Speed and quick reactions are among the qualities required for success in sprint car racing.
And the need to be quick off the mark has never been more important as it is this season, with over-subscribed entry lists being the order of the day at Baypark Speedway.
With sprint car entries pouring in from around the country, Baypark closed off entries for its traditional Labour Weekend season opener earlier this week.
A field of 29 drivers is set to line-up on Saturday evening.
And it’s not just quantity. The field is headed by reigning national Daniel Thomas of Hamilton and includes former champs Jamie Larsen (Kapiti), Jamie McDonald (Auckland), Rodney Wood (Tauranga), Michael Pickens (Auckland) and Dean Brindle (Hamilton).