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May 2022
Sun. 1 May, 2022
Wheels Week Plus - Ashburton Speedway
Sat. 30 Apr, 2022 12:00 - Sun. 1 May, 2022 12:00
(2 days of racing)
Day 1, Street Stocks, Adult Ministocks, Production Saloons, CTRA - NZ Speedway Wingless Sprint Car Title, CTRA - NZ Youth Ministocks Title, CTRA - South Island TQ Title. Seafield Road adjacent to the Airport. From 12.00 pm. $15.00 adult, $25.00 for a two-day pass, Gold Card holders $10.00/day, under 14 free (must be accompanied by an adult).> Contact: Graham Ackroyd 0274 555 387
Day 2 of racing, Stockcars, CTRA - NZ Speedway Wingless Sprint Car Title, CTRA - NZ Speedway Saloons Title, CTRA - NZ Youth Ministock Title, C Grade. Seafield Road adjacent to the Airport. From 12.00 pm. $15.00 adult, $25.00 for a two-day pass, Gold Card holders $10.00/day, under 14 free (must be accompanied by an adult)
Wheels Week Plus - Car Club Motokhana
All day
Ashburton Car Club Motorkhana$40.00 per person entry fee to compete; enter on the day. Cars must be roadworthy to warrant of fitness standard. Location, TBC - Contact: Kim Adams 027 907 4001 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wheels Week Plus - Motorcycle Club TT
Sun. 1 May, 2022 0:00 - 1:00
Ashburton Motorcycle Club TTLocation TBC Competitors to pay entry fee. Vintage MX & Club TT. More details on Facebook page and My Rides.> Contact: Shane Christie, 027 325 4773
Wheels Week Plus - Classic Car Run
Sun. 1 May, 2022 9:00 - 10:00
Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains Classic Car RunRegistration: 9.00am – 10.15am at the Ashburton Show Grounds Depart from Ashburton 10.30am. Note that everybody is welcome to participate with any car, finish at Mt Somers. Cost, $20 per vehicleThere will be NO food or drinks to purchase this year, please take a picnic lunch.For any further information please contact either:> Alan Sim – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 03 308 8835
Pickleball Ashburton
Sun. 1 May, 2022 13:00 - 14:00
Open Day this Sunday 1st May at EA Stadium.
1pm - 3pm.
Equipment provided.
No Charge.
Sat. 7 May, 2022
Wheels Week Plus - Street Sprints
Sat. 7 May, 2022 8:30 - Sun. 8 May, 2022 8:30
Ashburton Car Club Street Sprint 2022
Riverside Industrial Estate 8.30 am. Watch one car at a time as they race against the clock, down to a two-car run off on Sunday. Entrance fee by donation. Entry Robinson Street past Roscos.> Contact: Malcolm Lovett 0274 301 065 or Daniel Tew 0272 276 637 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wheels Week Plus - Plains Railway
Sat. 7 May, 2022 11:00 - 15:00
The Plains Railway & Historical Museum ComplexMaronan Road, Tinwald: 11am - 4pm. K88 Train Rides, Vintage Machinery, Museum Village open, Hand Craft Display. Browse through the Ashburton Fire Museum, the Ashburton Woodworkers and Lynn Woodworking Museum - take a miniature Train Ride with the Ashburton Steam & Model Engineers. Find us on Facebook
Wheels Week Plus - Motorcycle Show and Shine
Sat. 7 May, 2022 11:30 - 16:00
Originals Motorcycle Show and ShineRSA Cox Street Ashburton, 11.30 am – 4.00 pm. Open to all makes and models to be on site by 11.00am. Entry $10.00 per bike, prizes for top 10 bikes. Gold coin entry, money raised goes to charity.> Contact: Gerald McKenzie, 021 259 4761
Sun. 8 May, 2022
Wheels Week Plus - Street Sprints
Sat. 7 May, 2022 8:30 - Sun. 8 May, 2022 8:30
Ashburton Car Club Street Sprint 2022
Riverside Industrial Estate 8.30 am. Watch one car at a time as they race against the clock, down to a two-car run off on Sunday. Entrance fee by donation. Entry Robinson Street past Roscos.> Contact: Malcolm Lovett 0274 301 065 or Daniel Tew 0272 276 637 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wed. 11 May, 2022
Wheels Week Plus - Night Car Trial
Wed. 11 May, 2022 18:30 - 19:30
Suzie Morrison & Grant Gordon Memorial Trial; Night Car TrialMeet at the MSA. Entries on the night. Will need licensed driver, navigator, pens, torch or spotlight, clipboards, and road legal. Documentation starting 6.30pm, start 7.00 pm $30.00 per car. > Contact: Kim Adams – 027 907 4001 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sat. 14 May, 2022
Wheels Week Plus - Tractor Pull
Sat. 14 May, 2022 9:00 - Sun. 15 May, 2022 9:00
Two days of Horsepower Hero’s sorting the operators from the seat warmers. Open to all tractors, Old, New, Big & Small, Modified & Super Modified. 9.00am start, food and coffee trucks available. Mayfield Domain, Entry via 15 Lismore Mayfield Road. Entry fee for Competitors, $100 per tractor per day, Entry $ 10 per person, under 12’s free.> Contact: Robbie 0275 524 624
Wheels Week Plus - Motorcycle Club
Sat. 14 May, 2022 9:30 - 12:30
Ashburton Motorcycle ClubMotorcycle Tour. Meeting at 9.30 am, leaving at 10 am from Robert Harris on West St. The ride will be approximately 200km depending on the weather.> Contact: Shane Christie, 027 325 4773
Wheels Week Plus - eBike, Family Fun Bike Ride
Sat. 14 May, 2022 13:30 - 14:30
McKay & Donaldson E-Bike, Family Fun Bike RideMeet at 1.30pm at the south end of the Ashburton Bridge to cycle to Lake Hood. Suitable for families and individuals. Prizes> Contact: Ross Butterick, 0274 778 06
Wheels Week Plus - Wheelchair Basketball
Sat. 14 May, 2022 15:00 - 16:00
Patersons Funeral Services Wheelchair BasketballStadium Oxford Street at 3.00 pm. Come and see the wheelchair basketball team take on a local celebrity team. Gold coin donation.> Contact: Pauline Paterson 03 308 7474
Sun. 15 May, 2022
Wheels Week Plus - Tractor Pull
Sat. 14 May, 2022 9:00 - Sun. 15 May, 2022 9:00
Two days of Horsepower Hero’s sorting the operators from the seat warmers. Open to all tractors, Old, New, Big & Small, Modified & Super Modified. 9.00am start, food and coffee trucks available. Mayfield Domain, Entry via 15 Lismore Mayfield Road. Entry fee for Competitors, $100 per tractor per day, Entry $ 10 per person, under 12’s free.> Contact: Robbie 0275 524 624
Wheels Week Plus - Family Go Kart Club
Sun. 15 May, 2022 0:00 - 1:00
Ashburton Family Go Kart ClubA great day of paddock racing, Location to be confirmed. Weather dependant.> Contact: Michael Gallagher 0274 430 453
Wheels Week Plus - Coffee and Classics Vehicle Show
Sun. 15 May, 2022 11:00 - 15:00
Coffee & Classics Vehicle ShowBring along your pride and joy, Vintage, Classic or modern, cars, motorcycles, trucks etc at the Goodyear/Robert Harris car park West Street Ashburton, Opposite Phat Duck. 11.00am – 2.00pm. VCC event
Wheels Week Plus - Mid Canterbury 4 x 4 Club
Sun. 15 May, 2022 11:30 - 14:30
Mid Canterbury 4X4 ClubPlay day at the 4WD Park located at the river end of Cochranes Road just off Beach Road, starting at 11.30am. Weather dependant.> Contact: John McDonald 021 464 639 or Doug Cain 027 8438416
Tue. 17 May, 2022
The Big Bike Film Night - Ashburton
Tue. 17 May, 2022 19:00 - 21:30
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you!
Contact Info: Brett Cotter, The Big Bike Film Night
Ph 021 748 441, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ticket Info: Adults $23 Under 17 $17.50, Under 12 $12.50
Website: https://www.bigbikefilmnight.nz/