There will be plenty of crash, bang, and fiery action at the first meeting of the Rotorua Stock Car Club tonight.
The season kicks off with the annual fireworks show which usually draws crowds of 5000 people.
"It's a great family night where the fireworks are in the middle of the event, so if you have young children or if you are not really into the racing, people can leave early to get the kids to bed," said club publicity officer Sonya Hickey.
More than 20 races will run tonight, including mini stock drivers aged between 12 and 17.
The street and stock cars promise some crash, and the big guns line up with the super saloons and super stocks, said Mrs Hickey.