A stockcar driver has suspected spinal injuries after a crash in a race at the Bay Park Family Speedway in Tauranga tonight.

Emergency services were called to the speedway just before 9.

The New Zealand Saloon Car Grand Prix is tonight's big attraction.

Bay Park Family Speedway promoter Bernie Gillon said the man was injured when his vehicle and another stockcar collided.

Firefighters cut the roof off the man's vehicle to free him and St John Ambulance staff have taken him to Tauranga hospital with moderate injuries.

NZ Herald