Reigning Australian and New South Wales Litre Sprint champion Sean Barnett successfully defended his National Title in Toowoomba over Easter from Keith Blatch (QLD) and Steve Brown (NSW)

The NASR supported event attracted 33 drivers, 19 from New South Wales and 14 from the host state. Barnett started the 25-lap final from pole after winning the A-Dash, however he did not have things all his own way with Brown leading the first lap.

“I don’t think you can beat your first win,” said Barnett, “but this one came very close because it was the first time we had been to Toowoomba in 3 to 4 years and we were the fastest car in hot laps and then just progressed through the weekend.

“The only problem I had was I hit a rut in turn four and nearly crashed on the first lap. Steve Brown passed us but I was able to pass him half a lap later on the back straight. It was close in lapped traffic and I feel the leader is at an disadvantage because the cars behind can plan their way through but there was about 3 or 4 stoppages and we were able to pull away each time,” said the jubilant winner.

Meanwhile Brown slipped into the clutches of Blatch and a torrid battle for second position then ensued which was only settled in the final laps of the Championship.

Craig Geering (NSW) finished fourth from Dave Fanning (QLD) and Paul Freeman (NSW) who was the hard charger in the field, finishing sixth after starting thirteenth.

Barnett recorded the fastest lap of the race on the third circuit with a time of 13.321 (118.91 km/hr) around the 440 metre Queensland venue to claim his third title in four years and another victory for New South Wales.
 

N A S R Board Change
N A S R National Office posted Friday March 28, 2008.

Steven Green, from Tyrepower Parramatta City Raceway, has stepped in to fill the vacant promoter representative position until the NASR Annual General Meeting later this year.

Green joins Steve Robinson (competitor rep) as a temporary board member until permanent members can be voted in, this may include Green and Robinson.

Green comes from a speedway family with siblings Trevor racing sprintcars and Darryl (Mouse) crew chief for Max Dumesny. He moved from Adelaide to Sydney to become the General Manager of TPCR and has previous experience on the NASR Board.

We welcome Green back to the NASR Board.
 

Travelodge Bankstown Preferred Accommodation For Hall Of Fame
N A S R National Office posted Wednesday March 19, 2008.

NASR has the pleasure of announcing Travelodge Bankstown as the preferred accommodation for the 2008 Australian Speedway Hall of Fame Induction Dinner on July 26.

Travelodge Bankstown is located in the spectacular Bankstown Sports Club, host to the 2008 dinner. Guests will have access to all of the Club's restaurants, entertainment and conference facilities.

NASR has negotiated a reduced room rate of $125 per night for a double room for anyone attending the function. If you wish to book accommodation please ring the Travelodge on 02 9793 0000 or email tbnk@travelodge.com.au and advise you are attending the Hall of Fame function to receive the discount.