It\u2019s been cancelled twice due to weather, but the Daylesford Speedway Club have their fingers crossed for clear skies at their season opener this Sunday.<\/p>\n
Weather permitting, a full show will kick off just before lunch, including all the clubs\u2019 independent classes along with Vintage and Victorian Speedway Council classes.<\/p>\n
The Club\u2019s diligent committee has been busy in the basin working the track over, and checking to make sure parking areas are strong and safe.<\/p>\n
This Sunday, the likes of Bailey and Reece Kakoschke in the Modifieds will compete with Ryan Daly, Ian Bartlett, and Steven Warlond, amongst a contingent of Modifieds sure to entertain.<\/p>\n
In Street Stocks the very consistent Glenn McCoubrie leads the Glare brothers and new Daylesford members, Ash Fox, David Clark, Anthony Bull, and others to battle.<\/p>\n
Daylesford\u2019s six-cylinder Junior Sedan class will see Noah Basten, Blair Botheras, Peyton Edwards-Daly, Blaize Majok-Edwards, and Ben Carrington clash for the victory, whilst the Ladies will also be in action with drivers such as Shelby Higginbottom, Richelle Jenner and Ebeny Bull.<\/p>\n
The Victorian Speedway Council Standard Saloons will feature Daylesford\u2019s Dean Pedersen against a number of Ballarat based race drivers including Jacob Head, Bailey Sinclair, and Rick Stowe.<\/p>\n
In the Junior 1200 Sedans, fresh off victory at Drouin two weekends ago, Arthur Hutchinson will compete with Riley Taylor and others.<\/p>\n
For those who love nostalgia, the Aces of Spades Club will do some spirited demonstrations with their old Fords and Chevy Slopers.<\/p>\n
The canteen and some terrific vendors at the club will be operational Sunday. Daylesford Speedway has an onsite bar, with beers for $4 and spirits for $6. No BYO is allowed on the day.<\/p>\n
Head to Basin Road Daylesford to watch, and for any general enquiries, call 0449 107 863.<\/p>\n
Entry for all adults is $15, life members and aged pensioners are $10. Children 10 to 17 are $5 each, and ten and under are free, no family tickets are available.<\/p>\n
Racing begins at 11.30 am and the gates open early from 8am with competitors due at the track by 10.00 am and pit gates shut to racing entrants by 10.30.<\/p>\n
You can follow the Daylesford Speedway Club on its website, and on the Interactive Mobile app.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It\u2019s been cancelled twice due to weather, but the Daylesford Speedway Club have their fingers crossed for clear skies at their season opener this Sunday. Weather permitting, a full show will kick off just before lunch, including all the clubs\u2019 independent classes along with Vintage and Victorian Speedway Council classes. The Club\u2019s diligent committee has […]<\/p>\n