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Monday 16 August 2010

Subject: Start for next Season - Coming Up Soon

HI all... just a reminder that the Gympie Saloon Car Club 2010-2011 Season starts in just under 3 weeks!

The 4th September is practice night - $30.00 per car from 5pm to 9pm.

Please make sure that you have your licence, rego and insurance with you or you won't be able to practice any problems out.

Please call me on 0427 737 174 for more information.

Cheers

- Allan Jennings, President GSCC

Friday 13 August 2010

Subject: GSCC Annual General Meeting Tonight

HI all... just a reminder that the Gympie Saloon Car Club AGM is on tonight, 13th August 2010 at 7.30pm at the Clubhouse. All are welcome.

You can renew your Club membership tonight and we have the forms you need.

Don't forget guys - the Speedway Season starts in 3 weeks! Thats only 21 sleeps.

The 4th September is practice night - $30.00 per car from 5pm to 9pm. Please make sure that you have your licence, rego and insurance with you or you won't be able to practice any problems out.

Please call me on 0427 737 174 for more information.

Cheers

- Allan Jennings, President GSCC

Tuesday 27 July 2010

Subject: GSCC Trophy Presentation Dinner - Update

Hi All. Just reminding everyone that our trophy night is this weekend and we have to give the venue the numbers by Thursday this week. We only have a few tickets left, so get in fast!

Cheers

- Allan Jennings, President GSCC

Sunday 6 June 2010

Subject: GSCC Annual General Meeting

The GSCC Annual General Meeting will be held at 7.30 p.m. on Friday, 13th August 2010 at the Clubhouse.

Nominations are called for Executive positions: President, Vice President, Junior Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Nominations are also called for: Club Steward, Club Scrutineer and Publicity Officer.

Nomination for Positions Form can be downloaded, filled out and returned via fax to 5482 8027.

Sunday 6 June 2010

Subject: GSCC Trophy Presentation Dinner

The GSCC Trophy Presentation Dinner will be held on Saturday, 31st July 2010 from 6.00 p.m.

Venue: The Function Room at the Freemasons.

Tickets cost - Adults: $35-00/head; Children under 13: $15-00/head; Children under 4: free.

A buffet dinner will be served. A jukebox will play music throughout the night, with a full range of songs available. Tickets will be available from Gold City Landrover Spares, 48 Violet Street, Gympie Qld 4570 - payment only available with cash/cheque.

The venue holds 120 people, so book early.

Download, fill out and fax the 'GSCC Trophy Dinner Ticket Booking Form' to 5482 8027 to book your tickets. Tickets MUST be paid for and collected by 4.00 p.m. on Friday, 23rd July 2010.

PLEASE NOTE: Children between 13 and 18 will have armbands placed. Underage drinking will not be tolerated and if seen doing so, those people will be removed from the Venue. Please bring ID.

PERPETUAL TROPHIES: Can all perpetual trophies please be returned to Allan Jennings at Gold City Landrover Spares, 48 Violet Street, Gympie Qld 4570.

Sunday 6 June 2010

Subject: 2010-2011 Car Registrations

All 2010-2011 Car Registrations must be accompanied by a Daylight Machinery (This is as per the racing rule book, and includes Street Sedans, Super Street, Junior Street Sedans).

EVERY SINGLE CAR MUST HAVE A DAYLIGHT MACHINERY CHECK COMPLETE.

GSCC will be holding a Machinery Day on Sunday, 27th June 2010 at Gold City Landrover Spares - for club members to have their cars examined.

Please phone Allan (5482 8722) to book your time slot.

Scrutineering will start at 9.00 a.m. and this will be the ONLY date available.

CARS SHOULD BE PRESENTED IN READY TO RACE TRIM.

Thank you for your cooperation.

- Allan Jennings, President GSCC

Saturday 29 May 2010

Subject: Trophy Night Gympie - 31st July 2010

Hi all. The annual trophy night will be on Saturday 31th of July 2010 at the Freemasons Hotel top floor (formally Shooters night club) ...more info will follow soon as to prices and times.

- Allan Jennings, President GSCC

Saturday 29 May 2010

Subject: Mothar Mountain Racing Cancelled for tonight - 29 May 2010

Gympie’s Mothar Mountain Speedway Committee has inspected the circuit this morning and has declared tonight's meeting cancelled.

The decision is due to the persistance of rain in the last 24 hours.

In that time the track surface has absorbed a lot of water, and with more rain forecast, it is unlikely that the track will achieve a safe and usable condition in time for the meeting to proceed. 

Our apologies to the many fans, drivers, teams and interested parties for tonight's cancellation, and we'd like to sincerely thank you all for your loyal support throughout the Season.

We'll be back later in the year to do it all again bigger, bolder and more spectacularly for the 2010-2011 Season.

- Allan Jennings, President GSCC

Friday 28 May 2010

Subject: Mothar Mountain Springs Back to Life this Weekend

(26/05/10…Pam Franz, QSCA site)

Gympie’s Mothar Mountain Speedway springs back to life this weekend with a huge season Finale programmed. 

Round 13 of the Freight Liner Trucks Super Sedan championship series will be contested with 26 Super Sedans nominated.  Series leader Paul Geary will be looking to have a successful night to hang on to his lead.  Plenty of other contenders on the night will be out to make it difficult with the likes of Steve Jordan, Darren Kane, Matt Williams, Mat Pascoe all nominated.

21 Junior Sedans will compete in the Final round of the Performax International Series.  Series leader Cody Maroske will be endeavouring to have yet another night of success to finish his season on a high note.

24 Street Sedans are having their last run of the season so will be looking for some valuable final points towards end of season point scores – Q1 Tim Atkin will lead the charge in the Street Sedans.

18 Super Streets will be having their last shake down run prior to contesting their State Title in two weeks time.  The return of Andrew Roberts after a major rebuild is a welcome return to the track.

Racing is from 4.30 Saturday 29th May. 

Any enquiries regarding this race meeting can be directed to Gympie Saloon Car Club President – Allan Jennings on 0417 713 880.

Wednesday 26 May 2010

Subject: Online Program

The Official Program for racing at Mothar Mountain on 29th May 2010 is available online as a 'pdf' - have a look through here .

Wednesday 26 May 2010

Subject: Audio Feed for this weekend's Racing at Mothar Mountain

Follow this link - Audio stream commentary for Mothar Mountain 29th May 2010

Monday 24 May 2010

Subject: Mothar Mountain Season Finalé - 29 May 2010

(Paul Vella - GSCC Publicity)

Monday 10 May 2010

Subject: 2010/11 NASR Paperwork Released

(04/05/10…Pam Franz, QSCA site)

The new forms to apply for your NASR Insurance have been released in email form today to the Associations who deal with the issuing of Licences/Infringement Cards to their members.  The forms are very different to previous years – lots more detail to be read and considered. Previous years forms will not be accepted as is normal practice. From today only 2010/11 NASR can be applied for – this gives you almost 14 months of coverage for your dollar.

New fees are (as applicable to National & State Sedan divisions) - Super Sedans – (AA) $280, Modified Productions (ASCF) $190, Junior Sedans (JDASCF) $95, QSCA Divisions of Street, Super Street, 4 Cylinder & Nostalgia (B) $185, Mechanic/Official (C,D) $115, Junior Mechanic/Junior Official (JM,JO) $70.

Fasttrack Fees are now $75 – Medical Search Fees are now $50.

A valid NASR licence card must be produced at all racing events (where applicable), a minimum of 5 business days is required to process all applications from the time your application reaches NASR in Adelaide, your NASR licence is not valid until it is issed to you by your nominated/relevant association or club. There will be no lists provided to tracks prior to race meetings.

There will be a $20 discount for all applications received by NASR from now until 14 September 2010. So be an early bird and get in now and renew ready for the 2010/11 season. This early bird special will end early September with your Club Secretary to enable the paperwork to be processed in time.

Forms will be available through all QSCA affiliated clubs in the next few weeks – prior to that please make a request for one to be forwarded to you by email through your Club Secretary.

Forms can be downloaded through the following links:

2010-11 Licence Application Form

2010-11 One Day Licence Application Form

2010-11 Official Accreditation Form

2010-11 Personal Accident Injury Claim Form

Medical Standards Form

All forms can be found through the NASR site.

Friday 23 April 2010

Subject: Track ready and waiting - ahead of this weekend's Modified Production Sedan 2009/2010 Queensland Title to be held at Gympie's Mothar Mountain Speedway 24th and 25th April 2010

Mothar Mountain Speedway Officials and track preparation Crews have the final track preparations laid and the hygrometry decided upon. The surface is beautifully prepared and will offered a spectacular circuit to race upon. Pictured are some elements of and around the track, taken late Friday afternoon - 23rd April 2010.

Thursday 29 April 2010

Subject: 29th May Race Meeting

Hi all...

Well our last meeting for the season is here already. How time flies when your having fun. This season has been great for the Club with every meeting being a success. We have played host to two State Titles, Streets and Modified - both bringing the trophys back to Gympie. Congratulations to Tim Atkin and Adian Raymont for their wins. We also hosted Round 2 of the NSSS Supersedan Series which although looked like being rained out, went ahead and was a cracker of a meeting. This was also to be one of the most successful shows of this years tour, and with a bit of luck we may get to host Round 2 again in this coming year. Will keep you posted and let you know later in the year.

Our last meeting of this current Season - on 29th May - should be great with the holding of the Gympie Gold Super Sedan Sizzle with $13000.00 prize money up for grabs.

This will a huge meeting - so in an effort to finish early, will be supported by STREET SEDANS, SUPER STREETS, and ASCF JUNIORS ONLY. This will be also the last round of the Performax International ASCF Junior Series which has seen great support for our club this Season and after the meet, prizes and trophys will be awarded by Brian Learoyd, our major sponsor of the Performax Series. Thanks to Brian for his support this season.

Don't forget that you can fill out our online Nomination Form and the week before, you will be able to download the Offical Program as well.

That's all for now. Hoping to see you all at our final meet for 09/10.

It will be V8 action all the way!

Kind regards,

Allan Jennings

President GSCC

Sunday 25 April 2010

Subject: 2010 Modified Production Title – Gympie

(25/04/10…Pam Franz, QSCA site)

The weather gods certainly were not cooperating with the running of the 2010 Modified Production Title at Gympie this weekend.  Every effort was made by the Gympie Saloon Car Club to get night one on the track with no final decision being made until 630pm to call it off.  Adrian Stott, Gavin Lorensen and Todd Doyle did a test of the track and it was declared too dangerous to continue by the meeting Steward.  The decision was the correct one with drizzle continuing to fall well into the night.

This morning there is a very heavy fog/mist which is normal after a day and night of drizzle in this area.  Both the Gympie Saloon Car Club Officials and  QSCA Officials are hopeful that when the fog/mist lifts there will be a fine day to enable the Title event to be run in its entirety tonight.

This will be a huge night of racing and one not to be missed.  After the wet weather yesterday the track will provide a multi lane surface to race on.

Tonights racing will consist of 5 Rounds of Heats for Modified Productions = 20 heats, the B Main and A Main.  Supporting this program will be Street Sedans, Junior Street Sedans and Super Street Sedans.

Racing will begin from 3pm.  Scrutineering for cars not present last night and re-checks for all other cars will begin at 12 Noon.

Friday 23 April 2010

Subject: Online Program

The Official Program for the 2010 Qld Modified Production Title is available online as a 'pdf' - have a look through here .

Sunday 18 April 2010

Subject: Modified Production Title Scrutineering Times

(12/04/10…Pam Franz, QSCA site)

The 2010 Qld Modified Production Title will be held at Gympie’s Mothar Mountain Speedway on the Anzac Weekend of 24th & 25th April – Saturday and Sunday nights.  35 cars will compete to find out who will have the prestige of carrying the No 1 roof number for the next 12 months.

The following is a list of times for drivers to attend scrutineering on Saturday 24th April.  All drivers will be notified by mail also.

9.30am Adrian Stott
9.30am Brett Baxter
9.40am Glenn Pagel
9.40am Gavin Lorensen
9.50am Todd Doyle
9.50am Aidan Raymont
10.00am Mark Raymont
10.00am Jamie O’Meara
10.10am Michael Shelford
10.10am Craig Franz
10.20am Brendan Bayfield
10.20am Steven Zahl
10.30am Mark Ferguson
10.30am Graeme Jones
10.40am  Darryl Niesler
10.40am Darren Truin
10.50am Glenn Truin
10.50am Darren White
11.30am Dennis Shallcross
11.30am Allan Nash
11.40am Kane Heidke
11.40am Dennis Bullpitt
11.50am Royce Ernst
11.50am Kerry Lack
12.00pm Shane Langton
12.00pm Nathan MacDonald
12.10pm Shane MacDonald
12.10pm Rodney Pammenter
12.20pm Neil Coomber
12.20pm Johnno Collins
12.30pm David Jacobi
12.30pm Steven Downes
12.40pm Mark Carlin
12.40pm Quintin Clarke
12.50pm Justin Jenkins

 

Sunday 18 April 2010

Subject: Exide Batteries Nambour Final Points for 2009/10

(14/04/10…Pam Franz, QSCA site)

Last weekend the 2009/10 Exide Batteries Nambour Modified Production Series was finalised at Maryborough Speedway.  It was an awesome night of close, hard and fast racing between all 40 drivers competing on the night.  The 30 Lap A Main event held the attention of the crowd right to the chequered flag with 3 drivers putting on a great display of skillful driving.  Any one of  Aidan Raymont, Steve Price and Nathan MacDonald could have been successful with the slightest hesitation or hiccup from each other. 

The revamped surface at Maryborough provided the opportunity for drivers to show their skill and abilities with Price using the high line on many occasions during the heats and the final.

Prizes and cheques were presented at completion of the racing at the Black Flagged Bar to the winning drivers.

Exide Batteries Nambour Prizemoney was paid to the first 9 placegetters 1st Brett Baxter 2nd Aidan Raymont 3rd Glenn Pagel 4th Gavin Lorensen 5th Steve Price 6th Greg Worling 7th Shane MacDonald 8th Nathan MacDonald 9th Rodney Pammenter

(Pictured Brett Baxter - CRAIG ABBOTT/ORBITINGSTAR)

7 drivers competed in all 5 rounds of the Series and were eligible for the G&W Racing prizes and each received a voucher for $130 from G&W Racing.
Successfull drivers were Brett Baxter, Aidan Raymont, Glenn Pagel, Gavin Lorensen, Steve Price, Shane MacDonald and Rodney Pammenter

Kingaroy Equipment Sales provided 4 prizes for a draw between the drivers who competed at each round of the Series.  2 Small Air Compressors and 2 Electric Grinders were on offer.
Lucky drivers to receive these were Glenn Pagel, Brett Baxter, Rodney Pammenter and Gavin Lorensen

Overall Points Score at the completion of the Series were as follows:

1 Brett Baxter 474
2 Aidan Raymont 457
3 Glenn Pagel 415
4 Gavin Lorensen 380
5 Steve Price 336
6 Greg Worling 306
7 Shane MacDonald 298
8 Nathan MacDonald 292
9 Rodney Pammenter 284
10 Todd Doyle 265
11 Ashley Barron 222
12 Neil Coomber 213
13 Dennis Shallcross 193
14 Steven Zahl 189
15 Peter Gray 189
16 Craig Franz 175
17 Quintin Clarke 172
18 Mark Raymont 171
19 Johnno Collins 166
20 Luke Hollyman 141
21 Jeff Peacock 131
22 Adrian Stott 120
23 Max Clarke 119
24 Brett Barron 114
24 Scott Thomsen 107
25 Royce Ernst 99
26 Robert Trapp 95
27 Steven Bradford 92
28 Darren White 88
29 Andrew Harper 88
30 Mark Pagel 87
31 Dennis Bullpitt 83
32 Geoff Hayes 80
33 Darren Lester 77
34 Kane Heidke 76
35 Shane Langton 76
36 Graeme Jones 75
37 Michael Shelford 75
38 Tony Coomber 71
39 Garry Marsoke 70
40 Gary Pagel 69
41 Mark Ferguson 66
42 Kerry Lack 65
43 Troy Ware 62
44 Jason Jolley 57
45 Wayne Fischer 57
46 Dale Grotherr 57
47 Glenn Truin 55
48 Gavin Fletcher 52
49 Steve Cook 51
50 Ty Jones 47
51Darren Baldwin 40
52 Greg Raymont 40
53 Tim O’Shea 40
54 Matt Swarbrooke 37
55 Darren Pearson 36
56 Bevan Collins 34
57 Brian Learoyd 34
58 David Kent 31
59 Jason Greenhough 31
60 Darren Ciesiolka 30
61 Allan Nash 30
62 David Jacobi 28
63 Travis Hutchison 28
64 Chris Jensen 28
65 Jeff Smith 28
66 Travis Barron 27
67 Steven Downes 26
68 Brendan Bayfield 24
69 Russell Bonsey 23
70 Jarvis Menzies 22
71 Shannon Blackburn 21
72 Matt Egan 19
73 Andy Pickering 17
74 David Chrisp 17
75 Lucas Gibson 17
76 Darrell Peardon 14
77 Jim Cowley 14
78 Jessica Raymont 14
79 Kent Shelford 14
80 Darryl Niesler 11
81 Andrew Roberts 10
82 Russell Cowley 10
83 Paul Redman 9
84 Darryl Etherden 8
85 Dave Marshall 8
86 Brett Raabe 7
87 Jeremy Beer 5
88 Jamie O’Meara 5
89 Tony Hehir 5
90 Ian Galvin 3
Jason Boss, Gerry Flood, Darren Truin, Shayne Truin, James Elliott 0

Friday 9 April 2010

Subject: WORKING BEE

(Allan Jennings, President GSCC)

HI there all you loyal club workers.

The club would like to have a working bee on Sunday the 18th April to make sure everything is in order before the upcoming Qld Modified Title.

We need to set up some smoking areas for the bars and pit areas, as well as making sure we are compliant for the liquor licensing rules.

For those that don't know, we had a visit from the Office of Fair Trading and we do not comply with many rules about smoking and licensed bar areas - so we have to fix the problems so we can continue to operate. The more people who turn up, the quicker we get things done. We are starting at about 8.30am.

I would also like to thank everyone for their support over the Easter Weekend. It was a great result for Street Sedans. Good crowds turned up to watch and the bars and canteens did very well. Congratulations to Tim Atkin - another Q 1 to Gympie. Well done Tim and to Josh Harm who has had a great season and to Sarah Franz - the first girl in 25 years to get a podium finish! Let's see if we can bring the Mod title back to Gympie. It will be a cracker!

Kind regards.

Thursday 8 April 2010

Subject: 2010 MODIFIED PRODUCTION QLD TITLE

(Paul Vella - GSCC Publicity)

TWO HUGE nights of pandemonium on the mountain only a week away.

ANZAC long weekend at Mothar Mountain Speedway Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th April 2010 welcomes all to experience the sensational staging of the 2010 MODIFIED PRODUCTION QLD TITLE.

GYMPIE SALOON CAR CLUB once again plays host to this Modified Production Qld Title, only a short time after the hugely successful handling of the 2010 Street Sedan Qld Title on the Mothar Mountain circuit.

40 of these 'Modified Menacing Masters of Mayhem' are to let loose on the Mountain to battle it out for the 2010 crown. The weekend also carries a full support program including Super Streets, Performax International A.S.C.F Juniors, Junior Street and Street Sedans.

A very big weekend of quality racing that's value for money for the whole family. Full bar and canteen facilities at two locations at the venue. Make the pilgrimage to the Mountain this ANZAC Weekend.

Gates open at 3pm, racing starts at 4.30pm.

BE THERE!!!

Monday 29 March 2010

Subject: Speedway Action - 03/04 APRIL 2010

Easter weekend is Speedway weekend this Saturday and Sunday nights (03/04 APRIL2010) at Mothar Mountain Speedway. Don't miss this sensational weekend of racing as the Gympie Saloon Car Club brings you the QSCA Street Sedan QLD title.

A full support program install with Super Streets, A.S.C.F Juniors, Junior Street, QLD 4cyl's and Street Sedans, plus the menacing Modified Production Cars will all be out to make there mark on the mountain again.

A massive night of racing that's value for money for the whole family. Full bar and canteen facilities. Gates open at 3pm, racing starts at 4.30pm.

TWO HUGE nights of mayhem on the mountain, BEEE there!

 

Wednesday 24 March 2010

Subject: Street Sedan Title Nominations List Released

(23/03/10…Pam Franz QSCA site)

The running of the 25th Qld Street Sedan State Title is set to take place at Gympie’s Mothar Mountain Speedway over the Easter weekend of 3rd & 4th April, 2010. 51 nominations are to hand for this event which is sure to provide an excellent weekend of racing. In 1986 when the first Street Sedan Title was held at Gympie it was won by Max Baxter.

In a first for Qld State Titles drivers have been allocated a Scrutineering time – this is to ensure that the large field of cars can be fully scrutineered prior to the start of racing. Scrutineering will start at 9am and will be completed by 2pm on Saturday 3rd April. Drivers will be issued with a list of the scrutineering times and are asked to please adhere to the allocated time to ensure a smooth transition throughout the day.

Nominations and scrutineering times are as follows:

9.00am Brad Jennings and Tegan Jennings, 9.10am Doug Rigby and Darren Brady, 9.20am Aaron Sander and John Sander, 9.30am Lester Wilcox and Robert Middelton, 9.40am Kuben Kunny and Darren Lyon, 9.50am Tim Atkin and Neil Keldoulis, 10.00am Shane Jurrs and Allen Nottage, 10.10am Jarrod Peacock , 10.20am Tiffany O’Keeffe and Malcolm Lomax, 10.30am Jason Slade and Kent Shelford – Morning tea – 10.50am Shannon Blackburn and Sarah Franz, 11.00am Jim Cowley and Russell Cowley, 11.10am Jaymee Budgen and Sonia Budgen, 11.20am Josh Arthur and Richard Brosnan, 11.30am Tyler Mertin and Kurt Murdoch, 11.40am Kerryn Goodwin and Scott Thomsen, 11.50am Steve Thomsen and Frank Packer, – Lunch break – 12.30pm Jason Protheroe and Max Marshall, 12.40pm Josh Harm and Neil Harm, 12.50pm Jason Hadley and Daniel Evans, 1.00pm Ashley Ekins and Chris Briese, 1.10pm Claire Cook and Alan Murphy, 1.20pm Jeff Peacock and Adam Cochrane, 1.30pm John Jones and Dianne McKeiver.

You are required to bring to scrutineering – your current log book, current licence, race car and your full safety gear. Both driver and passenger safety gear must be presented at scrutineering. It is preferable for both the driver and passenger to be present at scrutineering and if your car is owned by someone other than the driver, it is preferable for the owner to be present also.

 

Monday 8 March 2010

Subject: April 3 + 4 = Easter weekend of Racing at Mothar Mountain

QLD Street Sedan Title.

With a fine supporting cast from Modified Production, QSCA Junior Sedans, Super Street Sedans, ASCF Juniors and 4 CYL Sedans. You won't be disappointed.

There'll be a great track to race on, 50 plus cars nominated for the Street Sedan Title Racing alone, what more can you ask for?

Pen it in NOW! Forget about March Madness - we got Astonishing April Acceleration - The Mothar has the pedal-to-the-metal for some Mountain style mayhem. Pack up the family, head on up, and strap on your best action gear. The 'Streeties' are going to put on an old-style close racing treat. Whoop-dee-doo - BE THERE!!!

 

Friday 26 February 2010

Subject: Exide Batteries Nambour Qld Modified Production Series Points After Round 4

(25/02/10…Pam Franz QSCA site)

Last weekend the 4th Round of the Exide Batteries Nambour Qld Modified Production Series was run in Gympie and combined as the T-Mac Auto Spares 30/30 Modified Production Challenge. Two drivers teamed to compete – both drivers had two heats and a 30 lap A Main. The collective points for the car combined to determine the starting position in the first 30 lap A Main event. In the second 30 Lap A Main event the cars started as per their finishing positions in the first 30 lap A Main event.

At the completion of the second 30 Lap A Main event Todd Doyle was the winner over Glenn Pagel and Shane MacDonald.

Points so far in the Series are as follows: (93 drivers so far)

Brett Baxter 407, Glenn Pagel 354, Aidan Raymont 329, Gavin Lorensen 313, Todd Doyle 265, Greg Worling 251, Rodney Pammenter 250, Shane MacDonald 235, Steve Price 232, Nathan MacDonald 196, Mark Raymont 171, Neil Coomber 167, Ashley Barron 162, Peter Gray 123, Dennis Shallcross 122, Craig Franz 116, Quintin Clarke 115, Steven Zahl 110, Luke Hollyman 107, Jeff Peacock 107, Max Clarke 105, Johnno Collins 99, Royce Ernst 99, Robert Trapp 95, Darren White 88, Mark Pagel 87, Dennis Bullpitt 83, Geoff Hayes 80, Darren Lester 77, Kane Heidke 76, Shane langton 76, Tony Coomber 71, Garry Maroske 70, Gary Pagel 69, Mark Ferguson 66, Kerry Lack 65, Scott Thomsen 64, Steve Bradford 63, Troy Ware 62, Jason Jolley 57, Wayne Fischer 57, Dale Grotherr 57, Brett Barron 52, Steve Cook 51, Ty Jones 47, Adrian Stott 46, Andrew Harper 44, Darren Baldwin 40, Greg Raymont 40, Tim O’Shea 40, Matt Swarbrooke 37, Bevan Collins 34, Brian Learoyd 34, David Kent 31, Darren Ciesiolka 30, Allan Nash 30, David Jacobi 28, Travis Hutchison 28, Travis Barron 27, Steve Downes 26, Graeme Jones 25, Brett Barron 25, Russell Bonsey 23, Shannon Blackburn 21, Matt Egan 19, Glenn Truin 19, Michael Shelford 18, Andy Pickering 17, David Chrisp 17, Lucas Gibson 17, Darrell Peardon 14, Jim Cowley 14, Jessica Raymont 14, Kent Shelford 14, Jason Greenhough 11, Andrew Roberts 10, Russell Cowley 10, Paul Redman 9, Darryl Etherden 8, Dave Marshall 8, Jeff Smith 8, Brendan Bayfield 8, Brett Raabe 7, Jeremy Beer 5, Jamie O’Meara 5, Tony Hehir 5, Ian Galvin 3, Darren Pearson 0, Jason Boss 0, Gerry Flood 0, Darren Truin 0, Shayne Truin 0, James Elliott 0

There is just one more round to be held at Maryborough on 10th April to find the eventual winner.

Wednesday 24 February 2010

Subject: Another Sensational Meeting at Mothar Mountain! I See Red...

As they dominated overseas at Abu Dhabi, the Mighty Holden Roared at Mothar Mountain on Saturday night. The track took its toll on most of the field throughout the heats, keeping crews busy in the pits to get them lined up for the 60 lap final.

The unique 30/30 final format was the first time Gympie Saloon Car Club has hosted such an event, and the massive crowd stayed to the chequered flag. The format utilises the one car with two nominated drivers to post the best position wins in the heats to qualify for the first thirty lap final. Depending where the first driver finishes, governs where the second driver starts the second thirty laps to the chequered flag. With only 10 minutes allowed between the two races to carry out any repairs on the cars, you'd think some clean racing would be in store for the first 30 laps, no way. With 19 cars lined up for the feature event, only 10 cars finished the first thirty laps leaving Brett Baxter to put the #5 commodore on pole for Gary Pagel to start the second race. The second instalment of the final had crowds on their feet before it even started with an all Pagel front row, (Gary and Glen), Todd Doyle and Greg Raymont out of 3rd & 4th. The pressure was on as the flag dropped to get the best start as the track had only one racing line, any efforts outside that would be costly. Gary pagel held on for the first three laps then power steering gremlins turned his commodore into the Titanic and proved to be too much to stay out of the clutches of the menacing duo of Glenn Pagel and Todd Doyle and they continued an all out battle for first position. Stoppage free for the remaining 26 laps, with their two Commodores lapping the field, Todd passed Glenn on the outside at Pagels Corner pulling a rabbit out of his hat on the second last lap and greeted the chequered flag for the first 30/30 win at Mothar Mountain. Glenn Pagel was hot on his tail for second and current Queensland champion, Shane MacDonald came home in third. Todd recorded the fastest lap time for the final.

Support program included the Street Sedans with local driver Darren Lyon qualifying on pole with a good clean run through the heats, it was the first time Darren had started out of one for the Feature, but it wasn't going to be easy with the experienced Neil Keldoulis along side him out of two. Darren got the jump off the start and lead for the majority off the race only to be passed by Neil on the last corner of the last lap as victory was stripped away from him by half a car length in a shortened race. Maryborough drivers Neil and Josh Harm coming in Third and Fourth.

The Performax ASCF Junior Sedans weren't to be outdone. The track suffering from previous heavy rainfall proved quite the challenge for the little cars, however the maturity and calibre of these young drivers was spectacular, with superb representation from our local drivers who provided some great entertainment throughout the heats. Patrick Brennan took out his first heat win of his career and a little later had a unique view of the track from inside his car as he was left upside down at the hairpin after an unfortunate rollover. Thankfully both driver and car remained unscathed and lined up for the Feature with Q1 - Cody Maroske on pole. The local push of Michael Learoyd and his brother Brendon Learoyd along with Patrick Brennan kept the pressure on right to the end, but the resilient Maroske claimed top spot on the podium for the night thanks to great driving skill and a beautifully presented machine.

'Fast and Furious' was the order of proceedings when the open wheeled Formula 500's took to the track with some of the drivers never having raced at Mothar Mountain before. Despite the unfamiliarity, the field soon found set up and sweet spots around the track to pilot these little winged monsters at record breaking lap times per lap. Ex-ASCF Junior Sedans National Champion Charlie Brown showed confidence amongst his peers to finish second to the lightning fast Dale Shilleto who lapped half the field before claiming victory and the end, setting a scorching all-time lap record around the track with a 15.932, beating last year's time by almost a half a second. That's faster than a V8 Super Sedan can get around the track. Nathan Pronger came in a good third.

The Brisbane 4-Cylinder Sedans turned out in a variety of Makes, Models and configurations. They came together to compete admirably, providing the crowd with a variety of winners throughout the heats, and with a reverse grid format on order for the final. Toby Cryer held out with a multitude of challenges to win the feature event.

What a night and into the wee hours of the morning. Feedback at my end has been positive for the 30/30 format. Hopefully we'll see it in other classes of racing too. Thank you to all volunteers around the venue for their efforts, to Bill Fallon for his tractor and Ozzie Corbett for his crane on the infield for help during racing track clearances. We thank the Sponsors for another successful night, and a big thank you to all the Club Committee and Volunteers for without your efforts in preparation and during the Event, we couldn't race.

Yours in Speedway

Paul Vella

Monday 22 February 2010

Subject: Doyle And Nash Win At Gympie

(22/02/10…Jason Crowe - SSA Media)

The inaugural 30/30 for Modified Productions was held at the Gympie Speedway in Queensland on Saturday night, with Todd Doyle winning the second 30 Lap Feature race, which went from start to finish, without a stoppage.

Doyle's team mate, Allan Nash finished fourth in the first 30 Lap Feature.

Doyle defeated Glenn Pagel and Shane Macdonald in the second 30 Lap event, which saw two drivers, share the one car throughout the program, with each driver competing in two heats each, and one 30 Lap Feature event each.

Results

Heat 1 - 8 laps: 1. G4 Glenn Pagel, 2. G28 Aidan Raymont, 3. G11 Gavin Lorensen, 4. BB81 Dennis Shallcross, 5. SB31 Travis Barron, 6. Q1 Shane Macdonald, 7. N1 Steve Price, 8. G29 Jessica Raymont. DNF: G23 Adrian Stott, C18 Darren Truin, SB48 Brett Barron. No Time, Fastest Lap: 18.626 G11 Gavin Lorensen, Winning Margin: 1.254

Heat 2 - 8 laps: 1. G5 Brett Baxter, 2. CR8 Rodney Pammenter, 3. GL11 Neil Coomber, 4. BB81 Dennis Shallcross, 5. C91 Glenn Truin, 6. SC62 Russell Cowley, 7. C74 Jeff Peacock. DNF: M18 Brendan Bayfield, G54 Michael Shelford, G29 Jessica Raymont. Time: 2.35.498, Fastest Lap: 18.900 G5 Brett Baxter, Winning Margin: 2,897

Heat 3 - 8 laps: 1. G5 Gary Pagel, 2. BB7 Todd Doyle, 3. G11 Brian Learoyd, 4. CR8 Shane Langton, 5. G4 Mark Pagel, 6. G27 Tim O'Shea, 7. SB48 Tony Hehir, 8. BB82 Travis Hutchinson, 9. G23 Jim Cowley. Time: 2.30.910, Fastest Lap: 18.679 BB7 Todd Doyle, Winning Margin: 0.982

Heat 4 - 8 laps: 1. G28 Ty Jones, 2. Q1 Nathan Macdonald, 3. BB82 Kane Heidke, 4. N1 Shannon Blackburn, 5. C74 Mark Ferguson, 6. GL11 Tony Coomber, 7. SB31 Ashley Barron. DNF: SC62 James Elliott, BB7 Allan Nash. Disq: G27 Tim O'Shea. No Time, Fastest Lap: 18.592 G28 Ty Jones, Winning Margin: 0.069

Heat 5 - 8 laps: 1. C91 Matt Swarbrooke, 2. G5 Brett Baxter, 3. G4 Glenn Pagel, 4. G27 Greg Raymont, 5. BB7 Todd Doyle, 6. N1 Steve Price, 7. M18 Brendan Bayfield, 8. CR8 Rodney Pammenter, 9. SB48 Brett Barron, 10. G29 Jessica Raymont. Time: 2.34.882, Fastest Lap: 18.777 G5 Brett Baxter, Winning Margin: 0.030

Heat 6 - 8 laps: 1. BB7 Todd Doyle, 2. BB81 Dennis Shallcross, 3. G23 Adrian Stott, 4. GL11 Neil Coomber, 5. G28 Aidan Raymont, 6. Q1 Shane Macdonald, 7. M18 Brendan Mayfield, 8. C74 Jeff Peacock, 9. G54 Michael Shelford. Time: 2.33.918, Fastest Lap: 18.776 BB7 Todd Doyle, Winning Margin: 1.456

Heat 7 - 8 laps: 1. G11 Gavin Lorensen, 2. G27 Tim O'Shea, 3. G4 Mark Pagel, 4. N1 Shannon Blackburn, 5. SB31 Ashley Barron, 6. G5 Gary Pagel, 7. CR8 Shane Langton, 8. C91 Glen Truin, 9. BB82 Travis Hutchinson, 10. Bevan Collins. DNF: Q1 Nathan Macdonald. No Time, Fastest Lap: 18.904 G11 Gavin Lorensen, Winning Margin: 1.316

Heat 8 - 8 laps: 1. G28 Ty Jones, 2. C74 Mark Ferguson, 3. GL11 Tony Coomber, 4. SB48 Tony Hehir, 5. BB82 Kane Heidke, 6. G11 Brian Learoyd, 7. Jim Cowley, 8. G54 Kent Shelford, 9. G29 Jamie O'Meara. Disq: SB31 Travis Barron. No Time, Fastest Lap: 18.672 G28 Ty Jones, Winning Margin: 9.066

A Main #1 - 30 Laps: 1. G5 Gary Pagel, 2. G4 Mark Pagel, 3. G27 Tim O'Shea, 4. BB7 Allan Nash, 5. BB81 Bevan Collins, 6. Q1 Nathan Macdonald, 7. G54 Kent Shelford, 8. G28 Ty Jones, 9. SB31 Ashley Barron, 10. G29 Jamie O'Meara, 11. BB82 Travis Hutchinson, 12. N1 Shannon Blackburn, 13. C91 Matt Swarbrooke, 14. G23 Jim Cowley, 15. C74 Mark Ferguson, 16. GL11 Tony Coomber, 17. G11 Brian Learoyd, 18. CR8 Shane Langton, 19. M18 Paul Redman. No Time, Fastest Lap: 18.553 G5 Gary Pagel, Winning Margin: 0.312

A Main #2 - 30 Laps: 1. BB7 Todd Doyle, 2. G4 Glenn Pagel, 3. Q1 Shane Macdonald, 4. BB81 Dennis Shallcross, 5. G54 Michael Shelford (29 Laps), 6. G23 Adrian Stott (29), 7. CR8 Rodney Pammenter(29), 8. N1 Steve Price (29), 9. G5 Brett Baxter (27), 10. C74 Jeff Peacock (24), 11. G11 Gavin Lorensen (17), 12. G27 Greg Raymont.(13) Time: 9.33.451, Fastest Lap: 18.608 BB7 Todd Doyle, Winning Margin: 0.559

*Please note - all results listed may not be necessarily 100% correct with the driver name, due to the sharing of the car. Car Numbers and times are correct.

Thursday 18 February 2010

Subject: National Modified Production Title Includes 12 Qlders

(18/02/10…Pam Franz QSCA site…couresty of Jason Crowe – SSA Media)

The Australian Modified Production Title will be held at the Bendigo Bank Arena, Latrobe, from Thursday 11 March 2010, with the Finals set for Saturday, 13 March 2010. Speedway Sedans Australia have today released the field which will compete in the event.

In total, 52 drivers will take part in the event, which promises to be a brilliant spectacle, as current series all around Australia have proven throughout the season.

National Champion, Mark Carlin is part of a contingent of 18 from Victoria, while twelve drivers will come from Queensland for the event. The home state will have ten representatives, while New South Wales account for nine drivers. Two former State Champions in John Purser and Allan Mortimer, will make the massive trip from Western Australia, while Terry Brown is South Australia’s sole representative.

The field is full of State and National Champions, led by National Champion, Mark Carlin. Former Champions Todd Doyle (2008, 2007), Justin Drew (2006) and Greg Worling (1998) are also entered.

Queensland Champion, Shane Macdonald joins former Champions, Doyle and Aidan Raymont in the strong field. New South Wales Champion, Steve Price, and former NSW Champion David Jacobi (2001), are also in the field, along with Multiple Victorian Champion, Andrew Blackwell. Former Victorian Champions Graham West (2002) and Trevor Mills (2001), join Blackwell for the Title being held at Latrobe for the first time. Multiple South Australian Champion, Bryan Galley of Victoria is also in the line up with former West Australian Champions, Purser and Mortimer. Multiple Tasmanian Champions, Andrew Russell, Craig Williams, along with Barry Youl make a total of sixteen Current or Former Champions in the line-up.

Scrutineering will be held on Thursday, 11 March 2010, with three rounds of heats to be contested on Friday, 14 March 2010, with the final round of heats, along with the three finals on Saturday, 15 March 2010.

Further details will be released in the coming days, in the lead up to the event.

Nominations in Allocated Roof Number Order

A1 Mark Carlin, V2 Kellie Atkins, N3 Greg Worling, T4 Barry Youl, T5 Justin Goss, V6 Bryan Galley, T7 Rohan Blair, V8 Fiona Verhoeven, W9 John Purser, T10 Brett Tatnell, T11 Jordy Howe, V12 Trevor Mills, V14 Justin Alberni, N15 Terry Board, V16 Peter McCarthy, T17 Craig Williams, V18 Rodney Burr, V19 Justin Drew, Q21 Shane Macdonald, Q22 Steve Price, V23 Brendan Hucker, Q24 Dale Grotherr, V25 Christopher Hayden, T26 Andy Russell, T27 Josh Marston, Q28 Aidan Raymont, V29 Darren Forrest, Q31 Darryl Etherden, Q32 Nathan Macdonald, Q34 Glenn Pagel, V35 Andrew Blackwell, T36 Brad Palmer, Q37 Todd Doyle, V38 Darren Pottage, S39 Terry Brown, Q41 Graeme Jones, N42 Gerard Flood, Q44 Ashley Barron, V45 Anthony Wilson, N46 Steve Downes, V51 Wayne Ramsdale, N54 Ron Watts, V56 Graham West, N61 Max Clarke, N63 David Jacobi, Q66 Ross Bullimore, V72 Martin Hawson, W74 Allan Mortimer, Q78 Peter Gray, N81 Quintin Clarke, T82 Jason Price, N88 Jeffery Barclay

Wednesday 17 February 2010

Subject: Junior Street Sedan Title – Maryborough 27th February

(17/02/10…Pam Franz QSCA site)

The 2010 Junior Street Sedan Title is scheduled to be held at Maryborough Speedway on Saturday 27th February, 2010. 25 nominations are to hand for this event. Current title holder Bradley Jennings will be keen to defend his Title – Bradley has won the last two Title events and will be looking to make it a hat trick.

Nominations to hand are: Michele Blavius, Natasha Cook, Gary Harris, John Irwin, Bradley Jennings, Taran Knowles, Beau Laverty, Harmony Lomax, Brent Lorensen, Rohan Lorensen, Nathan Miller, Michael O’Reilly, Jayden Peacock, Ryan Packer, Brady Roberts, Sam Roza, Mitchell Slade, Tim Smith, Leisa Smith, Ben Stead, Brody Thomsen, Mitch Thomsen, Jesse Volk, Danni Wicks and Josh Wicks

The Junior Street Sedan Title is part of a huge night of speedway scheduled at Maryborough – supporting events include Round 3 Masondale Heavy Haulage Modified Production Series and Street Sedans.

Many of the senior competitors in other divisions have started their racing careers in Junior Street Sedans over the years, drivers such as Mark , Aidan and Jessica Raymont, Brett Baxter, Craig and Sarah Franz, Tegan Jennings, Scott Thomsen, Jason Slade etc have all gone on to be successful senior drivers.

Junior Street Sedans age limit is 12 years through to 16 years, driving Street Sedans. It is an opportunity for families to share the race car – in many instances Dad/Mum have raced the car and it has given the son/daughter the opportunity to start their racing career.

Tuesday 16 February 2010

Nominations Finalised for Modified Productions 30/30 Racing at the Mountain 20 February 2010

List of drivers for the Exide Batteries Nambour/T-Mac Auto Spares & Race Gear 30/30

Q1 Shane Macdonald/Nathan Macdonald

G11 Gavin Lorensen /Brian Learoyd

BB 81 Dennis Shellcross/Bevan Collins

BB82 Kane Heidke/Travis Hutchinson

SB31 Travis Barron/Ashley Barron

M18 Brendon Bayfield/Paul Redman

C74 Jeff Peacock/Mark Fergerson

G54 Michael Shelford/Kent Shelford

SC22 Steve Price/Shannon Blackburn

G4 Glenn Pagel/Mark Pagel

GL11 Neil Coomber/Tony Coomber

C18 Darren Truin/Shayne Truin

G5 Brett Baxter/Gary Pagel

SB48 Brett Barron /Tony Hehir

G23 Adrian Stott/Jim Cowley

C94 Darren White/Troy Ware

CR8 Rodney Pammenter/Shane Langton

G29 Jess Raymont/Jamie O'Meara

G28 Aiden Raymont/Ty Jones

G27 Greg Raymont/Tim O'Shea

BB7 Todd Doyle/Allan Nash

SC62 James Elloitt/Russell Cowley

C91 Glenn Truin/Matt Swarbrooke

That makes 23cars - 46drivers and a bunch of door banging.

Each driver will get 2 heats each and then 1x 30 lap feature each. The draw for the heats will be random. The combined points for each team will determine your team's start in the 1st feature. Whatever place your team comes in the 1st feature is where your 2nd driver starts the 2nd feature and the winner of that is the winner.

The 10 minutes driver change-over will be done on the race track along the main straight. You will be able to do what ever to your car in that time, with no limit on staff per car. The only restriction is that in the first 5 minutes no refueling is to take place as to let the cars cool down a bit.

Points towards the Exide Batteries Series will awarded to the nominated driver (not combined). Prize money $1000.00 ,750.00,500.00,350.00,250.00 and $150.00 min money for each team.

***PLEASE NOTE YOUR SECOND DRIVER WILL NEED TO HAVE NASR INSURANCE AND AN SSA INFRINGEMENT CARD*** FOR MORE INFO PLEASE RING PAM FRANZ ON 0417 137740 AFTER 6PM PLEASE***

So thank you for getting behind this exciting event.

We thank the continuing support from our generous Sponsors - Gympie Oil, Gas and Batteries; T-Mac Auto Spares & Race Gear and Exide Batteries Nambour.

In the supporting categories we have Performax International ASCF Junior Sedans Series, Formula 500's Open Wheelers QLD Country Cup, Street Sedans and 4 CYL Speedway Sedans. What a fantastic lineup of grit-in-your-teeth, heart-thumping dirt-track racing action making for one heck of a memorable speedway spectacular! Don't be left at home...

Cheers.

Allan Jennings President GSCC

Monday 15 February 2010

Exide Batteries Nambour Qld Modified Production Series 09/10

Round 3 from Charlton Raceway 13th February 2010

(thanks to Ryan 'Big Ryno' Harris for his wrap)

What a sensational night. Great racing as always from the Modified Productions...

- Baxter is on fire at the moment

- Lorensen & Pagel tidy and smooth all night and awesome find themselves up the pointy end

- Nathan Macdonald is flying in the new commodore

- I bet Shane's got a new one on order...

- Worling is in the best form he has been in, for years

- Doyle has found some pace again at the right time of the season

- Darren White is awesome to watch anytime he gets in a car, hope we see more of him in the C94 Falcon

- Steven Zahl was extremely quick and looks to have the car sorted

- Aidan Raymont is fast at the moment, but just can't buy a win at the moment

- All the Toowoomba boys were fast as always, but all had rotten luck last night.

- Max Clarke continues to show good speed from the L15 Commodore

- Pricey still manages to find great speed from the cortina, another win his just around the corner.

Well done Doug and the team, it was a really, really good night. I've already got my room booked for the 2011 Modified Production Queensland Title to be held at Charlton...

Wednesday 10 February 2010

Subject: Change to Licence

(10/02/10…Pam Franz QSCA site)

It has been confirmed tonight that persons may use a NASR One Day Insurance to race in both Senior and Junior Divisons covered by the ASCF Driver Licence category. This means – Modified Production, Production Sedans, Street Stocks and Junior Sedans.

Same principles apply as before – any person may only purchase two (2) One Day Insurances per season. If applied for more than 7 days prior to the race meeting the cost $35 and if applied for less than 7 days prior to the race meeting the cost is $50.

The purchase of a One Day Qld Licence also applies – cost is $15 – no matter when it is applied for.

To apply for the One Day Insurance you must contact the State Licencing Officer – Pam Franz – on 0417 137 740 or admin@qsca.com.au to obtain the correct form.

This change is effective immediately.

Tuesday 2 February 2010

Racing Cancelled for 13th March 2010 Meeting Only

(Outcome of Committee Meeting - 28 January 2010)

"Hi all. At a commitee meeting last night, it was decided to cancel our 13th March meeting due to the fact that most of the Committee, track prep staff, transponder personnel and many other people will be in LaTrobe for the Australian Modified Title. Also, Rocky are running a Round of the AMT Series on the same night - so we will have no Super Streets and no Modifieds. But on the up side, April brings a huge amount of racing with 2 State Titles across multiple nights. Firstly, Street Sedans over Easter and Modifieds over Anzac weekend, so heaps of racing on the Mountain in April to make up for March. Hope you see you all there! "

Allan Jennings - President GSCC

Tuesday 2 February 2010

Nominations for Racing at the Mountain 20 February 2010

Please fill out the Special Nomination Form for this month's Meeting, and fax in to 54828027.

Nomination Form - Gympie Speedway - 20 February 2010

Wednesday 20 January 2010

Helmet Standard Update

(NASR Safety Bulletin #1/2010)

The new Snell SA 2010 helmet standard is due to be launched this year so NASR and speedway scrutineers will officially recognise 3 standards:

Snell SA 2010; Snell SA 2005; Snell SA 2000.

However, the SA 2000 standard is due to be phased out next year. On the 1st of July 2011 Snell SA 2000 standard helmets will no longer be approved. Therefore competitors with a Snell SA2000 helmet can continue to use it until the middle of next year.

If you are looking at purchasing a new helmet be sure to ask sales staff about the new Snell SA 2010 standard. Also, all competitors should check the Snell standard of your current helmet so you can be sure yours complies with the NASR minimum safety standards.

If you have any further quesitons, please contact Paul Trengove - NASR Competition & Operations Manager on 08 8139 0777.

Monday 18 January 2010

Baxter Wins Exide Batteries Brisbane 1000

(Contributed 18/01/10…Pam Franz…story written by Grant Woodhams from Speedway Sedan Digest, QSCA site)

Gympie based Modified Sedan driver Brett Baxter drove to one of the best wins of his career at Archerfield Speedway on Saturday January 16th when he led home a stellar field of Queensland and Northern NSW Modifieds to win the Exide Batteries 1000. Qualifying on pole for the 30 Lap Feature, Baxter had first to contend with the pressure of the in form Aidan Raymont and then the rim riding exploits of Qld 1 Shane MacDonald before he drove away to win by the length of the straight.

Baxter was the top qualifier after each driver had three heats. Over thirty drivers contested the three heats that were won by Baxter (2), Shane McDonald (2), Geoff Hayes, Gavin Lorensen, Aidan Raymont, Steve Price, Greg Worling, Nathan MacDonald, Rodney Pammenter and Glen Pagel.

The heats were generally without incident except for the 8th heat which saw Rodney Pammenter roll the CR8 car. Pammenter was o.k. and the car received only minor damage.

The B Main for qualifiers seventeen to thirty saw only eight cars front the starter and the race was won by Lismore’s (NSW) Greg Worling from Gympie’s Steve Cook, driving his converted Super Street car, followed by the Lismore pair of Quinton Clark and Steve Downes.

Twenty cars were set for the 30 Lap Exide Batteries 1000 but before the green flag flew, Mark Raymont was on the infield with a car that failed to start.

At the start Baxter and Aidan Raymont were engaged in a brilliant battle for the lead with Baxter on the inside and Raymont running high and for several laps looking to go around the outside of Baxter. However Baxter, a reasonably recent convert to the Modified world was not fazed by the attention of one of Australia’s best.

Raymont dropped off the pace, as the race was run at a hectic speed, and Shane MacDonald stepped up to the mark, and worked the highline beautifully to close in on Baxter. By mid race he looked to have the car and momentum to make the move, however a broken tail shaft put paid to his hopes and he drove to the infield.

Baxter had moved away from the pack as the race entered its final stages. Glen Pagel was strong in second, Raymont still hanging on in third, Nathan MacDonald who had started out of ten was up to fourth.

Rodney Pammenter who had rolled in heat eight was on the move and out of position thirteen was looking to finish on the podium. In the final stages of the race he passed both MacDonald and Raymont to grab third.

For Baxter it was a well deserved win and he has become in a short period of time one of the hottest prospects in Queensland Modified Sedan racing. The race was a great advertisement for Modified Sedans and its hoped that the Archerfield Promotion will look to run this division again in the near future.

Modified Production Exide Batteries 1000 – Starting Order: Brett Baxter G5, Aidan Raymont G28, Shane MacDonald Q1, Gavin Lorensen G11, Neil Coomber GL11, Glenn Pagel G4, Geoff Hayes L12, Royce Ernst CR14, Mark Raymont G27, Nathan MacDonald CR32, Steve Price SC22, Luke Hollyman C12, Rodney Pammenter CR8, Ashley Barron SB44, Robert Trapp CR23, Jeff Peacock C63, Greg Worling L3, Steve Cook G13, Quinton Clark L81, Steve Downes L6

Placings: Top Five: 1 Brett Baxter G5, 2 Glenn Pagel G4, 3 Rodney Pammenter CR8, 4 Aidan Raymont G28, 5 Nathan MacDonald C32

Sunday 17 January 2010

Exide Batteries Nambour Qld Modified Production Series Points after Round 2

(Contributed 17/01/10…Pam Franz, QSCA site)

Round 2 of the Exide Batteries Nambour Qld Modified Production Series was run at Brisbane International Speedway on Saturday night 16th January, 2010.

A great line up of drivers nominated for this event – 39 in total. Although 6 drivers were unable to attend due to other committments the racing was superb from the other 33 drivers.

Points after Round 2 of the Exide Batteries Nambour Qld Modified Production Series is as follows:

237 Brett Baxter; 223 Glenn Pagel; 190 Aidan Raymont; 171 Mark Raymont; 154 Shane MacDonald; 151 Gavin Lorensen; 150 Rodney Pammenter; 148 Greg Worling; 136 Ashley Barron; 133 Neil Coomber; 127 Steve Price; 116 Craig Franz; 111 Quintin Clarke; 99 Johnno Collins; 91 Peter Gray; 90 Todd Doyle; 80 Geoff Hayes; 77 Darren Lester; 75 Nathan MacDonald; 73 Luke Hollyman; 70 Garry Maroske; 69 Royce Ernst; 64 Scott Thomsen; 63 Steve Bradford; 62 Troy Ware; 60 Dennis Shallcross; 57 Jason Jolley; 54 Kane Heidke; 54 Robert Trapp; 52 Brett Barron; 52 Jeff Peacock; 51 Steve Cook; 47 Wayne Fischer; 46 Mark Ferguson; 40 Darren Baldwin; 39 Max Clarke; 37 Kerry Lack; 38 Steven Zahl; 31 David Kent; 26 Steve Downes; 25 Dennis Bullpitt; 24 Darren Ciesiolka; 25 Russell Bonsey; 17 Andy Pickering; 17 David Chrisp; 17 Lucas Gibson; 14 Travis Barron; 13 Adrian Stott; 11 Jason Greenhough; 10 Andrew Roberts; 10 Dale Grotherr; 8 Darryl Etherden; 8 Dave Marshall; 8 Jeff Smith; 5 Jeremy Beer; 0 Brendan Bayfield; 0 Darren Pearson; 0 Jason Boss; 0 Gerry Flood

59 Drivers have taken part in the two rounds of the Series to date.

Next Rounds to be held are on 13th February, 2010 at Charlton Raceway and 20th February, 2010 at Gympie.

Thursday 14 January 2010

Round 2 Exide Batteries Nambour Modified Production Series at Brisbane 16th January 2010

(Contributed 12/01/10…Pam Franz, QSCA site)

Round 2 of the Exide Batteries Nambour Modified Production Series will be held at Brisbane International Speedway Saturday night 16th January, 2010.

A huge field of quality drivers have nominated for this event – 39 in total. Drivers nominated are: Jason Greenhough, Glenn Pagel, Brett Baxter, Robert Trapp, Quintin Clarke, David Jacobi, Steve Cook, Rodney Pammenter, Gerry Flood, Jeremy Beer, Steve Price, Peter Gray, Geoff Hayes, Jason Jolley, Wayne Fischer, Mark Raymont, Aidan Raymont, Brett Barron, Travis Barron, Luke Hollyman, Royce Ernst, Greg Worling, Rob White, Craig Franz, Max Clarke, Steve Downes, Nathan MacDonald, Lucas Gibson, Jeff Peacock, Adrian Stott, David Kent, Shane MacDonald, Neil Coomber, Gavin Lorensen, Kerry Lack, Steven Zahl, Darren Ciesiolka, Ashley Barron and Dennis Bullpitt.

Points in the Exide Batteries Nambour Modified Production Series so far: 123 Glenn Pagel 108 Mark Raymont 105 Greg WorlingExide Nambour 1 101 Brett Baxter 99 Johnno Colline 90 Todd Doyle 81 Aidan Raymont 80 Craig Franz 77 Darran Lester 76 Gavin Lorensen 74 Ashley Barron 70 Quintin Clarke 70 Garry Maroske 68 Shane MacDonald 68 Rodney Pammenter 64 Scott Thomsen 63 Steve Bradford 62 Troy Ware 60 Dennis Shallcross 58 Steve Price 58 Neil Coomber 54 Kane Heidke 52 Brett Barron 46 Mark Ferguson 40 Darren Baldwin 39 Max Clarke 38 Peter Gray 37 Kerry Lack 36 Steven Zahl 31 David Kent 23 Russell Bonsey 17 Andy Pickering 17 David Chrisp 14 Travis Barron 13 Luke Hollyman 11 Jason Greenhough 10 Dale Grotherr 10 Andrew Roberts 8 Dave Marshall 8 Darryl Etherden 6 Wayne Fischer 5 Jeremy Beer 0 Brendan Bayfield 0 Adrian Stott 0 Darren Pearson 0 Jason Boss

Thursday 14 January 2010

Announcing an exciting innovation to bring the best and freshest reviews, reports and stories from the Gympie Speedway World.

We're implementing a special Member's Invitational Segment to this space in February 2010.

Members and their supporters are invited to submit news and reviews on what's happening in their world, be it work on racing machines, racing adventures, techniques and advice for the up and coming enthusiast, race meet reviews or the like.

Here's a chance to submit your stories and if selected for publication will feature in a special new section on this site. So stay tuned - and get your submissions in...

Contributors post submissions to Orbitingstar

Sunday 10 January 2010

Top Night of Racing From the Mountain

Results from Round 3 AMT Super Street Sedans Series, Round 6 Freightliner Trucks Super Sedan Championship Series, and Supports as follows:

Super Street Sedans 1 C13 Steve Cook 2 SC4 Joel Thomas 3 G3 Jason Flikweert

Junior Street Sedans 1 SC36 Michele Blavius 2 G77 Ryan Packer 3 G19 Mitchell Slade

Street Sedans 1 G15 Tim Atkin 2 SB83 Josh Harm 3 G27 Doug Rigby

Modified Productions 1 G4 Glenn Pagel 2 G11 Gavin Lorensen 3 G5 Brett Baxter

Super Sedans 1 Craig Torr 2 Mark Pagel

Tim Atkin broke his own Street Sedans Lap Record in the Feature Race with a new time of 19.48 seconds

Brad Jennings broke the Junior Street Sedan Lap Record during the Feature Race with a new time of 20.06 seconds, previously held by Jayden Peacock with a 20.13

Wednesday 6 January 2010

A Busy Year Ahead

Welcome to the New Year and the first meeting for 2010 is ahead of us this weekend. A big night of racing is scheduled for Saturday the 9th January 2010. We have Round 3 of the Velmec Automotive AMT Super Street Sedans Series and Round 6 of the Freightliner Trucks Super Sedan Series with a huge support program including Street Sedans and Junior Street Sedans. The racing will be tight and the entertainment will be sensational. Be there!

Tuesday 5 January 2010

Results from Maryborough weekend 01 + 02 January 2010

Results of Maryborough 01.01.10 and 02.01.10

Junior Street Sedans - A Main 4 G19 Mitchell Slade

Modified Production Sedans - A Main 4 G28 Aidan Raymont 5 G11 Gavin Lorensen 6 G27 Greg Raymont 10 G23 Adrian Stott DNF G4 Glenn Pagel

Street Sedans - Heat 9 1 G8 Neil Keldoulis

Super Sedans - A Main 6 Q4 Mark Pagel

Wednesday 30 December 2009

Round Two Racing of the National Super Sedan Series from Gympie Speedway - delivered up the action just how we like it - Fast and Furious!

Despite the ominous weather, a massive crowd showed support for the Motor Racing at the Mountain last evening. The rain held off till 0215 this morning, and allowed the racing its best opportunity. The track settled well and held up well throughout the heats. A scheduled shaping ahead of the features gave everyone a chance to regroup. The safety and track officials were as usual on their game to keep proceedings on track. Thanks must go to Mark Pagel for the physical track prep and the band of Club volunteers who prepared the facility in top shape. We thank the visiting Officials from our Governing Bodies who went about their duties with quiet proficiency. Thankyou to the Public for your support, the Sponsors, Owners, Drivers, Crews, Officials, Volunteers and all involved for a generally succesful Race Meeting.

(Contributor - NASR National Office posted Wednesday December 30, 2009)

Pascoe Too Good In Gympie

Matt Pascoe stormed to victory in an action packed round two of the 2009/2010 Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series at Gympie's Mothar Mountain Speedway on Tuesday night (December 29). After biding his time behind defending champion Darren Kane, Pascoe took his NQ Proline Plasterboard Contractors Sweet-Dodge Avenger to the front with a terrific outside swoop and then survived a series of late-race restarts to emerge victorious.

Aboard a brand new Ian Boettcher Race Parts Dominator-Mazda RX8, Kane qualified on pole position but found himself languishing behind runaway leader Gary Pagel in the opening stages of the race until the latter inexplicably spun to a halt in turn four. Kane assumed the lead at this point before ultimately succumbing to Pascoe's highline swoop to finish in second spot.

After enduring a week of misfortune, Steve Jordan salvaged some joy with a methodical drive into third place ahead of a barnstorming Michael Nicola, who picked up the Super Charge Hard Charger Award after advancing from position 18.

Shane Best finished in fifth spot ahead of Brad Smith, Wayne Miles, Ashley Bergmeier, Chris Jensen and Bill Miller, with Graeme Elliot the only other driver to go the distance.

Following the loss of the opening round to inclement weather, teams gathered in Gympie under threatening skies and, although there was a heavy downpour just a couple of hours before showtime, the race meeting was completed without interruption in front of a very sizeable crowd. The racing, for the most part, was excellent and included some strong performances from several drivers who had never previously visited this utterly unique circuit. Hard luck stories in the feature event included Jamie McHugh and Clayton Pyne, both of whom exited with flat right rear tyres whilst safely ensconced inside the top four. Tony Barklimore was another who endured miserable luck, crashing out on the opening lap after an impressive qualifying performance. Having restarted from the rear, Pagel's race ended against the main straight wall when his East Coast Traffic Control Dominator-Mustang shed a wheel.

In a race of attrition, others who failed to go the distance included Rookie of the Year contenders in Sam Hughes and Trent Wilson, along with local ace Tim O'Shea, South Australia's Dave Gartner, a luckless Steve Pearce and the Ocean Tyres-backed duo of Chris Bussey and Michael Doblo. Two-time national champ Kevin Purton endured a rough and tumble series debut, rolling his Ford Falcon along the main straight in a preliminary heat. Other heat race casualties included Chris Albert, Dale Christensen, Mark Pagel and Des Korn, who looked to have the opening heat wrapped up until a broken axle intervened and ended his night prematurely.

Barklimore got proceedings underway with an impressive win under pressure in the opening preliminary. However, it was Kane who dominated qualifying, securing pole position with two heat wins. Best, Pyne, Pagel, Gartner, Hughes and O'Shea, who was the standout amongst the non-contracted entries before exiting the feature after a restart infringement, also recorded heat victories.

Tuesday 29 December 2009

1400: The pit area is filling with cars and crews ahead of the racing later. There has been some light sporadic showers on occasion through the day - though not anywhere near enough to threaten the event. It's all go!! And if you're in town, come on out. Check back here tomorrow for all the results.

0800: Track preparation at the Gympie Speedway was completed well in advance of tonight's round of the National Super Sedan Series. Fortunately, the expected rain that fell on the track overnight has gone to consolidate the hydrometric stabilisation of the track surface. Our Chief track-builder Mark Pagel walked the circuit this morning at around 0800 and inspected the racing surface. His cousin Gary Pagel watched from the track entry gate and when asked what work would be done today to ready the track, his response was - "...we won't let anobody within 50 feet of it till this afternoon." The wealth of knowledge and experience that these two well respected and accomplished Speedway veterans lend to the effort not only offers the facility its greatest chance at holding up to the environmental fluctuations, but guarantees the competitors and spectators the greatest thrill ride night of action packed motor racing fun. "...if it doesn't rain like a monsoon, we'll be right for tonight." The rain is scattered across the South East.

Latest from the Bureau of Meteorology (hit the 256km link to refresh radar)

Pictures taken at 0800 this morning reveal the skies above Mothar Mountain as 'patchy'.

We'll keep you posted throughout the day.

Monday 28 December 2009

Round One Racing of the National Super Sedan Series at Rockhampton has been cancelled due to rain.

At this stage, racing is still on for Gympie Speedway Round Two of National Super Sedan Series - Tuesday, 29 December 2009. Watch this space for the latest breaking news, and results.

Gary Pagel		Drivers from the length and breadth of this fair Country will descend upon the sleepy country Queensland town of Gympie on Tuesday, 29th december 2009. They will bring with them a LOUD AND ANGRY ARSENAL OF SUPER SEDANS to contest the second round of the 2009/2010 National Super Sedan Series. No one will be left wondering, and nothing will be left in reserve on the track or in the pits. It will be one huge BLOCKBUSTER of a night! BE THERE!		Darren Kane

November 2009

Subject: Change of Secretary Position.

Please be advised that Jenny Vervaart has resigned as Secretary of the Gympie Saloon Car Club. Over the last 3 seasons Jenny has been a great asset and a valuable club member and has put in many hours of work. On behalf of the club we wish you all the best and thank you. Selina English has agreed to stand in as Secretary until the end of the season. She can be contacted a/h on 5482 9776 or fax 5482 8027. Yours Sincerely, Allan Jennings - President GSCC

23 November 2009

Subject: Another Sensational Meeting at Mothar Mountain!

Well the mighty Mothar Mountain gave us an indication of things to come last Saturday night as the track took its toll on the biggest names in speedway racing. The fast and the furious V8 Super Sedans took the mountain in big numbers but were certainly shown who's the boss with some spectacular mishaps down the back straight and when the dust settled it was on again for young and old. With a near capacity crowd attending this fantastic venue, we can't wait for Dec 29 2009 when they're back for the National Round.

Junior Street Sedans got the ball rolling and settled the track in for the nights racing ahead, Brad Jennings and Sam Roza lining up at the pointy end of the field after the heats for the feature event, but a good consistent drive and staying out of trouble was the key to winning as Rohan Lorensen emerged victorious and taking the points. Street Sedan action was second to none, coming back from a huge accident last round, young Benny Foster claimed his maiden heat win with a 2nd and 3rd placing throughout the heats which earned him the right to start from the front row for the feature event. A display of great racing with no stoppages, the 15 lap feature event was fast and exciting, Foster getting caught up in traffic and persistence from the likes of Packer, Cowley and O'Keefe saw packer finishing in top spot with Brandon O'Keefe second and Russel Cowley third, Ben Foster finishing a close fourth.

Modified Production were at there usual high standard of action packed mayhem, though out the heats, local champion Glen Pagel and Brett Baxter lining up on the front row for the 15 lap final. Baxter took the lead of Pagel on lap 5 and lead up to the second last lap until electrical failure got the better of him and Todd Doyle was there to reap in the benefit and take the chequered flag, Local champions Glen Pagel and Gavin Lorensen close behind in second and third.

A capacity crowd was there right to the end to see the monstering V8 Super Sedans on the track for the feature event of the Freightliner series, 16 methanol munching machines let loose in a fury of anger chasing the points which brought the mountain to life and could be heard for miles around. The track held up well for the night and showed that she was force to be reckoned with. within the first four laps, the infield turned into a parking lot with big name runners, Australian champion Darren Kane and Paul Geary out with flat right rear tyres. The field bunched up for a restart and the hits just kept on coming with Dale Christiansen out with power steering gremlins he had been fighting all night, the number of cars on the infield growing allowing Mathew Williams to take the win in some of the best racing action that the mountain has ever seen.

Next meeting (Dec 29 Tuesday night), will be a spectacle that no one would want to miss as Gympie's unforgiving Mothar Mountain plays host to Round 2 of the National Super S edan Series, with up to 50 cars lining up for top honours of this exclusive Series.

Once again thank you to the terrific efforts of all the volunteers in the bars and canteens, the infield and track officials, emergency crews and Mark Pagel for his efforts behind the scenes with the track preparation.

BRING ON DECEMBER THE 29TH (DON'T FORGET ITS A TUESDAY NIGHT)

Thank You All

Paul Vella (Contributor)