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Event date: 10/7/2023 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Export event
2023 New Zealand Dirt Drag Championships, Parawera, Waikato
Katrina Daysh

2023 New Zealand Dirt Drag Championships, Parawera, Waikato

MD Dirt Drags are back for the 17th year running, they invite you to join them for another year of Dirt Drag action. We are proud to be aligning ourselves with the amazing team again this year.

For your safety and to ensure another successful event, please ensure you read the information provided before you enter or attend this event.

The aim of the day is to find the fastest weapon in each class and then find out who the Ultimate Dirt Dragger for 2023 will be!

  • 2 rounds of eliminator racing followed by class finals and then Ultimate Finals.
  • GCB Memorial Race to honour the life of our MD brother, Gareth ‘Gazza’ Blackwell.
  • Round of free track time per class throughout the day.
  • Skid Pad, you must enter your vehicle to participate in burning rubber time and you must clean up your rubber before leaving!

SPECTATORS  

$15 per person online ($20 gate sales available up to capacity)
Kids under 12 free

Eftpos available
Toilets
Hot Food

If you bring it with you, please you take it away! Your rubbish is your responsibility & if you must leave it behind, please use the rubbish bins provided.

ENTRIES

$50 entry per class – Max 1 vehicle per person per class, no cross entry of vehicles between 4WD & 2WD.

MX1 | MX2 | Modified Motorcycle | 2WD | 4WD | Pit Bikes, Minis, Juniors | Buggies, Quads & Karts

MXI – Sponsored by Boyd Motorcycles
MX2 – Sponsored by i-Tools
Modified – Sponsored by iPlumber
4WD – Sponsored by Dig It Earthworks & Concrete
2WD – Sponsored by TyrePro Hamilton
Juniors – Sponsored by Leatt Moto
Quads & Buggies – Good Guys Hire
GCB Memorial Race – Waikato Stainless Steel

Entries are capped for some classes, get in early and enter online.

Enter online now to secure your spot!

GCB MEMORIAL RACE

The GCB memorial race is to honour the life of our MD brother, Gareth ‘Gazza’ Blackwell. By entering this race, you are helping us to show & give our support to others who need it the most. All entry money for this race will go directly to charity & the MD club will match the amount dollar for dollar.

Extended Drag style race | Different to all other races
Online entry | $50 per entry | Bikes only | Capped at 40 entries
There will be a separate briefing on the day
This race is to honour our mate & raise some much needed funding for Men’s Mental Health.

PASSENGER INDEMNITY 

For anyone wanting to be a passenger in an entered vehicle throughout the day, they must complete an indemnity form. You can add passengers to your online entry or complete the process on the day. $5.00 per passenger. Wrist labels must be worn and will be checked throughout the day.

SKID PAD

You must enter your vehicle to burn rubber and you will clean up your rubber before leaving! $20 per vehicle (if not already entered to race).

MERCH

$30 MD Black Tee online pre order | $35 available on the day – first in best dressed.
$25 MD Black Singlet online pre order | $30 available on the day – first in best dressed.

SIGN ON

7am – 9am

No late entries, you must be signed on prior to 9am for briefing at 9.15 sharp.

BRIEFING

All persons wishing to operate a Motor Vehicle at this event must attend the official briefing at 9.15am unless prior arrangements have been made with an MD official. NO BRIEFING NO RACING

PARKING

Parking is on farm land and you will be directed where to park by parking officials.
Pit parking is available for entrants only, first in first served.

OVERNIGHT CAMPING

NO ONE is permitted to stay overnight unless arrangements have been made with an MD official.

HELMETS & SEATBELTS

All persons racing and all passengers must wear a seatbelt.
All persons racing a Bike, Buggy, and open roofed vehicles must wear a helmet.

PHOTOGRAPHERS

As always, please get in touch with us for event access.

Online entries are now open!

MD

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