“DREAM TEAM” THE KEY TO NAPA SPEEDWAY SUCCESS
“DREAM TEAM” THE KEY TO NAPA SPEEDWAY SUCCESS The overwhelming success of the NAPA Speedway in the City event in Adelaide last week has stirred a flood of fresh interest in the sport, triggering speculation on how the peak body can capitalize. Speedway Australia CEO Darren Tindal attributed the success of the event to a…
EMOTIONS FLOW AS SPEEDWAY STARS HONOURED AT ANNUAL AWARDS
Legends and emerging stars graced the stage of the Melbourne RACV City Club Level 17 Ballroom last night for the 2024 Australian Speedway Awards and Hall of Fame Induction. Over 200 guests attended the gala dinner event that was also livestreamed free on Clayperview, opening with the induction of five new Australian Speedway Hall…
“SPRINTCARS IN THE CITY” SET TO RUMBLE ADELAIDE AS PART OF VAILO ADELAIDE 500 25 YEARS CELEBRATION!
As the VAILO Adelaide 500 celebrates 25 years of Supercars on the streets of Adelaide, two major off-track additions will wow fans with the NAPA Speedway, Sprintcars in the City, and Round 3 of the FOX Australian Supercross Championship taking place at the iconic Adelaide Street Circuit. Adding to the four days of world class…
WELCOME TO SPEEDWAY AUSTRALIA, KELLERBERRIN!
The Kellerberrin Speedway Club, located 200 kms eastof Perth in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region is the latest venue to confirmtheir affiliation with Speedway Australia, in an exciting move for the West Australian speedway community. Newly elected club President, Allan Scutter said “It is with great pleasure that the Kellerberrin Speedway Club are affiliating with Speedway…
SPEEDWAY IDENTITY INDUCTED INTO AUSTRALIAN MOTORSPORT HALL OF FAME
March 21, 2024 Renowned Mount Gambier speedway racer and administrator Bill Barrows has been inducted into the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame at a ceremony at the Australian Grand Prix today. Bill played a pivotal role in the formation of what is now Speedway Australia, and has received multiple accolades over his career, including 2018…
TURN YOUR DREAM TO REALITY!
If watching a speedway event has got you revved up, then it’s time you turned your dream into reality! To get you started, Speedway Australia has produced a step-by-step guide on how to become a club member, how to get a license and how to start shopping for a race car that fits your budget! OR…
“I CAN’T WAIT TO START!” – NEW TRAINING MANAGER APPOINTED AT SPEEDWAY AUSTRALIA
November 28, 2023 Respected west coast speedway identity, Mitch Berliner has been appointed as the new Speedway Australia National Training Manager and Sport Development Officer for WA. The 29-year-old qualified teacher is stepping away from his current role in primary education to start a newly created role that is designed to revamp and streamline the…
SPEEDWAY ON IMPRESSIVE GROWTH CURVE AS NEW SEASON BEGINS
Speedway racing in Australia is on an impressive growth trajectory with overall license figures up by 25% on pre-covid numbers. Speedway Australia CEO Darren Tindal was buoyant about the figures and affirmed that the increase isn’t just based on the expected reduction over the covid effected seasons, but overall since the 2018-19 season. “Obviously Covid…
SPEEDWAY TITLE DATES ANNOUNCED AHEAD OF NEW SEASON
The list of Australian Speedway Title events for the 2023-24 season has been finalised, with fifteen national divisions going to battle for their respective crowns between January and May 2024. Speedway Sedans Australia will host the first of the championship events at Grafton with the Australian Junior Sedan Title on January 18-20 before Premier Speedway…
ANOTHER SPEEDWAY IDENTITY MAKES KINGS HONOURS LIST
Respected Queensland Speedway visionary Bob McCosker was surprised to be named in the King’s Birthday Honours List after ignoring the announcement emails as ‘spam.’ In addition to his impressive contribution to the sport of speedway, Bob is well regarded in the Gladstone region and was recognised for his extensive contribution to multiple community organisations. “I…
SPRINTCAR LEGEND RECEIVES OAM FOR SERVICES TO MOTORSPORT
Legendary Mount Gambier speedway racer and administrator Bill Barrows has received the Order of Australia Medal for Services to Motorsport. Bill played a pivotal role in the formation of what is now Speedway Australia, and has received multiple accolades over his career, including 2018 Australian Speedway Awards Volunteer of the Year and 2019 Hall…
SPEEDWAY EXPO REACHES TIPPING POINT
The Australian Speedway Industry Expo has reached a tipping point after a very successful event last weekend at the Melbourne Showgrounds. Speedway Australia CEO Darren Tindal was thrilled with the response from exhibitors and attendees alike, and already had plans in place for a 2024 expansion. “The foundational goal of the Expo has been to…