Wednesday December 3, 2014. Finish Line Media
Bordertown's Dylan Jenkin has taken out the third Round of the QSS SA Sprintcar Shootout with a dominant display at Adelaide's Speedway City last Saturday Night. In what can only be described as a marathon there were many yellow roll around laps but this did not deter Jenkin who became the Series first dual feature winner thus re-taking the Series lead.
The Final was a tough affair and while the track was dry and slick the racing was on in earnest from the get go. Pole sitter Keke Falland (Racetec #78) wheelstanded off the line giving Jenkin the upper hand into turn 1 and clearing out. The race only got as far a turn three when Luke Bowey spun the Gawler Car World #55 this bringing out a caution this would be a sign of things to come.
At the restart after just one lap it was Jenkin from Mark Caruso, Falland, Steve Caruso, a very impressive Aidan Hall, Brendan Guerin, Luke Dillon, Brad Keller, Ricky Maiolo and Hayden Pitt rounding out the top ten.
The order would remain for many laps until lap 13 when Ricky Maiolo had a lose in turns 3 and 4 leaving Hayden Pitt riding his wheel cartwheeling out of contention and sadly the once pristined #7 OPR Shocks entry has seen better days.
Jenkin would be in front on the restart once again from Mark Caruso, Falland, Hall, Guerin, Keller and Dillon and another Sprintcar rookie Brock Hallett was also having a particularly good race on the slick surface.
The battle between Keller and Dillon was hotting up for the minors and this is where all the action was and while this was going on the cautions were on again when Terry Pitt (OPR Shocks #8) and Justin Sloan (Gawler Lock & Key #25) had a coming together.
Jenkin must have been wondering what he had to do to get this race in the books as the top half dozen remained the same until the Keller-Dillon battle came to head with five to go when the two came together coming out of turn two with both cars spinning infield while Dillon kept the car mobile Keller had come to a stop far enough infield. In the meantime Brendan Quinn (LD Kahl Cabinet Makers #14) had looped the car in turn 2 after contact with another on a night that team would rather forget.
With just five laps remaining Jenkin pulled away from the field and would take a the win his second in the Series putting himself back in front of the Championship. Rounding out the top ten was a runner up position to Mark Caruso who picked up a huge haul of points followed by a consistent Keke Falland, Luke Dillon, a very mature drive for a rookie Aidan Hall in 5th, Steve Caruso, Brock Hallett 7th in his first drive also needs to be commended, while the field was rounded out by Guerin, Mark Reuter, Terry Pitt, Michael Burford and Steve Webber was the only other finisher. DNFs included Justin Sloan (Front end), Adam Currie (Spin), Hayden Pitt (Crash), Ricky Maiolo (blown tyre), Luke Bowey and Brendan Quinn.
Heat races on the night were taken out by Steve Caruso, Aidan Hall, Mark Caruso & Keke Falland. The second heat in particular took the spotlight when the front two cars Reuter and Hall collided thus causing a chain reaction which took out the entire inside row which included Keller, Quinn, Currie and Hayden Pitt. After a lengthy open red light period all cars were able restart apart from Quinn.
The Series points is now starting to take shape with Jenkin leading on 436 pts from Luke Dillon on 414, Steven Caruso 410 who is equal third with Mark Caruso, followed by Keke Falland 406, Brendan Quinn 374, Brendan Guerin 366, Brad Keller 358, Aidan Hall 354 and Terry Pitt 352 rounding out the top ten.
Round 3 Award Winners were: Hoosier Award (1st Contracted Driver to Draw Pole or Marble 1) - S10 Steven Caruso Lucky 7s (1st Contracted Driver Who Finished 7th in A Main) - S8 Terry Pitt Highest Heat Points (KAT Methanol Voucher) - S78 Keke Falland Hard Luck Award (Taylor Made Wings) - S14 Brendan Quinn.
Attention now turns to this Saturday Night for Round 4 of the QSS SA Sprintcar Shootout that also doubles up as the SA Sprintcar Championship at Murray Bridge Speedway.
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Thursday November 27, 2014. Finish Line Media
In the final show before the a four week break Speedway City hosts a double header this Saturday night with Round 3 of the QSS SA Sprintcar Shootout and at the end of the night a car crunching 4 Cylinder Demolition Derby.
The 410 Sprintcars headline the racing side of the program with the next instalment of the new QSS SA Sprintcar Shootout Series and the points battle up the top is about to get very interesting with several drivers keen to be in front as we head into a three week period with three rounds in three weeks. Points leader is not participating this weekend so everyone will be keen to reel in his points lead albeit a few points. Luke Dillon, Brad Keller, Brendan Quinn, Brendan Guerin, Keke Falland, Dylan Jenkin, Caruso & Pitt Brothers all lead the young gun charge while rookies Aidan Hall and Brock Hallett will be keen to mix it up with their fancied rivals while Mark Reuter will make his season debut in the familiar #95 machine.
As the Australian Wingless Sprint Title gets closer by the week the numbers are also on the rise with 24 nominations this week racing will be on from the get go as only the top 20 will make the Feature race. Once again Wigzell, Chadwick, Dalitz, Evans, Heard, Ireland, Kennedy are just some of the drivers in action this week. The Wingless Sprints put on close great racing this week will be no exception.
The second round of the JD Couriers Super Sedan Series will be fiercely contested with a couple drivers back and Dave Gartner not contesting this weekend it will be on! Young hotshoe Ryan Alexander will be keen to keep his Enzed machine up the front but he will have plenty of opposition with Michael Miller, Paul Blenkiron, Bill Miller, Whyalla's Michael Brown, The Worthley boys all looking for their first win of the season.
The 360 Sprintcars are back and rearing to go and with fine weather this week they will be keen to get a full run in and with a field of ten cars including Gates, McCarthy, The Evans boys, Darryl Guerin, Lovegrove, Burford and rookie Mark Johnson who did quite well two weeks ago on debut.
The Street Stocks return and a 15 car field will do battle their racing has been fantastic in the first couple shows this season so far.
And Finally the Crazy Christmas 4 Cylinder Demolition Derby supported by Laguna Loans will round out the program with a 24 car field to see who can bash and crash till there's one car standing... It will be one not to miss and will round out a very busy program.
This is the final show at Speedway City before Enzed World Series Sprintcars roars into town on Boxing Night December 26.
Speedway City - This Saturday - QSS SA Sprintcar Shootout Round 3 - Wingless Sprints - Super Sedans - 360 Sprintcars - Street Stocks - 4 Cylinder Demolition Derby.
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Tuesday November 25, 2014. Finish Line Media
After a four week break the Queensland Speedway Spares SA Sprintcar Shootout resumes this week at Speedway City in Adelaide with a quality twenty car field nominated.
Early indications are that this Saturday could shape the upcoming rounds with several non-contracted drivers who are in contention, not running this weekend due to other commitments.
The round is the first of three rounds in three weekends at three different tracks leading into the Christmas break.
Points leader Scott Bogucki is one of those who will not be in action this week leaving the door open for his rivals to close in on the points gap while 3rd placed Ryan Jones will also be absent this week due to his racing commitments in Western Australia. This leaves the likes of Round 1 winner Dylan Jenkin, 4th placed Luke Dillon, Steven Caruso (5th), Mark Caruso (7th), & Keke Falland (8th) all to make some serious inroads as will other inside the top 20.
The Pitt Brothers had a Sprintcar Masters they would rather forget and will be looking for a fresh start this weekend with both cars failing to get past the first round of heats last time out. With Terry back in 15th place and Hayden 19th they are also playing catch up this week and will want to set themselves up heading into a new year. Leith Ahlfors (20th) and Luke Bowey (14th) could also fit into that category after horrendous starts to the season they will be looking for a better showing this weekend.
The driver who could be one to watch is Brendan Quinn after already taken out two 360 A Main wins this season could his luck transfer into his maiden 410 feature win?
Round 1 winner Dylan Jenkin will like his chances this week after being very competitive on every outing this summer. The likable Bordertown resident could extend his points haul inside the top 3.
Luke Dillon will be very keen for Saturday to come this week as he could be sitting in the series lead come the end of the Main event should everything fall into place.
Broken Hill's Brendan Guerin (13th) has been consistent this season to this point and could be well inside the top 10 as he does go quite well at Speedway City. His run at Mt Gambier two weeks ago was very impressive amongst some other fancied drivers.
Williamstown's Justin Sloan (16th) has been steady after a season off and another run this week will benefit him greatly. Round 1 he was in good form qualifying directly into the A Main.
One driver who has been relatively quiet for his standards is Brad Keller the Peter Page Holden speedster gained a 6th at the Sprintcar Masters four weeks back but after a poor Round 1 he will be looking to advance up the points order this week his languishing back in 12th place at the moment. While he is not a contracted driver he has elected to run at Speedway City this week rather than travel to Warrnambool.
Other drivers in action this week include the season debut of Mark Reuter, rookies Brock Hallett and Aidan Hall who will be looking to impress while Gawler's Ricky Maiolo will be hoping the engine demons from the previous weeks are behind them.
All drivers will contest two heats each to qualify for the all-important 25-lap final to see who will be the QSS SA Sprintcar Shootout round winner. Be at Speedway City to see how it all unfolds. This is best domestic field seen at Speedway City for some time.
Thursday November 13, 2014. Finish Line Media
The Mighty Speedcars headline the action this Saturday night at Speedway City with Round 5 of the Carline Mufflers Speedcar Pro Series proudly presented by ENZED South Australia. The racing has been intense in the first five rounds and with last round winner and defending Series champion Dayne Kingshott in the field he will be looking to double up after having taking the win at this corresponding round 12 months ago.
The runner up from last weekend Mark Brown will be hoping for a change of luck this weekend at Virginia while former National champion Neville Lance also fits in that same boat after a horror run at last years Aussie titles here.
They will be joined by fellow West Australians Todd Waddell, Lee Redmond, Rob & Daniel Golding & Nick Rowe. Queensland's Brett Thomas is also in the field along with a small but very talented South Aussies who will be keen to do well on their home track. Brock Hallett, Lee Dillon, Ben Hall, Nathan Squiers, Todd Bennett, Jamie Crouch & Mark Harrington all lead the SA contingent. Look out for Dillon in the #9 machine he will be keen to impress. Warrnambool's Dylan Willsher is also in the field driving the Darryl Knuckey owned #18 machine.
Also on the program is the annual Formula 500 Christmas Cup and while numbers may be down this section put on some great racing a few weeks ago with Lisa Walker looking to repeat her first up win but Angelo Karoussis will want to reverse that trend on Saturday. Joining them will be the usual suspects keen to get on the podium in Shaun Brown, Lachie Cates, Rory Stevenson, Michael Wise, Ross Miller & Simon Reichelt just to name a few.
The AMCA Nationals return with a great field of 19 cars and boasts several big guns in a division that got them to where they are today.. Current Australian champion Ryan Alexander will be competing along with former Late Model racer Michael Ffrench, Former Sedan pilot David Hartman returns as does Leanne Turner, Mick Brougham while rookie Jake Armstrong impressed here on Opening Night and will look forward to another run on the Virginia track.
The small group of 360 Sprintcars will also have a run this weekend.
The night will feature a Monster Fireworks Display at Interval which will light up the sky and if its like anything we saw on Opening Night this will be even better.
The wide variety on offer this week will be rounded out by a Car Crunching Demolition Derby and with 21 crazy drivers all primed to go it will be one not to be missed.
SPEEDCARS -- FORMULA 500S -- AMCAS -- 360 SPRINTCARS -- FIREWORKS -- DEMOLITION DERBY! -- YOU WANT VARIETY WE GOT IT THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!
Monday November 3, 2014. Finish Line Media
Scott Bogucki has claimed Round 2 of the Queensland Speedway Spares SA Sprintcar Shootout on Saturday Night at Speedway City after one of the most dramatic final laps you'll ever see. The night also doubled up as the 29th running of the Oxford Insurance Brokers Australian Sprintcar Masters.
Some of Australia's best drivers were in town to contest the $10,000 to win event including National champion Dave Murcott, Steven Lines, Trevor Green, Robbie Farr and James McFadden just to name a few to shake it up for the series regulars.
The night began with the all important Qualifying session to determine the heats for the night. It was one of the pre-series favourites Luke Dillon who took quick time from Ryan Jones, Keller, Brendan Quinn, Brendan Guerin, Scott Bogucki, Steve Caruso, Keke Falland, WA's Taylor Milling with Dylan Jenkin rounding out the top 10. It was a great effort from our series contracted drivers to get inside the top 10 with the calibre of field on hand. Fancied rivals failed to fire a shot in qualifying after track went away Murcott (13th), Farr (15th) Egel (17th), McFadden (19th) & Green (20th). With those results the heat racing was going to be intense. Pitt Bros Racing again endured bad luck when Hayden Pitt inverted the #7 going into the back straight on his qualifying lap. This team deserves a change of luck as Hayden was a spectator for the remainder of the evening.
The six heats were full of action and while the first round of heats claimed a couple victims the track was providing several racing lines with a lot of drivers coming from deep in the pack to record top 3 finishes. The first heat saw Leith Ahlfors invert the #61 car spectacularly in turn two. Terry Pitt also failed to finish after he and McFadden got together forcing the youngster out and on closer inspection in the pits Terry was also a spectator for the night. The heat was taken out Dave Murcott. Heat Two was taken out by Jamie Cobby from Trevor Green and Matt Egel. Heat Three had the biggest crash of the night when Warnambool's Darren Mollenoyux took a tumble in turn 2 after riding the wheel of Taylor Milling. That heat was taken out by Robbie Farr from Michael Burford and Bogucki who had come from the final row this was a signal of the things to come from the #84 rocketship. Heat Four went to Chad Ely while the heat of the night was in Heat 5 when Matt Egel stormed home from 4th place to first in two laps. The track had come in nicely and there was plenty of passing to keep the fans on the edge of their seats. The 6th and final heat was taken out by McFadden from a fast finishing Mark Caruso.
The points were tallied up and it was Scott Bogucki who was the top pointscorer and while Luke Dillon won the Dash it was going to be a wicked A Main the top 6 in the Dash were rounded out by Bogucki, Keller, Murcott, Farr and Jones.
The B Main was taken out by Chad Ely after a great duel with Trevor Green on the last couple laps. The others to transfer into the A Main with them were a much improved Jordyn Brazier, Guerin, Cobby and Mark Caruso.
The Masters final was all set and with fireworks lighting up the sky the atmosphere was electric.
With a couple false starts after the front two were trying to psych one another out it was Bogucki who got the jump from Dillon, Murcott and Jones but the race only got as far as turn two when Farr looped the #Q7 and as the front wheels lifted had Matt Egel not come through he would've inverted the machine, unfortunately for Egel his top wing was heavily damaged but he was able to continue.
With Farr sent to the rear the restart was underway and once again Bogucki got the jump on Dillon with the hunting pack chasing them down with Jones, Murcott, Keller and Egel all next. There were two races in one between Bogucki and Dillon and Murcott and Jones it was a pleasure to watch as the racing line moved up track towards the fence. The next caution was for Jordyn Brazier who spun on the main straight after coming together with another car he was to go to the rear but retired shortly after.
At the half way mark it was Bogucki, from Dillon, Jones, Murcott, McFadden, Keller, Lines Egel, Falland, Dylan Jenkin and Egel who now had both top and front wing damage. Lines would pass Keller thereafter and was on the border of the top 5. Egel would retire the #29 Rapiti Earthworks car soon after and it was then when Lines would loop the W3 while in a top 5 spot and lost may positions but kept the car mobile and continued.
While Bogucki was out in front by a clear quarter of a lap he would've loved seeing the next three battle behind him as this was allowing him to stay clear in front. With Murcott now in second over Dillon he was on the move while McFadden would soon also pass Dillon the chase was on to catch the race leader.
Robbie Farr would bring out the yellows with a blown right rear tyre and Bogucki's advantage had disappeared but with the preying pack behind him he would need to be on his game with 10 to go it was anybody's race on a track that produced so much passing it was hard to know where to look.
Bogucki would get the jump but immediately behind him the battle was between Murcott and McFadden with Jones and Keller now past Dillon the #97 car wasn't handling the best, Keller was next from Cobby, Falland, Jenkin and Lines rounding out the top 10.
The battle came to a head with 9 to go when McFadden went for the pass on Murcott on turn 4 only for the two to make contact with Murcott suffering front end damage how McFadden kept the car mobile is anyones guess as he was literally in mid-air after the contact was made but was able to stay mobile. Murcott was not too pleased guiding from his body language in the car.
With 9 remaining now Bogucki was still in front driving the biggest race of his life with McFadden now second from Jones, Dillon, Keller and Falland who has taken to the 410 like a duck to water. The battle up front was on as McFadden was all over Bogucki and entering turn 1 on lap 29 they were side by side with the #NQ25 taking the lead on the back straight on the outside in a fantastic pass. He would take off from there however Bogucki would keep him in his sights and as white flag was displayed there was a significant problem with the RMGH #25 was he running out of fuel? The car had slowed considerably and on the back straight Bogucki had reeled him in catch and coming onto the main straight at the chequers they were side by side and Bogucki gave it one last squirt which proved to be the difference and with a gap of 0.001 he had won the closest ever finish in Speedway City history and $10,000 to boot while McFadden cars immediately went straight to the scales with no fuel left in the NQ 25.
The final placings were Bogucki, from McFadden, Ryan Jones, Lines after a great comeback after a mid-race spin, Dillon, Keller, Round 1 winner Dylan Jenkin who banked some solid points, Falland who will clearly be better for the run not having run many 35 lap finals before, Cobby, Green, then came QSS regulars, Steve Caruso, Brendan Quinn, Mark Caruso, Brendan Guerin, WA's Taylor Milling while the cars who did not finish were Murcott, Farr, Egel, and Jordyn Brazier while Chad Ely was out in the initial start from the Farr/Egel incident.
Support racing on the night came in the form of a twin feature for Wingless Sprints and it was Robert Heard who was victorious while Mat Crimmins scooped the pool in the Late Models and Neville Nitschke was the winner in the Street Stocks.
The next meeting at Speedway City is Round 5 of the Speedcar Pro Series proudly sponsored by ENZED SA, plus the Formula 500 Christmas Cup and AMCA Nationals with a Monster Fireworks Show and if Opening Night was anything to go by this will be HUGE and to round out the program a bash and crash Demoliton Derby with 19 cars so far it will be a great way to end a family night out at the Speedway!
Monday November 3, 2014. Finish Line Media
Scott Bogucki has claimed Round 2 of the Queensland Speedway Spares SA Sprintcar Shootout on Saturday Night at Speedway City after one of the most dramatic final laps you'll ever see. The night also doubled up as the 29th running of the Oxford Insurance Brokers Australian Sprintcar Masters.
Some of Australia's best drivers were in town to contest the $10,000 to win event including National champion Dave Murcott, Steven Lines, Trevor Green, Robbie Farr and James McFadden just to name a few to shake it up for the series regulars.
The night began with the all important Qualifying session to determine the heats for the night. It was one of the pre-series favourites Luke Dillon who took quick time from Ryan Jones, Keller, Brendan Quinn, Brendan Guerin, Scott Bogucki, Steve Caruso, Keke Falland, WA's Taylor Milling with Dylan Jenkin rounding out the top 10. It was a great effort from our series contracted drivers to get inside the top 10 with the calibre of field on hand. Fancied rivals failed to fire a shot in qualifying after track went away Murcott (13th), Farr (15th) Egel (17th), McFadden (19th) & Green (20th). With those results the heat racing was going to be intense. Pitt Bros Racing again endured bad luck when Hayden Pitt inverted the #7 going into the back straight on his qualifying lap. This team deserves a change of luck as Hayden was a spectator for the remainder of the evening.
The six heats were full of action and while the first round of heats claimed a couple victims the track was providing several racing lines with a lot of drivers coming from deep in the pack to record top 3 finishes. The first heat saw Leith Ahlfors invert the #61 car spectacularly in turn two. Terry Pitt also failed to finish after he and McFadden got together forcing the youngster out and on closer inspection in the pits Terry was also a spectator for the night. The heat was taken out Dave Murcott. Heat Two was taken out by Jamie Cobby from Trevor Green and Matt Egel. Heat Three had the biggest crash of the night when Warnambool's Darren Mollenoyux took a tumble in turn 2 after riding the wheel of Taylor Milling. That heat was taken out by Robbie Farr from Michael Burford and Bogucki who had come from the final row this was a signal of the things to come from the #84 rocketship. Heat Four went to Chad Ely while the heat of the night was in Heat 5 when Matt Egel stormed home from 4th place to first in two laps. The track had come in nicely and there was plenty of passing to keep the fans on the edge of their seats. The 6th and final heat was taken out by McFadden from a fast finishing Mark Caruso.
The points were tallied up and it was Scott Bogucki who was the top pointscorer and while Luke Dillon won the Dash it was going to be a wicked A Main the top 6 in the Dash were rounded out by Bogucki, Keller, Murcott, Farr and Jones.
The B Main was taken out by Chad Ely after a great duel with Trevor Green on the last couple laps. The others to transfer into the A Main with them were a much improved Jordyn Brazier, Guerin, Cobby and Mark Caruso.
The Masters final was all set and with fireworks lighting up the sky the atmosphere was electric.
With a couple false starts after the front two were trying to psych one another out it was Bogucki who got the jump from Dillon, Murcott and Jones but the race only got as far as turn two when Farr looped the #Q7 and as the front wheels lifted had Matt Egel not come through he would've inverted the machine, unfortunately for Egel his top wing was heavily damaged but he was able to continue.
With Farr sent to the rear the restart was underway and once again Bogucki got the jump on Dillon with the hunting pack chasing them down with Jones, Murcott, Keller and Egel all next. There were two races in one between Bogucki and Dillon and Murcott and Jones it was a pleasure to watch as the racing line moved up track towards the fence. The next caution was for Jordyn Brazier who spun on the main straight after coming together with another car he was to go to the rear but retired shortly after.
At the half way mark it was Bogucki, from Dillon, Jones, Murcott, McFadden, Keller, Lines Egel, Falland, Dylan Jenkin and Egel who now had both top and front wing damage. Lines would pass Keller thereafter and was on the border of the top 5. Egel would retire the #29 Rapiti Earthworks car soon after and it was then when Lines would loop the W3 while in a top 5 spot and lost may positions but kept the car mobile and continued.
While Bogucki was out in front by a clear quarter of a lap he would've loved seeing the next three battle behind him as this was allowing him to stay clear in front. With Murcott now in second over Dillon he was on the move while McFadden would soon also pass Dillon the chase was on to catch the race leader.
Robbie Farr would bring out the yellows with a blown right rear tyre and Bogucki's advantage had disappeared but with the preying pack behind him he would need to be on his game with 10 to go it was anybody's race on a track that produced so much passing it was hard to know where to look.
Bogucki would get the jump but immediately behind him the battle was between Murcott and McFadden with Jones and Keller now past Dillon the #97 car wasn't handling the best, Keller was next from Cobby, Falland, Jenkin and Lines rounding out the top 10.
The battle came to a head with 9 to go when McFadden went for the pass on Murcott on turn 4 only for the two to make contact with Murcott suffering front end damage how McFadden kept the car mobile is anyones guess as he was literally in mid-air after the contact was made but was able to stay mobile. Murcott was not too pleased guiding from his body language in the car.
With 9 remaining now Bogucki was still in front driving the biggest race of his life with McFadden now second from Jones, Dillon, Keller and Falland who has taken to the 410 like a duck to water. The battle up front was on as McFadden was all over Bogucki and entering turn 1 on lap 29 they were side by side with the #NQ25 taking the lead on the back straight on the outside in a fantastic pass. He would take off from there however Bogucki would keep him in his sights and as white flag was displayed there was a significant problem with the RMGH #25 was he running out of fuel? The car had slowed considerably and on the back straight Bogucki had reeled him in catch and coming onto the main straight at the chequers they were side by side and Bogucki gave it one last squirt which proved to be the difference and with a gap of 0.001 he had won the closest ever finish in Speedway City history and $10,000 to boot while McFadden cars immediately went straight to the scales with no fuel left in the NQ25. It was a stunning drive for the relatively unsponsored car and with a 4th in Round 1 and a win in Round 2 he was the new leader in the outright points in the QSS Shootout.
The final placings were Bogucki, from McFadden, Ryan Jones, Lines after a great comeback after a mid-race spin, Dillon, Keller, Round 1 winner Dylan Jenkin who banked some solid points, Falland who will clearly be better for the run not having run many 35 lap finals before, Cobby, Green, then came QSS regulars, Steve Caruso, Brendan Quinn, Mark Caruso, Brendan Guerin, WA's Taylor Milling while the cars who did not finish were Murcott, Farr, Egel, and Jordyn Brazier while Chad Ely was out in the initial start from the Farr/Egel incident.
The Series now takes a four week break before returning to Adelaide's Speedway City for Round 3 on November 29.
The Round Award Winners from Round 2 were:
Hoosier Award (Draw of the contracted drivers sat driver’s meeting): Brendan Guerin
Hard Luck Award (Front Wing from Taylor Made Wings): Hayden Pitt
Highest Points Score Award (Contracted Driver with most points in Heats): Luke Dillon
Lucky Sevens (7th Place Contracted driver in A Main): Brendan Guerin
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Wednesday October 29, 2014. Finish Line Media
Australia's Best Sprintcar drivers are in town this weekend for the 29th Running of the Oxford Insurance Brokers Australian Sprintcar Masters. A star studded field has nominated for the first big show of the season at Virginia.
Australian Champion David Murcott headlines the impressive list in the Horell Motorsports #1 machine along with Former World Series Champion Robbie Farr, Reigning World Series Champ Steven Lines, Former National champion James McFadden in the newly livered RMGH machine #25, Former Classic winner Trevor Green #11. Bill Wigzell Battle of the Bridge winner Dylan Jenkin #51 is also in the field along with the runner up Warrnambool's Darren Mollenoyux Warrnambool Crane Hire #77. They will be joined by fellow interstate stars Jason Pryde, Taylor Milling & Fast lady Rhiannon Burleigh who makes her Speedway City Debut this week.
They will all be joined by the ever growing list of SA local drivers which now exceeds 20 cars. They include The Caruso brothers Steve and Mark who will hope to continue their impressive run from two weeks ago, The Pitt Brothers Terry & Hayden will be looking for a good showing with the latter having a good run at the WSS events here last season. Luke Dillon will be better for the practice run last week in the Downing Bros #97 and will be one of the pre-race favourites. The Speedway City Young Guns will be out in force with last start winner in the 360 Mayors Cup Brendan Quinn, Scott Bogucki, Brendan Guerin,, Luke Bowey, Keke Falland, Adam Currie, rookie Aidan Hall, and current track champ Brad Keller. Another pre-race favourite is Matt Egel who will be looking for a change of luck after a horrible night at Murray Bridge two weeks ago. Picking the trifecta wont be an easy task this week.
The "Time Trial Format" will be utilised this week with the all important Qualifying to determine the heat grids then the 6-lap "Top 6 Dash", B-Main and the all important 35-lap Masters Final.
Support racing will come in the form of Invitation fields for the Wingless Sprints this week but the talent on show is first class, last weeks Feature winner Jarman Dalitz will headline the field with Todd Wigzell, Joel Chadwick, Robert Heard, Matthew Kennedy amongst the field.
The first appearance of the Late Models this summer will also be worth viewing with an impressive 11 nominations with Matt Crimmins headlining the list with Steve Vaughan, Andrew Leach, Mat Nulty, Darryle Launer, Stuey Hill amongst the field, the return of the McCarthys in Mark and Cary this summer will increase competition.
The ever entertaining Street Stocks will also be in attendance and I'm sure they will keep the crowd entertained with the close racing they've provided so far this season.
There will be a PIT PARTY from 3-4pm so come early to see the drivers and their transporters and grab a souvenir or two.
The earth will shake this Saturday so get your "backside trackside" to Speedway City for the Australian Sprintcar Masters... Who will be the Masters King for 2014?
GATES OPEN AT 4:00PM QUALIFYING FROM 5:00PM RACINGI FROM 6:00PM
ADMISSION PRICES FOR SATURDAY NIGHT:
ADULTS... $25 PENS/STUDENTS... $20 (MUST SHOW ID) TEENS ... $15 (12-15 YRS) (MUST SHOW ID) KIDS ... $5 FAMILY PASS ... $55 (2A & 2C)
Wednesday October 29, 2014. Finish Line Media
The next instalment of the Queensland Speedway Spares SA Sprintcar Shootout will be duked out at Adelaide's Speedway City this weekend also doubling up as the Australian Sprintcar Masters. This is the Series first $10,000 to win show so the big guns of Australian Sprintcar racing are in town.
Current Series leader Dylan Jenkin will be looking to consolidate his lead while Series runner up Warrnambool's Darren Mollenoyux has also nominated for this weeks Masters and is clearly eyeing off this Series should a good result come this week. However they will not have it their own way with several big guns in town keen to spoil it for the Series regulars. Current Australian Champion David Murcott has entered along with Former WSS Champions Robbie Farr, James McFadden and current WSS champ and Fan favourite Steven Lines. Hometown hero Trevor Green has also nominated and as this will be his only run at Speedway City this season he will be looking for a big showing.
Others looking to impress from an horrific opening round include Matt Egel who is way down on points in 23rd position and will want a big spike back up towards the top 10. Brad Keller is also in the same boat back in 27th position but has had good form at Speedway City and is the reigning track champion. Luke Dillon back in 9th place would fancy his chances in the Downing Bros #97 this week after a practice run last weekend in which the car was clearly back on the pace. Last weeks 360 Cup winner Brendan Quinn will be looking for a better night out for Round 2 and while hes back in 12th place on points he is another who could surprise for a podium this week. Several other Series drivers will expect a better showing this weekend with Luke Bowey 13th on points, Brendan Guerin back in 20th, Justin Sloan 18th, Leith Ahlfors 17th.
The Caruso brothers will be out to impress after their fantastic runs at Murray Bridge they both sit in the top 5 in points and a good haul of points this week will have them well set up heading into Round 3 in a few weeks.
The Pitt Brothers also did well in Round 1 with Terry sitting inside the Top 10 in 8th place while Hayden is in 12th place and with some great results in WSS last season the #7 OPR Shocks machine could surprise. Terry is also capable of a top 5 finish.
Hard charger from Round 1 Scott Bogucki in the sponsorless #84 machine is back and smart driving gave him a 4th place in Round 1 and with Adelaide one of his favourite track if its arms up and hooky watch this guy fly around the top.
All eyes will be on Speedway City this Saturday Night so get down to the track for a wicked nights Sprintcar action to see who will be the Masters Winner for 2014.
Tuesday October 21, 2014. Finish Line Media
It's amazing how fast the off season has gone but it has just done that and it's all systems go this Saturday Night for the opening night of the new season at Speedway City. A full night of action is programmed for the whole family including the now 'traditional' Opening Night Fireworks Show.
The program will be headlined by the 2nd round of the State 360 Sprintcar Series which also doubles as the Mayor Of Gawler 360 Sprintcar Cup and with 14 nominations received that include our local contingent and we may see a new winner this week as many of the 360 contenders from seasons past have now moved up to the 410 category. The locals will be out in force this week with Australia #1 in 360's Chad Ely taking on Brendan Quinn, Tregan Gates, Sam Putland, Shane & Jamie Hendry, Daniel Evans, Michael Burford, Darryl Guerin, Shannon Barry, Jed Bell and lone Victorian visitor Wayne Logue. They will be joined by 360 rookie Jack McCarthy.
The Formula 500's return and a dozen cars have nominated that includes fast lady racers Lisa Walker and the much improved Steph Munn … they will take it up to the guys with Scott Dungey, Angelo Karoussis, Lachie Cates, Brad Tink, Josh Michelmore, Chris Brooks and Victorian visitor Tyler Beasy who recorded a podium here last season all ready for another season on the wide expanses of Speedway City.
The Wingless Sprints are out in force and with the Aussie Title here in Februry every meeting for track time will be all important. The usual suspects are back with Todd Wigzell, Jarman Dalitz, Joel Chadwick, Robert Heard, Brett Ireland just to name a few of the big field while Renee Pestka and Lucy Evans will continue their battle for supremacy.
The Super Sedans will once again have their JD Couriers Track Series and Penola's Dave Gartner leads the small but high quality entry with Ryan Alexander in the Enzed #36 machine and Michael Miller in the West Torrens Dyno Cruise #47 keen to break Dave's strangle hold on Sedan events to this point. They will be joined by Paul Blenkiron, Kaleb Perrett, Graham Stewart, Trevor Ware, Cindy McCarthy & Luke Dodding.
The ever entertaining Street Stocks return with a full field of 18 cars to kick the season off as well as a great field of AMCA Nationals on hand with several drivers making a comeback to the class this summer in the form of Steve Letts, Michael Ffrench just to name a couple.
It should be a greats night action on and off the track with Family Friendly prices to kick the season off. The Kids Passes that were handed out at the Royal Adelaide Show are valid for this week only.
Gates Open at 5:00pm.
Racing Commences at 6:00pm
SPEEDWAY CITY... OPENING NIGHT & SPEEDWAY CITY SKYSHOW ADMISSION PRICES: ADULTS… $20 CONCESSION… $15 (Must Show ID) TEENS (12-15)… $10 (Must Show ID) KIDS (5-11)… $5 KIDS UNDER 4… FREE FAMILY PASS (2A & 2C-U12)… $45
Saturday October 4, 2014. SA Sprintcar Series
Organisers of the newly formed SA Sprintcar Shootout are thrilled to welcome Queensland Speedway Spares as the naming rights partner for the 2014/15 Season.
As part of the deal, a brand new Eagle Chassis will be awarded to the winner of the series, adding to the $5,000 cash prize, making it now worth more than $10,000 to win in cash and prizes!
If that wasn't enough, QSS have also offered $3,000 in QSS vouchers to be won by contracted drivers at the series Presentation Dinner in May.
"We are extremely grateful to have the support of Bill Mann at Queensland Speedway Spares," said series spokesman Tim McAvaney.
"Bill's support of Sprintcar racing has been well documented over the years, all the way from World Series to the local Queensland competition, so it is great to have him in board in SA."
"We also thank Sprintcars SA for their help in getting the deal across the line."
The vouchers will be awarded at the Presentation Dinner in May 2015 by the way of a draw of attending contracted drivers. First will receive a $1500 QSS voucher, second a $1000 QSS Voucher and third a $500, therefore ensuring all contracted drivers are in with a great chance to take home some prizes.
The announcement comes only two weeks before the opening round at Murray Machining & Sheds Murray Bridge Speedway, which doubles as the Bill Wigzell Battle of the Bridge.
The Queensland Speedway Spares SA Sprintcar Shootout is proudly supported by:
Thursday September 25, 2014. Speedway City - SMc
The first nomination for the 2014 Oxford Insurance Brokers Australian Sprintcar Masters is Victoria's Rhiannon Burleigh. Speedway City Owner Wendy Turner has a passion for women in motorsport and is delighted to have Rhiannon nominate for this prestigious race. This will Rhiannon's first visit to race at Speedway City.
Just a reminder that Nomination Forms are available on the Speedway City Website "FORMS" page.
Wednesday September 24, 2014. Speedway City - SMc
The Nomination Form for the 2014 Oxford Insurance Brokers Australian Sprintcar Masters ($10,000 to-win) on Saturday 1st November is now available on the Speedway City Website "Forms" page... Copy & paste this link - https://www.speedwaycity.com.au/nominations.asp Scroll down to Meeting #2 and click on the yellow highlighted title. There are two forms - one is the Nomination Form and the other is the Information Form. Nominations close on Monday 27th October at 11:00am.
Thursday September 18, 2014. Speedway City - SMc
We are proud to announce that Oxford Insurance Brokers are back on board again this season to sponsor the Australian Sprintcar Masters on Saturday 1st November. Through their owner Vic Isbester we have made it $10,000 to win!! Nomination Forms will be on the Speedway City Website tomorrow.
Wednesday September 17, 2014. Speedway City - SMc
The Prestigious George Tatnell Sprintcar Cup on Saturday 31st January 2015 will be $10,000 to-win thanks to our major sponsor Martelco Equipment Hire. The Rick Martino Hard Charger Award (driver who passes the most cars in the A-Main) will pocket $1,000 to-win!! Stay tuned for more exciting news on this event.
Monday August 4, 2014. James Baker
The newest, most highly rated accommodation option in the suburbs north of Adelaide, Quest Apartments Mawson Lakes was opened in September 2009. It is an eco-friendly property featuring 66 stylish and spacious studio rooms and fully self-contained one, two and three bedroom apartments.
The apartments are well appointed and include a full sized kitchen (with a dishwasher), separate living and dining areas and king size beds. The two and three bedroom apartments have two bathrooms & two LCD televisions, a must-have for groups and families yet something very few hotels offer. Both broadband and wireless internet are now available along with direct dial phones with voicemail, cable TV, DVD players, iPod docks and laundry facilities.
The elevated BBQ terrace provides an ideal space for friends and families to gather and the on-site gymnasium is well-equipped. For your convenience and peace of mind, secure on-site car parking is available at no extra charge.
Situated just 12km's north of the city of Adelaide, Mawson Lakes encompasses serene lakes and landscaped parks alongside an energetic mix of recreation, retail, education & commercial facilities. And is just 18km from Speedway City.
Speedway City owner Wendy Turner says it's great to welcome Quest Apartments Mawson Lakes back. "Quest have been with us for a few seasons now and we have only heard good things from teams that have stayed there. It's a quality property and we are proud to have them on board again," said Turner.
To book your special Speedway City rate (subject to availability) phone (08) 7071 0100.
SPEEDWAY CITY RATES...
Studio Apartments Published Rates $283.00--- Speedway City Rate $140.00 per night
1 bedroom Apartment Published Rates $303.00--- Speedway City Rate $165.00 per night
2 bedroom Apartment Published Rates $491.00--- Speedway City Rate $235.00 per night
Sofa Bed (available in one & two bedroom) Published Rates $45.00--- Speedway City Rate $25.00 per night
Wednesday July 30, 2014. James Baker
Speedway City is proud to announce the Country Comfort Adelaide Manor located at 574 Main North Rd Gepps Cross as preferred accommodation partner for season 2014 / 15.
This award-winning motel is a historic landmark perfectly suited for Speedway weekends. The very large and stylishly decorated rooms have huge glass windows and some offer a spa bath.
The motel is located just 20km from Speedway City and also in close proximity of the city centre, casino, North Adelaide Golf Links, Port Adelaide, picturesque Barossa Valley, public transport and shopping centres.
The Manor is only 9km from the city centre of Adelaide and 15km from the airport. Country Comfort Adelaide Manor is easy to book - just enter your travel dates on our secure online booking site www.countrycomforthotels.com or call 08 8349 4999 and remember to quote the Speedway City Accommodation Tarif for your special discounted rate.
Speedway City owner Wendy Turner is excited about the partnership. “With many major meetings at Speedway City this season including the Australian Wingless Sprint Championship, teams can take advantage of the reduced rate we have negotiated, in some cases it’s a $ 82 saving per night,” highlighted Turner.
Rooms are subject to availability so get in quick and secure your travel plans.
Speedway City Accommodation Tarrif
Deluxe Queen (room only) sleeps 2 NORMAL RATE $165.00 SPEEDWAY CITY RATE $125.00
Executive Spa (room only) sleeps 2 NORMAL RATE $250.00 SPEEDWAY CITY RATE $180.00
Twin (room only) sleeps 3 NORMAL RATE $202.00 SPEEDWAY CITY RATE $145.00
Family Room (room only) sleeps 4 NORMAL RATE $242.00 SPEEDWAY CITY RATE $160.00
Daily Breakfast From $9.95
Dinner Specials From $19.95
Room Amenities Air Conditioning Hair Dryer Ironing Board Shower Mini Bar Coffee/Tea Maker TV with free FOXTEL Free Wi-Fi Facilities Bar Dry Cleaning Meeting Facilities Restaurant Room Service Porta cot available on request Outdoor pool and spa Laundry
Tuesday July 8, 2014. Speedway City
South Australian 410 Sprintcar racing is bracing itself for the most exciting local season in recent memory, with news that a brand new twelve round state series will take place from this coming season.
In a joint venture between Speedway City and Murray Bridge Speedway and with support from Tolmer Speedway Bordertown and the Sprintcar Competitors of SA club, the series will pay a $20,000 pointscore at series end, including $5,000 to the winner.
"This will provide a great injection to South Australian Sprintcar racing," commented Speedway City Promoter Wendy Turner.
"Local racing has needed a series similar to the AHG in WA and the SRA in Victoria and we are pleased to now be in a position to make it happen."
The series name will be determined as negotiations continue with a prospective naming right's sponsor, and official logos and other marketing initiatives will then follow.
The series will comprise all non-World Series Sprintcar races at Speedway City (seven), Murray Bridge (four) and Bordertown (one), beginning with the Bill Wigzell Battle of the Bridge on October 18.
The series will also include the Sprintcar Masters, State Title, Jack Daniels Nationals & 40 Lap Marathon amongst others, and will end with a new event, the Grand Final at Speedway City on April 18.
"We believe that by packaging all of our combined races together, it will provide considerable promotional and marketing opportunities," said Murray Bridge Manager Tim McAvaney.
"The value in this concept has been proven in other states and we know this is what is required to give local racing the boost it needs."
"We have based the plans on being a sustainable product going forward. The series will stand up financially with track, driver and industry support and any direct cash sponsorship and contingency sponsorship that we may now be able to secure, will see the driver prizes grow. All proceeds will benefit the drivers who support the series."
"We will also continue with our local tyre rule, with monies raised contributing to the pointscore."
"Therefore the pointfund we can announce is the guaranteed minimum that we can confirm at this stage."
Drivers will be offered contracts to confirm their intent to support the series and be eligible for the pointscore.
Each contracted driver is guaranteed a minimum of $800 at the completion of the series, irrespective of the number of contracted drivers.
The World of Outlaw point structure will be adopted to ensure a close series and to encourage drivers to attend all rounds.
The tracks will continue to be responsible for the nightly race promotion, individual nominations and prizemoney, with each track contributing funds to the pointscore and series promotion.
Contracted drivers will be required to pay a contract fee to confirm their commitment, which will also include driver entry to all twelve rounds.
The series will officially be launched at the Royal Adelaide Show promotion on Sunday September 14, while further details of the series being made available in the coming weeks.
A driver information pack will be available in the coming days, and Driver Expressions of Interest then called for.
For further Information, please contact Murray Bridge Speedway Manager Tim McAvaney on 08 8532 1150. Office hours: Monday, Thursday & Friday 10am to 4pm, Tuesday 1pm to 4pm.
SERIES SCHEDULE
September
14 Sun Royal Adelaide Show Season Launch
October
18 Sat Rd 1 Murray Bridge Bill Wigzell Battle of the Bridge
November
1 Sat Rd 2 Speedway City Sprintcar Masters
29 Sat Rd 3 Speedway City
December
6 Sat Rd 4 Murray Bridge SA 410 Sprintcar Title
13 Sat Rd 5 Bordertown Bordertown Battle
January
10 Sat Rd 6 Speedway City
February
7 Sat Rd 7 Speedway City
March
7 Sat Rd 8 Speedway City Jack Daniels Sprintcar Nationals
8 Sun Rd 9 Murray Bridge MTA 40 Lap Sprintcar Marathon
21 Sat Rd 10 Speedway City
28 Sat Rd 11 Murray Bridge 410 Sprintcar Ross Wright Memorial
Monday July 7, 2014. James Baker
Speedway City is gearing up for another huge season of racing and entertainment, with the return of marquee annual events plus some fun new inactivates.
South Australia's "Home of Speedway" boasts 15 nights of action featuring 12 sections, with 410 Sprintcars the headline act on 9 occasions beginning with the Australian Sprintcar Masters on November 1.
The popular Boxing Day round of World Series Sprintcars will ensure a very Merry Christmas for fans on December 26, kicking off the series and the gruelling Speedweek. This race is vital for drivers to kick start their points haul.
The New Year brings more celebrations with 410 Sprintcars scheduled for January 10, followed by another WSS round on the 31st featuring the prestigious George Tatnell Cup.
The winged warriors return on February 7, with mad March offering the Jack Daniels Sprintcar Nationals on the 7th and Speedway City Cup on the 21st .
April 18 rounds out the season with the Final Round of the new South Australian Sprintcar Series.
360 Sprintcars are programmed every month with Fireworks on and off the track for the Opening Meeting on October 25. The division returns on November 29, January 10, February 7, March 21 featuring the 360 Sprintcar Cup and April 5.
The Wingless Sprints are in for a massive season with the Australian Title allocated to Speedway City on February 19-21 with a 4 Cylinder Demo Derby set to round out a great final night. In a first for the section Speedway City will host a 50-lap Feature on April 18, who will go the distance?
Following on from the successful inaugural season the Speedcar Pro Series is set for bigger and better things on November 15 with a 4 Cylinder Demo Derby and Formula 500 Christmas Cup .
The National Super Sedan Series rolls into town for the Easter Thrillerama on April 5 with a Caravan Derby, Fireworks and supports offering entertainment for the entire family.
Speedway City owner Wendy Turner enters her 18th season at the helm of the Adelaide venue and has lost none of her enthusiasm. "Speedway is in my blood and I'm so proud of all the Speedway City Team for 18 years of success and the fantastic calendar of events we have put together for the new season.
"There are so many highlights and hosting an Australian Title is always one of them with the Wingless Sprints coming on leaps and bounds since making the transition to a national category, so that is one to look forward to" said Turner.
Below is a full list of dates and racing categories...
OCTOBER Sat 25 Opening Night - Fireworks - 360 Sprintcars, Wingless Sprints, Formula 500's, Super Sedans, AMCA Nationals, Lightning Sprints, Street Stocks.
NOVEMBER Sat 1 Australian Sprintcar Masters - 410 Sprintcars, Wingless Sprints, Lightning Sprints, Late Models, Street Stocks.
Sat 15 Speedcar Pro Series, 4 Cylinder Demo Derby, Formula 500 Christmas Cup, Wingless Sprints, AMCA Nationals.
Sat 29 410 & 360 Sprintcars, Super Sedans, Lightning Sprints, Late Models, Street Stocks.
DECEMBER Fri 26 World Series Sprintcars - 410 Sprintcars, Wingless Sprints, Street Stock Invitation.
JANUARY Sat 10 410 & 360 Sprintcars, Wingless Sprints, Super Sedans, AMCA Nationals, Street Stocks.
Sat 31 World Series Sprintcars - George Tatnell Cup - 410 Sprintcars, Formula 500's, Street Stock Invitation.
FEBRUARY Sat 7 410 & 360 Sprintcars, Wingless Sprints, Speedcars, Super Sedans, Street Stocks.
Thurs 19 Australian Wingless Sprint Title - Practice.
Fri 20 Australian Wingless Sprint Title, AMCA Nationals.
Sat 21 Australian Wingless Sprint Title, 4 Cylinder Demo Derby, Formula 500's, Lightning Sprints.
MARCH Sat 7 Jack Daniel's Australian Sprintcar Nationals - 410 Sprintcars, Wingless Sprints, Speedcars, AMCA Nationals.
Sat 21 Speedway City 410 & 360 Sprintcar Cups, SA Wingless Sprint Title?, Formula 500's, Super Sedans, Street Stocks.
APRIL Sun 5 Easter Thrillerama - Caravan & Dunny Derby, Monster Fireworks, National Super Sedan Series Final, Speedcars, Wingless Sprints, 360 Sprintcars, Lightning Sprints, Street Stocks.
Sat 18 410 Sprintcar SA Series Final, 50-Lap Wingless Sprint Feature, Formula 500's, AMCA Nationals, Lightning Sprints, Late Models.
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Monday April 21, 2014. Phil Michell
Last night the curtain came down on the Speedway City season with the annual “Easter Smash-A-Rama with an all sections program that was highlighted by the JD Couriers Super Sedan Fireball Derby and the final round of the Easter Speedcar Tri-City Series, which incorporated the Speedcar Stampede.
Unfortunately the Speedcar event only attracted a field of 10 cars but the drivers on hand put on a great display with Western Australia’s Todd Waddell claiming a dramatic win as he passed Queenslander Anthony Chaffey on the final turn of the 25 lap decider. Third across the line was local racer Jamie Crouch with Jamie Matherson and Graham Knuckey completing the top five.
Going into the final round of the Tri-City series New South Welshman Mark Brown held a 43 point advantage over Chaffey but Brown had a night he would rather forget as he damaged the power plant in the #9 machine requiring Mark to pilot the spare Rod Bennett owned #26 in the finale. But Brown was forced to retire from the final with a ill handling race car therefore Chaffey secured the overall Series win ahead of Brown and Waddell.
Earlier Todd Bennett and Jamie Crouch were victorious in the heat races.
The Super Sedan Fireball Derby also saw a last corner pass for the win but the circumstances were a little different as race leader Ryan Alexander had the win taken from his grasp as the engine in his RX8 bodied Dominator self-destructed on the final lap allowing Western Australian Kodee Brown through for the win only metres from the line. Alexander managed to hold on to second in what was one of the drives of the season ahead of Dustin Higgs, Matt Pascoe, Kaleb Perrett, Paul Blenkiron, Justin Smithwick, Gavin Northfield, Michael Brown and Steve Stewart.
For Stewart this was his final ever drive as he decided to hang up his helmet after a career that spanned over 40 years and included well over 100 feature race victories, six Super Sedan State Titles and a South Australian Speedcar Championship. It is an understatement to say that he will be missed by all South Australian race fans and we all congratulate Steve on what has been an outstanding racing career.
The night also included the final round of the Universal Metal Cleaners Wingless Sprint Track Championship with Todd Wigzell defeating Jarman Dalitz and Robert Heard while South Australian Champion Aiden Hall won the Trevor McIntosh Lightning Sprint Memorial. Darren Flatman survived a torrid night of Street Stock racing to win the Autobarn Elizabeth Street Stock Challenge while Matthew Spencer left a trail of carnage on his way to the win in the Richmond Towing caravan, Boat and Dunny Derby.
Organisers of the newly formed SA Sprintcar Shootout are thrilled to welcome Queensland Speedway Spares as the naming rights partner for the 2014/15 Season.
The newest, most highly rated accommodation option in the suburbs north of Adelaide, Quest Apartments Mawson Lakes was opened in September 2009. It is an eco-friendly property featuring 66 stylish and spacious studio rooms and fully self-contained one, two and three bedroom apartments.
Speedway City is proud to announce the Country Comfort Adelaide Manor located at 574 Main North Rd Gepps Cross as preferred accommodation partner for season 2014 / 15.
Speedway City is gearing up for another huge season of racing and entertainment, with the return of marquee annual events plus some fun new inactivates.
Last night the curtain came down on the Speedway City season with the annual “Easter Smash-A-Rama with an all sections program that was highlighted by the JD Couriers Super Sedan Fireball Derby and the final round of the Easter Speedcar Tri-City Series, which incorporated the Speedcar Stampede. 
