Smashfest

SMASHFEST V
April 22 & 23
Waikaraka Park

1st time at Smashfest? here are some suggestions......

Friday, Family $55 (2 x adults & 4 x kids under 14), Adult $25, Child $10
Saturday, Family $70 (2 x adults & 4 x kids under 14), Adult $30, Child $10
Gates open at 3pm show starts at 5pm both nights.
You can sit anywhere.
Get there early to get a good seat. 4pm onwards as a suggestion.
bring a cushion and blanket/ jacket in case it gets cold.
Fold up deck chairs are not aloud in the grandstands but are ok on the embankment. Please ensure these are small as it will be packed.
NO Alcohol to be taken into park. Alcohol will be available.

Please be sure to get your tickets from iTICKET BEFORE Friday 22nd. There will be gate sales, but please get to the park early to avoid disappointment.

Drivers registrations available from MIDAS Grey Lynn, Onehunga, New Lynn & Howick.

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PRESENTS - SMASHFEST V
April 22 & 23
Waikaraka Park

Smashfest has been so popular over the last few years the stadium has been packed to capacity and thousands without pre-paid tickets have been turned away at the gate on race day. We’re over having to deny anyone a piece of the action. Soo, for the first time ever we’re holding TWO different shows over two nights, Fri 22nd and Sat 23rd April!

These two nights of fender bending spectacular action include so much adrenalin-packed metal crunching carnage both spectators and participants won’t want to blink. This Easter bring your family and friends to watch the pure unadulterated fun; or drive in the Smashfest bash for cash and be the last car moving to win $10,000!

Here’s a sneak peak at the awesome action you can expect on one of the nights’:

Demolition Derby - Join in the carnage, or sit back and watch as participants attempt to better the world record for the 4th year out of 5.

Monster truck - NZ's favorite monster truck, 1500hp of car jumping madness.

Fireworks and Pyrotechnics - Our legendary fireworks are the talk of the town and this year we’re going even bigger! Consider the anti upped. Consider the stakes raised. Consider the budget blown! We are here to achieve the WOW factor so don’t miss it.

Clowns and Candy - You have to love the funny mayhem-makers, especially when they’re loaded with 100kg of lollies to scramble. (Sugar Free - NOT!!!)

Other Attractions on the Night

Stunts by Stuntcorp – Remember last year’s epic bus stunt? Expect more death defying stunt-madness this year.

The Executioner – There is no Judge or Jury, the Executioners decision is final. Step out of line and this purpose built V8 steel fortress will destroy your car & burn some rubber.

World Smashfest Streetstock Streetwars - These experienced ‘Streeties’ are here to win, no prizes for 2nd place.

Gauntlet Teams Racing - Sprapper vs Scrapper – Pitting company against company, you have to come 3rd to win this race.

Outlaw V8 Burnout Comp - Biggest, Badest cars (only the best) out there, including The Executioner Death Race car, Camaro, Pontiac, Mopar & many more.

After Party in the Club rooms – Enjoy a couple of beverages and talk about the spectacular action. More to be confirmed.....

Keen to give driving a go?

Because of Smashfest's past success - not to mention the $10 000 prize money - we're getting interest from as far as Australia & the UK to participate. You don't need any race experience to give it a go. See Rules & Specs for all the details on how to get ready and get involved!

Drivers!!!
Speedway New Zealand (SNZ) charges $40 for a 1 night license, unless you hold a current SNZ race license. An SNZ night license is needed to drive at Smashfest 2011. A night license allows you to enter into as many events as you wish, on the date the license covers.

If you wish to drive on one night only, Friday or Saturday, your total fee is $80. This includes a 1 night race license, 1 x Smashfest T-shirt & 1 x adult gate entry for the driver (night license holder) only into Smashfest 2011 for one night.

If you wish to drive on both nights, Friday and Saturday, you total fee is $120. This includes 2 x 1 night race licenses, 1 x Smashfest T-shirt & 2 x adult gate entries’ for the driver (night license holder) only into Smashfest 2011 for both nights. SNZ licenses, and Smashfest 2011 driver (night license holder) gate entry's, are not transferable.

All fees are paid to Auckland Stock and Saloon Car Club (ASSCC).

SNZ will issue the 1 night licenses at Waikaraka Park Speedway on Friday and Saturday nights.

Last Year's (2010) Smashfest Info

Sims Pacific Metals - Smashfest 20TEN -
Press release

Smashfest 2010 - Documentary Premier

Hey Punters,
Well, we did it. The fantastic team at Digital Ninja have completed the doco of this year’s event and it will screen live on TV3 this Sunday at 3pm. Not to be ones to mess with tradition, like other years, we are holding our world premier of this doco at the Waikaraka Clubrooms. This will start at 1PM Sunday 30th, with the viewing of some footage of past years events, culminating in the viewing of the 2010 doco. We will be supplying a simple BBQ (sausages & bread), and more importantly, the bar will be open for business.

This doco was only made possible by the fine people at Sims Pacific Metals, Midas Onehunga & Gutter Whiskers and features these three companies, affording them some serious TV exposure (something to think about for next year).

Please bring your family and friends and reply to this email with your numbers if you are coming (we don’t want to run out of sausages)..... Please also pass this email onto anyone you think will want to come along on Sunday or any petrol heads the may want to get a taste of what they missed out on.

Thanks Smashfest Team

Smashfest 2010 Post Event Report.

WOW, what a night. We would like to start by mentioning our main sponsors Sims Pacific Metals & minor sponsors Midas & Gutter Whiskers. Without you, the Documentary we are producing would not have been possible.

The event was again a sellout, with many many people unfortunately missing out on the action. We will endeavor to create a lager capacity by the time Smashfest 2011 rolls around.

The line at the gate at 4pm

The calm before the storm

After an exciting start with the Heli-Car drop, and some awesome action from the Monster truck & the 19 Tonne Tank, we experienced some rain. This put lots of the acts on hold, as the track was simply too wet for cars to get enough traction to perform the stunts safely. What these guys are doing out there is dangerous and we will not risk their safety for the sake of some small delays.

Lift-off

The Drop

The Big Ben burnout Utes, a beautiful Camaro, a Falcon and a mean looking Bedford van combined to give us some tire popping & smoking skids. On a track that was wet from the rain, the still managed to create an incredible amount of smoke.

Big Ben Burnout Ute

Falcon & Camaro burnout cars

Once things dried of a little, the big stunt of the night went ahead, and what an amazing job Jody Hooker from Stunt Corp did. That jump into the bus was simply spectacular, and it made the TV3 6pm news. (Does anyone have any good images of this? We have lots of video but no images).

Derby Time

Clown

The usual spectacular fireworks display was followed by another massive demolition derby. We didn't break the world record again, but it was still a visual spectacular all the way. There was a short ambulance break, with derby driver Corey (a flag Marshall at the park) took a big hit & was KO'd in his car during the derby. It was a good rattle, but he is fine now with no after effect's. The derby soon resumed and Wayne Butler came out as this years $10,000 winner.

Monster Truck

The $10,000 winner Wayne Butler

1st time at Smashfest? here are some suggestions......

Family $60 (2 x adults & 4 x kids under 14)
Adult $25
Child $10
Gates open at 1pm
You can sit anywhere.
Get there early to get a good seat. 4pm onwards as a suggestion.
bring a cushion and blanket/ jacket in case it gets cold.
Fold up deck chairs are not aloud in the grandstands but are ok on the embankment. Please ensure these are small as it will be packed.
Start times
- 5pm - Jalopy Racing - Derby Drivers have some non contact fun before demo derby
- 7pm - Show starts
- 10pm - Show ends
NO Alcohol to be taken into park. Alcohol will be available.

Please be sure to get your tickets from iTICKET BEFORE Saturday 3rd. We will not be held responsible for you turning up and not getting entry because we are sold out. We don't want you to be disappointed.

Programme

Demon Monster Truck	Stunt Corp. Bus Stunt
Heli Car Drop	60 Car Crush
$30 K of Fireworks & Pyro's	Tank Boy
8 x Awesome Burnout Cars	200kg Lollies
Auckland Smashfest Street stock Champs	Clowns
World Record Demolition Derby attempt - 140 cars?????	Jalopy Racing

TV1 Breakfast

Tamati Coffey was at Waikaraka Park for his weather crosses, featuring Smashfest 2010.

Tamati Coffey & Paul Henry having a discussion.

Joe 90 crashing
the Breakfast car

Nice bonet

The Gutter Whiskers beast

The gang

Nice truck

Drivers Entry's

If you are slightly out of touch with the advancement of technology (or have a friend who is) and are not sure how to register for Smashfest 2010, don't get too down in the dumps, we have made some registrations available at selected Mad Butcher Stores. You can visit either Manukau, Glen Innes, Glen Eden or Albany
Here is some footage from from Smashfest 09 from our mates at Spud Racing.... if you're a Jimmy Barnes fan, this is a must see.

Win a Smashfest Volvo, with Sports Tonight

Sports Tonight, in association with Sims Pacific Metals, are giving away a Volvo, to compete at Smashfest 2010 this Easter. If you are over the age of 18 and have a drivers licence, you could be a part of a demolition derby world record attempt at Waikaraka Park on Saturday, April 3. Last year, the record was set at 131 cars - this year the target' is 150, and once again the winner's purse is $10,000. Also on show, is a tank-crushing attempt and the famous Stunt Corp. team - only this time, they're crashing a bus.

Congratulations to Rebecca Arney for winning the drive in the TV3 Sports Tonight Volvo.

V Monster Truck Out!!

Due to a back injury sustained by monster truck driver Ian, The V Monster truck will no longer be attending Smashfest 2010. We are working extra hard to secure another monster truck to take his place.

$500 cash prize on the night for the Best Presented Car.

ONLINE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE AT GET THEM NOW BEFORE THE SELL OUT!!!!
Book at www.iticket.co.nz or ph (09) 361 1000 or 0508 iTICKET from outside of Auckland.

Sponsorship opportunity for inclusion into Smashfest 2010 Documentary

The Smashfest team has recently secured the assistance of a TV production company to film and produce a 1 hour documentary on Smashfest 2010. This show will follow the trials and tribulations of 6 derby drivers (& their company) as they build and ultimately race the cars in Smashfest 2010. In order to top up the funding to help pay for this project, we created 6 equally priced sponsorship packages. These packages are very affordable, of which 4 have already been sold. If you would like further info on how your company can be part of this amazing opportunity send your details through to info@smashfest.co.nz

Rules Update 1
(e) Full harness seat belt (4-5 point) to be fitted to driver's seat and securely mounted. Seat belts must not be mounted to the roof. NO RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS allowed. Two sets of inertia reel road belts are suitable for use in Speedway New Zealand Demolition Derbies, provided they are fully extended or locked.

Rules Update 2
Demolition Derby Rule – Air conditioning It is illegal in some jurisdictions to de-gas a vehicle air conditioning system in a non-approved manner. Hence there is a need to clarify that all Demolition Derby vehicles must have their air-conditioning systems discharged (if fitted). The new Derby Technical clause is (p) Air conditioning systems to be discharged.

Smashfest 2010 Updates

New Zealand’s richest Demolition Derby and metal crunching spectacular Smashfest, is back and confirmed. It will (as per usual) be held over Easter Weekend – 3rd April 2010, 7pm at Waikaraka Park, Onehunga, Auckland

Here is a sneak peek at some of the awesome action and car crushing mayhem to expect.

Demolition Derby
We have broken the world record for the most cars in a demolition derby for the last 3 years running. There is no reason to back off now. Because of the past success of Smashfest, not to mention the $10,000 prize money, we are getting interest from excited derby fans and drivers all over the country and even have a couple of drivers coming from Australia to compete. This is without question NZ's Premier Derby Event and we challenge you to find anything that compares anywhere in the world. Races - all cars will be eligible to enter the following Jalopy Races - (5-7pm) & (during the main show)

Fireworks and Pyrotechnics
Our legendary fireworks are the talk of the town and this year we’re going even bigger! Consider the anti upped. Consider the stakes raised. Consider the budget blown! We are here to achieve the WOW factor so don’t miss it.

Clowns and Candy
You have to love the funny mayhem-makers, especially when they’re loaded with 100kg of lollies to scramble.

Also Featuring:
Auckland Smashfest Street Stock Champs
Fender Bender Nationals
Teams Racing
Outlaw Burnout comp – the Biggest, Badest cars you will find anywhere
After party in the clubrooms

Keen to give driving a go?
Because of Smashfest's past success - not to mention the $10 000 prize money - we're getting interest from as far as Australia to participate. You don't need any race experience to give it a go. Part of the driver entry fee includes a one-day race licence. Take last year’s winner Paul Bartley for example, having never raced before, he walked away with $10 000 after being the last car moving in the Smashfest 09 bash for cash.

NB: Drivers entry are available by clicking HERE