Nelson Speedway Association

History 1985 to 1996

1985/1986

At this time the club name was changed to Nelson Speedway Association Inc

The clubrooms were built and refurbished and also the power supply was upgraded, along with the re-lay of the track by Howeys.

The purchase adjoining the Gun Club property.

The Three Quarter Midgets were also introduced in these years.

Rod Penn was named an Honorary Member.

1988

Honorary Member - Wayne Bradley.

1989

The concrete pole line was constructed.

Honorary Member - Sandra Birdling.

1990

The toilet block was built costing $16,784.25

The junior membership was formed sponsored by Thomason Paint and Panel with the cost of $5 for the membership and a badge for 0-15year olds.

Honorary Member - Don Brown and John Pomeroy.

1991

State of the Art Floodlights were installed and also a re-lay of the track surface.

The clubrooms were redecorated and there was an alarm system installed, and also the last payment of the land was made.

Brought darts out of the clubrooms.

The modifieds were introduced.

Honorary Member - Heather Leitch and Dave Birdling.

1992

The grader was purchased for $2000.

Honorary Member - Pam and Dave Higgins.

1993

Heine's carted clay for the track refurbishment.

Honorary Member - Malcolm Russ.

1994

Gravel Extraction - resource consent arranged and plan accepted by members.

A computer was purchased, and the grader was sold for $2000.

The sub became $40 for a single and $65 for a double, and Wallboards were introduced with advertising around the fenceline.

They held the first thankyou function for the sponsors

Toby Page was elected board member of Speedway New Zealand

Steak Sandwiches were for sale in the pits

Honorary Member - Anne Murray.

1995

The Streetstock Grand Slam was renamed to Club Champinship and the production saloons became a stand alone invitation class.

The track corners was redone with the clay out the running line

Honorary Member - Mike Inwood and Murray Teece.

1996

The concrete inner wall was built and also the track was relaid.