Smashing finish for a Back to Back Season
Smashing finish for a Back to Back Season
The year 2022 can only be described as BOLD for the XDL crew who hammered out two years of events in one calendar year. The extended Auckland lockdown in 2021 was a major blow to many and for the sport of XDL (Xtreme Drivers League) it meant a major sponsorship loss and all events from the 2021 whirlwind of COVID being pushed out in to you guessed it, 2022. The year started with a flurry of excitement and a great determination to go above and beyond for our athletes. With 6 back to back championships, 3 major sponsorships, 2 international events, plus 3 supporting events, one could say the XDL crew were DRIVEN to the XTREMES. Founder and owner of XDL, Olna Ford says, “ there was one financial pillar of support in our corner from the get go and that is thanks to the one and only, Mr. JP Liebenberg of New Horizon Construction”. “I truly couldn’t have done this year without JP, he is a blessing to our sport and definitely a God sent”, says Olna.
A reminder of our 2021 New Zealand title holders winners who are also New Zealand Long Blacks; Mens Open - Mr. Sam Jones, Masters - Mr. Paul West
The North Island 2022 Championship held on 16th October at Pupuke Golf Club was a day full of action and plenty of #RedBulls. Titles went to New Zealand Long Blacks; Mens Open Winner - Mr. Grieg Mooney who drove a massive (368m) and Masters Winner - Mr.Paul West cutting the grass with a fast and furious (354m) drive. The womens series is pushed into 2023 calendar with great ambition to grow our sport for the ladies.
The South Island Champs went smoothly with Sunny Nelson putting on perfect wether conditions yet again. The heat was rising from the tee and the atmosphere was uplifting. The South Island Championship titles going to New Zealand Long Blacks - Mr. George Wardell for the Mens Open Win and the Masters Win going to Mr. Paul West. These incredible athletes certainly deserve another round of applauds as they took out the North vs South shootout for New Zealand title (in their division). Mr. George Wardell driving (306m) and Mr. Paul West (265m).
With the New Zealand Long Blacks taking the win in our back to back season, it’s definitely a great way to say goodbye to a year that has tested us all. The NEW year ahead represents inclusion and growth for the sport of XDL and our athletes. Our first year of regional expansion and with this new opportunities to collaborate with clubs and communities around NZ to grow the sport of XDL for all. Check in at www.iganz.co.nz for our season calendar and more.