Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural FIM New Zealand Speedway Grand Prix at Western Springs Stadium in Auckland on March 31.

Book your place at the first SGP round staged in the Southern Hemisphere for almost 10 years for only NZ$45.*

With preparations for the 2012 World Championship opener already well underway, BSI Speedway managing director Paul Bellamy is delighted to be bringing the series to New Zealand.

He said: "Taking the Grand Prix series to nations like New Zealand is vital for the future development of the sport and we're delighted we've reached the stage of being able to put tickets on sale.

"New Zealand is a country steeped in speedway history and I know the latest crop of Grand Prix riders are determined to make some history of their own by winning in Western Springs.

"The meeting has already captured the imagination of fans and riders everywhere. I'm sure the excitement will continue to build as we edge ever closer to the opening round of the 2012 SGP series."

Springs Promotions principal Bill Buckley said: "We cannot wait to welcome riders and fans from all over the world to Auckland in March.

"We're already working hard to put on an unforgettable night and ensure next year's World Championship starts in style."

Tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.co.nz or by calling +64 9 970 9700.

*This price is only available up until December 31.