Auckland sprint car racer Daniel Rogers nipped in front of two-time national champion Rodney Wood and an approaching rain shower to secure a 20-lap feature race win at Baypark Speedway's Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday night.
Rogers showed pace in both heat races and started the feature from the front row of the grid alongside Wood.
Wood led through the first 15 laps but lapped traffic provided the opportunity for Rogers to make the winning move.
Last season saw Rogers win the NZ Sprint Car Grand Prix at Baypark Speedway and the 26-year-old Aucklander has staked a claim to be a leading contender for the 2021 New Zealand Championship at the Mount Maunganui track in January.
"Baypark is probably my favourite track," Rogers said.