Super Sedans Bound for Kingaroy
SSA Media Release
After
a lengthy absence, Super Sedan racing returns to Kingaroy
Speedway this Saturday night (January 21) for a feast of V8
thunder as 20 drivers do battle on the completely revamped
circuit. The long awaited and much anticipated return to
Kingaroy, which is round five of the Hotondo Homes (Rockhampton)
Super Sedan Championship Series, has attracted drivers from
throughout Queensland and New South Wales for a showdown at the
showground.
Having been locked in combat all season, Queensland champion
Matt Pascoe and NSW veteran Ian Brims will continue their battle
for championship supremacy. Pascoe won the opening two rounds
of the series, but Brims has since taken over the lead of the
championship and will be desperate to maintain his advantage.
Their duel continued last weekend in Brisbane when they shared
the front row in the feature event at Archerfield Speedway, with
Pascoe emerging the victor on that occasion.
However, rest assured that this event is far from a two-horse
race with several contenders primed for a big result to upstage
the series leaders and reignite their own championship chances.
Gympie’s Mark Pagel is in superb form at the moment, having won
the previous round in Maryborough and performed with distinction
during the recent National Super Sedan Series events in
Queensland, Pagel certainly starts as one of the favourites this
weekend.
Meanwhile, former New South Wales and Victorian champion Wayne
Brims has been improving with every outing aboard his new
Pontiac and, as a prolific feature winner, his first victory of
the season cannot be far away. Likewise, Jason Campbell and Sean
Black have been in terrific form all year without breaking
through for a win and are certainly capable of emerging
victorious in the 30-lap feature event.
A
welcome addition to the field this weekend is Rockhampton’s
Craig Torr, making his first appearance for the season. Despite
his lack of track time, the Rockhampton-based Torr is a proven
performer - having finished third overall in this championship
last season - and he will certainly be worth watching.
As
the most improved driver this season, Brisbane’s Barry Craft now
deservedly finds himself in consideration as a genuine
contender, his performance last weekend in Brisbane was
particularly meritorious and he is brimming with confidence.
Greg Maher also impressed in Brisbane and will be looking to
back up with another strong result. Gympie’s Dempsie Pails has
also been very impressive this season to be sitting fourth
overall in the standings, while Steve Pearce and former series
champion Paul Geary are proven performers yet to rediscover
their best form.
For
local fans, Kingaroy will be well represented in the field with
David Musch and Super Sedan rookie Travis Barron primed to take
on all comers to defend their home territory. Both drivers are
former Modified Production competitors who will be hoping for
plenty of hometown support in their efforts to upstage the
out-of-towners.
Also
on the program will be round five of the Think Money Super Sedan
Development Series with Colin Moss looking to reclaim his series
lead in the absence of points leader Sam Grundy. Taking the
challenge to Moss will be Craig Shaw, Rodney Craft, Kev Barkle,
Russell Dobson and Gordon Shaw, who is making the long haul from
Mackay.
In
what is shaping as massive night of racing, the mighty Super
Sedans will be supported by round four of the Modified
Production South West All Stars Series and the Queensland
Speedcar Championship. Racing gets underway at 4:00pm, with
Super Sedans hitting the track at 5:00pm.
The
2011/2012 Hotondo Homes (Rockhampton) Super Sedan Championship
Series is proudly supported by:
Hotondo Homes
Think
Money
Old
Man’s Garage
Roma
Windscreens
Shock
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