Dean Thompson posted Monday January 4, 2010.
Speedway Sedan fans head out to Drouin Speedway this Sunday for round 2 of the 3 Litre Sedan Association series where local businessman Russell Hill supports the feature event to be known as the ‘Ramsdale Wreckers Cup’.
Hill a long time competitor in the 3 Litre Sedans steps back from driving duties this weekend to watch his son Nick Hill aged 17 take on round one winner and Drouin Speedway club member Jeff Leahy. Whilst Drouin Speedway and Pakenham will be represented by John Dike Jnr, Dale Morrison and Peter Temby the challengers from the other side of the West Gate will come from Zac Swanson, Jack McClure, Steve Sutherland, Scott Mallon, Will Lamb and Matt Gerlach.
Jeff Leahy is very much looking forward to racing on his home track. “The club is excited, great things are happening at the club and it is recognition of the committee’s efforts that our series round can be run at home. I can’t wait to race in front of family and friends and the competition is sure to be tough.”
Division 2 Hot Rods are on the program and they are sure to put on great racing with a good field expected including Trish Dike, Scotty Laidlaw and Rob Tatterson whilst the program is completed with the Standard Saloons for Men, Ladies and Juniors with Matt Jones, Leigh Gooding and Ben Brighton expected to go hammer and tong once again in the Mens.
Competitors need to be in the pits by 10am and racing begins at 11am. Nominations are still being accepted by Bruce on 0439 934 522.
Prices for admission are $40 for a family of 2 adults and two kids between 12-16, $15- for Adult, $10 for Age/Invalid pensioner and kids 12-16yrs old
Drouin Speedway would like to thank the following for their wonderful support:
- Ramsdale Wreckers
- Moe Grain & Farm
- Drysdale Chaff Mills
- Migwell Australia
- Logue’s Auto Wreckers
- West Gippsland Welding Supplies