Sport
25 October, 2024
Sprintcars return next weekend
THE new clay surface at Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway will be put to the test next weekend with the opening round of season 2024/25.
Action hots up on Saturday night (November 2) when Sprintcars and Wingless Sprints make their way on to the track for what no doubt will be an exciting night for racegoers.
The much anticipated and long-awaited return to the new clay for the season-opener will give drivers and teams the chance to showcase their adaptability in front of what is anticipated to be a strong crowd.
With the cancellation of this Sunday’s second practice session, next Saturday (for some teams) will be the first opportunity to turn their wheels on the new surface.
Premier Speedway general manager Michael Parry said he was looking forward to night one of the new season.
“We had over 50 cars, with a great variety of open wheel and sedan divisions, take to the track on our practice session on October 12,” Mr Parry said.
“That was only the second run on the track so it provided an opportunity for some good learnings for our track team ahead of the season proper.
“We haven’t had a lot of feedback from drivers to date, but I feel everyone understands it’s a new surface.”
The 2024/25 race calendar is shaping up to be an exciting one at the venue, with three race meetings before Christmas.
Saturday November 2 will see Sprintcars and Wingless Sprints on the track and Saturday, November 16 will be the 360-LS Sprintcar series and the Formula 500 Jack Willsher Cup.
December 14 will be the annual Max’s Race for Sprintcars along with the return of the V8 Dirt Modifieds and Junior Formula 500s.
After the Christmas break, action will return to the track on New Year’s Day (January 1, 2025) with Street Stocks and the final round of Sprintcar Speedweek.
Sunday, January 5 is a jam-packed program with over 100 cars expected for a ‘super Sunday night of racing.
The Pro Speedcar Week series headlines the program, and will be joined by Wingless Sprints and V8 Super Sedans.
The ARB Warrnambool International Sprintcar Carnival is a Sprintcar-only event and will be staged on Sunday, January 19.
January’s big draw crowd – the 2025 Flying Horse Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic – will take place over three days; January 24, 25 and 26.
February will see an all-Sedan spectacular on Saturday, February 8 along with the Australian V8 Dirt Modified Championship on Friday, February 21.
Race enthusiasts will be treated to a huge event on Saturday, March 15 with the staging of the Victorian Sprintcar Title, Junior Formula 500s and the Vintage Sprintcars.
March 29 is the 360-LS Victorian Sprintcar Championship along with the Super Rod Cup.
The 2024-25 race season will culminate on Sunday, April 20 with the running of the Easter Sprintcar Trail (including the final round of the Warrnambool track championship), Super Rods and the always-popular fireworks display.
For season tickets head online to the Premier Speedway page.
