Source: Radio New Zealand
A driver has died in a crash at the Beachlands Speedway racetrack in Dunedin. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson
A driver has died in a two-vehicle crash at the Beachlands Speedway racetrack in Dunedin.
Police were called to the scene in Waldronville at 7:10pm on Saturday night.
General Manager of Speedway New Zealand Zoe Irons told the New Zealand Herald a Speedway driver had died on the track.
“At this time, our thoughts are with the family affected and everyone within our speedway community,” Irons said, according to the Herald.
A Serious Crash Unit have conducted a scene examination and WorkSafe will be advised.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or have footage are being asked to contact police.
A car crashed over the four metre-high safety fence into the spectator area at Beachlands Speedway during a streetstock race on Friday 5 April, 2024. Supplied/ Mikaela Cruden
In 2024, a car flew over a safety fence in a streetstocks race at Beachlands Speedway.
A video posted to Facebook showed a streetstock turning a corner before suddenly hitting another car and launching over the fences around the track, flipping just metres from the crowd.
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