Aucklander Kevin Ball & KZ900 Kawasaki drag bike (960cc big bore with G9 Kawasaki head & cams from Orient Express, USA) He is currently 1st in his class & 3rd the fastest overall drag bike in New Zealand.

The inclusion in the Triangular Battle of the Streets attracted top N Z riders.

Peter Dearness very competetive on his locally made Ray Breingan Honda 500 flew threw this fast section of the course

The Tupaea Street corner, a great place to take advantage of any who backed off.

Ross Graham New Plymouth holds his position.

69 - Paul Corrin, 26 - Mike Sharp & 33 - Glenn Murray.

57- Delme Young, 19 - Brent Emerson & 40 - Peter Dearness.

Grant McCrae -Vellocette Venom 500

Anticipating the starters flag often determines the winner. 158 - Rob Raikes got away quickly from 499 - Johny Stevens & 150 - John Baynes.