On a cold, cold Sunday the first round of the 2007 Winter Series fired into
life. Attracting 106 car the drivers were faced with an earlier than normal
start to get through the days busy programme.

The normal format of three races with one practise had grown with the addition
of a half hour race for the Interclub Trophy at the end of the day.

In addition to the race days activities MotorSport Manawatu had invited local
schools to collect the gate takings of each of the fours rounds. Kimbolton and
Manchester St Schools replied in sufficient time to accepts the offer.

Starting at 7am the teams of four took turns to collect the gate until 2pm.

Kimbolton School were fundraising for a trip to Turangi in November which was
expected to cost $250 per person for the 5 day camp. At the end of the day the
school had raised over $1000 thanks to the crews and spectators that braved the
coldest day at Manfeild for some years.

Heidi xxx of Kimbolton School says it was worth every minute of the
freezing hands, chilled face and numb feet to raise funds for the camp and
thanked the Car Club on behalf of the Parents and senior children.

"From the clubs view we are rapted at the great response to this initiviate"
Julian yyy, MotorSport Manager of the club says.

"We ha thought that the school may raise around $400 so are very happy that we
have been able to exceed that well and truly for Kimbolton School. It wasn't a
very nice day for it!"

MotorSport Manawatu next round of the Winter Series race meetings are on July
8, August 12 and September 16. Kimbolton School is also attending the July
round, before Manchester Street School will be given the opportunity at the
final two rounds.

For results from the meeting or to know more about MotorSport Manawatu go to
the website www.motorsportmanawatu.org.nz.