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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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.
