The community is being asked if speedway should stay at Mercury Baypark Stadium as the council decides whether to extend the club’s lease.
Baypark Speedway has called the Mount Maunganui stadium home since it was built in 2001 and has a lease to operate there until 2029.
Tauranga City Council is considering a proposal that would extend speedway operations until 2039.
The proposal would involve Speedway Racing Ltd buying the north stand of 15,600 seats for $1 and being responsible for its maintenance, while leasing the land from the council through the facilities arm Bay Venues.
Article by NZ Herald. Written by Alisha Evans
