Welcome to the Swan Hill Motor Racing Club for 2010/2011 Season.

Sonic Speedway is currently ranked by most Competitors, Officials and Spectators as one of the most progressive Country Speedways in Victoria.

 

This year the Sonic Speedway will be hosting 3 State Titles.

Being the Amcar, 3 Litre and V8 Dirt Modifieds.

The club is full of excitement to be holding these events.

As the webmaster I am hoping to have more photos and a few new pages during the year.

Stay tuned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Website updated 28/12/11

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CLUB NEWS ALL NEW PHOTOS AT GALLERY

The Victorian State Title Holder for the V8 Dirt Modifieds is

Peter Britten who came first on Saturday Night

Second was Daryl Hickson

Third was Mick Sauer

More club news to follow:

Race Report for the 7^th January 2012 Swan Hill Speedway.

 

 

Saturday night drew a big crowd to watch the Victorian State Title for the V8 Dirt Modifieds.

The first heats of the night started off our local classes, with some entertaining driving once we had a little rain, which made the track like an ice skating rink.

There were drivers sliding everywhere with many hitting the wall and other cars.  Given the conditions, they all did a good job and when the 3 litres came out to start the Chief Steward commented on their one way communicators ” best of British luck to all you drivers, glad it’s you and not me”. 

The V8 Modifieds lined up to start, but after some discussion because of the inclement weather, it was decided that it was not safe to race on the track in the current  wet conditions.

The St John Ambulance vehicle couldn’t get off the track at this stage, and had to be driven by one of our crash crew, with the help of the club’s 4 wheel drive push car.  After many experts from the racing fraternity gave varying advice on the situation, Ken Higgins took to the track with the grader and roller to work on the surface.  They asked all local class drivers to take to the track to pack it down, and at one stage Commentator Allan Ward had a bit of fun whilst this was happening, calling as if there was a race between the grader, water truck, tractors and the various race cars.  The crowd were very understanding and supportive for so many to stay around whilst this was happening.  Once the track was prepared to a suitable standard, the regular classes started their second heats and then the V8 Modifieds returned to the track.

The atmosphere was very good after the long wait and the V8 Dirt Modifieds put on a fantastic show of very good racing amongst some of the best drivers from around Australia.  The heats went well with no major stoppages.  The 30 lap final was very fast action from these cars that produce more than 600hp.  Kevin Britten was involved in a rollover during the final that put a few cars out,(luckily no injuries to drivers), but the racing continued with Peter Britten, Daryl Hickson and Mick Sauer fighting it out for the top position.  Once Peter Britten hit the lead there was no chance for the others to catch him, winning him yet another State Title to go along with his current Australian Title. Daryl Hickson came second with Mick Sauer third.  It was satisfying to hear a comment from a member of the Britten family that they were very impressed with the track, and said they love coming to Swan Hill because of the size of our track and the way we run the club.  A well deserved credit for all those volunteers involved at Sonic Speedway, from people who race all over Australia.  The other Class Finals were enthralling to watch with some interesting action on a very fast track. The winner for Street Stocks going to Andrew Carmichael, the 3 Litres  to Zac Swanson, Juniors to Kayla Mannix, VSC Formulas to TJ Beasy. It was good to see Mick Mannix return and race well all night, and also Dan Fox and Zoey Salau held their own against the seniors. The next chance you’ll get to attend Sonic Speedway will be Sat 18^th February.

  Thanks, David Daly

 

 

To all members if you would like emails sent to you with meeting minutes and newsletters and working bee dates please let the webmaster know your address.

 webmaster@swanhillspeedway.com.au

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Swan Hill Motor Racing Club meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the club rooms visitors welcome to attend.