Sport
6 March, 2024
Chequered flag for Wick and Thorne
A THRILLING night of racing at Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway culminated in the awarding of the Victorian titles for modified sedans and street stocks last Saturday night.
After a long night of heat racing on Friday, teams returned to the track on Saturday eager to earn their place in the record books.
In the modified sedans, Queensland’s Joel Berkley made his way to the front only to suffer a tyre failure which ended his night.
Former national champion Brock Atkins also faced early setbacks and relinquished his lead, leaving the path open for Tasmanian Jakobe Jetson who grabbed the lead with just over 20 laps to go.
However, it was Bendigo’s Brad Wick who soon took control and dominated the rest of the race to claim a Victorian title win.
Second place went to Brody Chrystie while Jakobe Jetson finished third.
The street stocks also provide plenty of track action.
Eight-time national champion Anthony Beare was quick to lead the group but power steering issues saw him surrender the lead to Hayden Norman.
But it was Nathan Thorne who stole the limelight.
Starting from the B Main, Thorne advanced to position 18 in the main event and fought his way through the pack to take the chequered flag – and the Victorian title.
The Northern Territory’s Jack Yates impressed the crowd to clinch second while Jason Duell, who started from position 15, impressed to take third.
