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WELCOME TO SPEEDWAY AUSTRALIA, KELLERBERRIN!

The Kellerberrin Speedway Club, located 200 kms eastof Perth in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region is the latest venue to confirmtheir affiliation with Speedway Australia, in an exciting move for the West Australian speedway community.... Read On...

Posted: 27/03/2024

EMOTIONS RUN HIGH AT SPEEDWAY AWARDS

Legends and emerging stars graced the stage of the Melbourne Showgrounds Victoria Pavilion last night for the annual Australian Speedway Awards and Hall of Fame Induction.... Read On...

Posted: 4/06/2023

CULLEN BULLEN ATTAINS 3 STAR SAFETY STATUS!

Members of the Portland District Motor Sports Club Inc have established an amazing legacy for the next generation after completing a barrage of improvements to Cullen Bullen Raceway to achieve a Speedway Australia 3 star safety rating.... Read On...

Posted: 29/03/2023

VICTORIAN LIBERAL PARTY COMMIT TO SPEEDWAY

Speedway Australia General Manager Darren Tindal and Victorian Sport Development Officer Nev Ross were on hand in Mildura, Victoria this Thursday to meet with the leader of the Victorian Liberal Party Mathew Guy... Read On...

Posted: 2/12/2022

NO SMALL TASK

A new Sport Development Officer gets the green flag for Western Australia.... Read On...

Posted: 2/12/2022

NEW SDO FOR NSW

The wait is finally over for New South Wales speedway venues, clubs and racers, with experienced racer and business owner Michael Braggs joining the Speedway Australia team as NSW Sport Development Officer.... Read On...

Posted: 3/10/2022

QUEENSLAND SHINES

Speedway Australia General Manager Darren Tindal and Queensland Sport Development Officer Bennie Bishop made the 2000-kilometre northbound road trip last week.... Read On...

Posted: 2/10/2022

WSS PUT ON ICE FOR 2022-2023

The Sprintcar State Series will enter a third year of competition in the 2022-23 speedway season after the Speedway Australia board have moved to postpone World Series Sprintcars another year.... Read On...

Posted: 22/07/2022

OFFICE UPDATE

This time of year, is always very busy for the admin and licensing team at the Speedway Australia office.... Read On...

Posted: 24/03/2022

QUAD BIKES & HELMETS

A walk around the pits in recent weeks has witnessed a number of Quad Bikes and Pit Mules being used without appropriate safety apparel. ... Read On...

Posted: 24/03/2022

RACING MULTIPLE DIVISIONS?

A reminder to Clubs and Divisions to make drivers aware of their licencing requirements when they plan on competing across multiple divisions. ... Read On...

Posted: 24/03/2022

SHORT ON OFFICIALS

If there’s one thing that upsets us, its race events being cancelled for any reason other than inclement weather.... Read On...

Posted: 24/03/2022

GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE!

We all know that Speedway volunteers are taken for granted. Sadly it’s not just a part of our sport, but every sport in our nation, where competitors feel they have the right to abuse our time, our care and our contributions.... Read On...

Posted: 24/02/2022

REFRESH YOUR MEMORY

Over two years ago, Speedway Australia proudly launched our comprehensive National Training Program for Official’s accreditation.... Read On...

Posted: 24/02/2022

SPEEDWAY’S NEW HOME IN SYDNEY!

NSW Minister of Sport Natalie Ward today officially handed over the new Eastern Creek Speedway with Track Operators John and Kathy Kelly in attendance ... Read On...

Posted: 20/12/2021

OFFICE CLOSURE OVER CHRISTMAS

This year the Speedway Australia admin office will be taking a short break, closing from 24th December, and re-opening on Tuesday 4th January. ... Read On...

Posted: 20/12/2021

REFRESH YOUR MEMORY!

Two years ago, Speedway Australia proudly launched our comprehensive National Training Program for Official’s accreditation. ... Read On...

Posted: 16/11/2021

JOIN THE SPEEDWAY AUSTRALIA TEAM!

Amidst many of the exciting changes taking place within Speedway Australia, we are looking to expand our capabilities through adding new recruits to our Sport Development team.... Read On...

Posted: 2/11/2021

PIT CREW APPAREL

Following on from our topic of Pit Area safety, another often overlooked regulation is that surrounding the minimum standards of dress code for patrons who enter the pit area.... Read On...

Posted: 18/10/2021

CLARIFYING OFFICIALS’ CARDS

It’s a question we’re asked frequently by competitors and divisional bodies - which officials are able to Steward or Scrutineer a particular division at an upcoming race meeting?... Read On...

Posted: 18/10/2021

PRE-EVENT SCRUTINEERING CHECKS

As we warm up to a new season, now is a timely reminder to all competitors to keep up to date with the current Speedway Australia Rules and Regulations regarding the appropriate safety equipment and apparel for their respective division. ... Read On...

Posted: 18/10/2021

MORE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN VENUE UPGRADES

This week has seen more great news to come out of Western Australia, with State Government election promises coming to fruition, resulting in major redevelopments at tracks across the state.... Read On...

Posted: 2/08/2021

GRANTS GRANTS GRANTS

There are a number of grants available nationwide at the moment and Speedway Australia staff are here to help ... Read On...

Posted: 22/07/2021

NEW SYDNEY SPEEDWAY OPERATOR APPOINTED

Experienced speedway and events operators John and Kathy Kelly and Scott Anderson have joined forces to successfully secure an eight-year lease of the new Sydney International Speedway after a public tender process,... Read On...

Posted: 28/06/2021

NATIONAL FORUM WEEKEND A HUGE SUCCESS

A record turnout, in spite of border restrictions greeted last weekend’s National Forum at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, for a successful weekend of networking and discussion surrounding the future direction of Speedway.... Read On...

Posted: 28/06/2021

WA GRANTS AVAILABLE

Community organisations and local governments are set to benefit from State Government funding to encourage more participation in sport and recreation... Read On...

Posted: 10/06/2021

BLUE RIBBON RACEWAY GOES GREEN

The Murra Warra Wind Farms Community Grants program announced its 2021 recipients today, with Horsham’s Blue-Ribbon Raceway receiving the lion’s share of the available funding... Read On...

Posted: 10/06/2021

NHULUNBUY - THE NORTHERN TRACK

The most northerly and remote track in Australia is the Nhulunbuy Speedway which sits around 1,000 kilometres east of Darwin in the Northern Territory.... Read On...

Posted: 10/06/2021

KUNUNURRA GOING TO NEW LEVELS

In the far North East of Western Australia is the Kununurra Speedway Club Inc which is located in the between Broome, Western Australia and Darwin in the Northern Territory. ... Read On...

Posted: 10/06/2021

AMAZING ALICE

Smack bang in the middle of Australia sits the impressive Arunga Park Speedway in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. ... Read On...

Posted: 10/06/2021

NATIONAL FORUM 2021

On top of Saturday afternoon’s expo, this year’s National Forum will feature a number of short workshops aimed at assisting tracks and divisions across a wide range of areas... Read On...

Posted: 12/05/2021

NEW RULEBOOK OUT NOW!

An updated version of the Speedway Australia rulebook is now available for download via the website or app... Read On...

Posted: 3/05/2021

TRACK INSPECTION CERTIFICATES

With 70 track inspections due this year, it’s easy to see how a backlog can develop with the detailed inspection reports that are put together by Track & Safety Development... Read On...

Posted: 3/05/2021

GROWTH IN GERALDTON

With the largest competitor base in Western Australia outside of Perth, Geraldton City Speedway is one of many looking forward to the future with confidence. ... Read On...

Posted: 3/05/2021

ALL OK AT SHARK BAY

Australia’s most westerly speedway kicked off it’s 2021 season on Saturday, with the picturesque seaside town of Denham filled with fans heading to its impressive Shark Bay Speedway Club... Read On...

Posted: 3/05/2021

CARNARVON REACHING NEW HEIGHTS

Independent Fuel Solutions Carnarvon Speedway is approximately 9 hours north of Perth, and boasts one of the highest safety fences in the country. ... Read On...

Posted: 3/05/2021

ELLENBROOK EXCELS

About as far to the north of the Perth CBD as the Motorplex is to the south, Allwest Plant Hire - Ellenbrook Speedway is gearing up for another winter season... Read On...

Posted: 3/05/2021

KALGOORLIE STAMPEDES TOWARDS SEASON’S END

With nights starting to cool off in the southern part of the country, ANZAC weekend is one of the last occasions in the 2020/21 season where a two-day meeting is still viable for competitors and fans... Read On...

Posted: 3/05/2021

TICKING OFF THE BUCKET LIST AT BROBENAH

Renowned as Australia’s ‘Rice Capital’ and situated in one of the most productive agricultural regions in the country, the NSW town of Leeton is also host to the nations longest, and arguably fastest Speedway venue in Brobenah Raceway.... Read On...

Posted: 19/04/2021

QLD SPORTING CLUB GRANTS OPEN NOW

The COVID SAFE Active Clubs Kickstart opened this week, providing up to $2,000 to assist not-for-profit local and regional sport and active recreation organisations ... Read On...

Posted: 19/04/2021

CALLING ALL TRACKS NEEDING NEW EQUIPMENT

The Federal Government’s Families and Communities Program opened this week, providing up to $5,000 to assist community organisations to support the efforts of Australia’s volunteers.... Read On...

Posted: 23/03/2021

PITHARA JOIN SPEEDWAY AUSTRALIA

A long running venue in the heart of Western Australia’s wheatbelt region, Pithara Speedway is the latest track to join the Speedway Australia community... Read On...

Posted: 3/03/2021

NEW SYDNEY SPEEDWAY APPROVED

Speedway fans have received some great news recently with final planning approval received for the new Sydney International Speedway... Read On...

Posted: 8/01/2021

AVALON SETTING THE PACE

Located a mere 50km from the heart of Melbourne CBD, next to the bustling Avalon Airport, Avalon Raceway has been a mainstay of Victorian Speedway since its inception in 1976... Read On...

Posted: 8/01/2021

GERALDTON STRIVING FOR GREATNESS

Established in 1964, Geraldton City Speedway is a tight, 370-meter clay bullring which has established itself as the premier Speedway track in the Midwest of WA... Read On...

Posted: 8/01/2021

ONLINE WAIVER ENHANCED

We rolled out the online indemnity waiver in March at the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, and it forms one of the options for tracks to utilise to get people into their venues... Read On...

Posted: 8/01/2021

MANDATORY USE OF AXLE-STANDS

It’s always important as a sport that we are constantly keeping an eye on general safety throughout speedway events and continually educating wherever possible... Read On...

Posted: 8/01/2021

CONCUSSION INITIATIVE A WORLD FIRST

Australian speedway is the safest in the world, and the next phase of preventative measures to maintain that position are about to be trialled at selected events this season... Read On...

Posted: 11/12/2020

THE CAPITAL WORKS

Canberra’s ACT Speedway looks to celebrate almost two-decades of racing through hosting one of Australia’s most prestigious National Title events... Read On...

Posted: 13/10/2020

GYMPIE’S ‘SUPER’ UPGRADES

Mothar Mountain Speedway looks to celebrate almost 60 years of continuous operation through securing one of Australia’s most prestigious National Title events.... Read On...

Posted: 30/09/2020

BUNDABERG JOINS SPEEDWAY AUSTRALIA

Autobarn Carina International Speedway has a long history dating back to the mid 1960’s, and a new promotional team in place for the 2020/21 season. ... Read On...

Posted: 22/09/2020

DOING THE HARD GRAFT

Located 3hrs from the Gold Coast, right in the middle of Grafton City on the NSW North Coast, Grafton Speedway is a picturesque showground venue... Read On...

Posted: 28/08/2020

FUNDING AVAILABLE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

The S.A Office for Sport, Recreation and Racing have released an “Active Club Program” funding scheme which provides assistance to active recreation and sport clubs with minor facilities, programs and equipment.... Read On...

Posted: 11/08/2020

TENNANT CREEK UNVEILS STUNNING UPGRADE

Excitement will be high in the centre of the Northern Territory this weekend, with racing resuming at Tennant Creek Speedway after a spectacular upgrade to their facilities.... Read On...

Posted: 31/07/2020

AUSTRALIAN SPEEDWAY AWARDS GO DIGITAL

We are pleased to be announcing the winners of this year’s Australian Speedway Awards throughout the coming week, with a series of video presentations exclusive to the Speedway Australia Social Media platforms.... Read On...

Posted: 21/07/2020

ONLINE TRAINING REMINDER

In the current social distancing climate that we are all facing there has never been a better time than now to undertake the Speedway Australia national Officials Training Program... Read On...

Posted: 6/07/2020

LICENCE FEES UNCHANGED FOR 2020/21

We’re heading into a sixth season of unchanged licence fees for competitors and crew, thanks to ongoing good work from the entire speedway community... Read On...

Posted: 26/06/2020

TRACK FOCUS: COLLIE POWERS AHEAD

Next year sees Collie Speedway celebrate its 50-year anniversary, and the club is more than ready for the milestone thanks to a number of recent initiatives that have transformed the venue.... Read On...

Posted: 21/05/2020

COVID-19 COURSE AVAILABLE ONLINE

Last year Speedway Australia launched its landmark training programme, with the support of Speedway Sedans Australia and Sprintcars Australia, ... Read On...

Posted: 19/05/2020

SPEEDWAY TO RETURN IN THE TERRITORY!

The NT Government has mapped out a return to motorsport for the five speedway tracks in its jurisdiction, with a staged approach leading to full competition with spectators permitted by June 5.... Read On...

Posted: 30/04/2020

COAL CAPITAL'S LOFTY AMBITIONS

Blackwater’s Coal Capital Speedway is a venue with an eye firmly on the future, as Club President Nathan Pershouse and Vice President Leon Walmsley have an ambitious plan... Read On...

Posted: 20/04/2020

MENTAL HEALTH IN SPEEDWAY

In these unprecedented times that are increasingly difficult for everyone, awareness around mental health has never been more important.... Read On...

Posted: 21/04/2020

KINGS eROYAL SET TO ERUPT THIS EASTER

Continuing on with the momentum of the iRacing phenomenon, Speedway Australia in conjunction with Speedway Sedans Australia are excited to announce another exciting event that will be held online over the Easter.... Read On...

Posted: 8/04/2020

SUMMER JUST WENT DIGITAL - ENTER NOW!

Speedway Sedans Australia, in conjunction with Pro1 Race Parts are excited to announce the 2020 eSPORT MODIFIED SEDAN NATIONAL TITLE, to be contested through the iRacing platform on April 3, 4 and 5.... Read On...

Posted: 20/03/2020

STAND WITH SYDNEY

It has been announced recently that Valvoline Raceway in Sydney will be compulsorily acquired by the NSW Government ... Read On...

Posted: 22/10/2019

SUCCESSFUL NATIONAL FORUM WEEKEND

Speedway Australia would like to thank the many people that were involved in the delivery of a highly successful National Forum and Safety Conference... Read On...

Posted: 25/06/2019

QUEENSLANDER

Joel Berkley has won the National Production Sedan Title at the Western Speedway ... Read On...

Posted: 29/01/2019

BROOK AND KIRBY JOIN SPEEDWAY AUSTRALIA

In a commitment to providing additional services to Speedway tracks across the country, Speedway Australia has appointed 2 staff to assist with Sport Development into the future.... Read On...

Posted: 25/01/2019

A CHANGE OF CHAIR, PLUS A NEW FACE

The Speedway Australia Board of Directors has gone through a couple of changes recently, with a new chairman elected and a new board member joining the team.... Read On...

Posted: 27/10/2017

STOCKTOBER KICK STARTS KALGOORLIE

It’s a massive night of Speedway action this Saturday at Kalgoorlie International Speedway for the Ground Master Street Stock Stocktober and KIS Street Stock Open Club Champs.... Read On...

Posted: 27/10/2017

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR

The biggest weekend each year for the majority of Speedway Australia's nationally recognised divisions is their annual Australian Championship...... Read On...

Posted: 24/10/2017

SEATBELT ANGLES: 0-10 IN TEN

At the recent meeting of Speedway Australia’s National Safety Committee, the importance of correct seatbelt mounting was high on the agenda.... Read On...

Posted: 11/10/2017

HELMET RANGE EXPANDED

Speedway Australia has recently reviewed its helmet standards and is pleased to advise of an expanded range of options in a large number of categories. ... Read On...

Posted: 9/10/2017

DAY LICENCES FOR LATE MODELS & SUPER SEDANS

As released in the lastest Speedway Australia newsletter, we are excited to announce that both Late Models & Super Sedans have now been added to the list of divisions able to purchase competition day licences.... Read On...

Posted: 6/10/2017

Savell speaks with Auto Action

Speedway Australia General Manager Tim Savell sees good things ahead for the sport when journalist Geoff Rounds spotlights the man at the helm... Read On...

Posted: 6/10/2017

UPDATED RULEBOOK

The latest edition of the Speedway Australia 2017 Racing Rules & Regulations is now available for download.... Read On...

Posted: 14/09/2017

World Series Sprintcars 31

Planning has begun in earnest for WSS31 with Speedway Australia, Team Owners and Drivers working together in readiness for what promises to be an exciting new era for Australia's toughest national Sprintcar competition.... Read On...

Posted: 23/05/2017

2017 Awards & Hall of Fame Night

The Speedway Australia Night of Champions at Novotel Melbourne on Collins on Saturday 17 June 2017 will feature the second annual Australian Speedway Awards. ... Read On...

Posted: 9/03/2017

2016-17 Presentation Dinner

The 2016-17 World Series Sprintcars Presentation Dinner saw a return to the Claremont Showgrounds - home of the very first World Series round.... Read On...

Posted: 28/02/2017

Christmas Closure

Speedway Australia will be operating with reduced services on the working days between December 27 and January 6. Some staff will be taking a well-earned break...... Read On...

Posted: 22/12/2016

Revolution Racegear Returns for Quicktime

Longtime partner of World Series Sprintcars, Revolution Racegear returns to WSS in season 2016-2017 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Australia’s Premier National Sprintcar Series.... Read On...

Posted: 17/10/2016

Speedway Australia's New Look

We have a new website, which we hope you will find easier to use, while still retaining the information and resources required to get the most out of your experience.... Read On...

Posted: 30/09/2016

Weaver and Powell Join Speedway Australia

In a commitment to providing additional services to Speedway tracks across the country, Speedway Australia has appointed 2 staff to address Track and Safety Development into the future.... Read On...

Posted: 22/09/2016

Wing Dancer

Speedway Australia shares with the international Speedway community the sad loss of a giant within our sport - Shane Krikke. Shane passed away yesterday after a long battle with cancer. He was 46.... Read On...

Posted: 22/09/2016

Adelaide Motorsport Park Signs for WSS

Incumbent Promoter of Adelaide Motorsport Park (formerly Speedway City) Bill Miller is thrilled his venue is to be included in the 30th Anniversary Tour of World Series Sprintcars.... Read On...

Posted: 22/09/2016

Speedway Night of Champions Unveiled

Many Australian Speedway legends have left their mark on the national landscape of this great sport, some have passed on, while others are still around to share their greatest memories.... Read On...

Posted: 22/09/2016

World Series Sprintcars bigger than ever!

Back in Early 1987 the founders of World Series Sprintcars dreamed of a professionally managed entertainment package touring the country giving Fans, Drivers and Teams the exposure that top-line Sprintcar racing deserves.... Read On...

Posted: 22/09/2016

World Series planning well under way

Speedway Australia is set to promote in race season 2016-17, the 30th Edition of ENZED World Series Sprintcars as an event that exudes prestige and tradition.... Read On...

Posted: 22/09/2016

Rising Star Program Review

Speedway Australia office staff has prepared a comprehensive report on the recent four day camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra as part of the 2016 Speedway Australia Rising Star program.... Read On...

Posted: 22/09/2016

STANDING ROOM ONLY AT ESPERANCE

Former World Series Sprintcars host, the Esperance Speedway came up a treat over the weekend when they hosted the MLP Civil Speedway Sedans Australia WA Junior Sedan State Title.... Read On...

Posted: 14/01/2022