Following his brilliant late surge to victory in the 2007/2008 Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series, Queensland’s Michael Doblo has confirmed that he will be hitting the road to defend his title in 2008/2009.  The former Queensland champion clinched the 2007/2008 NSSS championship with a stunning finish that started with a 3rd-place finish during round five and culminated with three consecutive feature race victories. 

Having won rounds six and seven at Hamilton and Mount Gambier, Doblo headed into the final round at Murray Bridge just 28 points behind New South Welshman Wayne Brims.  In a perfectly calculated and executed performance, Doblo stormed to victory in the series finale to emerge with the championship in his first attempt.

Whilst many so-called experts refused to endorse Doblo as a serious contender prior to the series getting underway, his performance throughout the latter half of the championship was faultless.  Tempering his usual flamboyant style behind the wheel, Doblo exuded patience and precision on his way to upstaging some very big hitters of the national Super Sedan scene.  

Hailing from the Super Sedan stronghold of Rockhampton in central Queensland, Doblo is no stranger to championship success, winning the Queensland Championship at Maryborough Speedway in 2000/2001.  Given his performance last season, it is a certainty that Doblo will never be underestimated or overlooked again when it comes to identifying potential series winners from amongst the 15+ contracted drivers.

Joining Doblo on tour once again this season will be Ocean Tyres teammate Chris Bussey.  Perhaps even more so than is partner, Bussey was a revelation during the 2007/2008 tournament.  In his comeback season after a lengthy layoff, Bussey finished an amazing fifth overall in very illustrious company.   Despite visiting many of the series venues for the very first time, Bussey was consistently on the pace and refused to be overwhelmed or intimidated by the challenges that the NSSS invariably throws up.

With a two-car team that exudes professionalism and presentation of the highest standards, Speedway Sedans Australia (ASCF) and the National Association of Speedway Racing (NASR) are very pleased to confirm Michael Doblo and Chris Bussey as contracted drivers in the 2008/2009 Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series.

For the latest news and series information, visit the official series website at www.nationalsupersedanseries.com 

Michael Doblo             QLD #8

Resides: Rockhampton

Car Type: Pontiac Grand Prix

Sponsors: Ocean Tyres, Doblo Seafoods

Chris Bussey    QLD #74

Resides: Gladstone

Car Type: Pontiac Grand Prix

Sponsors: Ocean Tyres

The 2008/2009 Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series is proudly supported by the following sponsors:

Carline Mufflers

Bergmeier Engineering

American Racer Tyres

Shock Doctor

Oval Express Magazine

Art by Mickey

National Association of Speedway Racing (NASR)

Speedway Sedans Australia (ASCF)