06/01/2026
The countdown to the 1nz continues!
🔥 THE FABULOUS 1 – TONY FABISH 🔥
Two eras. One icon.
Tony “Fabulous” Fabish carved his name into New Zealand speedway history with not one, but two New Zealand Midget Championships — first in 1995/96, and again a decade later in 2005/06. A rare achievement that proved what everyone already knew: true class never fades.
His résumé tells the story of a driver built for the big stage:
🏆 1st – NZ Midget Championship (1995/96, 2005/06)
🥉 3rd – NZ Midget Championship (1991/92, 2007/08)
🥈 2nd – NZ North Island Championship (1992/93, 1993/94, 1994/95)
The poster below continues the legacy — and the fun — of that famous orange machine that rolled into stadiums across the country and rang the bell every time it appeared, announcing that “The Fabulous One” had entered the ring. Look closely and you’ll spot a background packed with Te Awamutu gems — how many can you find? 👀🏁
Fans felt it. Rivals knew it. The atmosphere changed.
Tony Fabish was more than just a champion racer. He was a respected driver, competitor, and all-round character — complete with a wicked moustache and a bold, aggressive racing style that was fast, calculated, and fearless when it mattered most. His two national titles helped cement midget cars as a cornerstone of the Kihikihi Speedway programme, paving the way for generations to come.
And the legacy lives on.🏆
That same Fabish DNA now charges forward through his son, former 3NZ Mitch Fabish, who has been turning heads this season in the lead-up to the New Zealand Championship at Baypark. Mitch has already claimed:
🏁 Opening night feature win at Baypark
🏁 Feature victory at Palmerston North
🏁 Consistent front-running performances all season
⭐If Tony was “Mr Fabulous”, then Mitch may well be “The Master Fantastic.”
The name lives on. The standard remains. 🏁