Sprint car driver in stable condition after Christchurch speedway crash

Monday 10 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 10 Mar 2025, 11:40am

A driver is in serious but stable condition after a sprint car crashed and caught fire at Ruapuna Speedway on Saturday. The individual underwent surgery for critical injuries and burns before being flown to Middlemore Hospital in Auckland. An investigation into the incident has been launched.

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1. The PressMon 10 Mar 2025, 8:31am

   Sprint car driver in serious but stable condition after Ruapuna Speedway crash (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 10 Mar 2025, 10:28am

   Driver injured in Christchurch Speedway incident flown to Middlemore Hospital (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 10 Mar 2025, 11:40am

   Ruapuna Speedway crash: Driver suffered burns from ignited fuel, flown to Auckland (opens in new tab)