Whanganui braces for annual 'street fight' on Boxing Day
Now, the racers head to Whanganui for the final throw of the dice. Every season the safety barriers are put up alongside Whanganui's world-renowned motorcycle "street fight", with straw bales positioned and spectator fencing laid out along the gutters of the city's public streets. Starting in 1951, the Cemetery Circuit event is likely to be another scorcher this Boxing Day, for the sun beating down and of bike riders trying to beat each other to the chequered flag. Leading riders expected to challenge for the top honours include Taupō's two-time former series champion and current nationa...