Bairnsdale Speedway returns this Saturday night with a long list of local Latrobe Valley and East Gippsland dirt track sedan heroes set to entertain in support of the annual King of the Rock for open wheel Limited Sportsman, which has attracted competitors from the Wimmera, the South-West and East Gippsland.
Limited Sportsman have their first run of the season at Bairnsdale Speedway with Victorian champion Jock Baker set to resume battle with his own son Tommy who won last Saturday night in Horsham beating his father in his second ever race meeting. Andrew Wilson whom was third in the same race will make the trip to Bairnsdale also whilst local competitors Darren Adams, Mark Both and new racer David Knight represent the club in the feature class of the evening.
Division 2 Hot Rods return and after setting a ten-lap record for the class at the previous visit for the class, Bobby Devine will enter as the favourite. Troy Hutchison is likely to keep Devine on alert whilst Kevin Hays, Troy Wilson, Ben Crittenden are just some of the drivers looking for a big night on the racetrack.
Beau Stuchbery and Zac Barwise enter the second round of the Junior Standard Saloon series as the leading competitors amongst the entrants. Both had had feature event victories this season down at Drouin Speedway and they are set to resume battle with each other once again. Blake Smith, and Jack Braz are two other racers that have shown pace also and could upset the inform drivers with a victory of their own.
In Ladies Standard Saloon competition the likes of Kate Stuchbery, Elise Halliday and Kylie Lansdown are some for fans to keep an eye on, a victory on Saturday night will instil great confidence before the Victorian title two weeks later at Bairnsdale Speedway.
Rounding out all the entertainment is the Standard Saloon category with Andrew Cormack, Jack Yeomans, Josh Thomas, and Steve Dadswell likely combatants for the feature race win. Thomas will be in his spare car and will have his work cut out for him with a new winner at Bairnsdale a big possibility.
Enquiries on the day of racing only, can be made to 0458 617 910, all other enquiries can be made via the clubs website at www.bairnsdalespeedway.com.au
Entry for this Saturday night and right through the season is $25 per adult ticket, $20 for adult club membership holders. $20 for aged pensioners, children aged 12 to 16 $8 or a family ticket $60 for two adults and two children 12 to 16, all children under twelve are free to enter. Eftpos is available at the Ticket box, pit box and canteen.
Bairnsdale Speedway Association would like to thank these wonderful supporting partners;
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Bairnsdale Autobarn
Bairnsdale Automotive
Bairnsdale Bearings & Industrial
Bairnsdale RSL
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Bridgestone Service Centre Bairnsdale
Buchan Towing
Curtis Engineering
Dennison Quality Roof Restorations
East Gippsland Locks and Keys
East Gippsland Plumbing and Drainage
East Vic Hydraulics
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Egee Printers
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Gippsland Treated Pine
Gippsland Truck Centre
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Great Southern Kitchens
Kennedy Trailers
Logue’s Autowreckers
M&S Laity Hay Contractors
Mitchell Valley Excavations Pty Ltd
Napier Photography
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Phaselink Electrics
RCI Services
Riviera Automotive
Riviera Concrete
SS Auto Wholesalers
Tambo Waste
Tim Bull
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TRFM & Gold 1242
Wayne Trinder Plumbing & Gasfitting
Westpoint Motors
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NOMINATIONS
LIMITED SPORTSMAN KING OF THE ROCK
Jock Baker – Victoria 1
Bowen Donkers – Victoria 2
Dylan Anton – South Australia 2
Bayley Wilson – Hamilton 14
Tom Baker – Horsham 17
Mark Both – Bairnsdale 18
David Knight – Bairnsdale 32
Andrew Wilson – Hamilton 43
Darren Adams – Bairnsdale 88
DIVISION 2 HOT RODS
Bobby Devine – Rosedale 10
Ben Crittenden – Bairnsdale 11
Fraser Crittenden – Bairnsdale 12
Mario Agius – Rosedale 12
Kevin Hays – Rosedale 17
Alan Ward – Moe 19
Troy Wilson – Bairnsdale 34
Troy Hutchison – Rosedale 74
JUNIOR STANDARD SALOONS BOOST 2 DRIVE SERIES ROUND 2
Jack Stewart – Rosedale 6
Blake Smith – Moe 10
Kaine Smith – Moe 11
Tom Braz – Rosedale 14
Tannah Lee – Bairnsdale 18
Charli Perkins – Bairnsdale 22
Beau Stuchbery – Bairnsdale 24
Maddie Logue – Rosedale 24
Zac Barwise – Colac 32
Jack Braz – Rosedale 42
Bree Walker – Rosedale 50
Taleisha Barkway – Bairnsdale 83
Breanna Lee – Bairnsdale 92