Motivated, diabolic, galvanised and a want to destroy everything on the track. That's how SunMedia's David Tauranga is feeling prior to his big demolition derby race on Saturday.

Despite his determination for demolition, David is still hoping to be visited by the travelling Irish fairy with his little pot o' luck and garden bower of four leaf clovers to sow into his beard before the SunLive Baypark Speedway Demolition Derby on April 11.

Baypark Family Speedway promoter Bernie Gillon (left) with SunMedia's David Tauranga. Video: Tracy Hardy.

Nicknamed Taurangasaurus Wrex, David isn't nervous at this point. He's feeling invigorated by the opportunity.

When he moved to Tauranga last April, he made a goal to throw himself into absurd and ridiculous situations that are completely out of his comfort zone.

'So win, lose, or bashed into smithereens – it's not the end result that matters to me,” he explains. 'It's all about the journey getting there.

'I'm really grateful for this opportunity and cheers to SunMedia and Baypark Family Speedway for the chance to legally crash a car and not get arrested for it.”

He considers himself a safe driver. 'I stick to the speed limit, indicate off roundabouts, and more often than not, I let people in – and always wave a ‘thanks' to other courteous drivers,” explains David.

But his tactic for the track is simply to hit the accelerator and destroy anything that moves.

He's going for the $1000 prize for the driver who wreaks the most havoc.

'I'm expecting a few bruises here and there,” he adds. 'But hey, scars tell stories.”

So, this Saturday's event could be the only legal opportunity to smash a journalist. Road rage is allowed.

Baypark Family Speedway promoter Bernie Gillon says there's about 50 drivers signed up to bash and crash their way around the terracotta track.

The last driver standing will win $2000, while he or she who wreaks the most havoc – or is the most entertaining – will be awarded $1000.

Crusty Demon rider Luke Price and Nitro Circus' Nick Franklin will also be performing all sorts of antics in the air in a freestyle motocross show.

Also racing on the night will be the stock cars crashing their way towards the Bay of Plenty Championship title – with Bethlehem Coachlines sprint cars, Crockford Real Estate super saloons, saloons, and Scrapman super stocks also taking to the track.

The SunLive Baypark Speedway Demolition Derby is on April 11 at ASB Baypark. Gates open 5pm and racing starts at 6.30pm. Tickets are available from: www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz, at ASB Baypark and at the gate.