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All 34 amateur racers have now taken a mini-stock for a spin or two around the Blokart track, in preparation for the big race at Baypark on December 1. Speed and skill might make a winner on the night – but for now, it’s a mental game. “They’re all having a bit of fun with each other,” says Baypark project manager Leona Smith. “There’s a whole lot of banter going on. “I’ve heard a couple of the principals talking about smashing into each other… they’re definitely not allowed to hit each other.” While some of the high achievers are taking the training in their stride, others are coming down with a case of pre-race jitters. “One of the females is a bit nervous. She was thinking of pulling out, so I told her ‘just do it for your kids’.” Leona says they’re rapt with how the event is progressing. All 34 principals now have sponsors and are scheduled to take place half way through the night’s proceedings.
Bruce Jepson (Principal, Te Akau Ki) tries to steal steering wheel off Brendan Clarkin (Principal, Pyes Pa School). “The most important thing now is to get people along to show their support for the principals. It’s going to be an awesome night.” The event will also feature sprint cars, saloons, super saloons, stock cars and mini-stocks. Gates open at 5pm for a 6.30pm start. “It’s important people know this is a normal race night, and the principals’ race is extra entertainment. The principals’ are getting all the practice they can.” says Leona. Students from each of the participating schools will be at the entrances, vying for viewers’ tickets – with Baypark promising to donate $0.50 to the school for each ticket the students collect.There is also a best- dressed fan award and a ‘Best Banner’ competition – with the most creative and eye-catching support banner earning its school a $4000 prize.
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The Weekend Sun has one family pass to the Sunlive Principals’ Challenge, including two adults and three children, to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us how many female principals are racing. Enter online at www. sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before November 21.
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Principals’ playground banter Craig Haggo is confident he’ll smoke the competition at the Sunlive Principals’ Challenge. The Pongakawa School principal was interviewed with Tauranga Primary School’s racer Doug Maguire on More FM this week. The two men bantered like school kids – each confident they will outrace the other on December 1. “Oh look, he obviously doesn’t understand about Pongakawa School, we’re not there to come second,” says Craig. “You won’t need any rear vision mirrors because you’ll be watching me disappear in front.” But Doug, who is filling in for principal Jenny McNicol, held his own during the interview. “She just knew the best man for the job could do it.” Both men say their students are getting right into the event and are dedicated to oroa Omok tor ra Oblite
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