“Speedcar Super Series 2016-2017 Schedule Secured!

Posted on June 5, 2016 by admin

Press Release

“Speedcar Super Series 2016-2017 Schedule Secured!

SSS Director Ken Jenkins is pleased to announce the official schedule for the 2016-2017 Speedcar Super Series covering 5 tracks throughout Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia!

“Our goal was to release the calendar as soon as possible so teams could plan and budget over the off-season,” Ken said earlier from his home “We need to keep building on the SSS and finalising the dates this early is beneficial to everyone involved”.

The opening round of the twelfth consecutive season will be held at Queensland’s Archerfield Speedway, followed by Lismore Speedway (NSW), Valvoline Raceway (NSW), Murray Bridge Speedway (SA) and Hi-Tech Oils Speedway (QLD), before returning to Valvoline Raceway (NSW) for the grand finale!

2016-2017 SPEEDCAR SUPER SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP DATES
5 November 2016 – Archerfield Speedway
19 November 2016 – Lismore Speedway
10 December 2016 – Valvoline Raceway
18 February 2017 – Murray Bridge Speedway
4 March 2017 – Hi Tech Oils Speedway
22 April 2017 – Valvoline Raceway

“We have worked very closely with Steven Green in preparation for next season, and am extremely excited that the SSS is returning to South Australia,” Ken stated.

“This round will be more than special as we will race in memory of the racers racer; Tim Crouch. A family man, a highly regarded member of the South Australian Speedcar Association and a racer who was tragically lost in a 2010 road accident. The Tim Crouch Memorial will be a highlight of this seasons SSS”.

In an initiative created by management of Murray Bridge and Toowoomba Speedways, those two rounds of the Speedcar Super Series will race alongside the Late Models series, an idea that can only benefit both divisions.

Book your holidays and get ready for the 2016-2017 Speedcar Super Series!

More news to follow soon. ”

End release.

Adam Clarke takes the SSS Final at Valvoline

Posted on May 9, 2016 by admin

Hurricanes are not local to Eastern Australia but last Saturday night at Valvoline Raceway in the outer Sydney suburb of Grandville the Hunter Hurricane Adam Clarke worked his JBR Polar Ice Spike Esslinger to the win in the final of the Speedcar Super Series.

In successive weeks the Novercastrian got the better of many of the classiest Speedcar drivers adding the Speedcar Super Series feature win to the Carline50 Lapper won the week before.

With such a strong level of nominations and interest in the Diamond Air Conditioning supported series the race was always going to be hotly contested .The Kiwi Australian Champion Michael Pickens entered with the support of Steven Graham in the Eagle Toyota #14.The race also attracted the sensational Western Australian Champion Kaiden Manders and the McAllan Motorsports Team.

After some exciting heat races the dash the Feature line up was full of class from the pole thru to row three. Smee on pole with his fericest challenger Adam Clarke alongside side, Followed by Kaiden Manders Matt Smith and Michael Pickens .The start was anticipated by the huge crowd as the green signaled the start of the 30 lap Final.

Smee was out first but it was not long before Adam Clarke had worked the Polar Ice car into the race lead .Clarke would not be headed and controlled the race. Darren Jenkins left his best performance for the final and made stunning progress thru the field from his 15^th starting position

Jenkins made positions quickly and with 8 laps left in the final he gets around Pickens for third but the charge by Jenkins still had more but brutal charge would stop after passing Smee for second and he would settle for a magnificent second behind Clarke.

There were many inspiring performances particularly those of the youngsters Braydan Wilmington and Matt Jackson. Jackson came from deep in the field to finish 4^th behind Smee and Willington from 17^th to finish in a creditable 6^th place.

The Diamond Air Conditioning Speedcar Super series was over for another year with the defending Champion Nathan Smee again taking out the overall Championship ahead of Michael Stewart and Anthony Chaffey .17 year old Braydan Willmington after his heavy travelling schedule was rewarded with 4^th place overall. It has been a season where young Willmington has proved his ability and when the new season starts the Marulan based youngster is certainly going to a force to contend with.

Clarke unbeaten in 70 laps now heads back to Queensland to steer the JBR Polar Ice Spike in the Archerfield 50 lapper where he will again come into head to head combat with Nathan Smee. Victories b

The Spike Esslinger #Q29 of JBR is up for sale and with big recent wins the car is sure to attract plenty of attention .70 laps fresh interested in one of fastest and most reliable midget then don’t hesitate to Contact : Adam Clarke 0423 270 251

Photo credits Gavin Skene Blackjack

SPEEDCARS ADDED TO MAY 7 VALVOLINE RACEWAY EVENT

Posted on April 26, 2016 by admin

SPEEDCARS ADDED TO MAY 7 VALVOLINE RACEWAY EVENT

Official release: Valvoline Raceway
April 26, 2015

Speedcars have been added to the Valvoline Raceway season finale on Saturday, May 7.

The May 7 event was originally slated as a rain date for the Carline Automotive 50-Lapper however in the light of last Saturday’s unfortunate rain-out of the Speedcar Super Series finale this brings about a unique situation.

“We have been keeping the May 7 date up our sleeve as a rain-out for the 50,” says VR MD Steven Green, “and that may still actually be the case if we need it for that race if the weather isn’t favorable this weekend. However in the meantime we have slated the Speedcar Super Series finale for May 7. If rain were to cancel the 50-lapper this Saturday we’d still re-schedule it on May 7. Hopefully we won’t need to do that and we can run the 50-lapper and the SSS final consecutively on April 30 and May 7. Either way, Speedcars are locked in, in some form, for May 7.”

SSS Principal Ken Jenkins is fully supportive.

“We’re (SSS) grateful for the chance to re-run our final at Parramatta on May 7 but we’re also aware that it’s first and foremost the rainout date for the 50-lap race. We’re hopeful that Parramatta can run both this weekend and next and that way we all get our races in. There’s nothing you can do about the weather. Finger crossed,” says Jenkins.

Remaining schedule for Valvoline Raceway is:

Saturday, April 30
Carline Automotive Speedcar 50-lapper / Late Models / Lightning Sprints / Caravan Derby

Saturday, May 7
Time Target Late Model Easternapolis / Speedcars / Wingless Sprints / Street Stocks

Ends release…

POWRi midgets racing both side of the World

Posted on April 21, 2016 by admin

Friday and Saturday nights will be awakened by the sounds of the POWRi Midgets racing on both side of the World .Friday night at Jacksonville Speedway is the first of a two night schedule finishing on Saturday at Macon Speedway.

The Kunz team lined up at the Turnpike Challenge

The POWRi fields at Jacksonville and Macon will be headed by the powerful Keith Kunz Motorsports Team with 2015 Chili Bowl and USAC Champion Rico Abreu making a rare but welcomed returns to the midget. Supporting Abreu will be Thorson, Macedo, Bayston, Holly Shelton and Robinson.

A six car invasion by Midgets most powerful and successful Team will not automatically guarantee top spot on the podium.The last POWRI meet at the Turnpike Challenge at Port Royal Speedway saw locals get the better of Tanner Thorson on both nights of the Challenge.

Saturday night down under at Valvoline Raceway the final round of the POWRi Lucas Oils Speedcar Super Series sponsored by Diamond Air-Conditioning .The final has attracted a field of 33 midgets with the entries from all States plus New Zealand .

Hayden Williams after winning the Barry Butterworth Classic

The current Western Springs Track Champion Hayden Williams will cross the ditch to team up with Moree based team of CJR in the Q82 Mopar .Williams hardened by the his many tough campaigns at Western Springs and backed by recent US experiences will be difficult to beat .The past Western Springs season has catapulted the BMW Technician to the head of the NZ Speedcar standings. Williams is expected to stay on and race the following week in the annual 50 lapper when Michael Pickens will be back at Valvoline .

Heading into the series final defending Champion Nathan Smee cannot be beaten for the series but to get the final feature win he will need to overcome his biggest rival former national Champion Adam Clarke who is return after a short rest where his Jack Berry Racing Polar ice rocket has been refreshed.Smee, Williams and Clarke will have no shortage of challengers once qualifying is finished.

Can Smee continue his cracking form

Posted on November 21, 2015 by admin

Nathan Smee
Pic credit Nathan Smee

After a cracking Success in the Pro Speedcar Week series Nathan Smee’s attention is drawn to tonight’s second round of the Diamond Air Speedcar Super Series.
The PSW success in Western and Southern Australia has provided a springboard for Smee, Redmond and Kingshott as they ready themselves for the challenge that will come from a group of heavy footed chargers when racing gets underway later tonight at Brisbane’s Archerfield Speedway. Redmond will be driving Brett Thomas Spike Essingler due to Thomas being sidelined as a result of injuries received when he crashed in the Stadium Truck recently

Aus 1 at Towwoomba Rd 1 SSS JBR

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Smee topped the points at the PSW from US stars Hagen and Brown with Redmond in third .The lack of Americans in the Speedcar Super Series might appear to offer less of a challenge both Smee and Redmond will need to repel many serious challenges throughout the nights racing .The Queenslanders are tough on their home clay and current Australian Champion Adam Clarke and the JBR Team will keen to remind the visitors who is the National Champion.
Smee is entitled to go into this round as favorite on the back of his PSW success and his win in round one of the Series held last month at Hi Tec Speedway Toowoomba.
Nominations for Rd 2 of the Diamond Air Speedcar Super Series
Adam Clarke … A 1
Aidan Corish … N 87
Anthony Chaffey … Q 25
Brad Young … Q 48
Braydan Willmington … N 89
Brendan Palmer … Q 41
Brett Thomas … Q 69 ( replaced by Lee Redmond )
Chris Singleton … Q26
Craig Smith … Q85
Darren Vine … Q19
Dayne Kingshott … Q 3
Gavin Wesble … Q17
Jason Bell … Q 82
Jeremy Hassle … Q78
Ken Stanaway … Q10
Mark Brown … S 3
Matt Hefford … Q18
Michael Harders … Q14
Michael Stewart … N 51
Nathan Smee … N 7
Paul Murphy … N 4 (Will be driving SA6)
Rusty Whittaker … Q28
Troy Ware … Q 71
Total – 23
Nathan Smee carries a 343 points advantage over Mark Brown and Anthony Chaffey a further 111 points adrift in third as they head into tonight’ round 2.
Among the many younger drivers making their mark is Braydan Willimington fresh from a podium at the NSW club recent Gilgandra meeting .

Meat Pies , dust and action that’s Speedway- love it !

Posted on March 27, 2015 by admin

.Meat Pies , dust and action that’s Speedway -love it !

Western Australian Speedcar action credit Perth Motorplex

Western Australia: Meat pies and dust will join the Speedcars over in Perth at the Motorplex when the final round of the Sheehan Haulage Grand Prix is set for decision.
One of Australia’s most outstanding youngsters Kaiden Manders will be defending his series lead as he heads towards another race win in the McAllen Motorsport rocket. Kaiden made the headlines last November when he beat an international field to take out the prized Magic Man 34 event.

Kaiden Manders

Manders holds a handy lead over Todd Waddell and Alfi Gudagnino the two closes to Manders in points but the biggest challenge is likely to come from Western Australia Champion KIngshott, Sydney’s Mark Brown ,Lee Redman and former Australian and 7 times WA Champ Neville Lance .

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Jamie Veal the wonder from Warnambool will be joining the W2 Transport Equipment and Hire/Krikke Motorsports (Ex Tatnell) Team for the opening round of the Sprintcar AHG Triple Crown on the same program.

Jamie Veal racing for Krikke Motorsports

Queensland: Three hours earlier as a result of daylight saving , Archerfield Speedway will host round 5 of the POWRi Speedcar Super Series. Recently crowned National Champion Adam Clarke will bring his JBR/POLAR ICE car to the Brisbane track with a handy lead over former POWRI and National Champion Nathan Smee and the BOC Team’s Troy Jenkins. Most race fans will be glued to the Clarke, Smee battle but there will be a huge interest on how r young Rusty Whittaker will run after his recent win over Clarke and Co in the Queensland Championship. Brendan Palmer, Brett Thomas and Michael Kendall will also come into contention during the 30 Laps main event .The POWRi Super Series has attracted the best of Eastern Australia’s Speedcar teams

Clarke and Smee
Pic credit Tony Powell

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Joining the POWRi midgets on the program will be the Formula 500 State Championship. Heading the entries is Dave Shilletto, Charlie and Kirstin Brown .Travelling north to join the Queenslander in the Title chase are teams from NSW and Victoria.
NSW: At Valvoline Speedway the final of the Track Championship will be fought out between dual Champion Ben Atkinson and James Thompson. Atkinson with two main event wins for the season sits behind Thompson who is yet to win in 2015 but rewarded with the points lead due to his strong performance week in and wek out . The battle for the Championship and the $20,000 is simply Thompson v Atkinson.
Sprintcars at valvoline are always exciting and entries strong , this weekend is no exception, 59 cars will sign inon Saturday night and with a lot of aggressive racing before the 30 Lap main events anything can happen, and it usually does. Valvoline media have made it easy to understand what it will take for Atkinson or Thompson to win.

Atkinson or Thompson for the Valvoline Track Championship
Credit Valvoline Raceway

FOR BEN TO WIN:
– Ben has to finish 14 spots ahead of James to win track championship.
– So if Ben finishes 2nd, James has to finish 16th or worse.
– If Ben finishes 12th James would had to have finished 5th in B-Main or worse and not transferred.
– If Ben were to just win the A-Main, James would have to finish 14th or worse.
– If Ben were to win A-Main and lead most laps (4 bonus points), James would have to finish 12th or worse.
FOR JAMES TO WIN:
– Stay within striking distance – or 14 spots – of Ben all A-Main.
– Beat Ben.- Ensure he makes the A-Main
– If Ben wins and leads most laps, finish 11th or better.
Victoria: Round 6 of the of the Aussie Jay Campers Southern Speedcar Tour is set down for action at Western Speedway, Hamilton.
A busy weekend for Speedway down Under .. Results will be posted on our site and Facebook page .

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Whittaker anything but rusty wins Qld Midget Title

Posted on March 18, 2015 by admin

Whittaker anything but rusty wins Qld Midget Title

Adam Clarke , Rusty Whittaker,Matt Greenwood

Last Saturday night Toowoomba Speedbowl was the venue for the 71st running of the Queensland Midget Speedcar Championship. What better time and place to record your first Feature race wins and the bonus was the Queensland Championship and the right to wear the Qld 1 on the tank of the Whittaker Speedcar’s tank
Even more special for young Whittaker as well joining the ranks of many of the past legends and Champions of Australian Speedway .Rusty now joins his dad Sid a winner in 2012 as only the second father and son to have claimed the coveted Title. The only other father and son to win the Championship were Ron and Todd Wanless
Standing in young Whittaker’s way was 2015 Australian Champion Adam Clarke, 5 times New Zealand and defending Champion expat Kiwi Michael Kendall and current POWRi Speedcar Super Series Champ Brett Thomas. Michael Kendall started his night in a positive frame of mind and posted quick time in qualifying over Clarke. The night started badly for the four times Australian Champion with minus points due to missing the drivers meeting. Despite his heat wins Clarke would start the Championship Feature from deep in the pack. Clarke most recent win was on the high banks of the Warnambool Speedway so the Aussie Champ would have fancied his chances.
After the heats it was young Whittaker who had the front row with Brett Thomas and fellow youngster Matt Greenwood in row two.
30 laps and at the end the Queensland Title .Thomas was first to make the statement and raced into lead with both Whittaker and Greenwood chasing the POWRi Champion. The pair of young bucks attacked Thomas with Whittaker riding the outside and Greenwood punching in on the bottom .The Toowoomba crowd was witnessed to some super fast and close racing as the three looked for the point. The pair harassed Thomas with Whittaker finally grabbing the lead off Thomas and immediately started to build a lead over the chasing pack.
Not long after Greenwood made his move and passed Thomas, he had given Whittaker a handy lead and now started the chase.
Whittaker clear in the lead and Greenwood trying to bridge the gap without much success. Meanwhile Adam Clarke had started his march forward.
New Zealander Kendall was now in third position and Brendan Palmer fourth.
15 laps down and the Title in sight Whittaker continued to lead and by now had extended it to a third of lap over Greenwood and Kendall. By this stage Clarke had moved to sixth and by lap 20 had finally pass Thomas after a duel that had crowd captivated

Michael Kendall
Pic Neilson Motorsports

The Title chase stopped on lap 24 for the first yellow when Scott Doyle slowed forcing a restart. 24 down 6 to race and the Title was so close but still far away. Whittaker restarted with the same purpose and went straight back to work rebuilding his lead over Greenwood and Kendall who by now had to deal the fast arriving Clarke.
Three laps later and Chaffey losses a tire and another caution and you can feel the frustration in the the Whittaker pit.
Another restart and once again Whittaker appeared composed as he bounced back to the point with both Greenwood and Clarke looking for a late challenge. Yet another yellow for Thomas in turn 4 that saw the run to the finish under a green white chequered.
Whittaker ran a mistake free race and while some may have been surprised I have been following Rusty performances over the couple of years and recent runs suggested to me a win was not too far away.

The Whittaker car with number one .

I first saw Rusty Whittaker in Lismore at the POWRi World Midget Championship and at that meeting had the great pleasure of speaking to a very proud grand father.
The podium presentation a special time for the Whittaker family. Rusty Whittaker 2015 Queensland Champion

Auto Upgrade Queensland Championship Feature results
1 Rusty Whittaker 2 Matt Greenwood 3 Adam Clarke (NSW)
4 Brendan Palmer 5 Michael Kendall 6 Michael Harders 7 Jason Bell 8 Scott Wilson 9 Reid Mackay 10 Mark George 11 Brad Young 12 Rodney Harders 13 Darren Vine

The only summer storm at Powri Lismore was the Hunter Valley Hurricane

Posted on November 30, 2014 by admin

The only summer storm that threatened the Lismore Speedway and round three of the POWEi Speedcar Super Series was the Hunter valley Hurricane aka Adam Clarke.
A reduced field of 20 competitors arrived at the Lucas Ols Lismore Speedway as a result of the frightening storm experienced last week in Brisbane.

Storms over Lismore

Clarke and the Jack Berry Racing Polar Ice Team fired the warning shots early in the night by setting the quick time for the night over Nathan Smee and Michael Stewart.
Smee and Clarke headed the points tally going into the Feature, Smee 103 Pts to Clarke 101

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The defending POWRi SSS Queenslander Brett Thomas started his night in the worst possible way with a flip during the hot lap session. The Illuminated Team repaired the race car but Thomas could not get back the lost momentum and did not figure in the final placings.Lismore has not been kind to Thomas during last January’s POWRi World Midget show Thomas suffer a terrible crash just past the pit entrance .

Clarke inside fron lifts as he charges under Smee at Lismore
Pic credit Tony Powell

The two best Speedcar drivers is the country Smee and Clarke shared the front row as they rolled to the start. Smee on the pole, Clarke on the outside.
Right from the start this was looking like a 30 lap match race and the first part of the race certainly did not disappoint. Clarke was strong right across the groves and was holding back Smee’s attack. As the race developed Smee would start to fall off the pace depriving the crowd of a terrific finish, a slowly deflating right rear tire was the culprit. Smee held on long enough to finish 5th and still grab dome valuable POWRi point s.
With Smee his main challenger out of contention Clarke took the JBR Polar Ice #1 across the line a comfortable winner from Michael Stewart and young Queenslander Rusty Whittaker.

Powri Podium Lismore

The full finishing order at Lismore:: Adam Clarke,Michael Stewart,Rusty Whittaker,Mitch Brien,Nathan Smee,Aiden Corish,Brendan Palmer,Michael Harders,Troy jenkins,Dean Merryless,Brett Thomas,Jason Bell,Jason bell,Paul Murphy,Dean Meadows,Mark George,Glen Shaw,Andy Hassan,Brock Dean,Reid McJay,Brad Young

The POWRI SSS point after round 3:

Photo: Fast and furious Championship points update! We have a new leader! What a show! Bring on Nowra!

Round 4 of the series heads down to the beautiful Shoalhaven area of the South Coast of NSW .The home of Nowra Speedway. Saturday night December 13th POWRi SSS Night

The Shoalhaven river Nowra

Blistering start for hot summer and POWRi SSS in Gunnedah

Posted on October 25, 2014 by admin

Blistering start for hot summer and POWRi SSS in Gunnedah

According to the Namoi Valley Independent the mercury is rising for what could be a record-breaking weekend in Gunnedah.particularly this evening as the 10th POWRI Speedcar Super Series makes its debut at Barry Tower’s Gunnedah Speedway

Queenslander Michael Harders
Credit Colin Stratford

Drivers from three States have parked their trailers, set up their pit facilities as they start the challenge of winning the 10th POWRi Speedcar Super Series.

The hot weekend brings together a hot field headed by current Australian Champion Adam Clark and the Defending POWRi SSS Champion Brett Thomas from Queensland

Queenslander Michael Harders fresh from an impressive second to reigning Polar Ice Champion Michael Kendall last week end in Brisbane will be out to continue his early season form.

New South Wales will be represented in the 15 car field by Troy Jordon, Aidan Cornish, Andy Hassan, Glen Shaw, Mitch O’Brien, Jason Bell, Matt Jackson, Paul Murphy and former POWRi SSS Champion Nathan Smee.

Forner Powri SSS Champion Nathan Smee

Dean Merrylees. has traveled across the country to compete in the Series Making the trip across the boarder from Queensland is Brock Dean and Scott Doyle.

The season race schedule for the 2014/15 POWRi SSS : AUSTRALIAN SPEEDCAR SUPER SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
25 October 2014 – Gunnedah Speedway, NSW
08 November 2014 – Archerfield Speedway, QLD
29 November 2014 – Lismore Speedway, NSW
13 December 2014 – Nowra Speedway, NSW
28 March 2015 – Archerfield Speedway, QLD
11 April 2015 – Valvoline Raceway, NSW

October4 and Speedway down under is new and fresh

Posted on October 2, 2014 by admin

The paint jobs are fantastic, engines rebuilt and team invigorated for the opening rounds of Speedway after the winter break down under.

Sydney Valvoline Speedway credit

New owners ready to bring a new approach to Sydney and the Valvoline Speedway. Track renovations that give the long suffering but loyal race fans better facilities across the venue .The excitement builds and the time to start those engines and get into the action is near, Saturday October 4th it all restarts at Sydney, Brisbane and Murray Bridge. Before you can catch your breath Speedways across the Country will be back entertaining race fans and with your lungs well and truly rested , your thunderous cheers for you favorite driver will bring back what has been missing throughout the winter close down .

Big show featuring World Series Sprintcars, the 10th running of the POWRi Speedcar Super Series and the second year of the Speedcar Pro Series.
The US season is now into the back end of the season and Australian and New Zealand fans will get the opportunity to see firsthand some of America’s best..

Danny Holtgraver just one of heavt hitter from the USA heading down under

The exodus at season ends of many of the US starts is just another gift that Speedway promoter brings to satisfy the appetite of the locals.
The POWRi World Midget Championship that will run in Brisbane Lismore and New Zealand and we will see USAC and Chili Bowl Champ Bryan Clauson along with Tracey Hines head the US challenge .Kraige Kinser will travel to Western Spring with the adopted Kiwi Jonathan Allard where they will be pitted against New Zealand’s best. Add Robbie Farr and former Australian and World Series Champ James McFadden for one hell of a challenge.

A new track surface is being laid at Western Springs for the new season

Western spring get a new raceing surface
Pic credit Western Springs

New cars, new drivers and great new liveries will make this season one of the best for many years. No matter where you live, Speedways are firing back up for your enjoyment and we will bring you all the results that matter, news when it happens. Australia, New Zealand and the USA we are Talking Speedway.

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