui Chronicle

Rountree King of the Mountain

22 Jan 04:00 PM

Whanganui teenager James Rountree bags another major motocross victory

Cemetery Circuit: Damon Rees last 600cc hurrah at Whanganui
Whanganui Chronicle

Cemetery Circuit: Damon Rees last 600cc hurrah at Whanganui

30 Dec 01:36 AM

Series champion will focus solely on 1000cc class heading into the nationals.

Hickman hurls past Moir to claim Robert Holden Memorial
Whanganui Chronicle

Hickman hurls past Moir to claim Robert Holden Memorial

26 Dec 10:05 PM

Incredible finish to the racing at Cemetery Circuit on Boxing Day.

Blistering speed on Boxing Day
Whanganui Chronicle

Blistering speed on Boxing Day

21 Dec 04:35 AM

All the movers and shakers heading into the final round of the Suzuki Series.

Honda hero dominates F2
Whanganui Chronicle

Honda hero dominates F2

18 Dec 03:50 PM

Winning streak continues for Honda hero Damon Rees in F2 of Suzuki Series

Suzuki Series: Englishman dominates Manfeild ahead of final Whanganui round
Whanganui Chronicle

Suzuki Series: Englishman dominates Manfeild ahead of final Whanganui round

17 Dec 02:54 AM

Peter Hickman well and truly over the jet lag.

Richardson and Rees lead Suzuki Series with Cemetery Circuit looming
Whanganui Chronicle

Richardson and Rees lead Suzuki Series with Cemetery Circuit looming

10 Dec 02:39 AM

Wainuiomata and Whakatane riders on top of the F1 and F2 classes

Suzuki Series roars into action
Whanganui Chronicle

Suzuki Series roars into action

04 Dec 07:00 PM

So much talent heading to Suzuki Series start line this weekend.

Reardon tastes first blood in series
Whanganui Chronicle

Reardon tastes first blood in series

14 Nov 12:00 AM

Whanganui rider wins two-hour senior race by 40 seconds from Glen Murray's Sam Brown.

Hurley on top of the world
Whanganui Chronicle

Hurley on top of the world

07 Nov 03:00 AM

Daryl Hurley wins the over-40 Pro class at the World Veterans' Motocross Championships

Taihape's Hayden Smith eyes world junior motocross title
Whanganui Chronicle

Taihape's Hayden Smith eyes world junior motocross title

03 Aug 07:40 AM

Teenage rider aiming to fly high in Australia

Seth's slim chance
Whanganui Chronicle

Seth's slim chance

06 Jun 11:00 AM

Whanganui's Seth Reardon has a slim chance of winning AA Grade National Enduro title.

Stars line up for Cemetery Circuit showdown
Whanganui Chronicle

Stars line up for Cemetery Circuit showdown

25 Dec 06:00 PM

Whanganui's biggest race day has arrived: Cemetery Circuit is ready to roar

No love lost with Suzuki team mates at Manfeild
Whanganui Chronicle

No love lost with Suzuki team mates at Manfeild

18 Dec 10:59 AM

Formula 1 will come down to the wire at the Cemetery Circuit.

Cream rises as Suzuki Tri-Series unfolds
Whanganui Chronicle

Cream rises as Suzuki Tri-Series unfolds

12 Dec 04:30 PM

Suzuki Tri-Series front runners emerge as it counts down to Manfield and Whanganui

Moir can win on anyone's bike
Whanganui Chronicle

Moir can win on anyone's bike

11 Dec 07:00 AM

Local wins both races in Taupo on different Suzukis.

Reardon chases after Whibley
Whanganui Chronicle

Reardon chases after Whibley

28 Aug 10:32 AM

Whanganui teenager does best among riders going against classy enduro veteran in Bulls.

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