Speedway soundtests invalid

Noise levels at Western Springs Speedway's first meeting of the season on Sunday night were 90 decibels and lower - but invalid because the wind was too strong.

Three of the 17 races reached 90 decibels and the rest were between 85 decibels and 89 decibels.

The rules of the agreement between the speedway, residents and the Auckland City Council state 60 per cent of the noise from the races must be under 90 decibels, the rest under 88 decibels.

Council environmental health and licensing manager Chris Dee said there were four noise complaints from the public. About 2000 fans turned up on Sunday.