SSA Media Release

Following a lengthy break in competition as a result of the devastating Queensland floods and the subsequent cancellation of events in Gympie and Kingaroy, the Ian Boettcher Proton Super Sedan Championship fires back into life this weekend when Ken Mills Toyota presents round ten of the 2010/2011 championship at Maryborough Speedway on Saturday night (January 29).  Despite the absence of some series regulars, a strong field from across Queensland and interstate has nominated for the event, which doubles as a round seven of the Send with Us Super Sedan Series.
 
With current points leader Darren Kane absent due to interstate commitments, Rockhampton’s Craig Torr now seems the man most likely to take over the series lead if he can continue his terrific run of form.  Sitting just 81 points shy of the top spot, a solid series of results through the heats and feature race on Saturday night will catapult Torr to the top of the series standings.
 
However, there are a few heavy hitters standing between Torr and a feature race win, including NSSS standout Steve Jordan, multiple state title winner Wayne Brims and current Queensland champion Matt Williams, who will be making his first appearance for the season.  Rookie sensation Darren Lester, who currently sits fourth overall in points behind Jordan and was superb in his Carline National Super Sedan Series debut last month, will be joined by the likes Jason Campbell and Steve Pearce in making every effort to rain on Torr’s parade and advance their own position in the championship standings.
 
Meanwhile, Peter Smith heads into the weekend with a 27-point advantage in the Send with Us series over another Rockhampton pedaller in Grant Shaw.  Without any racing since November, no doubt both drivers will be keen to get back on track and continue their battle in the SSA development series.
 
More than 25 cars have nominated for the double-header show, including Bundaberg’s Ashley Peal in his first outing since suffering extensive damage in a spectacular crash at the previous round held in Maryborough.
 
Proudly sponsored by Ken Mills Toyota, the Super Sedan action gets underway with hot laps at 6.00pm. With support from Formula 500’s and Street Sedans, the scene is set for another crackerjack night of dirt track action at Maryborough Speedway.
 
The 2010/2011 Ian Boettcher Proton Super Sedan Championship Series is proudly supported by the following sponsors:
 
Ian Boettcher Proton
Send With Us
B & T Bobcat Hire
Pennant Commercial Equipment
AFCO Racing Products
AOK Towing
Hotondo Homes (Rockhampton)
Carters Transport
Lester Air Conditioning & Electrical
Auto Parts 4 U
Ken Mills Toyota
Virtue Race Engines & Engineering
Sport Engines
AOK Towing
Shock Doctor
UMR Engines
Willmott’s Haulage
Freightliner Trucks
Paul Geary Automotive
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