Classic Nominations Continue To Roll In Friday, 8 January 2010 by Premier Speedway

With still more than two weeks before a wheel is turned at the 2010 Standard Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic as supported by APCO of Warrnambool at Sungold Stadium, Premier Speedway, the early predictions of a high class field are becoming more and more of a reality as the nominations continue to roll in.

The American invasion of the Classic is well a truly underway with Jonathon Allard in the Morrie Williams owned K&N Filters, Maxwill Race Engines USA0 being the latest American Superstar to commit to a tilt at Classic glory.

Both Victorian Hard Charger Stephen Bell and Sydney Young Gun Roddy Bell-Bowen have confirmed their entries which will add even more credence to the Aussie charge at the Classic.

Third generation racer Nick Lacey from Victorian is also in the mix while a number of his fellow Victorians are expected to nominate following this weekend’s Eureka Garages and Sheds Series event.

Premier Speedway General Manager David Mills said he was excited by the list of nominations and is looking forward to announcing a couple of additions in the next couple of days.

“It is great to have seven Americans and the best Australians already confirmed, I am also confident we still have a couple of aces up our sleeve, that will virtually guarantee us that this field will be regarded as one of the best Classic fields ever assembled”, Mills said.

“I am very confident we will have in excess of 60 cars in the field again this year”, Mills added.

For those fans looking to book tickets this can be done by contacting the Warrnambool Entertainment Centre booking office on 5559 4999 or log onto www.entertainmentcentre.com.au and look for and click on the Premier Speedway logo.

The full list of the early nominations is as follows:

Jonathon Allard (USA0) – Sponsors Maxwill Race Engines, K&N Filters.
Stephen Bell (V88) – Sponsors: Victory Lane Racegear, Blackwell Bodyworks, Drysdales Chaff Mill, Ramsdale Wreckers, Oakley, APC Bolts, Pro Pipes & BS Bearings.
Roddy Bell-Bowen (N7) – Sponsors: Spies Hecker, McGrath Lander Motor Group, Valvoline & Rod Bowen’s Prestige Smash Repairs.
Jamie Bricknell (T55) – Sponsors: Montil and Precision Autos.
Ashley Burke (V23) – Sponsors: Poustie Agricultural Contracting, Flashman Photos, Guns & Hoses Car Wash.
Steve Caunt (ACT9) – Sponsors: Fire Services Plus, West Vic Sheds, Stallard Australia.
Jamie Cobby (SA12) – Sponsors: Brice Metals, Peter Paige Holden, Signarama, Unimade Plastic Panels, Rick Cobby Transport, Brenton’s Mechancial.
Andrew Cox (SA44) – Sponsors: Cox Rural, Skwid Signs, Narracorte Freight Centre, Tranter Produce, South East Express,
Luke Dillon (SA81) – Sponsors: Hogs Breath Café, Action Line Marking.
Craig Dollansky (USA7) – Sponsors: Kart Magic, Tamar Cars, Lady Bay Resort, Maxwill Motors.
Phillip Down (V34) – Sponsors: Shearseal Valves, Stockdale & Leggop Berwick, Upwright Wings.
Max Dumesny (V5) – Sponsors: Valvoline, GKR Transport.
Mitchell Dumesny (N77) – Sponsors: Valvoline Engine Armour, PWR, Warrnambool Toyota, Calais Concrete and Supreme Poultry.
Matt Egel (SA29) – Sponsors: JR & RT Walker Electrical Control Systems, Armour All, Advanced Laser Signs, PM Race Engines, Control Automation Concepts, NHP.
Antony Jeffrey (N55) – Sponsors:
Jason Johnson (USA47) – Sponsors: Haynes Mechanical & Labour Hire
Jason Kendrick (WA11) – Sponsors: 92.9, Melville Holden & Suzuki.
Nick Lacey (V26) – Sponsors: Oxygen Marketing, Video Ezy, Voice Logic, Oracle CMSm Diamond Freight Services.
Steven Lines (V45) – Sponsors: HA Young Plumbing, Camden Neon Signs.
Troy Little (N20) – Sponsors:
Carl Ludeman (V14) – Sponsors: KFC, South Coast Signworks, APCO Warrnambool, Victoria Hotel Warrnambool.
Eddie Lumbar (N36) – Sponsors: Rapiti Easrthworks, Steelpipes, Graham Thomas Motors.
Kurt Luttrell (T45) – Sponsors: Challenge Motors, Enzed, Spray & Bake.
Terry McCarl (USA9) – Sponsors: Matthews Joinery & Kitchen Centre.
Kerry Madsen (WA92) – Sponsors: 92.9, Melville Holden & Suzuki.
Bryan Mann (Q16) – Sponsors: Capalaba Wreckers, Redline Oils, Queensland Speedway Spares.
David Muir (Q18) – Sponsors: Capalaba Wreckers, P&M Motor Body Repairs.
Domain Ramsay (V20) – Sponsors:Essendon Ford, Quinlan Cranes, Rocke Bros Transport.
Danny Reidy (NT5) – Sponsors: Desert Palms Resort, Camden Neon Signs, Action Print, Gonzo Racing Pipes, P&M Body Motor Parts.
Glenn Saville (N75) – Sponsors: Karting World, Butler Built, Hinchman.
Danny Smith (USA4) – Sponsors: ADRAD, Freightmaster, Maxwill Motors, Protec, Butlerbuilt Seats, Weld Wheels, Green Welding, Vins Mini Buses, The Truck Factory.
Shane Stewart (USA2) – Sponsors: Bayaire Industries, Campbell Cranes, Ausinter.
Brooke Tatnell (WA2) – Sponsors: Toyota Genuine Parts, Cool Chassis, Maxwill Race Engines, Valvoline, AJC All Colour Painting Group, Bunbury Toyota, Revolution Racegear, A1 Digital Signs, Vortex Wings, PWR Components.
Jason Tranter (SA38) – Sponsors:
Lucas Wolfe (USA15) – Sponsors: Austune Autogas, D-Gas Diesel Enhancements, Phillip Davey Sheet Metal.

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Johnson, Mc Mahan And Brazier The Latest Classic Nominations Wednesday, 13 January 2010 by Premier Speedway

Hugely talented Americans Paulo McMahan & Wayne Johnson along with Current Australian Champion Garry Brazier are the latest drivers to confirm their entries for the 2010 Standard Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic.

Johnson who was a late call-up for Gary Wright in the hours before last years Classic will come better prepared for his 2010 stint at the wheel of the Brett Smith owned, Australian Scrap Battery Collection, Truck Master USA39 entry.

The inclusion of Johnson is a huge boost for the Classic as nomination numbers continue to swell, with a number of new entries hitting the desk of Premier Speedway General Manager David Mills earlier this morning.

McMahan is another driver with genuine Classic Title hopes as he prepares to campaign the Harry Droste owned USA 36 Cool Chassis with the backing of Laminex Industries, RA Steel, Warrnambool Glassworks and Hammonds Paints.

Garry Brazier is one driver in the field that needs no introduction to the Premier Speedway faithful. The 1993 Classic Champion is now a six time and defending Aussie Champ and his presence at the Classic certainly adds some spice to what is already a mouthwatering event.

Brazier will be back in the Family Owned J&J with the backing Capalaba Wreckers, Castrol, Racing Optics, KTM Motorbikes, Walkabout Lodge, EFX Designs, PWR Racing Products, Butler Built Seats and Design 500 Racewear.

World Series Sprintcars regulars David Murcott, Ricky Maiolo and Ryan Farrell are all expected to make the journey to the Allansford venue.

Also joining the Classic entry list is a pair of West Aussie’s with Carl Dowling and Daryl Clayden also back for more Warrnambool action after having made the trip across the Nullabor for the recent Speedweek tournament.

Also fresh of a feature race win at the weekend, New South Welshman Darryl Campbell is back for the Heeley Motorsport’s outfit. Campbell impressed all and sundry with his professional outfit during the 2009 Classic and he will once again prove to be a popular figure during Classic week.

After stealing the show with his Danny Smith Tribute paint scheme in 2009 Mr. Speed Matthew Reed is back and set to take it up to all the Big Names of the Sprintcar world.

Reed will be once again be strapped into the Centastate Civil Contractors, Tri-Tech Lubricants V92 machine that has become a fixture at so many Victorian venues.

With word also coming through that at least two more American Drivers are set to nominate for the Classic, it is beginning to look a distinct possibility that more than 70 cars will greet the starter on January 24 for the first of two huge nights of Classic action with thanks to the Warrnambool Standard and APCO Warrnambool.

For those fans looking to book tickets this can be done by contacting the Warrnambool Entertainment Centre booking office on 5559 4999 or log onto www.entertainmentcentre.com.au and look for and click on the Premier Speedway logo.

The full list of the early nominations is as follows:

David Aldersley (V64) – Sponsors: FTW Transport & Hart Metals.
Jonathon Allard (USA0) – Sponsors: Maxwill Race Engines, K&N Filters.
Grant Anderson (V37) – Sponsors: Wagga Mobile Cranes, Beefgrowers, Latrobe Valley Bandag, D&F Racing, PSC, FUCHS & Multi Spares.
Stephen Bell (V88) – Sponsors: Victory Lane Racegear, Blackwell Bodyworks, Drysdales Chaff Mill, Ramsdale Wreckers, Oakley, APC Bolts, Pro Pipes & BS Bearings.
Garry Brazier (A1) – Sponsors: Capalaba Wreckers, Castrol, Racing Optics, KTM Motorbikes, Walkabout Lodge, EFX Designs, PWR Racing Products, Butler Built Seats, Design 500 Racewear.
Jamie Bricknell (T55) – Sponsors: Montil and Precision Autos.
Ashley Burke (V23) – Sponsors: Poustie Agricultural Contracting, Flashman Photos, Guns & Hoses Car Wash.
Darryl Campbell (N94) – Sponsors: Heeley Motorsports, Group 1, Security, Integrity Locksmith’s, Valvoline, Liverpool Glass, Grizzly Dyno Shocks.
Steve Caunt (ACT9) – Sponsors: Fire Services Plus, West Vic Sheds, Stallard Australia.
Daryl Clayden (WA45) – Sponsors: Fuchs, West Coast Rewind.
Jamie Cobby (SA12) – Sponsors: Brice Metals, Peter Paige Holden, Signarama, Unimade Plastic Panels, Rick Cobby Transport, Brenton’s Mechancial.
Andrew Cox (SA44) – Sponsors: Cox Rural, Skwid Signs, Narracorte Freight Centre, Tranter Produce, South East Express.
Ron Dalton (V44) – Sponsors: Dalton Truckpointing, Envirochem, A & K Plumbing.
Ryan Davis (V95) – Sponsors: Inverleigh Truck and Tractor Repairs, VR & AR Roti Roti Concrete Contractors, RAK Davis & Sons Cartage Contractors, EWT Auto Dismantlers, Main Street Café, Winchelsea.
Luke Dillon (SA81) – Sponsors: Hogs Breath Café, Action Line Marking.
Craig Dollansky (USA7) – Sponsors: Kart Magic, Tamar Cars, Lady Bay Resort, Maxwill Motors.
Carl Dowling (WA87) – Sponsors: Di Candilo Steel, AV Trucks, Detroit Diesel.
Phillip Down (V34) – Sponsors: Shearseal Valves, Stockdale & Leggop Berwick, Upwright Wings.
Max Dumesny (V5) – Sponsors: Valvoline, GKR Transport.
Mitchell Dumesny (N77) – Sponsors: Valvoline Engine Armour, PWR, Warrnambool Toyota, Calais Concrete and Supreme Poultry.
Matt Egel (SA29) – Sponsors: JR & RT Walker Electrical Control Systems, Armour All, Advanced Laser Signs, PM Race Engines, Control Automation Concepts, NHP.
Robbie Farr (Q7) – Sponsors: Vermeer, Orrcon Steel, Australian Portable Camps.
Jason Gibbins (V89) – Sponsors:
Antony Jeffrey (N55) – Sponsors:
Jason Johnson (USA47) – Sponsors: Haynes Mechanical & Labour Hire.
Taylor Johnson (N62) – Sponsors: EWT Auto Dismantlers, One Steel.
Wayne Johnson (USA39) – Sponsors: Australian Scrap Battery Collection, Truck Master.
Brendon Kelly (SA84) – Sponsors: In Land Crane Hire, Edge Hotel Motel & Metalworx.
Terry Kelly (SA37) – Sponsors: In Land Crane Hire, Edge Hotel Motel & Metalworx.
Jason Kendrick (WA11) – Sponsors: 92.9, Melville Holden & Suzuki.
Nick Lacey (V26) – Sponsors: Oxygen Marketing, Video Ezy, Voice Logic, Oracle CMS Diamond Freight Services.
Steven Lines (V45) – Sponsors: HA Young Plumbing, Camden Neon Signs.
Troy Little (N20) – Sponsors:
Carl Ludeman (V14) – Sponsors: KFC, South Coast Signworks, APCO Warrnambool, Victoria Hotel Warrnambool.
Eddie Lumbar (N36) – Sponsors: Rapiti Easrthworks, Steelpipes, Graham Thomas Motors.
Kurt Luttrell (T45) – Sponsors: Challenge Motors, Enzed, Spray & Bake.
Terry McCarl (USA24) – Sponsors: Matthews Joinery & Kitchen Centre.
James McFadden (WA25) – Sponsors: Westralian Diamond Drillers, Totally Workwear, QSS, KRE Race Engines.
Paul McMahan (USA36) – Sponsors: Laminex Industries, RA Steel, Warrnambool Glassworks, Hammonds Paints.
Kerry Madsen (WA92) – Sponsors: 92.9, Melville Holden & Suzuki.
Ricky Maiolo (SA24) – Sponsors: TRG Transport, Active Motor Wreckers, Oval Track Imports, Wanlityres.
Bryan Mann (Q16) – Sponsors: Capalaba Wreckers, Redline Oils, Queensland Speedway Spares.
Brett Milburn (V68) – Sponsors: Truepower Electrical, Better Bin Hire, Parr Motorsports.
Peter Milnes (V51) – Sponsors: Wettenhalls Group.
Darren Mollenoyux (V52) – Sponsors: Warrnambool Crane Hire & Truline Postdrivers.
Tim Morse (V72) – Sponsors: Morse Engineering, Dance Construction, Roy Slater Engineering.
David Muir (Q18) – Sponsors: Capalaba Wreckers, P&M Motor Body Repairs.
David Murcott (Q29) – Sponsors: Mainline Dynalog, John Sidney Racing, Warrrnambool Locksmiths.
Daniel Newnham (V19) – Sponsors: Boyle’s Livestock Transport.
Domain Ramsay (V20) – Sponsors: Essendon Ford, Quinlan Cranes, Rocke Bros Transport.
Tim Rankin (V47) – Sponsors: Total Dairy Service, M&V Savage Earthmoving, DAVMAL, Jessica Rankin Myotherapy, D&J Contracting, KB Excavations.
Matthew Reed (V92) – Sponsors: Centrastate Civil Contractors, Tritech Lubricants.
Danny Reidy (NT5) – Sponsors: Desert Palms Resort, Camden Neon Signs, Action Print, Gonzo Racing Pipes, P&M Body Motor Parts.
Glenn Saville (N75) – Sponsors: Karting World, Butler Built, Hinchman.
Andrew Scheuerle (Q25) – Sponsors: Ausdeck Patios and Roofing, Bent Sheet Metal.
Danny Smith (USA4) – Sponsors: ADRAD, Freightmaster, Maxwill Motors, Protec, Butlerbuilt Seats, Weld Wheels, Green Welding, Vins Mini Buses, The Truck Factory.
Jamie Stark (SA72) – Sponsors: Starky’s Fibreglass Repairs.
Shane Stewart (USA2) – Sponsors: Bayaire Industries, Campbell Cranes, Ausinter.
Glen Sutherland (SA20) – Sponsors: Gambier Earth Movers.
Brooke Tatnell (WA2) – Sponsors: Toyota Genuine Parts, Cool Chassis, Maxwill Race Engines, Valvoline, AJC All Colour Painting Group, Bunbury Toyota, Revolution Racegear, A1 Digital Signs, Vortex Wings, PWR Components.
Damien Thorne (NT2) – Sponsors: Pattisons Heavy Machinery Maintenance, Coded Welding, NTFS.
Jason Tranter (SA38) – Sponsors:
Simon Van Ginneken (V82) – Sponsors: Anderson’s Bob Cat Service, Boyles Livestock Transport, Keizer Wheels, Look N Sharp Embroidery, Sidchrome, Phil Grafix, Thomas Warburton Warrnambool.
Jamie Veal (V35) – Sponsors: SWI Engineering, Mototech, Keane Plumbing.
John Vogels (V70) – Sponsors: Mainline Dynalog, D&J Contracting, Vogels Motors.
Lucas Wolfe (USA15) – Sponsors: Austune Autogas, D-Gas Diesel Enhancements, Phillip Davey Sheet Metal.

American Super Star Jason Sides and Current Australian 360 Sprintcar Champion Ryan Jones are the latest drivers to nominated for the 2010 Standard Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic, as the nomination deadline of 5.00pm Friday draws near.

Sides who is coming off a career season in the United States with the ultra tough World of Outlaws tour will campaign the Rowett Motorsports #41 entry based out of Bordertown in South Australia with the backing and support of Kynoch Produce, Moratis, Monaghan Fresh, & Jolpac Rural Supplies.

Joining the ultra competitive American in the field will be dual Australian 360 Sprintcar Champion and another South Aussie in Ryan Jones.

Jones will campaign his familiar SA63 entry with the backing of XXX Race Co, Murray Machining and Sheds, Leith Kahl Cabinet Maker, Flow FM, Murdoch InsureInvest, LMC Products, OZ Signs, Farm Fresh Market, Rowe Aluminium and Powdercoating, PM Race Engines, Awesome Racewear, Butlerbuilt, Pizza Supremo and Phil Michell Motorsport Media.

In addition to Sides and Jones 24 year old Queenslander Brodie Tulloch will make the journey south to take on the might of the Sprintcar fraternity at the Classic.

Tulloch will be aboard his familiar Q11 machine with sponsorship from TSR Engineering, Dog Tyred, Freight 1 Australia, Auster Engine Centre.

With still more entries expected it now seems a formality that the Classic field will consist of inexcess of 70 cars.

Who was the Twelth American Believe he was from California

It's Simply Classic Time At Sungold Stadium Tuesday, 19 January 2010 by Gavin White

Classic week is finally here and the 38th running of the Warrnambool Standard Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic presented by APCO at Sungold Stadium is quickly approaching. Saturday and Sunday night’s event has everything in place to be simply one of the great weekends in Sprintcar racing with a myriad of events planned that will compliment some great Sprintcar racing

With over $110,000 in prizemoney on offer throughout the weekend, the 2010 Classic boasts the largest entry list seen in the 38-year history of the storied event with a massive 79 entries. Defending champion Brooke Tatnell will be joined by former winners Max Dumesny, Garry Brazier, Kerry Madsen and Indiana veteran Danny Smith while a record equalling 11 American’s will take part in this weekends event. This lofty number equals that set back in 2002 when the same number of 11 ‘Yanks’ competed. This year however there was simply an expired passport difference between the twelfth American participating in this weekend’s race!

While Avalon Raceway and Borderline Speedway prepare for their Wednesday and Friday night shows respectively as the traditional lead in races, Saturday morning’s Classic Breakfast has now become the official start of the Classic festivities. Once again Oval Express Magazine editor Jon Evans will host the breakfast with a rare chance to personally spend time with some of the sports greats. Booking’s are essential and for $25 per head the Flying Horse Bar and Brewery will provide you with a fully cooked breakfast.

The Classic Fan Appreciation Day is next on the agenda and has always been a popular part of the Classic experience. Since relocating to the Warrnambool Home Maker Center and receiving generous support from Jeremy Rae The Good Guys the morning has literally exploded. The Big Screens Australian Giant Screen will be on hand with footage of previous Classic’s while live interviews, giveaways, competitions and static displays provide plenty to see and do. Two day passes to the Classic will also be on sale in the morning while two night pit passes can also be purchased.

A majority of the drivers will be on hand to sign autographs with the event starting at 10am Saturday morning and concluding at midday. Incentive for the drivers to attend comes via Max Dumesny Motorsport and a selection of Hoosier right rear tires. Drivers simply have to sign in to be in the running for three, two or one right rear that is randomly drawn at the completion of the Fan Appreciation Day.

Night one of the Classic also doubles as the Australian/America Challenge and an opportunity for the field to time trial with the quickest qualifier capturing a cool $1,000 courtesy of Lucas Oil Products and Smiley’s Racing Products. Quick Time also adds their name to the prestigious Allan Pollard Memorial Shield that is a befitting award held in memory of a true gentleman.

The Premier Speedway Maintenance Committee will once again vote on the Best Presented Car and Crew and R&M Security will also support this award. The Maintenance Committee always present Sungold Stadium in immaculate condition and they will cast their watchful eye over the 79 entrants to see who is the ‘best presented’ with $1,000 on offer to the team lucky enough to be awarded the prize.

The Classic Hard Charger is backed by Squid Signs who recognised American Randy Hannagan’s stunning charge through the field last season with a design that Hannagan proudly raced as a ‘one off’ at the most recent Knoxville Nationals.

Sunday night’s RAAF Roulettes display from approximately 5:45pm will be a massive highlight of the weekend. A team of six aircraft will perform before the fans lucky enough to make their way to the venue while the appearance of the Roulettes is a massive coup for the club and will be sure to thrill even the most diehard Sprintcar fans!

For anyone still looking for more info on anything relating to the Classic including weather updates then you are encouraged to call the Race Info Hotline.

Race Info Line 9513 5555

Public Gates Open at 1pm with racing getting underway at 6pm both nights.
Admission:
Adults $30
Concession $25.00
Children 12-15 $10
Children 6-11 $5
Family Ticket $70.