Sport
13 December, 2024
Max’s Race this weekend
ACTION returns to Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway this weekend with the running of ‘Max’s Race’ once again attracting a quality field.
The race, named after former local and Sprintcar champion Max Dumesny, has attracted a stellar field for Saturday’s event.
Three Americans are among the 53 nominations received, including World Of Outlaws star Carson Macedo and returning Texan Chase Randall.
Knoxville Raceway feature winner Garet Williamson will make his Australian debut for Tim Van Ginneken and the Anderson Bobcat Service team.
Australian champion Lockie McHugh returns for the first time since his championship win, along with several former Australian champions including James McFadden, Jamie Veal, Marcus Dumesny and Jock Goodyer.
Premier will also welcome back former ‘Classic’ champion Brock Hallett, making his first appearance at Sungold Stadium this season along with South Australian speedster Matt Egel.
Queenslander Ryan Newton comes fresh from competing in West Australia, with fellow Queenslander Jy Corbett joining Newton after showing great speed at Sungold Stadium last season, with luck not always on his side.
Matt Dumesny will join brother Marcus in trying to get their name on the trophy in recognition of their dad Max.
Following a superb start to the season in Darwin, Jordyn Charge will return to Warrnambool, driving for the South Australian Downing Brother’s entry.
The strong Victorian teams can’t be forgotten with the likes of Corey McCullagh, Brett Milburn, Supercar star Cam Waters, alongside freshly crowned South Australian champion Rusty Hickman who led the majority of the recent 360-LS Sprintcar event at Sungold Stadium.
These drivers and more will be focussed on taking the crown off last year’s winner Grant Anderson.
Max’s Race doubles as round two of the $10,000-to-win track championship, which is currently being led by Jock Goodyer.
V8 Dirt Modifieds and Junior Formula 500s share the program, with a great field for both.
Junior Formula 500s will compete in a round of the Australia Stampede Series, with 21 drivers nominated.
The V8 Dirt Modifieds have attracted 17 nominations including three interstate cars amongst the Victorians, including Milthorpe, Clarke, Hickman and Reddecliffe all looking for vital laps prior to their Australian Championship in February.
Public gates will open at 3.30pm with on-track action from 5.15pm.
There will be a public pit walk from 3.30pm (once gates cleared) until 4.30pm.
