Maryborough Speedway is still go

Posted 31st January, 2009

Although a few showers fell last night, the Maryborough Speedway is all go for tonight's massive V8 Dirt Modified meeting featuring American Superstar Jimmy Phelps.  

The track is in excellent condition, which has race officials very confident that they will get all 40 events run and won tonight.

The sky is clearing and it looks like the showers have gone, and Maryborough Speedway can expect a perfect night of sensational speedway action.

Racing starts at 4pm. 

American Driver Jimmy Phelps, Primed for Maryborough debut

Posted 29th January, 2009

By Ben Graham

American V8 Dirt Modified driver Jimmy Phelps will be hoping to end his whistlestop two-race Australian tour in a winning note this Saturday night at the Maryborough Speedway when he takes on a strong Queensland contingent in the opening round of the Roosters Cup series. Phelps, from Baldwinsville (NY), had a disastrous outing at the Lismore (NSW) Speedway last weekend where a major accident and ongoing fuel problems ruined his weekend.  

“ Last weekend was one of those deals where we got off on the wrong foot and got behind” recalled Phelps. “ It doesn’t matter what you are racing, when you get behind and your up against this level of competition, its hard to fight back from that”.

Phelps is campaigning a specially themed American-made Troyer racecar for Gold Coast racer Simon Jupe.

“ Simon did tell me that Maryborough will be a little more like the tracks we are used to at home which is comforting” said Phelps. “Being from central New York we are pretty fortunate, we have a real big variety of racetracks, we’ve got everything from a quarter mile to the Syracuse mile all within a couple of hour drive so we see just about everything during the year. But one of my favourite tracks here is Brewerton speedway, which is probably a little  bigger than a quarter mile but its tight and its narrow and its probably one on the favourite tracks we go to so I am hoping there will be some similar characteristics”

Racing occupies most of Phelps’ time between February and October each year, campaigning his family-owned Andy Phelps Motorsport entry up to three nights a week in addition to running the Troyer ‘house car’ for the H & H Motorsport outfit on the gruelling 26-round Super DIRTcar Series.

“It’s a tough deal time wise for sure” said Phelps. “It doesn’t leave a lot of free time with going to work all day and then working on the weekend cars all night then a few nights a week we take off to race at different tracks so it is pretty hectic. My typical weekly schedule is Fulton Speedway on Saturday night and Cayuga County Fair speedway in Weedsport on Sunday night and we probably run half the season at Brewerton on Fridays. Then the Super DIRTcar Series is another 26 races. But I am real fortunate with the H & H Motorsport program that they have got a full-time crew up there to take care of the racecars, that frees me up to do my stuff during the week. Working on both (weekly and Series cars) and working a full time job- well you wouldn’t be able to do it”

V8 Dirt Modified racing in America is serious business, and the H & H Motorsport outfit for which Phelps drives has a variety of cars at its disposal, each suited to a different size racetrack.

“They have a big block and a small block ‘Syracuse’ (one mile) car which we have had for the past few years and we just freshen up each year for Super Dirt Week” explained Phelps. “ We try to have 2 short track cars so usually we have four to five cars on the go at one time” And that’s in addition to the Andy Phelps Motorsport cars he campaigns between Friday and Sunday!

Phelps returns to the United States on Monday where he will finalise preparations for an expected 80-race American season.

What a night it will be with a big field of Formula 500's contesting the Qld Stampede Series, Junior Street Sedans, Nostalgia Sedans and a massive field of Street Sedans (which will see the Fraser Coast Chronicle Sports Editor: Richard Harvey, will have the ride of his life in the passenger's seat of Maryborough flyer, Travis Hutchison).

Racing starts at 4pm this Saturday night.  As always the FREE jumping for the kids will be in operation a long with full bar and canteen facilities.  Admission is FREE for kids under 12, and adults are only $22. 

Saturday night is Speedway night...

Huge Nominations for this Saturday night

Posted 26th January, 2009

Great fields on all divisions are set to battle it out this Saturday night at the Maryborough Speedway. 

The V8 Dirt Modifieds are back for Round 1 of the Roosters Cup.  The field is headed by American superstar Jimmy Phelps who is looking forward to running in the Heritage City.  A quality field of 18 cars has nominated, although a few more are working against the clock to repair cars after a big weekend at Lismore that saw plenty of cars and engines torn up.  24 Formula 500's, 53 Street Sedans, 20 Junior Streets and 11 Nostalgia Sedans make up the massive program.  Racing starts at the usual time of 4pm.

Nominations are as followed:

V8 Dirt Modifieds (18)

Q4 Keith Muller
Q5 David Clark
Q21 Peter Britten
Q25 Andrew Pezzutti
N34 Jim Mee
N39 Phil McNamara
N45 Jai Stevenson
Q46 Ricky Sendell
Q48 Nev Robertson
USA49 Jimmy Phelps
N51 Rian Collier
Q52 Andrew Drake
N53 Paul Booker
Q66 Lance Towns
Q67 Rob Hamilton
Q83 Darren Latimer
N85 Maurice Yardley
Q108 Ricky Robertson

Formula 500's - (24)

A1 Mick Pronger
A2 Garry Hart
Q4 Dale Shilleto
Q10 Wayne Wallace
Q13 Brock Hallet
Q16 Darren MacAteer
Q17 Trevor Lewis
Q18 Luke Whitehill
Q20 Chris Parks
Q22 Bryce Allen
Q32 Ben Dorset
Q33 Kristin Brown
Q35 Mal Cooper
Q43 Nathan Pronger
Q44 Ken Newton
Q58 Darrel Woodley
Q59 Eddie Schwella
Q66 Barry Gibbs
Q67 Peter Burrows
Q71 Paul Hovey
Q77 Kim Ivanetz
Q85 Gary Edwards
Q88 Brenton Finney
Q98 Wayne Moller

Street Sedans - (53)

Q1 Tim Atkin
M6 Travis Hutchison
M8 Steve Thomsen
M12 Daniel Wilson
M15 Josh Arthur
M16 Sam Grundy
M21 Frank Packer
M22 Richard Brosnan
M26 Keryn Goodwin
M33 Mark Ferguson
M35 Tyler Mertin
M36 Neisa Lack
M38 Martin Ritchie
M39 Samuel Cordie
M61 Brian Grundy
M69 Chris Collins
M88 Scott Thomsen
CR3 Chris Elliott
CR6 John Jones

CR9 Adam Cochrane
CR10 Andrew Harper
CR18 Scott Genrich
CR52 Alan Murphy
CR72 Lee Volk
CR77 Chris Briese
SB4 Simon Barbeler
SB6 Colin Jenkins
SB7 Laurie Wicks
SB15 Neil Klein
SB19 TJ Horne
SB28 Lance Hadley
SB29 Jeffrey Hadley
SB34 Shane Wicks
SB46 Max Marshall
SB65 Steve Akers
SB65 Greg Akers
SB87 Neil Harm
SB88 David Barbeler
G19 Jason Slade
G23 Tegan Jennings
G33 Kent Shelford
G68 Allen Nottage
BB34 Richie Woodrow
BB39 Mostert Woodrow
C46 Bjorn Ahlstrom
SC08 Neil Keldoulis
SC10 Russell Cowley
SC26 James Elliott
SC35 Craig Franz
SC36 Sarah Franz
SC61 Jim Cowley
SC92 Brenden Gillan

Junior Street Sedans - (20)

Q1 Brad Jennings
M8 Mitch Thomsen
M17 Gary Harris Jnr
M27 Danielle Harris
M35 Kurt Murdoch
M36 Chrisy Scotney
M92 Alex Thompson
M99 Ryan Packer
G11 Brent Lorensen
G11 Rohan Lorensen
G19 Mitchell Slade
SB7 Danni Wicks
SB15 Jason Hadley
SB87 Josh Harm
SB88 Nathan Barbeler
CR18 Anteny Genrich
CR52 Jayden Murphy
CR74 Jesse Volk
SC35 Michele Blavius
C94 Shendell Budgen

Nostalgia Sedans - (11)

3 Steven Barsby
4 Chris Barlow
5 Geoff Moller
7 Tony Gablonski
10 Allan Stutz
11 Ken Ross
14 John Watson
23 Alan Stewart
47 Shane Thompson
74 Wayne Moller
91 Cyril Bates

Nominations rolling in for 31st January

Posted 21st January, 2009

Things are shaping up for another big night of action at the Maryborough Speedway with large amounts of nominations rolling in for the 31st January race meeting.

Early Nominations in the V8 Dirt Modifieds include American Jimmy Phelps and Aussie stars like Luke Oldfield, Peter Britten & Andrew Pezzutti.  V8 Dirt Modifieds officials are certain of at least 20 - 25 cars for the opening round of the Roosters Cup at Maryborough Speedway next Saturday night.

Over 20 Formula 500 have been nominated for the next round of the Hyper Racing Qld Stampede Series.  Nominations include Aussie Champ Mick Pronger, Aussie #2 Garry Hart, Nathan Pronger, Wayne Moller, Kristin Brown, Ken Newton and home town hero Dale Shilleto.

45 Street Sedans have already nominated along with a good field of Junior Streets and Nostalgia Sedans.

Don't forget that nominations close next Monday at 5pm SHARP.

Congratulations Charlie Brown - New Aussie Junior Champion

Posted 18th January, 2009

Brisbane's Charlie Brown has just raced home to win the 2009 Australian Junior Sedan Title that was held at Mildura Speedway in Victoria.  Brown started from position 14 in the final and chased down the front runners.  Over the last 6 laps of the final, Brown and Victorian Ty Galley ran side by side in one of the greatest junior finals ever seen to win the 2009 Australian Junior Sedan Championship.

Maryborough's Mitch Thomsen won a trilling B Main which put him into the A Main, starting from position 17.  Thomsen was running well when he had made his way up into tenth position when he got caught up in a minor incident which the race officials put Thomsen to the rear of the field.  Thomsen fought on, to finish a creditable 14th.

The Maryborough club was also represented well by Kayla Barron and Hamish Redman.  Barron was looking for a solid finish in her final heat to put her into the C Main, but unfortunately Kayla got a flat tyre, putting an early end to her Junior Title campaign.  Hervey Bay's Hamish Redman started the C Main from pole position after changing an engine during night one of the title, but unfortunately Redman got pushed out of contention in the C Main during a first lap crash.

Maryborough's three drivers can be very proud of their achievements at the Australian Junior Title at Mildura and the Maryborough Sporting Car Club would like to congratulate them on flying the flag for Maryborough in such a professional way.

Once again, from everyone at the Maryborough Speedway, congratulations to Charlie Brown, the new Australian Junior Sedan Champion.

Practice Night - 7th February, 2009

Posted 15th January, 2009

Due to popular demand, the Maryborough Sporting Car Club will host another practice session at the Maryborough Speedway on Saturday, 7th February, 2009.

The practice will start at 5:30pm and will finish around 9:30pm.  The cost of practice will be $30 per car and admission will be free.  All cars will be sent out division by division and all cars should get plenty of track time.

A limited canteen will be in operation on the night.  The bar will be also in operation on the night and will kick on into the night after practice has finished.

Working Bee - this Saturday Afternoon

Posted 15th January, 2009

We will be having a working bee this Saturday (17th January) afternoon commencing at 12:30pm.  We have to erect some new shade sails next to the bar and canteen, finish off putting up the rest of the shade cloth on the catch fence around the rest of the track and complete a few other small tasks.

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

American Ace - Jimmy Phelps heading to Maryborough

Posted 12th January, 2009

American V8 Dirt Modified Superstar Jimmy Phelps has confirmed his nomination in the opening round of the 2009 V8 Dirt Modified Roosters Cup Series being held at the Maryborough Speedway on 31st January, 2009.

Phelps  who hails from Baldwinsville in New York State had a massive year in the American V8 Dirt Modified scene.  Phelps finished 2nd in the American Super Dirt Car Series for Big Block Dirt Modifieds after a having 2 feature wins, 16 'top 5" and a staggering 30 'top 10' finishes.  After a 4th in the series in 2007, Phelps was happy to finish in 2nd place in 2008 only 102 points behind Billy Decker and ahead of American superstars such as Gary Tompkins and Brett Herne.

Jimmy Phelps has been the Troyer House team driver for the last few years driving the H & H car. He also runs his own team (J & B Motorsports) when he is not driving the house car for Troyer and is teaming up the Aussie Troyer factory team which is operated by Simon Jupe.

This will make for one awesome night of 600hp V8 Dirt Modified racing when Phelps takes on the likes of Oldfield, Robinson, Pezzutti, Britten and over 20 more of the countries best Dirt Modified drivers in the opening round of the Roosters Cup on 31st January.

Nomination Forms now available for 31st January

Posted 5th January, 2009

Click here to download the nomination form for the next race meeting at Maryborough Speedway to be held on Saturday 31st January, 2009.  The meeting will feature the V8 Dirt Modifieds running the opening round of the Roosters Cup.  The night will be supported by Street Sedans, Junior Streets, Nostalgia Sedans and Formula 500's who will contesting the next round of the Qld Stampede Series.

Nominations will close on Monday 26th January at 5pm SHARP.

American's dominate the V8 Sprintcar Wide Bay Grand Prix

Posted 28th December, 2008

Californian Brent Kaeding has raced home to the V8 Sprintcar Wide Bay Grand Prix in an action packed night of racing at Maryborough Speedway.

A record crowd of well over 5000 people filled the Maryborough Speedway to see what can only be described as a sensational night of racing.

Kaeding was too good in the 30 lap feature race, as he held off a late challenge from Andrew Scheuerle who was very fast during the back end of the feature race.  Pennsylvanian Mike Carber rounded out the top three with a solid performance.

With the hot lead up to the event the track wasn't as fast as organisers had hoped but still Brent Kaeding set the fastest lap of the night of a 11.336 seconds which is only .2 off the lap record.  During the heats the racing was fast and furious with plenty of action and nail biting finishes. 

V8 Supercar driver Paul Morris, made a spectacular entry to the race track around 3pm as he landed in the pits in his private helicopter.  It was something like out of a movie, as he circled the race track then landed in the pits when then he was swamped by all the fans.  Morris who is starting to get a handle at Sprintcar racing, failed to qualify for the A Main, but is looking forward to getting back and racing at Maryborough Speedway.

Tim Garrett, Darby Salmon, Darren Jensen, Tony Wynne and Murray Gibson all rode out rollovers but all walked away unhurt.

The Modified Production was the last feature of the night, and it was definitely worth the wait.  Aussie Champ Todd Doyle got away to an early lead but with the high and low lines that had developed from the Sprintcars, saw a bunch of about 8 or 9 cars all battling it out top and bottom for a podium position in Round of the Fraser Coast Series.  Aidan Raymont persisted with the high line and was able to get passed Doyle, from there Raymont did what he needed to do to take a trilling win.  further back in the pack, there was4 or 5 passes for position every lap and Gavin Lorensen ended up finishing second ahead of the Aussie Champ Todd Doyle. 

Maryborough Scott Harth took out a trilling Litre Sprintcar Wide Bay Title by beating home Keith Blatch and Sid Whittaker.  16 cars started the feature race that went green to chequered without any stoppages, and Harth in the new Andrew Shilleto race car held of all challenges to win what was a popular win in front of his home town.  Earlier in the night, Harth started his final heat from the back of the field and on the last corner of the last lap blew around the outside of Bruce Ayers to take the win to the spine chilling roars from the record crowd.

Brisbane's Charlie Brown took the win in the Junior feature from Maryborough's Mitch Thomsen and Hervey Bay's Hamish Redman.  In the 4 Cylinder Sedan feature race, Hervey Bay's Paul Redman was awarded the win after crashing out on the final lap after making contact with another car causing him to crash heavily into the back straight fence.  Bevan Burton finished second ahead of Hervey Bay's 65 year old Trevor "Big Revving Trev" Troth.

The Maryborough Speedway now has a 5 week break until it's next meeting on 31 January when the awesome V8 Dirt Modifieds return to Maryborough for the Rooster's Cup.  American Jimmy Phelps will feature that night along with the likes of Mark Robinson, Andrew Pezzutti and Luke Oldfield.

Huge Nominations & Huge Fireworks all for this Saturday night

Posted 22nd December, 2008

Maryborough Speedway roars into life this Saturday night for the running of the International V8 Sprintcar Wide Bay Grand Prix.  American Flyers Mike Carber & Brent Kaeding take a whole host of Queenslanders including lap record holders Pete Thorley, former Aussie Champ Todd Wanless, Qld super stars Darrell Hodges, Darren Jensen, Andrew Scheuerle, Brad Hilder and lots lots more.  This list also has V8 Supercars driver Paul Morris, who has now turned his hand to V8 Sprintcar racing.

They will all be trying to get a piece of the $15,000 in prize money up for grabs and also try to be the first driver on the Maryborough track to go into the 10 second bracket.  With the current lap record sitting at 11.110 seconds (which equates to around 180 - 190 km/p down the straights), all the drivers are keen to break into un-chartered territory and break into that allusive 10 second bracket.

The Modified Productions are back in big numbers for the running of round two of the Fraser Coast Series.  Aussie Champ Todd Doyle takes all the hot shots including Mark & Aidan Raymont, Glenn Pagel, Gavin Lorensen, Series Leader Garry Maroske and New South Wales Champ Steve Price.  Maryborough will be represented by Steven Zahl, Steve Thomsen and Brendan Bayfield. 

19 Litre Sprintcars are back for the Wide Bay Title and all eyes will be on the home town hero Scott Harth who is looking for a strong showing in front of all his family and friends.  The Wide Bay Title has always been a hotly contested race meeting and with the quality of cars set to greet the green flag, racing this Saturday night shouldn't be any different.

22 Junior Sedans and 18 Four Cylinder Sedans make up the massive program that sees racing start at 4pm.  A full bar and canteen will be in operation and the FREE jumping castle for the kids will there as well.  Admission is only $22 per Adult, $18 for Pensioners/Students with Children under 12 years of age FREE.  A Family pass which is 2 adults and 2 students is only $55.  Don't forget that there will be a monster FIREWORKS show during the night, so there is plenty of entertainment for Dad, Mum and all the kids at Maryborough Speedway this Saturday night.

Nominations are as followed:

V8 Sprintcars (Wide Bay Grand Prix - 3 or 4 more names to come) - (25+)

Mike Carber (USA), Todd Wanless, Clem Hoffmans, Darrell Hodges, Mark Pholi, Andrew Scheuerle, Brad Hilder, Tim Garrett, Wayne Lemon, Darren Jensen, Dan Murray, Anthony Lambert, Adrian O’Connell, Pete Thorley, Kevin Titman, Paul Morris, Paul Rooks, Chris Condon, Brent Kaeding (USA), Darby Salmon, Murray Gibson, Tony Wynne, Steven White

Modified Productions (Rnd 2 - Fraser Coast Series) - (25)

Todd Doyle, Steve Thomsen, Brendan Bayfield, Steven Zahl, Garry Maroske, Darren Lester, Mark Ferguson, Glenn Pagel, Brett Baxter, Gavin Lorensen, Mark Raymont, Aidan Raymont, David Kent, Dennis Shallcross, Kane Heidke, Russell Bonsey, Steve Price, Adrian Stott, Rodney Midolo, Darren Pearson, Jarvis Menzies, Shanelle Jacobi, Dale Grotherr, Jeff Smith, Kent Shelford

Litre Sprintcars (Wide Bay Title) - (19)

Michael Gollagher, Bruce Ayers, Mike Davis, John Cariola, Scott Doyle, Brad Ayers, Jason Busk, Peter Campbell, Alan Brosnan, Greg Polzin, Ben Hilder, Dave Fanning, Mitchell Whittaker, Sid Whittaker, Scott Harth, Chris McGurk, Peter Nankervis, Keith Blatch, Luke Harper

4 Cylinder Sedans - (18)

Toby Cryer, Tim Weir, Glenn Richters, Cameron Taylor, Rob Smith, Toby Holtom, Shane Allen, Darrel Retschlag, Bevan Burton, Al Mathers, Blake Hancock, Mick Killeen, Paul Redman, Brittany Redman, Ray O'Neil, Trevor Troth, Wayne Petersen, Stephen Leigh

Junior Sedans - (22)

Hayden Jones, Brodie Thomsen, Mitch Thomsen, Kayla Barron, Hamish Redman, Stephen English, Brendan Learoyd, Michael Learoyd, Dillon Whitford, James Kennedy, Lilian Smith, Jeremy Booth, Dan Smith, Natalie Peacock, Jayden Peacock, Jack Kay, Nathan Barbeler, Renae Barron, Cody Maroske, Charlie Brown, David Morrow, Kristy Bonsey

Kaeding set for the V8 Sprintcar "Wide Bay Grand Prix"

Posted 20th December, 2008

When you ask anyone in American about Sprintcar drivers, one name automatically pops into peoples heads.... Kaeding, Brent Kaeding.  The 51 year American Superstar has won just about everything there is too win in V8 Sprintcars.  Although not competing full time on the World of Outlaws circuit in the last couple of seasons, when he has popped in for an event or two, he has always finished at the pointy end of the field.  Kaeding has been running his local track championships in California, where he continues to win feature race after feature race.  Kaeding even tried his hand a NASCAR's in the early 90's, competing in numerous Winston Cup races.

It just isn't his massive amount of feature race wins, but it has been his live wire, heart in your mouth racing style that has captured the attention of Sprintcar lovers throughout his career.  Kaeding can't wait to sink his teeth into the action at the Maryborough Speedway next Saturday night, and has assured Maryborough officials, that he isn't coming here to run second.

Kaeding hails from Campbell in California and when the Yank hits Maryborough, you can be sure the show stopper is in town...

Carber is ready to fire in the V8 Sprintcar "Wide Bay Grand Prix"

Posted 17th December, 2008

American Super Star Mike Carber, is ready and raring to go, in the V8 Sprintcar "Wide Bay Grand Prix" to be held at Maryborough Speedway next Saturday night.

Mike Carber hails from Pipersville in Pennsylvania and started racing at the early age of four in Quarter Midgets.  During his younger years and as a young teenager, Carber dominated the American Junior seen with over 500 heat and feature races wins.  Only a couple of season ago, Carber made the jump from 600 Micro-Sprints to V8 Sprintcars, running a full time deal in the Steve Miller Motorsports Lost Creek Carts #22Z.  Not only did Carber have feature wins at Williams Grove Speedway, New Egypt Speedway, Trailways Speedway, Susquehanna Speedway and Brisbane International Speedway, Carber was also awarded the "Checkered Flag Fan Club Most Improved Open Wheel Driver for 2007".  He also finished 2nd in the URC drivers points, and was runner-up in the Pennsylvania URC Points Championship.  Carber also had some top five finishes in World of Outlaws feature races.  Not a bad for someone that is only 21 years of age.

Regarded as one of America's next "big things", come next Saturday night you can count on Mike Carber putting on a show at the Maryborough Speedway.

Fireworks are back !!!

Posted 15th December, 2008

Ace Fireworks promise to entertain next Saturday night (27th December) and are ready to put on the biggest fireworks show ever seen at the Maryborough Speedway.

After speaking to Ace Fireworks, they have assured Maryborough Speedway officials that they have some bigger & better fireworks, all the old favourites and a few new surprises that have never been seen in Queensland.

What a night it will be, with a big field of V8 Sprintcars for the Wide Bay Grand Prix including 2 American Superstars Mike Carber and Brent Kaeding.  Both American's are looking forward to "standing on the gas on the Maryborough bullring" and hoping not only to finish on the podium but break the one lap record that is currently held by Pete Thorley (11.110 seconds).  Both are confident of showing up the field of over 25 of Queensland finest Sprintcar drivers.

Your help is needed !!!

Posted 9th December, 2008

The Maryborough Speedway needs your help on the 20th December for a mass working bee that will be dedicated to the maintenance of all our equipment.  We need all hands on deck to a service on the water trucks, the grader, the tractor, the push cars, and the roller.  We also have to repair the turning circle on the grader and make some repairs to the slasher deck on the tractor.

The working bee will commence at 1pm on Saturday afternoon the 20th December, so bring your spanners and once the work is completed we might have to have a few drinks...

Practice Night - This Saturday night - 6th December, 2008

Posted 2nd December, 2008

Don't forget that the Maryborough Sporting Car Club will host a practice session at the Maryborough Speedway this Saturday night (6th December).

The practice will start at 5pm and will finish around 9pm.  The cost of practice will be $30 per car and admission will be free.  All cars will be sent out division by division and all cars should get plenty of track time. St Johns Ambulance will be in attendance so will the crash and fire crew.

A limited canteen will be in operation on the night and the bar will be in operation from 5pm and kick on into the night.

If anyone can give a hand in the canteen on the night, please contact Ryno on 0407 175 341. 

Records tumble in the best night of racing seen in a long, long time

Posted 30th November, 2008

Victorian flyer Harley Bishop has raced home to win, in a feature race described by Speedcar officials as the best feature race ever seen anywhere in this country.  Throughout the entire 30 lap race, Sydney pair Troy Jenkins & Mark Brown were battling for the lead and on the last lap Brown and Jenkins rubbed wheels, which was enough for Harley Bishop to jump to the lead and take the Round 3 win.

Earlier in the night Mark Brown smashed the old one lap record by over one whole second.  From 13.993 seconds down to an amazing 12.933 seconds.  The racing from the Midget Speedcars was absolutely amazing all night long. 

The records continued to fall in the Formula 500's with Nathan Pronger setting a new one lap record of 12.802 seconds.  Nathan also won the feature race, but his father Mick who started from last position in the final, finished second and with the passing points took the Round 3 win.  The feature race was marred by a massive rollover by Maryborough's Wayne Moller, who had a steering component break, sending him into a violent crash which saw him as high as the windows in the control tower (4 meters in the air).  Moller walked away battered and bruised but ready to come back for more in a couple of weeks.

The record breaking laps didn't stop there with Gympie's Jason Slade bettering the Street Sedan lap record with a new time of 16.402 seconds.  Maryborough's Travis Hutchison also went under the old lap record time with 16.483 seconds but Slade's time will be added into the record books.  Maryborough Steve Thomsen took the feature win in a night that also saw his son Mitchell Thomsen win the Junior Street Sedan final.

Due to running overtime after a fence repair and 5 or 6 rollovers during the night, the Super Street final was cut short after more big crashes that saw Steve Cook taken to hospital with a possible broken hand.  There feature was declared after only 3 laps as the time had clicked to 11:15pm.

All in all, last night's racing was a good as anyone has seen for many, many years and Speedcar Officials are looking forward to returning bigger and better at Easter for the 2009 Qld Midget Speedcar Title.

Maryborough now holds a practice night next Saturday night & then kicks into high gear for the USA V8 Sprintcar Spectacular featuring over 25 drivers plus three American Superstars Mike Carber, Tim Kaeding & Brent Kaeding on December 27.

Weather Update #2 - Yes, we are definitely still on...

Posted 29th November, 2008

6:30am - We are going racing...

Maryborough has only received one or two light showers overnight and the complex & track is primed and ready for the masses to take to it for Round 3 of the National Speedcar Super Series.

The sky is clearing in the south with parts of blue skies, and with the strong winds around any possible rain or showers should blow past very quickly.  So we are confident that we will get in a full night of racing tonight which will start at 4pm.

So load up the car and pack the kids because we are set for a cracker at the Maryborough Speedway tonight.

Weather Update #1 - Yes, we are still on...

Posted 28th November, 2008

6:00pm - The Maryborough Speedway officials are happy how things are progressing and due to Maryborough only having one of two very light showers things are looking great.  The track crew are confident that even if we receive moderate overnight rain that extends into the morning, the track will hold up fine and should see racing going ahead at the scheduled time of 4pm.

Stay tuned for Weather Update #2 in the morning...

Brown looking to extend his National Super Series Lead

Posted 26th November, 2008

Sydney's Mark Brown is chomping at the bit to have a crack at the Maryborough Speedway and is looking to continue his perfect start to the National Speedcar Super Series.  He has won the opening two rounds and hasn't looked like losing after scoring big wins at Brisbane and Toowoomba. He has just about won every race in the country and is currently rated as the number one driver in the nation.

Brown hasn't ever raced at the Maryborough Speedway, but is looking forward to racing on the super fast race track, along with the rest of the 30 plus field competing this Saturday night in Round 3 of the National Speedcar Super Series. 

Brown will be joined by fellow New South Welshmen Nathan Smee, Peter Bourke, Tony Abson, Anthony O'Brien, Matt Young and Troy Jenkins and all are keen to take another feature win away from the Queenslanders on home soil. 

The rest of the country will be represented well with Dene McAllan and Neville Lance flying the flag for Western Australia, Peter Ghent will be the lone Victorian and Mark Harrington, John McKay, Ben Dillion making the trek north from South Australia. 

This Saturday night's show will also see an international flavour with New Zealand hotshots, Stevie Walsh and Jimi Quinn ready to stick it to the Aussie's. 

A whole host of Queenslanders including former Australian Sprintcar Champion Todd Wanless along with the likes to Dean, Draney, George, Palmer, Harders and plenty of others and this will be the biggest night of Midget Speedcar racing ever seen at the Maryborough Speedway.

The night will be supported by Round 3 of the Hyper Racing Qld Formula 500 Stampede Series, and an excellent field of 25 cars has nominated.  Super Streets, Street Sedans and Junior Streets will make up the rest of the program.  All the action gets underway at 4pm and as normal a full canteen and bar will be in operation as well as the now-famous FREE jumping castle.

A special threat for some of the children in the area with race cars doing the rounds of some of the primary schools on Friday.  If you miss out there, the Midget Speedcars will also have displays in town on Saturday morning at Station Square Shopping Centre and Bob Jane T-Mart.

Practice Night - 6th December, 2008

Posted 26th November, 2008

Due to popular demand, the Maryborough Sporting Car Club will host a practice session at the Maryborough Speedway on next Saturday night (6th December).

The practice will start at 5pm and will finish around 9pm.  The cost of practice will be $30 per car and admission will be free.  All cars will be sent out division by division and all cars should get plenty of track time.

A limited canteen will be in operation on the night.

Huge Nominations for this Saturday night

Posted 24th November, 2008

Massive car counts have been received for this Saturday nights monster Speedway show.

32 of the finest drivers in the country will battle it out in Round 3 of the National Speedcar Super Series, along with 25 Formula 500's, 16 Super Streets, 35 Street Sedans and 15 Junior Streets.  Racing gets underway at its normal time of 4pm SHARP. 

Nominations for all divisions are as followed:

Midget Speedcars (Rnd 3 - National Speedcar Super Series) - 32

V3 Peter Ghent
Q5 Stevie Walsh (NZ)
SA5 John McKay
SA6 Mark Harrington
N6 Nathan Smee
N7 Mark Cooper
Q8 Sean Burrows
SA9 Ben Dillon
N9 Todd Wanless (Qld)
Q13 Brett Foreman
Q14 Michael Harders
WA14 Neville Lance
Q15 Grant Draney
Q18 Ross Mason
Q21 Bill Foreman
N21 Peter Bourke
Q23 Barry Valentino
N26 Tony Abson
Q29 Dene McAllan (WA)
N32 Anthony O’Brien
Q41 Brendan Palmer
Q55 Brad Sloan
Q67 Mark George
N67 Matt Young
N69 Mark Brown
Q69 Jimi Quinn (NZ)
N78 Troy Jenkins
Q79 Rob Mackay
Q81 John Lennon
Q82 Neale Tobin
Q11 Zack Powell
Q99 Brock Dean
 
Formula 500's (Rnd 3 - Hyper Racing Qld Stampede Series) - 25

Mick Pronger
Garry Hart
Jamie Korte
Dale Shilleto
Anthony Frew
Darren MacAteer
Trevor Lewis
Bryce Allen
David Baxter
Ben Dorset
Kristin Brown
Mal Cooper
Nathan Pronger
Ken Newton
Darrel Woodley
Eddie Schwella
Barry Gibbs
Peter Burrows
Paul Hovey
Kim Ivanetz
Gary Edwards
Adrian Josefski
Glen Underwood
Ron Enman
Wayne Moller
 
Super Streets (Rnd 2 - AMT Series) - 16

Anthony Gaunt
Anthony Sturgess
Jason Beer
Steve Cook
Mick Budgen
Joel Thomas
Neil Keldoulis
Andrew Roberts
Jason Flickweert
Justin Jenkins
Nigel Mulvena
Brett Dawson
Rob Lahiff
David Kent
Allen Nottage
Shane Reynolds

Street Sedans - 35
 
Chris Elliot
Travis Hutchison
Steve Thomsen
Daniel Wilson
Josh Arthur
Frank Packer
Richard Brosnan
Keryn Goodwin
Mark Ferguson
Sam Grundy
Tyler Mertin
Neisa Lack
Samuel Cordie
Brodie Gibson
Chris Collins
Paul Redman
Scott Thomsen
Aaron Sander
Jason Slade
Tegan Jennings
Andrew Harper
TJ Horne
Greg Akers
Steve Akers
Neil Harm
Neil Keldoulis
Adam Cochrane
Craig Franz
Sarah Franz
Ken Palmer
Bjorn Ahlstrom
Jaymee Budgen
Adam Linde
Richie Woodrow
Mostert Woodrow

Junior Streets - 15
 
Brad Jennings
Mitch Thomsen
Gary Harris
Danielle Harris
Kurt Murdoch
Chrisy Scotney
Hamish Redman
Alex Thompson
Ryan Packer
Tiffany O’Keeffe
Mitchell Slade
Josh Harm
Michele Blavius
Michael Budgen
Shendell Budgen

Wanless confirmed for Midget Speedcar Super Series

Posted 19th November, 2008

V8 Sprintcar superstar Todd Wanless has confirmed that he will be at Maryborough Speedway in the Sydney's based Fox Racing Team Midget Speedcar for the upcoming round of the Super Series to be held next Saturday night (29th November).

Wanless is no stranger to Midget racing and for many seasons has done plenty of shows right around the country and has always finished at the pointy end of the field. Wanless was running strongly at the opening round of the National Series until he got caught up in an incident.  Wanless also performed well last weekend at Parramatta where it finished inside the top six.

It has been said that Wanless who is a former Australian Sprintcar Champion, is much more suited to Midget Speedcars rather then V8 Sprintcars where he won been so successful for so many years.

It is great news for Maryborough fans, and great news for Round 3 of the National Speedcar Super Series, where nominations have already gone over 30.

Maryborough rookie's, Tyler Mertin & Kurt Murdoch appear in Street Machine

Posted 18th November, 2008

Maryborough rookie's Tyler Mertin & Kurt Murdoch appear in the latest issue of one of the countries biggest car magazine, Street Machine.  A full page with pictures story talks about how both Tyler and Kurt (both still at school) have gone about getting into their first season of Speedway racing at Maryborough Speedway racing in Street Sedans and Junior Streets.

It is great to see young blood coming into the sport and it great that they went out of there way and sent a story to Street Machine and it was published.

From everyone at the Maryborough Sporting Car Club well done to Tyler and Kurt, keep up the good work, and I am sure the on track results will come.

Gympie 15th November - 4:30pm Start

Posted 9th November, 2008

For Maryborough cars traveling to Mothar Mountain Speedway in Gympie, this weekend, please be advised that racing is starting early at 4:30pm with drivers briefing being held at 4pm.

The Maryborough Sporting Car Club would like to wish you all well and hope to see another strong showing on the Mountain.

National Speedcar Super Series count down begins...

Posted 9th November, 2008

In just under 3 weeks, the biggest Midget Speedcar event ever held in Maryborough will erupt for Round 3 of the National Super Series.

Over 30 drivers are set to tackle to the Maryborough Speedway and those drivers include the biggest names in Midget racing in this country and New Zealand.

New Zealand Superstar, Stevie "the Kiwi Kid" Walsh is looking forward to taking on the countries finest Midget drivers at Maryborough Speedway on 29th November.

Leading the charge is reigning SSS Champion Mark ‘Browndog’ Brown in his new recognizable pink mean-machine from the Rinkin Motorsports stable along with fellow New South Welshmen Troy Jenkins, Tony Abson, Mark Cooper, Matt Young, Peter Bourke, 07-08 NSW Rookie of the Year Anthony Brien, & TPCR 50 Lap Speedcar victor Nathan Smee.

Meanwhile, three cars hit the road from South Australia to take on the Northern States for opening round glory; including the three contracted stars John McKay, Ben Dillon and Midget newcomer Mark Harrington! Plus one can’t overlook the talented Victorian representatives Peter Ghent Jnr & Brad Jackson, and contracted West Aussie legend, Neville Lance making the trek north for the third round win!

But will the challenging interstaters be able to hold off the expert local guns from the Sunshine state? This year sees Queensland’s strongest contingent ever with the likes of Grant Draney, Neale Tobin, Brock Dean, Mick Harders, Ross Mason, John Lennon and Brendan Palmer; all signed on for the SSS contracted long-haul!!

Joining the Qlder's and bringing an international flavour to the SSS this season are Kiwi imports Jimi Quinn and Stevie Walsh! Walsh is no newcomer to the SSS having previously campaigned with the NSW-based Bourke team in 2006-2007; whilst Quinn, who drove to an impressive 3rd in the 08 TPCR 50 Lap Speedcar Classic; has spent countless hours behind the wheel throughout New Zealand and the United States and is sure to impress in this talent-laden field.

Through in a whole host of other Midget drivers and this will be the biggest Speedcar event ever held at the legendary Maryborough Speedway.  For more information on the Speedcar Super Series visit their website by clicking on the logo below.

the 50 lapper is back!!!

Posted 6th November, 2008

After rain washed away the last attempt to run the Street Sedan Mary 1000 "the 50 lapper" last Saturday night, the Maryborough Sporting Car Club is very happy to announce that event will be re-run, on 28 February, 2009.  This will be another great meeting with the Street Sedans sharing the show with the 2009 Queensland Compact Speedcar Title.

Nomination Form for 29th November

Posted 4th November, 2008

Click here to download the nomination form for the upcoming race meeting on 29th November, 2008.

What a night it will be with the mighty Midgets returning to Maryborough for Rnd 3 of the National Speedcar Super Series.  Over 30 Midgets make up the nominations and it will be the biggest night of midget racing ever seen at Maryborough Speedway.  The midgets will be supported Street Sedans, Junior Streets, the Qld Series for Formula 500's and the Qld Series for the Super Street Sedans.

Nominations close Sunday 23rd November at 6pm.

Mother Nature wins again...

Posted 2nd November, 2008

Mother Nature has won again at Maryborough Speedway.  During the final round of heats and after 24 fantastic events, freak showers swept across the venue causing the race surface to dangerous and non-race able.  Although very damp conditions, the racing kept going, but only resulted in cars spinning out in the very slippery conditions. 

After about 20 minutes of showers, the V8 Super Sedans went out onto the track to try and track pack but while the 30+ field of V8 Super Sedans where rolling around and another heavy shower swept across the venue, giving officials not other option but to cancel the race meeting.

Monster fields this Saturday night

Posted 28th October, 2008

A record breaking field of 36 V8 Super Sedans are set for the green flag this Saturday night at Maryborough Speedway for Round 2 of the Bergmeier Engineering Super Sedan Championship Series and the Red Devil Radiator Development Series.

The field is full of the very best drivers not only in the Queensland but in the country.  Queensland Champion Darren Kane, lap record holder (13.894 seconds) Matt Pascoe, New South Wales Champion Wayne Brims, New South Wales superstars Ian Brims and Tania Smith along with a whole host of others will be looking for big points and taking home the cash this Saturday night.  A few other notable entries are two North Queensland Modified Production drivers Johnno Collins and Chris Jensen.  Both of these drivers have shown plenty of form in 6 cylinders, but they will have an extra to cylinders under there right feet and a powerful 600 horsepower to handle when they hit the track on Saturday night.

The mighty Midget Speedcars make a return to Maryborough Speedway for an all important hit out before the National Series comes to town later in the month.  17 drivers including New Zealand superstars Jimi Quinn and Stevie Walsh lead the nominations and both showed plenty of speed at Archerfield last weekend at the first round of the National Series.  Another driver that performed very well last weekend and will be one to watch is Grant Draney who raced home in second place in the 30 car field.  It has been many years since Maryborough has witnessed such a fantastic lineup of cars and this weekend the 17 drivers are all keen to be first to meet the chequered flag.

51 Street Sedans and 11 Nostalgia Sedan make up the massive night of action.  Gates open at 1pm and racing will kick off at 4pm SHARP.  42 events have been programmed so don't miss a minute of the action this Saturday night at Maryborough Speedway.  Entry for Kids under 12 are still FREE and the ever popular FREE jumping castle will once again be in operation.

Here are the nominations for Super Sedans and Midgets:

V8 Super Sedans - (36)

Mark O'Brien
Ian Brims
Dale Christensen
Tania Smith
Chris Jensen
Steve Pearce
Craig McGeorge
Wayne Brims
Des Korn
Craig Torr
Wayne Miles
Matt Pascoe
Lenny Black
Steve Van Zealand
Darren Kane
Geoff O'Keeffe
Greg Maher
Paul Geary
Trent Wilson
Jack Childs
Bevan Collins
Gary Pagel
Peter Warren
Shane Lau
Gavin Northfield
Colin Moss
Darren Saunders
Dempsie Pails
Justin Smithwick
Stacey Lee
Alan Williams
Michael Jenner
Sean Black
Johnno Collins
Trevor Brehmer
Allan Schultz

Midget Speedcars - (17)

Q3    Barrie Watt
NZ5  Stevie Walsh
Q9    Doug Cavell
Q13  Brett Foreman
Q14  Michael Harders
Q15  Grant Draney
Q18  Richard Mules
Q21  Bill Foreman
Q44  Steven Shipway
Q55  Brad Sloan
Q67  Jason Gray
NZ69 Jimi Quinn
Q75  Clayton Walker
Q79  Rob Mackay 
Q81  John Lennon
Q82  Neale Tobin
Q99  Brock Dean

Street Sedan "50 lapper" - 51 nominations

Posted 27th October, 2008

A monster field of Street Sedans of 51 drivers will line up for this weekend's second annual running of the Mary 1000 - 50 lapper for Street Sedans.  Defending Qld Champion and last years winner Tim Atkin heads the list and man that is unbeaten so far this season, Wondai's Neil Harm. Following is a full list of nominations:

Street Sedans

Q1 Tim Atkin
M2 Chris Elliot
M6 Travis Hutchison
M8 Steve Thomsen
M12 Daniel Wilson
M15 Josh Arthur
M21 Frank Packer
M22 Richard Brosnan
M26 Keryn Goodwin
M27 Gary Harris
M33 Mark Ferguson
M34 Brian Grundy
M35 Tyler Mertin
M36 Neisa Lack
M38 Martin Ritchie
M39 Samuel Cordie
M66 Brodie Gibson
M69 Chris Collins
M72 Paul Redman
M88 Scott Thomsen
G7 Kristian Walker
G10 Shane Jurss
G14 Gary Thomas
G19 Wayne Slade
G23 Tegan Jennings
G33 Kent Shelford
G68 Allen Nottage
G86 Mark Mackenzie
SB7 Laurie Wicks
SB18 Trevor Horne
SB19 TJ Horne
SB28 Shane Wicks
SB29 Jeff Hadley
SB46 Max Marshall
SB83 Aaron Seiler
SB87 Neil Harm
SB88 David Barbeler
SC08 Neil Keldoulis
SC22 Shannon Blackburn
SC23 Darren Lyon
SC26 James Elliott
SC35 Craig Franz
SC36 Sarah Franz
SC61 Jim Cowley
SC91 Brenden Gillan
SC92 Jamie Phipps
C24 Clinton Lawrence
C46 Bjorn Ahlstrom
C77 Michael Roza
BB34 Richie Woodrow
BB39 Mostert Woodrow

November 1st is going to be big

Posted 20th October, 2008

The V8 Super Sedans make a welcome return to Maryborough Speedway on 1st November for Rnd 2 of the Queensland Series and Rnd 2 of the Development Series.  At least 30 cars look set to take to the Maryborough Speedway, and the list of nominations has some of the best drivers in the country.  Darren Kane, Wayne Brims, Matt Pascoe and Ian Brims are all set to battle it out for Series points.

The Midget Speedcars also return to Maryborough and a good field is expected as they all want to have a crack at the track before returning to Maryborough at the end of the month for the National Speedcar Super Series.

A massive of field of 40+ Street Sedans have already nominated and they are all keen to win the second annual running of the Mary 1000 - " the 50 Lapper".  Close to 20 Maryborough drivers will fly the flag for the Fraser Coast and all are keen to beat home last years winner and Queensland Champion Tim Atkin.

Nostalgia Sedans will also be running on the night.  Racing will start at 4pm.

Click here to download a nomination form and don't forget that nominations close this Sunday night at 6pm SHARP.

General Meeting - 22nd October, 2008

Posted 14th October, 2008

The Maryborough Sporting Car Club is holding a general meeting next Wednesday night (22nd October, 2008), in the control tower commencing at 7:30pm.  The meeting will be to accept the financial audit from the 07/08 season.  The meeting should only take 10 minutes and will be followed by the fortnightly Committee meeting.

Raymont Quinella in the Dash 4 Cash

Posted 11th October, 2008

Aidan Raymont has raced home to beat his brother Mark in the Modified Production Dash 4 Cash held at the Maryborough Speedway tonight.

Under very dark and gloomy skies, the race meeting went ahead as planned from 4pm and with the few showers that we did have and the overcast skies, the track was super fast and provided some of the best racing ever seen at the Maryborough Speedway.

Unfortunately due to the wet weather in Hervey Bay and right down the coast, only a small crowd of 500 people fronted for the race meeting.

Australian champ Todd Doyle, who crashed out in the feature race, set a new one lap record with a 15.443 second lap.  Doyle was ecstatic with the lap record and happy the record has come back to Queensland.

Gavin Fletcher had a night he would rather forget after riding out a massive rollover in turn one in the opening laps of his third heat.  Fletcher walked away unhurt but the same can't be said about the XF Falcon he was driving, as it was destroyed.

Wondai's Neil Harm captured his second feature race win in as many meetings after winning the 20 lap Street Sedan final in convincing style. Harm lead from Green to Checker and was never troubled, although the rest of the field battled to stay on the track with only 8 of the 22 starters finishing the final. 

The Junior Street Sedan final was run and won by Maryborough's Mitch Thomsen who drove a really controlled race.  Thomsen stayed out of trouble and brought the AU Falcon home in front.  Kingaroy's Jason Hadley left more then a mark on the Maryborough track, when he had a massive crash into the pit gate.  The impact was that big, it bent the pit gate like a banana, destroying the solid steel gate.  Hadley walked away unhurt, but his commodore might have seen its last race.

Townsville's Justin Freeman took out the Compact Speedcar feature and John Cariola took out the Litre Sprintcar A Main.  In the Compact Speedcars Darren Vine and Rob Stewart finished the night in the upside club after both rolling in separate accidents.

The Maryborough Speedway now has a 3 week break, before kicking back into gear on 1st November for the V8 Super Sedan (Qld Series), Midget Speedcars, Street Sedan (Mary 1000 - 50 lapper) and Nostalgia Sedans.

We are definitely still on

Posted 11th October, 2008

Maryborough Speedway is definitely still on and we go ahead as programmed tonight from 4pm.  The sun has come out and the showers are gone, so Maryborough Speedway will kick into high gear from 4pm this afternoon for the Modified Production Dash 4 Cash.

Overnight the track only hardly any rain, so everything is in perfect order for a great night of racing.

Yes we are still ON!!!

Posted 10th October, 2008

Yes, the Maryborough Speedway is still on !!!

Although the region has seen a few showers this afternoon, the Maryborough Speedway will go ahead as planned from 4pm tomorrow (Saturday). In fact, the track crew have just left the complex which has hardly had any rain today and they still had to water the track, water the infield and the pits to settle the dust.

The forecast for Saturday is a possible clearing shower in the morning and then sunshine by lunch. 

See you tomorrow at the Maryborough Speedway, where "Saturday night is Speedway night".

Aussie Champion Todd Doyle is back for the Dash 4 Cash

Posted 7th October, 2008

The current Australian Champion Todd Doyle will make his return to Maryborough Speedway this Saturday night taking on a 'red-hot' field in the Modified Production 'Dash 4 Cash'.

A fantastic field of 23 cars has nominated and the field boasts some of the best drivers in the country.  Picking a winner in the Melbourne Cup would be easier than picking one this Saturday night.

After winning the 2008 Australian & Queensland Titles both held at Maryborough Speedway last season, Doyle is ready and raring to go, to kick start his 08/09 season with a solid finish this Saturday night. 

The field includes the current New South Wales Champion Steve Price and former Queensland Champion Aidan Raymont who is coming off a big win at Mothar Mountain Speedway a couple of weeks ago.  Aidan's brother Mark, has stepped up from the Cortina to the Falcon and is hoping the Falcon will prove successful for him this season.

Another man that should be feeling confident is Gympie's Glenn Pagel who won Rnd 1 of the Fraser Coast Modified Production Series at the season opener in Maryborough last month.  Pagel was the fastest car on the night, but Brisbane's Garry Maroske in the little Mazda RX7, was also flying and won all three of his heat races.

Maryborough will be represented by former Australian #3 Steve Thomsen, Steven Zahl and Brendan Bayfield.  All drivers will counting home track advantage and looking forward to the local crowd cheering them home.

Saturday night will bring plenty of action to the Maryborough Speedway with a good field of Litre Sprintcars and Compact Speedcars.  Also on the program is a staggering field of Street Sedans with close to 40 cars nominated.  Junior Street Sedans make up the monster program.

All the racing action gets underway at 4pm with a full canteen and bar in operation. Adult admission is only $22 and Children under 12 are still FREE and the FREE jumping castle is back for the little ones.  The meeting should finish by 10:30pm.

Dave Fanning heads the list of nominations in the Litre Sprintcars this Saturday night at Maryborough Speedway

The Nominations are in for this Saturday night

Posted 5th October, 2008

Nominations are in for this Saturday nights big meeting, and won't it be big

Modified Production 'Dash 4 Cash' (23)

Todd Doyle
Steve Thomsen
Brendan Bayfield
Steven Zahl
Garry Maroske
Darryl Etherden
Dennis Shallcross
Kane Heidke
Paul O’Neill
Steve Price
Adrian Stott
Darren Pearson
Glenn Pagel
Gavin Lorensen
Mark Raymont
Aidan Raymont
Steve Cook
Dale Grotherr
Warren Lawrence
Matt Swarbrooke
David Jacobi
Rodney Pammenter
Trent Humphreys

Street Sedans (38)

Q1 Tim Atkin
M6 Travis Hutchison
M7 Steve Hutchison
M8 Steve Thomsen
M12 Daniel Wilson
M15 Josh Arthur
M21 Frank Packer
M22 Richard Brosnan
M26 Keryn Goodwin
M33 Mark Ferguson
M35 Tyler Mertin
M36 Neisa Lack
M38 Martin Ritchie
M39 Sam Cordie
M66 Brodie Gibson
M72 Paul Redman
M88 Scott Thomsen
G7 Kristian Walker
G10 Shane Jurss
G23 Tegan Jennings
G68 Allen Nottage
SB7 Laurie Wicks
SB17 TJ Horne
SB18 Trevor Horne
SB29 Jeff Hadley
SB46 Max Marshall
SB87 Neil Harm
CR10 Andrew Harper
SC08 Neil Keldoulis
SC22 Shannon Blackburn
SC23 Darren Lyon
SC51 Ken Palmer
SC92 Brendan Gillan
C46 Bjorn Ahlstrom
C77 Kieralee Pearce
C96 Raymond Allen
BB34 Richie Woodrow
BB39 Mostert Woodrow

Junior Street Sedans (15)

Q1 Brad Jennings
M8 Mitchell Thomsen
M17 Gary Harris
M27 Danielle Harris
M35 Kurt Murdoch
M36 Chrisy Scotney
M99 Ryan Packer
SC17 Brady Roberts
SB7 Danni Wicks
SB15 Jason Hadley
SB34 Josh Wicks
SB83 Josh Harm
C77 Sam Roza
C94 Shendell Budgen
C96 Michael Budgen

Compact Speedcars (13)

Paul Raynes (Sydney)
Darren Vine
Anthony Parker
Chris Polini
Scott Warry
Geoff Scott
Craig Smith (Australia #2)
Rob Stewart
Nick Gannon
Gary Harris
Jason Chaplin (Townsville)
Rob Jackson
Justin Freeman (Townsville)

Litre Sprintcars (12)

Michael Gollagher
Mike Davis
Scott Doyle
Jason Busk
Dave Fanning
Sid Whittaker
Bruce Ayres
John Cariola
Brad Ayres
Ben Hilder
Mitchell Whittaker
Luke Harper

It will be another fantastic night at the Maryborough Speedway. Racing starts at 4pm. See you all there.

Nominations still rolling in for the Modified Production 'Dash 4 Cash'

Posted 4th October, 2008

Nominations are still rolling in for next Saturday nights (11th October) race meeting featuring the Modified Production Dash 4 Cash, Street Sedans, Junior Street Sedans, Litre Sprintcars and Compact Speedcars. 

Drivers have until Sunday afternoon(5th October) at 6PM to nominate, but already over 20 Modified Productions are locked and loaded along with over a staggering 30 Street Sedans.  A full list of nominations in all classes will be published on this website in the coming days.

Click here to download a nomination form.

October Newsletter

Posted 3rd October, 2008

Click here to view the October newsletter.

National Speedcar Super Series Contracted drivers Announced!!!

Posted 1st October, 2008

The Contracted drivers list for the upcoming round of the National Speedcar Super Series to be held at Maryborough Speedway on 29th November has been released.  A staggering 23 drivers from all over Australia and New Zealand have contracted to the entire series, which means Maryborough will see at least 30-35 Midgets line up for what will be the biggest night of Midget racing ever seen at Maryborough Speedway.

NZ: Stevie Walsh, Jimi Quinn

NSW: Tony Abson, Peter Bourke, Anthony O'Brien, Troy Jenkins, Mark Cooper, Mark Brown, Nathan Smee, Matt Young

QLD: Michael Harders, Grant Draney, Brock Dean, John Lennon, Brendan Palmer, Neale Tobin

VIC: Brad Jackson, Peter Ghent, Richard Emmerson

SA: John McKay, Mark Harrington, Ben Dillion

WA: Neville Lance

Throw in a heap of Queenslanders and some more New South Welshman and a few more surprises and this a world class field that will converge on Maryborough Speedway on 29th November.

To stay up to date with the National Speedcar Super Series click on the logo above and that will take you straight to the official SSS website.

Nominations rolling in for Modified Production "Dash 4 Cash"

Posted 26th September, 2008

Nominations for the Modified Production 'Dash 4 Cash' are certainly starting to roll in and things are looking like we will see a big field return to Maryborough Speedway on the 11th October.

Darryl "Money Man" Etherden was the first nomination received and he is looking forward to debuting the new BA Ford Falcon.  He is looking at really shaking up the Modified Production ranks this season and says it time to shake up the commodores.  Joining him in the field will be finest drivers in Queensland with the likes of the Doyle, the Raymont's, Pagel, Fletcher, Price, Ferguson, Maroske and lots, lots more all planning on lining up in the $1250 to win event.

It will be a big night of action with a huge support program featuring Litre Sprintcars, Compact Speedcars, Junior Streets and another big field of Street Sedans.

Click here to download a nomination form and make sure you get it into the club before the close on Sunday 5th October at 6PM SHARP.

Pagel takes opening round of Fraser Coast Series

Posted 21st September, 2008

Gympie's Glenn Pagel has raced home to win the opening round of the Fraser Coast Series.  On a fantastic flat and fast race track, Pagel held of challenges from Garry Maroske, Steve Thomsen, Adrian Stott and Dennis Shallcross to record his first win in the new "Geritz Earthmoving" commodore.  During the feature race Pagel was less then 2 tenths of a second of Andrew Blackwell's lap record.  Pagel finished ahead of Adrian Stott with Garry Maroske finishing in third.

The feature race was full of action with some fantastic drives on the top and bottom of the race track.  John Shelford had a start to his Modified Production career he would rather forget after hitting the fence hard causing his commodore to rollover. Shelford was okay, but his Holden sustained major damage in the front end.

The Monster Trucks where a big hit with the kids, and both trucks just about self destructed as Aussie Predator did a huge jump in his second show and went ever so close to rolling over.  Bear Foot USA was a crowd favourite with his awesome donuts on the infield.

Ace Fireworks said that they would put on one awesome firework shows and they didn't disappoint.  The final Fireworks shows was truly amazing and had everyone wanting more with a brilliant display or fireworks never seen before in Australia.

A big field of Street Sedans lined up for the night and didn't they turn it on.  From the outset the crowd saw plenty of wheel rubbing & panel thumping.  Maryborough's Keryn Goodwin had a mixed night as he crashed out in the feature race after trying to avoid a crash and ended up smashing into the back of Steve Thomsen, but earlier in the night Keryn Goodwin set a new Street Sedan lap record with 16.536 seconds.  The action packed A Main was taken out by Neil Harm from Russell Cowley and Kieralee Pearce.

Josh Harm won the Junior Street Sedan final in style from a very fast finishing Ryan Packer and Brisbane's Charlie Brown took out the Junior Sedan feature from Jayden Peacock and Maryborough's Mitch Thomsen.

Other winners during the night where Tony Gablonski in the Nostalgia Sedans, Mick Pronger in the Formula 500's and Al Mathers took out the 4 Cylinder feature that was action a plenty in the closing laps.

Maryborough Speedway now has a 3 week break before kicking back into high gear for the Modified Production Dash 4 Cash, and a big field of the very best drivers in the state will be here to battle it out for the big bucks on offer.

Fraser Coast Modified Production Series - points after round 1

Garry Maroske 131
Glenn Pagel 123
Adrian Stott 84
Steve Thomsen 81
Dennis Shallcross 65
Steve Cook 56
John Shelford 45
Warren Lawrence 40
Trent Humphreys 31
Mark Ferguson 23
Dale Grother 17
Shanelle Jacobi 16
Russell Bonsey 0
Brendan Bayfield 0

New Life Members

Posted 16th September, 2008

At tonight's annual general Daryn Brims and Steve Hutchison were awarded life membership of the Maryborough Sporting Car Club. 

Both have display outstanding commitment, dedication and passion during there years of service and have been integral parts of the club and without there contributions, our club wouldn't be in the strong position that it currently is.

From everyone at the Maryborough Sporting Car Club we would like to congratulate Daryn Brims and Steve Hutchison for being awarded life membership.

AGM News!!!

Posted 16th September, 2008

The Maryborough Sporting Car Club tonight held there Annual General Meeting.  The new executive committee is as followed;

Ryan Harris has stayed on a President, so to has Matthew Jordan who is staying on as Vice President.  After numerous years of service as Secretary, Daryn Brims stood down from his position and the position has been filled by Jackie Harris.  Susan Barron has taken over as Treasurer from Paul Redman, who has moved onto the committee.  Martin & Dan Ritchie, Gary Harris, Brad Coase, Brad Carter, John Watson have all accepted to staying on the committee and Michael Barron is the newest member of the Maryborough Sporting Car Club committee.

The Maryborough Sporting Car Club Ltd would like to wish all of the above people success and fulfillment in the 08/09 season.

Monster Trucks are back!!!

Posted 15th September, 2008

This Saturday night will see the return of the Monster Trucks for a mammoth season opener at the Maryborough Speedway.  Not only will two Monster Trucks carve up the arena, the expected big crowd will be dazzled by two massive fireworks shows.

Bear Foot "USA" and Aussie Predator are back and both have been refreshed and ready to roar this Saturday night, when both trucks will get crazy in the "Expression Session".

The action doesn't stop there with a huge speedway support program featuring Round 1 of the Fraser Coast Modified Production Series.  16 cars have entered and if practice was anything to go by, the Modified Productions won't leave anything in the tank, as they battle it out for maximum points in the opening round of the local series. 

The flying Formula 500's are back to turn it on and a fantastic field of cars including Australian Champ Mick Pronger and Australian #2 Garry Hart.  Both had a fantastic 07/08 season, but will they be able to continue there dominance of the Formula 500 scene.

The Street Sedans are back and with a renewed interest in the local Club Championships are staggering 32 cars have nominated for this weekends opening fixture.  Around local cars have nominated and you can be assured it will be elbows up, which will lead to plenty of action and possibly a bit of "biff and barge" as only the top 22 cars on the night will make the 20 lap feature race.

Throw in a fantastic lineup of cars in Junior Sedans, 4 Cylinders, Junior Streets and Nostalgia Sedans, and this will be one monster meeting this Saturday night at the Maryborough Speedway.

Racing starts at 4pm, with the Monster Trucks making there first appearance at approx. 6:30pm and the show should finish around 10:30pm.  Gates open at 1pm and full bar and canteen facilities are at the track.  Don't forget the Free jumping castle for the kids.

AGM is on this Tuesday night

Posted 14th September, 2008

Don't forget about the AGM for the Maryborough Sporting Car Club will be held on Tuesday 16th September, 2008 commencing at 7:30pm.  It will be held in the upstairs function room at the Maryborough RSL.

On the agenda at the meeting will be Club Membership fees and life memberships.

We look forward to seeing a you all there.

Practice Day is on this Sunday

Posted 10th September, 2008

Just a reminder that the official practice day at the Maryborough Speedway will be held on this Sunday 14th September, 2008.  Practice starts at 11am and will finish at 3pm. 

Practice Days are run professionally with each division lining up, then being called onto the track, division by division.  Each time your division hits the track you will get 6 green laps.  Even with a lot of cars at practice days you will get plenty of track time.

The cost of practice is $30 per car and admission for spectators, families and crew is FREE.

I can confirm that some V8 Sprintcars, V8 Super Sedans, Litre Sprintcars, Compact Speedcars, Formula 500's, Modified Productions and many other sedan divisions will be on our track this Sunday.

Nominations for 20th September, 2008 close this Sunday!!!

Posted 10th August, 2008

Just a reminder that nominations for next weekends season opener, close this Sunday 14th September at 6PM SHARP.  Click here to download the nomination form for the 20th September race meeting (which is under 6 weeks away), featuring Monster Trucks, Fireworks, Rnd 1 of the Fraser Coast Modified Production Series, Formula 500's, Street Sedans, Junior Streets, Junior Sedans, 4 Cylinder Sedans and Nostalgia Sedans.

It can be also viewed on the FORMS page on this website.

Flying Formula 500's added to 20th September meeting

Posted 7th September, 2008

The Formula 500's have been added to the support program for the season opener on 20th September, and a solid field of cars looks set to take to the Maryborough Speedway.

If early interest is any indication to go by, then Maryborough Speedway fans can look forward to some of the very best Formula 500 drivers in the country hitting the track in just under a fortnight.  Australian Champion Mick Pronger along with Australian #2 Garry Hart will head the nominations along with former Queensland champion Nathan Pronger.

What a night it will be the Monster Trucks, Fireworks, Modified Production, Street Sedans, Junior Streets, Junior Sedans, Nostalgia Sedans, 4 Cylinder Sedans and the Formula 500's in what will be a jammed packed night of non-stop action.

Practice Day is less then 2 weeks away

Posted 3rd September, 2008

Just a reminder that the official practice day at the Maryborough Speedway will be held on Sunday 14th September, 2008.  Practice starts at 11am and will finish at 3pm. 

Practice Days are run professionally with each division lining up, then being called onto the track, division by division.  Each time your division hits the track you will get 6 green laps.  Even with a lot of cars at practice days you will get plenty of track time.

The cost of practice is $30 per car and admission for spectators, families and crew is FREE.  All cars must be registered and all drivers must have 08/09 licenses and insurance with them.

September Newsletter

Posted 3rd September, 2008

Click here to view the September newsletter.

Vandals strike at Maryborough Speedway!!!

Posted 1st September, 2008

Last night vandal's have broken into the Maryborough Speedway and destroyed two windows on the main canteen.  A police spokesperson has said that thankfully the Chris Jones Security Alarm System has scared off the vandal's, not before the thieves had broken the windows and frames to the canteen.

On a quick inspection, it seems that nothing has been stolen, but courtesy of these grubs, the club now has a repair bill to attend to and fix the broken windows and frames. 

Police forensics where able to get some finger & hand prints so hopefully that will lead them to these grubs.

If anyone has any information that could help police, please contact the Maryborough Police Station.

Upgrades at Maryborough Speedway still Continue

Posted 28th August, 2008

During the off season the Maryborough Speedway has been franticly working on the upgrades to the complex.

The power upgrades to the track included the installation of new power lines, some new track lighting and the increased power supply to the machinery shed & canteen, is under going it's final stages and is due for completion in the next week. 

The turn three spectator area is currently going under a revamp, with increased terraced areas allowing for the expected increase in fans,  to be able to pack into the Maryborough Speedway during the massive 08/09 season.

The track safety fence has also been upgraded with an extra "safety cable" being added right around the top of the catch fence.  This will increase strength and to ensure the safety of all patrons at the Maryborough Speedway.

The club will also be trialing a see-through fabric on the catch fence which should decrease the amount of mud etc going into the crowd.  If the trial areas work well, plans are to install this right around the entire track.

The countdown to the one of the biggest seasons on record at the Maryborough Speedway is now only three weeks away, so get yourselves ready because "Saturday night is Speedway night".

PLEASE READ - Important to all drivers and passengers!!!

Posted 22nd August, 2008

NASR have set new minimum safety standards in place as of July 1st, 2008. This could mean that your current race-suit, underwear etc might be illegal and you won't be able to use it this coming season. 

The Maryborough Sporting Car Club has been advised by NASR and individual division state bodies that they will be enforcing these rules from the 20th September.  

This information can also be found in your current NASR rule book, which where issued prior to the start of last season.

• Race suit

Race Suit must meet minimum standard of either SFI 3.2A/1, FIA 1986 Norme (FIA 1986 Norme is allowed until June 30, 2010) or the higher standard of apparel and be a one (1) piece suit.

• Helmet

Helmet must meet minimum standard of either Snell M 2000, Snell M 2005, AS1698 standard full faced helmet or the higher standard Snell helmets.

AS1698 helmet must be no older than 5 years from the manufacturer date (please check the manufacturer date prior to purchase).
 
All drivers must wear a full faced helmet with a visor that must be closed whilst competing (no goggles) in all divisions.

• Horse Collar/Head and Neck Restraint

Horse collar is compulsory without a Head and Neck Restraint

If you wear a Head and Neck Restraint, it must conform with either the FIA or SFI 38.1 standards. However, if you are using a AS1698 helmet with the device, you may not modify the helmet in any way. If the helmet must be modified to wear the head and neck restraint device, you must wear the Snell helmet.

• Boots

Boots are compulsory in all divisions and must comply with SFI 3.3, FIA 8856-2000 or FIA ISO6940 (FIA ISO6940 is allowed until June 30, 2010)

• Balaclavas

Balaclavas are compulsory in all divisions and must comply with SFI 3.3, FIA 8856-2000 or FIA ISO6940 (FIA ISO6940 is allowed until June 30, 2010)

• Gloves

Gloves are compulsory in all divisions and must comply with SFI 3.3, FIA 8856-2000 or FIA ISO6940 (FIA ISO6940 is allowed until June 30, 2010). It is recommended they are the Gauntlet Style glove and they must not be modified in any way.

• Underwear

Underwear must be worn conforming with SFI 3.3, FIA 8856-2000 or FIA ISO 6940 (ISO6940 is allowed until June 30, 2010) . All drivers must wear cotton under-garments (eg. no synthetic boxer shorts), and no under wires on bras. There must be no synthetic attire and no jewellery to be worn by a competitor whilst competing.

2009 Queensland Midget Title returning to Maryborough Speedway

Posted 19th August, 2008

The Maryborough Sporting Car Club are very pleased to announce that the mighty Midgets will contest the 2009 Queensland Title at Maryborough Speedway over the Easter long weekend. 

Word on the street that Qld Title to be held over Easter, will be the only Speedcar event on in the country and already some of the biggest names in Speedcar racing are planning on making tracks to Maryborough Speedway for the 2009 Queensland Title.  With the Midgets returning for a club show on November 1st, then back for the National Speedcar Super Series on November 29th and then again over Easter (April 11th & 12th), it will be a big year for the Speedcars in Maryborough and won't it be great to finally see the mighty midgets back in big numbers and have the very best drives in the country back at Maryborough Speedway, which arguably one of the best Speedcar tracks in the country.

What weekend it will be, with the Street Sedans also contesting there 2009 Queensland Title.

So, make sure you mark "Maryborough Speedway" on the calendar over the Easter weekend, as it will be one weekend not to be missed. 

Practice Day - Only 4 weeks away

Posted 17th August, 2008

The Maryborough Speedway will hold an open practice day in only 4 weeks time on Sunday 14th September.  The Practice will commence at 11am and will finish at 3pm.

As normal, this practice day will be run in accordance with the NASR track rules and regs and will have a prepared race track, fire/crash crew and will have the Queensland Ambulance Service at the track.

The club has already had a large number of enquires about the practice day and it looks as if we will have a numerous drivers from divisions such as V8 Sprintcars, V8 Dirt Modifieds, V8 Super Sedans, Modified Productions, Litre Sprintcars, Compact Speedcars, Formula 500's, Street Sedans, Junior Sedans, 4 Cylinders, Nostalgia Sedans and Super Streets just to name a few. 

The cost for practice is $30 per car that hits the track and cost for spectators is FREE.

Annual General Meeting

Posted 14th August, 2008

Don't forget about the AGM for the Maryborough Sporting Car Club will be held on Tuesday 16th September, 2008 commencing at 7:30pm.  It will be held in the upstairs function room at the Maryborough RSL.

Nominations for Executive and Committee Positions close on Tuesday 2nd September at 6pm.  Nomination forms are available from Ryan Harris or Daryn Brims.

On the agenda at the meeting will be Club Membership fees and life memberships.

We look forward to seeing a you all there.

We go racing in just over 5 weeks !!!

Posted 11th August, 2008

Nomination Form - 20th September, 2008

Posted 10th August, 2008

Click here to download the nomination form for the 20th September race meeting (which is under 6 weeks away), featuring Monster Trucks, Fireworks, Rnd 1 of the Fraser Coast Modified Production Series, Street Sedans, Junior Streets, Junior Sedans, 4 Cylinder Sedans and Nostalgia Sedans.

It can be also viewed on the FORMS page on this website.

August Newsletter

Posted 5th August, 2008

Click here to view the August newsletter.

Another successful working bee

Posted 3rd August, 2008

Thanks to all the people that turned up for the working bee at the track today.  It was a successful day with new cable added to the top of catch fence, we also ran out all the new power cables for the power upgrade, did some minor repairs to the grader and sprayed all the weeds.

Thanks again to everyone that turned up, as your help is greatly appreciated.

Increased Prize Money / Payout Schedule for 08/09

Posted 1st August, 2008

The Maryborough Sporting Car Club is very pleased to announce the reviewed Prize Money Payout Structure for 08/09 Season for our local sedan divisions. As you can see there has been an increase right across the board, so we look forward to everyone's continued support of the Maryborough Speedway.

Junior Street Sedans and Junior Sedans

$40 per car

4 Cylinder Sedans & Nostalgia Sedans

1st - $150
2nd - $100
3rd - $ 75
All other cars will receive $40

Street Sedans

1st - $200
2nd - $170
3rd - $150
4th - $130
5th - $110
6th - $100
7th - $ 90
8th - $ 80
9th - $ 70
10th - $ 60
11th to all other starters in the A Main - $50

All other cars that fail to start the A Main - $40

Super Street Sedans

Prize money will be paid to the Super Street Assoc in lump sum on race nights.

This is what we pay the association and then they distribute and work out the prize money structure.

Over 16 cars - $80 per car
10 - 16 cars - $60 per car
Under 10 cars - $50 per car

Modified Productions (club shows)

1st - $500
2nd - $400
3rd - $300
4th - $200

All other cars that start there first heat will receive $100.

Video Highlights of Season 07/08

Posted 24th July, 2008

Click here to view the great Video Package on Youtube courtesy of Steve's DVD's.  The Maryborough Sporting Car Club would like to thank Steve and Tracey from Steve's DVD's for capturing all the action from Maryborough Speedway this season and look forward to seeing them back for the 08/09  season.

If you missed a meeting or if you want a copy of the 07/08 Crash-a-Rama DVD give Steve a ring on 0429 990 702 and he will have just what you need to get you through the off season.

Working Bee - Sunday 3rd August

Posted 24th July, 2008

There will be a working bee at the track on Sunday 3rd August commencing at 8:30am.  We will be fitting the extra cable to the top of the catch fence and will be running the new cables for the power line upgrade which will be taking place in the coming weeks.

See you there.

Annual General Meeting

Posted 23rd July, 2008

The AGM for the Maryborough Sporting Car Club will be held on Tuesday 16th September, 2008 commencing at 7:30pm.  It will be held in the upstairs function room at the Maryborough RSL.

Nominations for Executive and Committee Positions close on Tuesday 2nd September at 6pm.  Nomination forms are available from Ryan Harris or Daryn Brims.

Fraser Coast Modified Production Series

Posted 20th July, 2008

After the successful year of Modified Production Racing, the Maryborough Speedway is very pleased to announce that the Modified Productions will contest the Fraser Coast Series over three rounds at Maryborough Speedway this coming season.

The series will start on opening night on September 20th with the Monster Truck Show.  Round 2 of the series will be contested on December 27th with the USA V8 Sprintcar Show, and the third and final round will be battled out on March 21st again with the V8 Sprintcars.

Along with prize money at each round of the series, the winner of the Fraser Coast Modified Production Series will capture a bonus $1000.  Second will get $600 and third $400.

The club has added some incentive to the entire field in the Modified Productions by having 4 x $250 Lucky Dog Draws that will be drawn at the final round of the Fraser Coast Series.  For every round a driver contest, he will receive one ticket into the lucky dog draw. 

So with the Fraser Coast Modified Production Series, the Dash 4 Cash on 11th October and the final round of the Qld Series on Sunday 3rd May, Maryborough SPeedway fans can look forward to five big nights of Modified Production racing in the 08/09 season.

Click here to view the Series rules and regulations.

The lights are on !!!

Posted 17th July, 2008

The Maryborough Sporting Car Club is very pleased to announce that they have purchased all the brand new equipment needed to upgrade the power and replace the cables that run around the circuit at the Maryborough Speedway.  The club is also upgrading the power to the machinerary shed, canteen and bar and will be also installing some more lighting.

The project is set to cost the club around $30,000 but as everyone knows, this project is a must.

The estimated time of completion for the upgrades is late August, so everything will be right to go for the season opener on the 20th September when the Monster Trucks return to Maryborough Speedway.

July Newsletter

Posted 15th July, 2008

Click here to view the July newsletter.

Skene wins Champion of Champions

Posted 13th July, 2008

Infront of a full house at the carriers arms hotel, Shane Skene has taken out the 2007/08 Maryborough Sporting Car Club Champion of Champions.  A very happy Skene said "it took a few years to do it, but a Holden has one back the Champion of Champions".

Below is a list of all the winners from the night.

Champion of Champions: Shane Skene

Lloyd Peatey Shield and Trophy for Street Sedans: Shane Skene

George Bezant Junior Encouragement Award: Danielle Harris

Special Merit Award: Brad Carter

Wayne Stevensen Memorial Trophy: Martin & Daniel Ritchie

Presidents Trophy: Jan Hansen

Modified Production

Participation: Steve Thomsen, Brendan Bayfield, Steven Zahl, Travis Hutchison

ASCF Juniors

Participation: Mitchell Thomsen, Kayla Barron, Hamish Redman

Formula 500’s

Club Championship: 1st - Wayne Moller, 2nd - Dale Shilleto, 3rd - Ben Dorsett

President’s Trophy: Darrel Woodley (Encouragement Award)

Rookie of the Year: Wayne Moller

Nostalgia Speedway Sedans

Club Champion: Cyril Bates

Mal Johnson Memorial: 1^st - Cyril Bates, 2nd Tony Gablonski, 3rd - Allan Stutz

Eric Campbell Memorial: Shane Thompson                                                          

Heats: 1st - Cyril Bates, 2nd - John Watson, 3rd - Allan Stutz                                

Finals: 1st - Cyril Bates, 2nd - Tony Gablonski, 3rd - John Watson

Participation Trophy: Chris Barlow, Ken Ross, Geoff Moller, Alan Stewart, Kerry Usher, Shane Thompson, Paul Stewart

QSCA Junior Street Sedans

Heats: 1st - Mitch Thomsen, 2nd -  Ryan Packer, 3rd - Danielle Harris

Finals: 1st - Mitch Thomsen, 2nd - Danielle Harris, 3rd - Gary Harris, 4th - Ryan Packer, 5th - Neisa Lack

Participation Trophy: Brian Grundy

Highest Visiting Driver: Tiffany O’Keeffe

Street Sedans

Club Champion: Shane Skene

Heats: 1st - Shane Skene, 2nd - Richard Brosnan, 3rd - Chris Elliot

Finals: 1st - Shane Skene, 2nd - Chris Elliot, 3rd - Josh Arthur, 4th - Richard Brosnan, 5th - Steve Brunke

Participation Trophy: Sam Cordie, Breck Dowell, Mark Ferguson, Keryn Goodwin, Sam Grundy, Sam Lack, Frank Packer, Glenn Richters, Scott Thomsen, Steve Thomsen

Highest Visiting Driver: Jim Cowley

Wanted ... Wanted ... Wanted ...

Posted 12th July, 2008

Volunteers are needed to become Infield workers, Push-car drivers, Scrutineers and Machine Examiners for the upcoming 08/09 season.

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge?  Are you available Saturday and a few Sunday nights for only 11 shows this coming season?  Are you interested in all forms of Speedway?

If you are, then become part of the 'fantastic' Maryborough Speedway Team.

You will get to socialise with the drivers and crew members, and be part of the 'Greatest Show On Dirt'.

Contact us in writing via Email, Fax or Post, with your details or give Ryno a call on 0407 175 341.

Urgent !!! - Canteen Convenor

Posted 12th July, 2008

We no longer have a Canteen Convenor.  Someone needs to step forward and take on this position, before the commencement of the new season.  We have 200 members, so surely someone can spare time for 11 meetings in the upcoming season.  Because the same few people can't continue to do everything...

Without a canteen, our club won't be able to open its gates in season 2008/09. THAT IS FOR SURE!!!

The job only involves the following:

You will be required to be at the track on Saturday morning to get the buns, rolls, pies and steak etc orders and set up for the nights meeting to be operational by the time gates open.  You will also need meet the soft drink order at the track at some stage during the week at a time that suits.  During race nights, you will be required to organise the workers in the canteen (Scouts), oversee everything and organise and coordinate the clean up after the meeting, before everyone goes home.

This job is not hard but does need someone to be 100% committed and reliable.  If you can help with this please contact me, Ryan Harris on 0407 175 341 as soon as possible.

Full House for Annual Presentation Dinner

Posted 7th July, 2008

A full house will attend this Saturday nights Annual Presentation Dinner to be held at the Carriers Arms Function Room which will bring down the curtains on a fantastic season held at the Maryborough Speedway.

120 guests will converge on a night which will be full of fun, good times, great food and great company. The star attraction will be world class magician John Sharp who will dazzle the crowd with a magic show that will have to be seen to be believed.  Throw in all of the excellent video highlights and lowlights, courtesy of Steve's DVD's will be played on the big screen and the all important presentation of the season club championship trophies.

The night gets underway at 5:30pm for a 6pm SHARP start.

Licensing / Insurance for the 08/09 season

Posted 7th July, 2008

National Speedcar Super Series coming to Maryborough Speedway

Posted 2nd July, 2008

The Maryborough Sporting Car Club is extremely excited to announce that the some of the best Midget drivers in the world will hit the track at Maryborough speedway for round three of the National Speedcar Super Series to be held on 29th November.

Series organisers are very much looking forward to running a round of the premier national series on the super fast Maryborough Speedway, which in the past, has been a very popular venue for the Speedcar fraternity. 

The Queensland Midget racing scene is in the middle of a big growth spurt, with plenty of brand new cars and drivers coming back to Speedcar racing or making the switch from other divisions.  The Queenslanders love running at Maryborough and are looking forward to a big season at the Maryborough Speedway.

With the likes of Sydney's Mark Brown, Nathan Smee, Troy and Darren Jenkins, Western Aussie's Dene McAllan and Neville Lance, Victorian stars Troy Jordan and Craig Smith this round of the series at Maryborough Speedway will be one to be remembered for a very, very long time.  These drivers will take on a whole host of from Queensland and even a few from New Zealand, make sure you plan to be at Maryborough Speedway on November 29th, when the National Speedcar Super Series comes to town.

Committee Meeting - Cancelled

Posted 28th June, 2008

Urgent !!! - Canteen Convenor

Posted 23rd June, 2008

We no longer have a Canteen Convenor.  Someone needs to step forward and take on this position, before the commencement of the new season.  We have 200 members, so surely someone can spare time for 11 meetings in the upcoming season.  Because the same few people can't continue to do everything...

Without a canteen, our club won't be able to open its gates in season 2008/09. THAT IS FOR SURE!!!

The job only involves the following:

You will be required to be at the track on Saturday morning to get the buns, rolls, pies and steak etc orders and set up for the nights meeting to be operational by the time gates open.  You will also need meet the soft drink order at the track at some stage during the week at a time that suits.  During race nights, you will be required to organise the workers in the canteen (Scouts), oversee everything and organise and coordinate the clean up after the meeting, before everyone goes home.

This job is not hard but does need someone to be 100% committed and reliable.  If you can help with this please contact me, Ryan Harris on 0407 175 341 as soon as possible.

Presentation Dinner is just about Full

Posted 23rd June, 2008

There is only a handful of spots left for the upcoming end of season trophy presentation dinner to be held at the Carriers Arms Hotel function room on 12th July.

We can only accept 120 people to dinner, so avoid disappointment and get in now, or you will miss out.

Qld V8 Sprintcar Title coming to Maryborough

Posted 19th June, 2008

Maryborough Sporting Car Club is extremely pleased to announce that the Maryborough Speedway will host the 2009 Queensland V8 Sprintcar Title over next years June long weekend (6th & 7th June, 2009).

There is already talk of a massive field of cars, as a lot of cars from the North and the South of Queensland, New South Wales and even Victoria are all looking at making the trip to Maryborough Speedway.

This is a real coop for the club, and Maryborough should be real proud that the next Queensland Sprintcar Title will be held here in town. 

So don't make any plans that weekend, as this will be one of the biggest meetings ever held in the 50 year history of the Maryborough Sporting Car Club.

Licensing / Insurance for the 08/09 season

Posted 16th June, 2008

Working Bee - This Saturday (1pm - 5pm)

Posted 12th June, 2008

The Maryborough Sporting Car Club will be holding a working bee this Saturday afternoon starting at 1pm.  We need to give the Canteen and Bar a mega cleanout and freshen up.  Please bring high pressure sprayers and what ever cleaning gear you think we might need.

The working bee should be finished around 5pm and will be followed with some social drinks at the bar.  We look forward to seeing you Saturday afternoon - remember many hands make light work.

Sorry!!!

Posted 8th June, 2008

The Maryborough Sporting Car Club would like to apologise for the disappointing end to what was a sensational weekend of racing at the Maryborough Speedway for the running of the "Ezy Clean Skips" Queensland Modified Production Title.

Firstly, the Maryborough Speedway wanted to finish the running of the Queensland Title, no matter what!!! 

Secondly, the Maryborough Speedway did everything in its power to make sure the feature race was restarted and not declared.

After the Qld Officials spoke to the drivers and crews of the cars still in the race, the Qld Officials declared the race not the Maryborough Speedway.

I would like to take this opportunity to clear a few things up, and now it all unfolded.

During the feature a car came around into turn two, his tyre blew, causing his rim to throw a massive piece of clay into the air which hit the power lines causing the power lines to tangling with themselves. Not all the lights went out. The race was brought to Red stoppage.

The Maryborough Speedway and QSCA at this stage stopped all cars on the track, where all drivers stayed in there cars. Ergon Energy was called straight away.

After 15 minutes or so the Maryborough Speedway with the help of the Electrician found the problem, that the tangled power lines caused the transformer to blow the high voltage fuse and now knowing the problem, knew it would be fixed in only minutes, that is Ergon Energy turned up.

While this was going on Wes Beadman went around and told the massive crowd on hand about the problem and we where still trying to continue the meeting (Due to one phase of power, we also lost the track PA, but not the Pit PA). Not many of the crowd moved.

As myself and the executive committee came around to tell drivers and the officials that we will have it fixed within minutes, Todd Doyle was doing his lap of honor with the chequered flag. (Take nothing away from Doyle, as he was dominant all weekend, but Johnno Collins had just reeled in Doyle. Doyle was on the boards and Collins was on the low line racing side by side, to the sounds of the crowd, going nuts. We would of had a grandstand finish, that is for sure...)

At no time, did the Maryborough Speedway ever want to declare the Queensland Modified Production Title. We wanted to run it, but the powers to be, declared the race under exceptional circumstances, after consulting with the drivers and teams still left in the event and under the Duty of Care as they had been in the car for at least 20 minutes.

After Ergon replaced the fuse which took all of about 2 minutes, within 15 minutes, everything came back on and then the club decided to run the Street Sedan Wide Bay 500 and the Demolition Derby.

On behalf of Maryborough Sporting Car Club I would like to apologise for the bitter ending to the "Ezy Clean Skips" Modified Production Title as it was the best Modified Production racing I have ever seen.

I hope that the support from the massive amount of spectators that have come through the gates this season, continue to support this great club in the 2008/2009 season. It was a freak thing that happened and unfortunately it has wrecked, what was an awesome weekend and a sensational season of speedway racing.

Although all the track lighting is only 2 years old, the club will now look into the changing the wiring system of the whole complex to ensure that this 'freak act of god' doesn't ever happen again.

Congratulations must go Gympie's Todd Doyle for winning his second Qld Title, Cairns's Johnno Collins for a super drive in second and Brisbane's Mark Ferguson for finishing third.

Ryan Harris
President
Maryborough Sporting Car Club

"Ezy Clean Skips" Modified Production Title - Night One !!!

Posted 7th June, 2008

Wow, what a night, last night saw the best Modified Production heat racing ever seen on the Maryborough Speedway.  18 qualifying heats were contested and although the grey skies hung around all day, the meeting got underway at 4pm and all events got through without any showers.

For those that said at home, they will be kicking themselves as every single heat was fast and furious with plenty of side by side racing, with plenty of passing and with the track having a few ruts, especially in turn two, a fair few big crashes unfortunately put a few competitors on the trailers early in the night.

After Night One the Top 10 in the "Ezy Clean Skips" Modified Production Title are:

1. Todd Doyle (95) 2. Johnno Collins (92) 3. Daryn Brims (89) 4. Mark Ferguson (87) 5. Steve Thomsen (85) 6. Glenn Pagel (81) 7. Greg Worling (79) 8. Mark Raymont (77) 9. Darryl Etherden (76) 10. Greg Raymont (68)

All the action gets back underway tonight at 4pm with the final round of heats for the Modified Production Qld Title, along with Super Streets, Street Sedans, Junior Street Sedans and the Nostalgia Sedans. 

Tonight is Family night and will finish with a huge Demolition Derby.  There is a Free jumping castle, Free giveaways, Free face painting, balloon making and Kids under 12 are Free as well.  A full bar and canteen will be in operation.

"Ezy Clean Skips" Practice Session !!!

Posted 6th June, 2008

Close to 40 cars turned out for tonight's Practice Session at the Maryborough Speedway, for the running of the 2008 "Ezy Clean Skips" Modified Production Title.

Some sensational lap times where put down as the pace on the very grippy Maryborough track was lightning quick. 

Aussie Champ Todd Doyle, Queensland Champ Aidan Raymont along with Glen Pagel (debuting the brand new VS Commodore), Gavin Fletcher, Gavin Lorensen and Darren Pearson where all on the pace and all look strong after the 2 hour practice session.

Unfortunately, Bundaberg's Dennis Shallcross has some work to do tonight after crashing heavily into the turn two fence.  Shallcross was unhurt, but has a fair bit of work to do, if he is to take his spot in Heat one Saturday night.

Racing gets underway Saturday afternoon at 4pm with a massive program of non-stop racing action.

It's show time!!!

Posted 5th June, 2008

The 2008 "Ezy Clean Skips" Qld Modified Production Title is set for green, and tomorrow night (Friday) some of the 58 car field will hit the track for the two hour practice session, starting at 6pm.  The bar will be in operation during practice and then after the session has finished we will have the Calcutta and meet and greet at the Black Flagged Bar (at the track).

All the action gets underway proper, at 4pm on Saturday afternoon with 3 rounds of heats for the Modified Productions along with a massive support program.  Over 30 Street Sedans have entered along with a big field of Junior Streets and the Super Street Sedans are back for more.

Sunday night is "Family night" and along with the Free Jumping Castle, Free giveaways, Free face painting, balloon making and Free entry for kids under 12, the night will finish with a Crazy Demolition Derby.  The last car running will pocket a cool $1000.  Along with the final heats for the Modified Productions the support is the same as the night before, but we will add in the ever popular Nostalgia Sedans.  The top 20 Modified Production drivers after a grueling two nights of racing will line up for the 40 lap feature race, where the winner will be crowned the 2008 "Ezy Clean Skips" Queensland Modified Production Champion.

Gates open at 1pm both nights with the twilight racing commencing at 4pm, and all the action should be finished by 10:30pm.

A fantastic Canteen and bar will be in operation both nights, so bring the family and have a great weekend out at the Maryborough Speedway. 

A huge field for the 2008 "Ezy Clean Skips" Qld Modified Production Title

Posted 28th May, 2008

A staggering field of 59 drivers have nominated for the upcoming "Ezy Clean Skips" Qld Modified Production Title to be held at Maryborough Speedway over the June long weekend (June 7th & 8th).

Defending Qld Champion Aidan Raymont comes in with some good form, after winning the last event held at Maryborough over the Anzac weekend.  The current Australian Champ Todd Doyle, so too has New South Wales Champion Steve Price and Aussie number three Greg Worling.

Five drivers from the Heritage City are all looking forward to a strong showing in front of there home crowd.  Those drivers are Travis Hutchison, Steve Thomsen, Brendan Bayfield, Steven Zahl and Daryn Brims.

The weekend will start on Friday night with a practice session commencing at 6pm which will be followed by the Calcutta at the bar.  Racing gets underway both nights at 4pm with the first three rounds of heats being contested on Saturday and the final round of heats and all the finals (including the 40 lap Qld Championship), to be contested on Sunday night.  Sunday night will finish with a crazy Demolition Derby. 

Nominations (59)

Aidan Raymont
Paul O’Neill
Todd Doyle
Darren Baldwin
Garry Maroske
Robert White
Greg Worling
Glenn Pagel
Steve Cook
Travis Hutchison
Rodney Pammenter
Steve Thomsen
Lee Steffens
Dennis Bullpitt
Stephen Geritz
Neil Coomber
Gavin Lorensen
Darryl Etherden
Noel Clarke
Brett Raabe
Adam Jorgensen
Royce Ernst
Chris Jensen
Max Clarke
Colin Hockley
Tom Johnson
Glenn Truin
Ian Galvin
Brendan Bayfield
Wayne Gilroy
Johnno Collins
Gary Brown
Steve Price
Dale Grotherr
Greg Raymont
Mark Raymont
Shane MacDonald
Travis Barron
Darren White
Dave Marshall
Paul Hussey
Mark Ferguson
Gavin Fletcher
Ashley Barron
Rick Cunning
Aaron Broadbridge
Steven Zahl
Brett Barron
Adrian Aslette
Sid Whittaker
Shane Dennis
Jeff Peacock
Daryn Brims
Peter Gray
Dennis Shallcross
Kane Heidke
Darren Pearson
Darryl Neisler
Dave Berryman

2008 "Ezy Clean Skips" Qld Modified Production Title

Posted 25th May, 2008

Nominations for the Street Sedan Wide Bay 500 and for Junior Street Sedans close next Sunday at 6pm SHARP. 

Click here to download a nomination form for the June Long weekend.

Over 50 Modified Productions will contest the 2008 "Ezy Clean Skips" Qld Modified Production Title.  A full list will be posted in the coming days.

2008 "Ezy Clean Skips" Qld Modified Production Title Practice Night

Posted 25th May, 2008

Just a reminded that the Maryborough Speedway will host a practice session for Modified Production cars only on Friday night 6th June, 2008.  The Practice Session will start at 6pm and will finish at 8pm.  The club will then hold a BBQ and Calcutta at the track after the practice session has finished.  A QAS Ambulance will be present and you will be on a prepared race track.  The cost of practice is $30 per car.  Free admission for spectators and crew.

2008 "Ezy Clean Skips" Qld Modified Production Title

Posted 19th May, 2008

The Maryborough Sporting Car Club is extremely pleased to announce that Ezy Clean Skips will be the naming rights sponsor to the Queensland Modified Production Title to be held over the June long weekend.

Over 50 drivers have nominated for the Title which will make for a fantastic weekend of racing which will finish on Sunday night with the $1000 to win Demo Derby.

Ezy Clean Skips Ezy has a wide range of skips ranging from 2 cubic metres up to the huge 4 cubic metre bins. They service the whole Fraser Coast including Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Howard, River Heads, Boonaroo, Poona, Bauple, Tiaro etc. 7 days a week. All bins are available for domestic waste, commercial waste, builders waste, green waste, scrap metal and asbestos removals. Bins can be hired for short term, long term or permanent. Builder’s bins are our specialty - with prompt and reliable service, easy account set up and no weekly hire fees. For an obligation free quote and advice on your waste management needs phone 41222922 or 0429616448.

The Maryborough Sporting Car Club would once again like to thank Ezy Clean Skips for supporting the 2008 "Ezy Clean Skips" Queensland Modified Production Title.

Kane wins in a Thriller!!!

Posted 18th May, 2008

Darren Kane has raced home to win a Super Sedan final, described as one of the best ever seen at Maryborough Speedway.

The 30 lap feature race went from green to Chequered without any stoppages and not only was the pace electric, the battle between Kane and Matt Pascoe was unbelievable. 

Kane got the jump at the start and flew away to an early lead.  Kane was lapping in the low 14 second bracket (which before this night, the lap record was 14.855 seconds).  At about mid race, Matt Pascoe had closed right up to the back of Kane, and the to went blow for blow through lap traffic.  Pascoe was able to get to the lead and it looked as if he would race away, but with about 5 laps to go, Kane drove right around the outside of Pascoe and was able to hang on to win the final round V8 Super Sedan Series.  Pascoe finished in second and Gavin Northfield had a strong result to finish on third. 

Earlier in the night the previous lap record 14.855 seconds held by Mick Doblo but was smashed by Matt Pascoe to set the new time of 13.894 seconds.

In the ASCF Juniors Fraser Cup, Hervey Bay Speedqueen stole the show in the final with a huge rollover.  Barron came around turn one and tried to avoid an tangle between 3 other cars, but as see went high to miss the other cars, her Charade dug in and went into a series to battle rolls.  Barron's roll was that high, she was as high as the top of the catch fence.  Kayla walked away unhurt, and got on the mic and told the crowd she will be back and she wants to go faster.  Amazingly, Kayla was still able to drive her own car off under its own power.  In the feature, Charlie Brown raced home to win his fourth in a row, ahead of his older sister Kristin with Nathan Francis finishing in third.

The Junior Street Sedans also contested the Fraser Coast Cup and Kingaroy's Josh Harm took it out from Michele Blavius and Ben Rossow.

Maryborough's Chris Elliot won an epic Street Sedan feature race that saw 24 cars start and only 7 or 8 finished.  Last start winner Russell Cowley finished second with Maryborough resident Shane Skene finishing third.

Darryl Etherden was top point scorer in the Super Street Sedans and was happy to take the "Back of the Bus" Challenge and start the feature from the rear.  With every car he got passed the crowd cheered louder and louder.  Etherden had got to second went he was deemed the cause of an incident that left another competitor in the wall.  But it was Neil Keldoulis that won the feature race from Mick Budgen and Rockhampton's Darryl Etherden finishing in third.

The Maryborough Speedway will swing back into action in three weeks for the Queensland Modified Production Title to be held over the June Long weekend.

30 V8 Super Sedans set to sizzle

Posted 12th May, 2008

This Saturday night will see the return of the V8 Super Sedans to Maryborough Speedway and a massive field of 30 drivers has nominated for the final round of the Queensland Series.

Former Aussie Champ and newly crowned Queensland #1 Darren Kane heads the awesome nomination list which also includes former state champion Wayne Randall and New South Welshmen Wayne Brims and Ian Brims, also both state champions will fly the flag for the "blues". 

Making the trip up for Melbourne, Victoria is National Super Sedan Series superstar Ashley Bergmeier who loves running the Maryborough track and is looking for a strong showing this Saturday night.

After running third a couple in the recently held Queensland Title, Matt Pascoe makes a welcome return to the Maryborough Speedway along with his Cairns teammate Damien Bugler.

This field is as good as any field you will see at any blue ribbon or state title event held anywhere in the nation, so Maryborough fans can expect a night of action, that they won't forget in a hurry.

Supporting the V8's this Saturday is a jammed packed support program. 23 Street Sedans are back to entertain along with the QSCA Junior Street Sedans who will be contesting the Fraser Coast Cup.  Also contesting the Fraser Coast Cup will be the ASCF Junior Sedans and 20 drivers from all over the state have nominated and they will be all trying to chase down Queensland Champ Kristin Brown.

Making their return to Maryborough Speedway are the Super Street Sedans.  At very short notice, 14 drivers have nominated including current Queensland Champion Anthony Gaunt and four time Queensland #1 Darryl Etherden. 

All the action gets underway at 4pm with a full bar and canteen in operation.  A free Jumping castle has been organised, and children under 12 are still FREE.

Do your self a favour and get your backside trackside this weekend because Saturday night is Speedway night.

Nominations rolling in for May 17th

Posted 8th May, 2008

With only days to go until nominations close, things are once again shaping up to be a sensational night at Maryborough Speedway on May 17. 

Nominations having been flooding in for Street Sedans, QSCA Juniors and ASCF Juniors who will be both competing in the Fraser Coast Cup.

The V8 Super Sedans have received a lot of interest in running next Saturday night and are expecting a big field of cars for the final round of the Qld Series.

Click here to download a nomination from and don't forget to get them as Nominations close this Sunday at 6pm SHARP.

Annual Trophy Presentation Dinner

Posted 4th May, 2008

The Maryborough Sporting Car Club wishes to advise that this years Annual Trophy Presentation Dinner will be held in the "Coach House Room" at the Carriers Arms Hotel on 12th July, 2008.  The dinner will be 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start.  A great night out has been organised.  Invitations will be sent out in the coming days , so get in early and reserved your table by contacting Petrina Brims.  Numbers for the dinner are limited to 120 only.  Cost per person will be $40.  We have some fantastic entertainment organised, that will have to be seen to be believed.

May Newsletter

Posted 4th May, 2008

Click here to view the March Newsletter.

Trophies for End of Season dinner

Posted 1st May, 2008

At the drivers meeting held on Monday evening, a motion was moved and accepted by all drivers present, that at this season's trophy presentation, NO passenger trophies will be awarded.

It was also accepted the ASCF Juniors, Modified Production will both receive Participation trophies only, as local car counts don't exceed 5, and QSCA Juniors and Street Sedans will have trophies for Heat Placings 1st - 3rd like normal, and Finals 1st - 5th with all others receiving a participation trophy.  All the other major awards including highest visiting driver etc will all still be awarded.

This years dinner is shaping up to be bigger and better then ever before, with a new outlook and some new entertainment, this will be one night not to be missed.  Stay tuned for more details.

Street Sedan (Wide Bay 500) - June 7th & 8th, 2008

Posted 1st May, 2008

The Maryborough Sporting Car Club is very please to announce that the Maryborough Speedway will host the Wide Bay 500 for Street Sedans over the June long weekend (7th & 8th). This event will support the "EZY CLEAN SKIPS" Queensland Modified Production Title to be held over the same weekend. And after all racing is completed on Sunday night, there will be a '$1000 to win' Demolition Derby. It is going to be an awesome weekend of racing.

Format – 2 nights

Night one - 3 rounds of heats – 8 lap heats
Night two - 2 rounds of heats - 8 lap heats

Top 18 after 5 rounds of heats automatically qualify for the A Main.

B Main – all remaining cars from 19th onwards will race off for the remaining 4 positions in the feature race.

After all five round of heats are completed, the top points scorer will draw a marble (11 or 22) to see if the top 11 positions invert or the entire field (22) is inverted for the 30 lap A Main.

A Main - 22 starters – 30 laps

A Main Prize Money

1st - $500 plus trophy
2nd - $400 plus trophy
3rd - $300 plus trophy
4th - $200
5th - $100
6th to 12th - $80
13th to 22nd - $60

All other cars that don’t qualify for the A Main will receive $50 Tow Money.

Nomination Forms will be available soon and for accommodation options please visit the accommodation page on this website.