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Post by openwheelfan01 on Mar 1, 2023 19:18:22 GMT 12
Looking forward this 81st running of Australian Speedcar/or Midget Championship whichever you prefer lol. big field of cars over 40 contest 2 nights of competiton at new Eastern Creek Speedway. Hayden Williams nz1 looking for double, be up against some strong competiton including team mate T Mez in Jordon Bros Bullet/Esslinger. with another top contender #70 Brady Bacon racing ex 1AU from last season Matt Smith. USA drivers have done pretty well this event since 2002-03 with Cory Krusemann being first overseas driver win been 8 other winners since then. one from NZ back 2016 with of course MP. Actually michael pickens came very close before then winning his title before deflating tyre saw him finish 3rd. one the heartbreak stories back 1997 when Graham Standring got so close. eventually not finishing handing the win over Craig Brady.
here's confirmed list.. credit Australian Speedcar Championship page on Fb.
🏁 It’s Title Week! 🏁
Here is your look at the full field of nominated drivers for the 81st Australian Championship!
N0 Justin Watt
N2 Alan Day
N4 Dan Phillips
W4j Kaiden Manders
N6 Matt Geering
S6 Jack McCarthy
S6e Kaleb Currie 🇳🇿
N7 Monique Mathison
N8 Richard Malouf
V10 Travis Mills
N11 Jay Waugh
Q11 Charlie Brown
S11 Thomas Meseraull 🇺🇸
Q12 Kody Stothard
T12 Fred Freeman
N14 Nathan Smee
N15 DJ Raw
Q21 Harry Stewart
Q22 Scotty Farmer
Q23 Casey O’Connell
N26 Jamie Hall
Q27 Graeme Flynn
N28 Dean Meadows
N32 Daniel Paterson
N34 Jeffrey Burns
Q35I Michael Kendall
Q39 Tim Devine
V39 Nick Parker
N43 Glen Arnold
N47 Ayden Elliott
N51 Michael Stewart
N62 Dan Biner
N63 Mitch Brien
N70 Brady Bacon 🇺🇸
S71 Troy Ware
V71 Zoe Pearce
N78 Troy Jenkins
Q81 Brad Dawson
Q82 Hayden Williams 🇳🇿
Q82j Jack Bell
N97j Matt Jackson
V97 Kaidon Brown
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Post by tonyr on Mar 1, 2023 23:13:51 GMT 12
Hayden Williams running a Toyota this time.
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Post by openwheelfan01 on Mar 2, 2023 10:37:53 GMT 12
yes i believe running Breka Chassis/Toyota for CJR Motorsports team. raced this before winning 50 lapper.
T Mez is racing HW car he generally drives. be interesting.
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Post by midway on Mar 2, 2023 12:02:03 GMT 12
Did you see the comment on Pickens face book page regarding these meeting
Interesting how he is only running the midget this weekend as well ..
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Post by openwheelfan01 on Mar 2, 2023 13:57:14 GMT 12
Did you see the comment on Pickens face book page regarding these meeting Interesting how he is only running the midget this weekend as well .. Definitely suprised he's not there Australia. would of thought unable take his own car due to expensive costs. that GJR team who usually run 2 cars at title would had that one as Alex Bright not contesting the title . Can understand just racing Midget not been in that well over 2 months since pickens 54 race. wheres Sprintcar done few meetings of late. i guess about getting both cars out on track often as possible. wanna give sponsors much exposure as you can. |
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Post by tonyr on Mar 2, 2023 15:28:07 GMT 12
The physical and mental toll running both the midget and sprintcar can’t be underestimated, especially with a 51 lap midget race. I can understand him wanting to concentrate purely on the midget the Baypark meeting.
Would love to see Hayden Williams bring home the Aussie title. He must rate a reasonable chance.
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Post by accobra on Mar 2, 2023 16:26:17 GMT 12
Did you see the comment on Pickens face book page regarding these meeting Interesting how he is only running the midget this weekend as well .. Definitely suprised he's not there Australia. would of thought unable take his own car due to expensive costs. that GJR team who usually run 2 cars at title would had that one as Alex Bright not contesting the title . Can understand just racing Midget not been in that well over 2 months since pickens 54 race. wheres Sprintcar done few meetings of late. i guess about getting both cars out on track often as possible. wanna give sponsors much exposure as you can. Bit of practice in the Midget before the Title at Stratford I'd say. |
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Post by openwheelfan01 on Mar 2, 2023 20:06:33 GMT 12
Definitely suprised he's not there Australia. would of thought unable take his own car due to expensive costs. that GJR team who usually run 2 cars at title would had that one as Alex Bright not contesting the title . Can understand just racing Midget not been in that well over 2 months since pickens 54 race. wheres Sprintcar done few meetings of late. i guess about getting both cars out on track often as possible. wanna give sponsors much exposure as you can. Bit of practice in the Midget before the Title at Stratford I'd say. Dont forget before midget title comes around April , also Seamount NZ Midget car gp and BT 4 Mates March 18th and 19th down at Ruapuna. shouldnt feel short on race fitness. |
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Post by openwheelfan01 on Mar 2, 2023 20:12:31 GMT 12
The physical and mental toll running both the midget and sprintcar can’t be underestimated, especially with a 51 lap midget race. I can understand him wanting to concentrate purely on the midget the Baypark meeting. Would love to see Hayden Williams bring home the Aussie title. He must rate a reasonable chance. Agree but he's definitely no stranger racing both cars on big night especially when have 50 lapper and 25 lap feature when we had sum racing at the springs. least gives his team bit of break setting up both cars on same night. HW will be competitive in car he hasnt run for awhile Q 82 Breka car. it's very good lineup including recent winner last weekend Michael Stewart, well as Kaidon Brown back in Midget after doing most of his racing Sprintcar over xmas/new year. really difficult go past 2 flying Americans all their seat time. |
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Post by openwheelfan01 on Mar 3, 2023 22:27:07 GMT 12
Night 1 of Australian Speedcar/Midgets. After 2 rounds by my calculation leading on points are Kaidon Brown and T Mez with couple 2nd placings, Kaleb Currie 2nd and 3rd. Michael kendall 2nd and 4th. USA Driver Brady Bacon 1st and 4th. some of the best performers.
Hayden Williams has bit to do with 6th and DNF was classified with 9th.
Each driver gets 3 rounds then top 8 make pole shuffle rest 9-24th qualify through B mains.
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Post by openwheelfan01 on Mar 3, 2023 23:31:33 GMT 12
Along with prelim feature where points are also added really weird format.
points after night 1 - 2 rounds + prelim feature
1st V97 Kaidon Brown 65 pts
2nd SA11USA T Mez 64.5 pts
3rd s6e Kaleb Currie 59.5 pts
4th N97J Matthew Jackson 58 pts
5th V39 Nick Parker 57 pts
6th N51 Michael Stewart 56.5
Also
Michael Kendall 10th 53 pts
Hayden Williams 30th 22pts
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Post by openwheelfan01 on Mar 4, 2023 22:16:55 GMT 12
Grids for A main final after pole shuffle.
Credit NSW Speedcar fb page.
Top 8 after pole shuffle.
Pole position Brady Bacon
2nd position Kaleb Currie
3rd position Kaidon Brown
4th position Matt Jackson
5th position Kaiden Manders
6th position Michael Stewart
7th position Michael Kendall
8th position Scott Farmer
T Mez starts from 11 after being disqualified for not going to the scales.
Hayden Williams wins B main start from grid 21.
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Post by openwheelfan01 on Mar 4, 2023 23:33:22 GMT 12
Brady Bacon Wins Australian Title giving Gavin Ohlback racing back to back titles.
1st 70N Brady Bacon
2nd WA 4j Kaidon Manders
3rd 11SA T Mez
4th N51 Michael Stewart
5th q22 Scotty Farmer
6th V39 Nick Parker
7th S6e Jack Mc carthy
8th Q35I Michael Kendall
9th N63 Mitch Brien
10th Q39 Tim Devine
Both Kaleb Currie and Hayden Willians got DNFS was classified as 19th and 27th Respectively.
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Post by openwheelfan01 on Mar 4, 2023 23:47:41 GMT 12
Really neat for p2 and In particular Graham Jones Racing.
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Post by openwheelfan01 on Mar 5, 2023 13:29:06 GMT 12
This result was not unexpected Peter Murphy made great comment at NZ Sprintcar champs in reference. not that are any better or equipment is better. massive difference USA Drivers do so much more seat time. can just turn up any track always race ready.
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