WILD BUNCH RETURNS PART 1
The words ‘Wild Bunch’ bring to mind images and memories of a bygone era, a time when gas was cheap, racing was fun, and grandstands and race fields were full. Somewhere over time we all got lost; Wild Bunch got swallowed up and spat out, morphed into other classes, and basically disappeared. That is, until now!
The newly formed Wild Bunch NZ, in association with the Kumeu Classic Car and Hot Rod Festival, is proud to announce the official return of the breed, with a minimum 16-car show Wild Bunch Wars set to entertain and light up Masterton Motorplex on 4–5 January 2020 as part of the annual Dragstalgia event.
After the wildly successful taster of the Wild Bunch return earlier this year, the class has seen unprecedented growth and interest, with well over 25 drivers either committing to, or expressing interest in, competing at future events. The invited field will consist of anything and everything, from new cars set to debut to some of the class’s originals. The diversity and unpredictability of the original class remains, upgraded and improved to create a show not previously seen. From wild smoky burnouts to insane edge-of-your-seat passes, the Wild Bunch is just that — so mark the date on your calendar, because you won’t want to miss it.
Over the next few issues, we’ll not only introduce you to the majority of those set to put on the show and tell you a little about them, but also let you in on the show itself and what we have planned, some of the prizes on offer, and the competitions that are set to make it one of those must-see events of 2020. An event like this doesn’t happen on its own, and, Kumeu Classic Car and Hot Rod Festival and Bob Wilton from Masterton Motorplex is invaluable, several associate sponsors have
