Max Guilford, pictured here in January 2021, is ranked third in New Zealand in midget speedway. A top New Zealand speedway driver competing in America was this week arrested, charged and held in a county jail after being accused of rape. Max Guilford, 19, is ranked third in New Zealand in midget speedway, and is in Indiana, in the American Midwest, to compete on the USAC speedway circuit. The Star Press said rape is a felony offence carrying a maximum sentence of 19 years. Guilford came third in the New Zealand midget car championships, but left for America shortly before the New Zealand season ended.

Source: Stuff June 05, 2021 00:33 UTC