Harness racing drivers representing ten different countries head for Central Southland Raceway in Winton this Sunday (9 November) to take part in the penultimate round of the World Driving Championship 25.

The drivers come from Italy, USA, Australia, the Netherlands, Canada, Sweden, Germany, France, Finland and of course New Zealand – represented by seven-time New Zealand champion Blair Orange.

Orange sits fourth in the points after three rounds with one more round to be fought out before the entourage head south to compete in four heats at Winton on Sunday.

The WDC heats are Race 3, the VetSouth Equine Mobile Pace at 1.50pm, Race 5, the Night ‘n Day Winton Mobile Pace timed for 2.52pm, Race 7, the SBSR/Diamond Creek Farm Mobile Trot set to go at 4.08pm and Race 9, the Ultra-Scan Western Southland Mobile Pace, the final race of the day at 5.02pm.

Racing will commence at 12.50pm on the day with a full day of races highlighted by four World Driving Championship heats.

The drivers will be piped onto the course at approximately 11.45am and will feature in a parade with introductions after Race 1.

Elsewhere on the day great prizes will be up for grabs in the Ladies Fashion In The Field competition where judging will be based on the most stylish and best dressed lady so hats and heels are essential. 

Support for the Fashion Competition comes from Forsyth Barr Investment Specialists Impress Boutique, Country Jewel, Mitre 10 Winton and Southern Discoveries.

There will also be children’s entertainment and live music on course.

Full information on the Harness Racing World Driving Championship is available at www.wdc.25.nz