It's a term used in big boxing matches but it's just as true for Baypark Speedway as it's set to roar tonight.

The decision was made yesterday to postpone the Opening Night event, which was scheduled to take place last night, due to a forecast of heavy rain.

Baypark promoter Bernie Gillon.

Bay of Plenty petrol heads better get ready to rumble because starting tonight Metal Man Recyclers Baypark Family Speedway is back in business.

Excitement, thrills and spills will be served up on a silver hubcap at Baypark's 2015/16 race season Opening Night.

Competing classes include the Bethlehem Coachlines Sprint Cars, Crockford Real estate Super Saloons and Saloons, Mag & Turbo Stock Cars and Scrapman BOP Mini Stocks, plus the Valvoline Six Shooters.

'It's the start of an exciting new season,” says Baypark promoter Bernie Gillon. 'We've got the new Zealand Sprint Car Championships, which only come around once every several years, plus a couple of high profile super saloon car race meetings too.

'This means many prominent drivers in those classes will be visiting Baypark regularly as they'll want track time so they can be competitive in the bigger events. This is going to be an awesome season.”

Bernie says this week has seen the Baypark team frantically getting both the track and stadium ready for racing this Saturday.

This includes bringing in more clay and sand for the track to make it less-dusty this year, along with repairing the section of roof torn off by the tornado that struck the stadium in May.

'It's all happening and we've been working furiously to have everything ready for this Saturday, but come tomorrow morning we'll definitely be ready to rumble.”

Baypark Family Speedway Season Opening Night takes place on Saturday, October 24. Gates open at 5pm. Tickets range from $10 - $50. For more information visit: www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz