Northland locals packed out the Whangārei speedway track over the weekend for the opening meet of the 2019/20 season.
The action began on Saturday with racing starting early in the afternoon for about 20 drivers in seven classes. That was followed by a thrilling demolition derby which saw six drivers show their car-crunching passion. Sunday saw a burnout competition from midday.
Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham went along on Saturday to catch all the racing action.
![Whangārei's Troy Bright swings around the corner. Photo / Michael Cunningham](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/3WZH3UUZIR3XJQ73DQPNOO5CBE.jpg?auth=ee22f251602b5e9b9f2104a28b6fb8c2a24a1b26385498c1e9f98cda70f62351&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
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