NASR is pleased to announce the 3rd NASR Driver Development Program will be held in March 2010. The program has been designed to assist elite young drivers reach their full potential and has been very successful thus far.??

The development of young drivers is fundamental for the future of speedway and previously there were only very limited opportunities available for young speedway drivers.?

The program is designed for up to eight drivers to attend an AIS (Australian Institute of Sport) training camp. This opportunity is available to speedway through NASR’s close working relationship with CAMS that is a result of the NASR delegation of authority from the FIA for speedway racing in Australia.??

The 2010 NASR Driver Development Program will cover subjects such as physiology, recovery, media training, nutrition, self massage, a gym session and a social evening so the sports future stars can meet and discuss their future aspirations. ??

NASR Competition Manager Paul Trengove, having attended 3 training camps himself whilst racing Formula 3 and Formula 4000, will be attending the camps to provide assistance and guidance to the young drivers.? “The first of these camps was a great success, with young drivers from all over the country being put to the test in areas such as strength, fitness and agility.

“It was very pleasing to see the interest all drivers took in learning about how fitness, diet and psychological factors can influence their performance on race night. They were also very interested in the different methods of training that can be done to really improve themselves in a range of different areas.

“This is another example where NASR has been able to provide additional benefits to Australian speedway and we endeavour to ensure that these programs will continue for future years. I would urge interested young competitors to apply for the 2010 Driver Development Camp at the AIS," said Trengove.

Nominations should be directed to your NASR State Office by December 15, 2009. They will then conduct a selection process to ensure nominations from the most suitable young drivers are forwarded to the NASR National Office.

The selection criteria is:?
1. Only NASR Licensed drivers are eligible to apply ?
2. The driver must be no older than 20 years and no younger than 16 years as at ?1st January 2010.?
3. Applicants must be competing regularly in NASR-sanctioned competitions ?
4. Applicants must have demonstrated excellent results over the last three (3) ?seasons of motor sport (eg Karts) competition.?
5. Applicants must have a keen interest in health and fitness and must be eager ?to learn about topics such as training/diet/psychology and how these can improve you as a speedway driver.?
6. Applicants must be presentable as a representative of speedway?
7. Applicants must have the potential and the ability to progress to a national ?level of racing
8. Applicants must be available to attend the AIS, Canberra for March 2010.??

The cost of the camps will be shared between the NASR National Office and the NASR State Branches, representing an excellent opportunity for a young Australian driver to further their knowledge and skills. ??

If you meet the criteria and would like to nominate for a place in the NASR Driver Development Program then please contact your State representative:

NASR News South Wales?
Contact: Marion Baxter?
Address: PO Box 129 SINGLETON NSW 2330?
Phone: (02) 6571 3649 (between 7-9pm)
Fax: N/A?
Mobile: N/A
Email: nasrnsw@nasr.com.au??

NASR Queensland
Contact: Les & Laura Hinks
Address: PO Box 488 REDBANK QLD 4301
Phone:(07) 3814 1625?
Fax: (07) 3814 1707?
Mobile: 0403380038 (Ken Small)
Email: nasrqld@nasr.com.au??

NASR South Australia?
Contact: Mrs Lorraine Price?
Address: PO Box 214 PARA HILLS SA 5096
Phone: (08) 8395 7719
Fax: (08) 8395 7720?
Mobile: N/A?
Email: nasrsa@nasr.com.au??

Tasmania Speedway Control Council?
Contact: Peter Krushka?
Phone: H (03) 6391 8696?
Fax: N/A
Mobile: 0418 133 070
Email: pjkrushka@bigpond.com

NASR Victoria?
Contact: Mrs Danielle Martin
Address: 5 Anita Pl Packenham VIC 3810
Phone: (03) 5940 9999
Fax: N/A
Mobile: N/A
Email: nasrvic@nasr.com.au??

NASR Western Australia?
Contact: Marlene Criddle?
Address: PO Box 153 THORNLIE WA 6988
Phone: W (08) 9361 9666
Phone/Fax: H (08) 9452 1616?
Mobile: 0411 106 249
Email: nasrwa@nasr.com.au??

Northern Territory Representative
Contact: Gary Pendlebury?
Phone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Mobile: 0418 828 133
Email: pendles@avcit8.net.au