5 STAR TRACK CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT REDLINE

Redline Raceways once annual track championship day has been run & won with five divisions 

having track champions crowned on a fantastic night of racing on Saturday the 30th of April held by 

the managing drivers club, champions included Mark Lincoln, Paul Domburg, local club member Sean 

Lister, Ballarat’s Anthony Wilson & another local club member Mark Purdie. 

The Amca division's event doubled up as a class state series event with six heat race events 

determining the start positions for the feature race. Lincoln won the first heat before Sharon Tindal 

was sensational when she secured a great win over Jamie Collins in her first heat race. Grant 

Cullinger, Collins, Frank Thierry & Collins again finalised the winners.

In the final Collins & Lincoln proved they were the stand out drivers and raced away at the front with 

Matt Mills. Just over half way Lincoln niggled Collins and it was enough to get into the lead & not 

long later out of turn four Collins tagged Lincoln spinning him out of the lead & stewards deemed 

this excessive contact & lined Lincoln back up in front & Collins at the rear of the field.

Lincoln went on to win from Matt Mills, Thierry, Billy Lodwick & Tindal. 

The Street Stocks track championship meant double the pressure for Mark PurdIe who was also 

going for three wins straight at the venue in Street Stock finals. Mick Dann & David Barrie took the 

wins in the first of three rounds of heats with Shaun Henry, Mark Purdie twice & Barrie again taking 

wins to set up a Purdie & Barrie front row with Scott Purdie & Cade Cox on the second row.

Throughout the length of the final, Mark Purdie held the lead as he & Barrie zig zagged through back 

markers trying to get that championship. On the very last lap, at the top end of the track Barrie 

made one last attempt to pass coming across the finish line just fifty centimetres short of a win 

whilst Purdie won his first track championship, his third feature in a row & possibly over the course 

of the season done enough to be the overall Street Stock club champion. Mark’s brother Scott 

finished in third spot with Bhoe Patterson & Cade Cox rounding out the top five.

Cathal McCaughey was sensational in the Standard Saloon final & if it wasn't for a flat tyre on the 

very Last lap he would be the track champion. It wasn't to be as his mate Paul Domburg took the win 

over McCaughey with Matt Domburg in third in a Portland Speedway Club trifecta, with Ballarat 

members Patrick Walsh & Shell Sinclair rounding out the top five.

Ballarat local Anthony Wilson once again was unable to be defeated in the Thunder Sedan final as he 

stormed to a win ahead of Steve Hodder, Greg Raggatt, Wally Hucker & John Agosta. For some time 

Raggatt sat in second as he stuck to directions from super coach Graham Forte, Hodder eventually 

got the better of the duel to sneak through to second.

Finally the Unlimited Open Sedan division finished with the Victoria # 2 driver Sean Lister dominating 

the night, smashing the field on his way to victory ahead of Nathan Fawns, Des Birkin, Matt 

Chiminello & Tim Hutchinson. 

The action was full on with Daniel Angus rolling on his kid in the heats & others coming to grief with 

the concrete during the night as they tangled up with other drivers such as Codey Millican who was 

taken to hospital for scans which have since cleared him of any broken bones, Stephen Petrie, Corey 

& Kayla Knox.  

Racing returns on May the 14th of the final event of the season with the first ever Queen of the 

Mount for Ladies Street Stocks, a state series round in the Junior Sedans, Vintage Speedway cars, 

Standard Saloons, Unlimited Open Sedans & Thunder Sedans on the program along with some fun 

races for crew & friends.

Belmont Speedway Drivers Club thanks the following supporters:

Ipta Fibreglass

Spencer Race Engines

Trax Racewear

Dean Miller Photography

Bryant’s Sales & Service

Trials Experience 

Smartline Garages & Sheds

I C Weeds 7 Gardening Geelong

Automotive Suspension

Just Tippers

Australian Racing Products

Whitehorse Truck Centre

SS Wood Transport

United Forklift & Access Solutions

Inaction Photos

AV1 Electrical

Lister Automotive

Revolution Racegear

SPW Engineering

Geelong Carburettors

Allsport Trophies

Steve Forte Metal Fabrications

S.D Canvas

Johnny Dyno Engines

Metowu

Motorsport Hauler

Pedder’s Suspension

Midnight Towing

Norman Street Automotive

Duo Mobile

Burson Autoparts

BMS Automotive

UBC Web Design

Bulleen Towing

WBW Metal Fabrications

Dann’s Auto Wrecking

Jeff’s Auto Detailing

Modern Stainless Fabrications

Autoparts Professionals

Leejay Trailers

IG & JL Greville

FMP Group

Atkins Autoworks

True Design Homes

Cylinder Head Shed

Ballarat Fencing

Natrad Ballarat

Total Fleet Imaging

Power FM

Written By

Dean Thompson

DMT Sports Media 

For Belmont Speedway Drivers Club t/a Redline Raceway

VERY BIG TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP DAY THIS SATURDAY AT REDLINE

It's almost the end of the season at Redline Raceway & as is tradition the track championship day is 

one of the last two meetings to close out the year & healthy numbers have nominated in all club 

classes & the visiting AMCA division that will being great entertainment to race fans this Saturday 

night.

Sean Lister fresh off his recent second place finish at the Unlimited Sedan state title will lead the 

nominations in the division where there is sure to be a great stoush between he & a number of 

competitors. Lucas Condor, Des Birkin, Phil Lepoidevin, Leigh Bourke, Nathan Fawns, Craig Phillips, 

Corey Knox & Matt Chimminello representing mostly the areas of Greater Geelong & Ballarat will all 

be looking to keep Lister at bay. 

The V8 Thunder Sedan battle is still Anthony Wilson versus the rest. Steve Hodder is back behind the 

wheel of his machine & he, Steve Forte, Wally Hucker & the rest have this one last serious chance to 

get a win over the stormin' Ballarat based competitor Wilson.

Brothers Jamie & Matt Mills along with Bill Lodwick the top three at the last Redline race meeting 

are back with the AMCA field however this time multiple times former national champion Mark 

Lincoln is an inclusion this time as is Jamie Collins who had victory on top at Redline in recent 

seasons. Lincoln & Collins will be looking to assert themselves as they are two of the nation’s best 

drivers, whilst Matt Mills would be looking to get one over his brother.

The Standard Saloon state title was just held this past weekend & some of the stronger competitors 

join our regular locals to try to claim track championship honours. Brothers Matt & Paul Domburg of 

Portland lead Cathal McCaughey & Nathan Hutchins in a strong attack on the number one sticker 

with David Chivers, last meeting winner Patrick Walsh & Tim Hutchinson amongst those trying to 

keep the result in favour of the local contingent.

A small yet competitive Street Stock field gas nominated for the track championship with Mick Dann 

a recent New South Wales state title third place finisher leading what should be a great scrap 

between he, Shaun Henry, Jason Degoldi, Bhoe Patterson, Aaron White & David Barrie. Any of these 

drivers are likely to come out on top of a battle.

For enquiries call Mick 0418 399 917 on or Leanne on 0408 071493 

Saturday gates to public open at 1pm racing from 3pm; 

Admission; Adults $20, aged & invalid Pensioners $15, Kids 6 to 15 years $5 each kids under 6 are 

free one night family pass 2 adults & 3 kids $50

Belmont Speedway Drivers Club thanks the following supporters:

Ipta Fibreglass

Spencer Race Engines

Trax Racewear

Dean Miller Photography

Bryant’s Sales & Service

Trials Experience 

Smartline Garages & Sheds

I C Weeds Geelong

Automotive Suspension

Just Tippers

Australian Racing Products

Whitehorse Truck Centre

SS Wood Transport

United Forklift & Access Solutions

Inaction Photos

AV1 Electrical

Lister Automotive

Revolution Racegear

SPW Engineering

Geelong Carburettors

Allsport Trophies

Steve Forte Metal Fabrications

S.D Canvas

Johnny Dyno Engines

Metowu

Motorsport Hauler

Pedder’s Suspension

Midnight Towing

Norman Street Automotive

Duo Mobile

Burson Autoparts

BMS Automotive

UBC Web Design

Bulleen Towing

WBW Metal Fabrications

Dann’s Auto Wrecking

Jeff’s Auto Detailing

Modern Stainless Fabrications

Autoparts Professionals

Leejay Trailers

IG & JL Greville

FMP Group

Atkins Autoworks

True Design Homes

Cylinder Head Shed

Ballarat Fencing

Natrad Ballarat

Total Fleet Imaging

Power FM

Nominations:

OPEN VSC SEDANS

VIC 2 Sean Lister  

B   4 Michael Hillman            

RDL 5 Des Birkin          

B   7 Rick Ashmore    

B   9 Lucas Condor     

RDL 11 Codey Millican   

RDL 12 Kial Millican        

B   12 Phil Lepoidevin 

RDL 16 Leigh Bourke       

G   18 Bradley Trainor 

BGO 19 Sarah Lock          

HL 28 Nathan Fawns  

RDL 36 Craig Phillips      

NY 42 Daniel Angus      

B   43 Stephen Petrie 

RDL 51 Corey Agosta    

RDL 68 Kayla Knox         

DS 71 Peter Angus

AX 94 Matt Chiminello               

VSC V8 THUNDER SEDANS 

RDL 4 John Agosta       

B   5 Anthony Wilson 

B   7 Steve Forte         

RDL 41 Wallace Hucker 

RDL 46 Steve Hodder    

RDL 49 Greg Raggatt      

RDL 75 Shane Stephenson    

AMCAS

VIC 4 Sharon Tindal     

VIC 9 Bruce Tait           

VIC 13 Bill Lodwick       

NSW 14 Darren Bloom

VIC 14 Garry Boston

VIC 17 Jamie Mills         

SA 19 Mark Lincoln     

VIC 19 Kent Davey        

VIC 20 Matt Mills          

VIC 26 David Wick        

VIC 34 Jamie Collins     

VIC 51 Kevin Peachey  

VIC 55 Grant Cullinger                 

VIC 63 John Churchyett          

VIC 84 Keenan Casey        

VSC STANDARD SALOONS

P   6 Matthew Domberg         

P   7 Nicole Vaughan 

DS 8 Scott Angus        

P   14 Cathal McCaughey          

RDL 17 Priscilla Grech   

P   25 Nathan Hutchins          

B   26 Jo-Anne Scott   

P   51 Paul Domberg   

B   56 Thomas Johnstone        

RDL 66 Alan Price           

B   68 Patrick Walsh    

RDL 69 Ben Hutchinson 

RDL 77 Shane Hawke     

B   79 David Chivers 

RDL 88 Timothy Hutchinson       

B   96 Shell Sinclair     

G   99 Hayden Clifford 

STREET STOCKS

RDL 0 Mick Dann 

RDL 5 Mitch Johnston 

RDL 6 Jack Bishop 

RDL 16 Graham Miller   

B   23 Shaun Henry      

RDL 25 Jamie Crutchley 

RDL 27 Jason Degoldi     

B   31 Bhoe Patterson 

RDL 34 Hayden Organ  

B   55 Aaron White     

RDL 56 Matt Glab            

RDL 77 Peter Crutchley 

C   83 David Barrie

Written by

Dean Thompson

DMT Sports Media 

For Belmont Speedway Drivers Club t/as Redline Raceway

BIGGEST NATIONAL SPEEDWAY TITLE IN AUSTRALIAN HISTORY THIS WEEK ON THE MOUNT

Redline Raceway & the Belmont Speedway Drivers Club are extremely pleased to this week be 

holding the largest national Speedway title in Australian history when 139 nominated drivers swarm 

to the top of Mount Buninyong with their friends & family to enjoy the a great weekend of racing, 

stories & laughs & the club hopes to see you there too on both Saturday and Sunday night for some 

exhilarating side by side, four car wide, door panel on door panel action.

The host club Belmont racing as Redline, has around twenty five drivers representing the club in the 

‘Spencer Race Engines’ Australian Street Stock title including one of the major favourites for the title 

Mick Dann. Mick has been in great form this season not just at Redline, also around Victoria. In Team 

Redline if you like to call it that, there is the three car Purdie Brothers Team with Mark, Scott & Clint, 

Jason Degoldi who has been sensational in qualifying for big events this year so far, Darren 

Giacometti who has also been strong in big events & Darren Forrest who knows how to win at 

Redline.

Throw in another sixteen drivers from the Ballarat Club that includes Shaun Henry & Chris 

Whatmore & the local representation will be one to keep an eye on.

Almost one hundred Victorians will be competing against a strong field of competitors from South 

Australia including Anthony Beare the current national champion who won the King of the Mountain 

back earlier this season at the same venue, the Gartner boys & former 1 time national champion 

Mark Jennings as well as ten or so Tasmanians & the same number in West Australians. A lone 

Northern Territory & Queensland driver & a couple of New South Wales drivers also make the field.

If we were to write down the names of the potential winners for the title we would fill three pages 

talking about them all, that’s how great the field is. However a few names include Tasmanian 

champion Matthew Templar, Victorian Champion Brad McClure a 3 time national champion already, 

Mildura’s Robbie Faux former two times Australian champion & Western Australians Jason Oldifield 

& Mick Hamon also two times former national champions & a current multiple times Modified Sedan 

national champion Mark Carlin.  

The Belmont Speedway Drivers Club want to thank the following for their support, Spencer Race 

Engines of course for their significant contribution, Trax Racewear, Norman Street Automotive, 

United Forklift & Access Solutions, Duo Mobile Ballarat & Surrounding Areas, Mobile Sandblasting & 

Protective Coatings, JP Automotive, IPTA Fibreglass, True Design Homes, Metowu, Hennessy 

Transport, Maryborough Exhaust & 4WD Centre, WBW Metal Fabrications & A.E.S Automotive 

Electrical Services.

For the general public racing begins on Saturday with 36 heat race events from around 4pm the 

main spectator gate will open at 1pm.

On Sunday the final 12 heat races plus C Main, B Main & the Australian title race along with two 

consolation races for drivers who didn't make any of the finals will take place starting from 4pm, 

again the main spectator gate will open at 1pm, racing at 4pm.

There is no BYO, the club is certified to provide alcohol and gas a bar for the public to purchase from 

along with full canteen services providing various food.

Camp sites will be available in the general public area at a cost of $50 per site for the duration of the 

meeting, Showers are available. 

General Admission for Saturday & Sunday

1 Day Pass; Adults $30, Pensioners (aged/Invalid Only) $25, Kids 5-16 $5

2 Day Pass; Adults $50, Pensioners (aged/Invalid Only) $40, Kids 5-16 $10

Families with two adults and three children can come in for $65 for a one day pass or $110 for two 

days 

For enquiries call Mick 0418 399 917 on or Leanne on 0408 071493 

Belmont Speedway Drivers Club thanks the following supporters:

Ipta Fibreglass

Spencer Race Engines

Trax Racewear

Dean Miller Photography

Bryant’s Sales & Service

Trials Experience 

Smartline Garages & Sheds

I C Weeds Geelong

Automotive Suspension

Just Tippers

Australian Racing Products

Whitehorse Truck Centre

SS Wood Transport

United Forklift & Access Solutions

Inaction Photos

AV1 Electrical

Lister Automotive

Revolution Racegear

SPW Engineering

Geelong Carburettors

Allsport Trophies

Steve Forte Metal Fabrications

S.D Canvas

Johnny Dyno Engines

Metowu

Motorsport Hauler

Pedder’s Suspension

Midnight Towing

Norman Street Automotive

Duo Mobile

Burson Autoparts

BMS Automotive

UBC Web Design

Bulleen Towing

WBW Metal Fabrications

Dann’s Auto Wrecking

Jeff’s Auto Detailing

Modern Stainless Fabrications

Autoparts Professionals

Leejay Trailers

IG & JL Greville

FMP Group

Atkins Autoworks

True Design Homes

Cylinder Head Shed

Ballarat Fencing

Natrad Ballarat

Total Fleet Imaging

Power FM

V0 Mick Dann 

S2 Darren Flatman 

N3 Colin Peadon 

V4 Morris Ahearn 

V5 Des Birkin 

V6 Jack Bishop 

V7 Richard Bansemer 

V8 Peter Bryant 

V9 Daniel Drewett 

V10 Vaughan Webber 

V11 David Missen 

V12 Darren Giacometti 

V13 Andrew Burgoyne 

V14 Robert Smith 

V15 Kye Walters 

V16 Graham Miller 

V17 Robert Tinworth 

V18 Ricky Throckmorton 

V19 Eugene Bennett 

V21 Donald Irving 

V22 Lee Harrison 

V23 Shaun Henry 

V24 Brad McClure 

V25 Jamie Crutchley 

V26 Darren Laurie 

V27 Jason Degoldi 

T28 Dale Riley Jnr 

V29 Chris Stewart 

V31 Bhoe Paterson 

S32 Steve Gartner 

V33 Jaidyn Dredge 

V34 Hayden Organ 

V35 Colin Forbes 

V36 Stuey Robinson 

V37 Darryl Atkinson 

V38 Scott Purdie 

V39 Mark Purdie 

V41 Darren Forrest 

V42 Chris Whatmore 

V43 Nathan Dunn 

T44 John Riley 

T45 Troy Russell 

S46 Anthony Beare 

Q47 Travis Hutchison 

V48 Michael Clark 

V49 Luke James 

V51 Scott Bull 

V52 Steven Watts 

N53 Kasey Staker 

V54 Dean Jenkins 

V55 Aaron White 

V56 Matthew Glab 

V57 Troy Hose 

S58 Cade Cox 

V59 Colin Ward 

V61 Dale Blomeley 

V62 Jayden Blomeley 

V63 Darren Paisley 

V64 Taleah Dolic 

S65 Sam Brumfield 

W66 Hayden Norman 

V67 Andrew Ratten 

S68 Paul Hayes 

V69 Darren Ward 

V71 Jacob Vuillermin 

S72 Craig Buchanan 

S73 Matthew McCallum 

V74 Lenny Bates 

V75 Troy Polley 

V76 Kathryn Wilken 

V77 Peter Crutchley 

V78 Phil Pottage 

V79 Wade Fell 

V81 Dylan Campton 

V82 Shane Roycroft 

V83 David Barrie 

V84 Jared Wilkinson 

V85 Darren Matthews 

W86 Jack Barnewall 

S87 Jayden Edwards 

V88 Clinton Purdie 

S91 Darren Brumfield 

S92 Anthony Prideaux 

V93 Scott Mason 

W94 Kieran Norman 

NT95 Justin Brumfield 

V97 Jason Faux 

S98 Jason Duell 

S99 Haydon Jolly 

V101 Albert Fell 

V102 Moss Buchanan 

W103 Damon Thomson 

V104 Daniel Barton 

V105 Mitchell Johnston 

W106 Warren Vanzetti 

S107 Carey Weston 

V108 David Parsons 

V111 Rob Faux 

V112 Rikki Stewart 

V113 Mark Carlin 

V114 Megan Forrest 

T115 Daniel Cunningham 

S117 Mark Jennings 

V118 Scott Secombe 

W121 Evan Wakefield 

V122 Bradley Trainor 

S123 Benjamin Whitehead 

T124 Benjamin Riley 

S125 Mark Gartner 

W126 David Padmore 

N128 John Lodge 

S132 Andy Maxwell (Jnr) 

T135 Matthew Atkinson 

V136 Debbie Jones 

W138 Bob Wakefield 

V139 Corey Sandow 

S141 Scott Merrett 

V142 Rob Lock 

V143 Jamie Lock 

W144 Peter Herbert 

V145 Jeff Oldfield 

T146 Brendon Green 

S148 Rhys Heinrich 

S155 Matthew Maynard 

V159 Chris Suiter 

V161 Matt Nelson 

W163 Jason Oldfield 

V171 Michael Mcbride 

V172 Chris Hay 

T174 Jason Read 

V175 David Donegan 

T177 Corey Bauld 

V181 Nick Hill 

V182 Dave Pollard 

W183 Daniel Ameduri 

V184 Brooke Ferguson 

T188 Matthew Templar 

V189 Ty Galley 

V191 Brock Atkins

Written by

Dean Thompson

DMT Sports Media

For Belmont Speedway Drivers Club t/a Redline Raceway

LISTER IS THE MASTER AND FAUX MIGHT JUST BE TOO

Redline Raceway played host to One hundred racers on Saturday night the 20th of February with 

Open Sedans taking centre stage and fifty Street Stocks getting one last run in before the upcoming 

national championship on the Mount where 139 drivers will bid to be crowned, Australia # 1 & Sean 

Lister along with Robbie Faux finished the night as the big dogs in town picking up important wins.

The ‘Open Sedan Masters’ is the big Open Sedan event for the season at Redline & a great field of 

thirty cars did battle for the $1000- winners prize up for grabs. A number of big hitters didn’t even 

make it to the final with mechanical issues or crashes ending their however the feature race was 

sensational with a number of powerful V8 cars having to fight each other whilst 6 cylinder machines 

tried to catch them unawares.

Lister as a result of three heat wins in his qualifying started on pole position with Fawns alongside 

after his two heat wins for the start of the final with Leigh Bourke, Scott Ellis, Lucas Conder, Corey 

Knox, Tim Hutchinson & Kayla Knox the top eight starters.

The going was fast & furious, with drivers such as Shane Belk, Tim Williams, Craig Phillips & David 

Donegan finding themselves outside the top five. As the race unfolded it would be Lister who started 

pole who would go on to win was able to take a win over Nathan Fawns, Leigh Bourke, Corey Knox & 

Tim Hutchinson.

For the Street Stocks making the final in the last chance to race at Redline before well over 130 

drivers come back for the Australian title in a few weeks time were names like Robbie Faux, Daniel 

Barton both former Street Stock national champions and current Modified Sedan national champion 

Mark Carlin, plenty of local members and Ballarat residents such as Shaun Henry, Darren Giacometti, 

Darryl Atkinson, Darren Forrest, Darren Paisley, Dale & Jayden Blomeley, Rocky Grima & Kye 

Walters.

Taking out the win in his first meeting for the season at Redline was Mildura’s Robbie Faux with 

Lenny Bates second, Darren Forrest in third then Giacometti, Henry, Atkinson, Jamie Lock, Richard 

Bansemer, Paisley & Chris Stewart rounding out the top ten.

Earlier Atkinson, Lock, Bates x 3, Scott Mason, Jayden Edwards, Carlin, Giacometti x 2, Darren Forrest 

& Eugene Bennett where heat winners.

In Mini Sprints Dave May from Lara near Geelong again proved dominant on the Mount, when he 

was too good for Brad Lowe formally his crew chief on other race machines then came Matt Parsons, 

Own Bulman then Jason Lynn.

The Standard Saloons was decided on points after two heats due to time constraints with Allan 

Farmer the victor from Nathan Hutchins, Mick Hume, Jo-Anne Scott & Patrick Walsh.

Belmont Speedway Drivers Club thanks the following supporters:

Ipta Fibreglass

Spencer Race Engines

Trax Racewear

Dean Miller Photography

Bryant’s Sales & Service

Trials Experience 

Smartline Garages & Sheds

I C Weeds Geelong

Automotive Suspension

Just Tippers

Australian Racing Products

Whitehorse Truck Centre

SS Wood Transport

United Forklift & Access Solutions

Inaction Photos

AV1 Electrical

Lister Automotive

Revolution Racegear

SPW Engineering

Geelong Carburettors

Allsport Trophies

Steve Forte Metal Fabrications

S.D Canvas

Johnny Dyno Engines

Metowu

Motorsport Hauler

Pedder’s Suspension

Midnight Towing

Norman Street Automotive

Duo Mobile

Burson Autoparts

BMS Automotive

UBC Web Design

Bulleen Towing

WBW Metal Fabrications

Dann’s Auto Wrecking

Jeff’s Auto Detailing

Modern Stainless Fabrications

Autoparts Professionals

Leejay Trailers

IG & JL Greville

FMP Group

Atkins Autoworks

True Design Homes

Cylinder Head Shed

Ballarat Fencing

Natrad Ballarat

Total Fleet Imaging

Power FM

Written by

Dean Thompson

DMT Sports Media

For Belmont Speedway Drivers Club

OPEN SEDAN MASTERS TO HEADLINE REDLINE 2 DAY SHOW

Speedway on a Friday night?

You got that right, this Friday & Saturday nights Redline Raceway showcase the Open Sedans with 

their annual Masters two day show beginning 7pm Friday night & resuming again 4pm Saturday to 

close out the weekend supported by an all-star Street Stock cast on the Saturday show.

With defending champion Tim McPherson having moved to a new racing division the field this 

weekend in the Masters will be led by the state champion from the Unlimited Sedan division Damien 

Miller who will come up against very stiff opposition in the $1000 to win event with Scott Whittle, 

Lucas Conder, Leigh Bourke, Nathan Fawns, Scott Ellis & David Donegan amongst a list of ten or so 

drivers who are most likely to come out on top of the thirty car field.

The mixture of V8 & 6 cylinder machines is packed full of drivers who always want to win as with any 

sport & with a thousand snags up for grabs expect the action to be fierce just for this one weekend. 

With the Australian Street Stock title three weeks away around fifty Street Stocks have nominated to 

compete in what is just a club show where they are practically competing to win a pat on the back.

The field is full of stars from the division & speedway in general with former Australia Street Stock 

champions Daniel Barton & Robbie Faux in the field, current national Modified Sedan champion 

Mark Carlin, Local heroes Darren Giacometti, Kye Walters, Shaun Henry, Scott Purdie, Chris 

Whatmore & visiting drivers Scott Bull, Jayden Edwards, Lenny Bates, Richard Bansemer, Darren 

Forrest & Chris Stewart. Just try picking a winner from this lot for starters, anything can happen & 

will on Saturday night. 

Add the Daylesford Speedway club visit to the venue V8 Thunder Sedans, Standard Saloons & Mini 

Sprints & you have a great two days of racing to enjoy. 

For enquiries call Mick 0418 399 917 on or Leanne on 0408 071493 

Friday Night Open Sedan Masters plus supports; V8 Thunder Sedans, Daylesford A & B Mods 

(combined) & Daylesford Street Stocks.

Racing Starts 7pm Friday night, cars to be in pits by 6pm.

Admission; Adults $15, aged & disabled Pensioners $15, Kids 6 to 15 yrs.’ $5 each under 6 is free

Or

2 Night Pass, Adults $30, Pensioners $25, Kids $10, Family $80

Saturday Night Open Sedan Masters final night plus Supports; SSA Street Stocks, Standard Saloons, 

Mini Sprint

Racing Starts 5pm Saturday night, cars to be in pits by 4pm.

Admission; Adults $20, aged & invalid Pensioners $15, Kids 6 to 15 years $5 each kids under 6 are 

free one night family pass 2 adults & 3 kids $50

Belmont Speedway Drivers Club thanks the following supporters:

Ipta Fibreglass

Spencer Race Engines

Trax Racewear

Dean Miller Photography

Bryant’s Sales & Service

Trials Experience 

Smartline Garages & Sheds

I C Weeds Geelong

Automotive Suspension

Just Tippers

Australian Racing Products

Whitehorse Truck Centre

SS Wood Transport

United Forklift & Access Solutions

Inaction Photos

AV1 Electrical

Lister Automotive

Revolution Racegear

SPW Engineering

Geelong Carburettors

Allsport Trophies

Steve Forte Metal Fabrications

S.D Canvas

Johnny Dyno Engines

Metowu

Motorsport Hauler

Pedder’s Suspension

Midnight Towing

Norman Street Automotive

Duo Mobile

Burson Autoparts

BMS Automotive

UBC Web Design

Bulleen Towing

WBW Metal Fabrications

Dann’s Auto Wrecking

Jeff’s Auto Detailing

Modern Stainless Fabrications

Autoparts Professionals

Leejay Trailers

IG & JL Greville

FMP Group

Atkins Autoworks

True Design Homes

Cylinder Head Shed

Ballarat Fencing

Natrad Ballarat

Total Fleet Imaging

Power FM

SSA Street Stocks

Mitch Johnston            B5

Richard Bansemer      HO7

Phil Pottage     AX8 

Peter Bryant    AV8

Daniel Barton AX10

Vaughan Webber        RDL10

Mark Carlin     LTN11

Robbie Faux    MDA11

David Missen   B11

Darren Giacometti      RDL12

Danny Spurr    RDL14

Megan Forrest (ROF) AX14

Robert Smith   B14

Kye Walters     RDL15

Graham Miller RDL16

Eugene Bennett          AV19

Michael McBride        21

Nick Hill           N21

Bradley Trainor           B22

Shaun Henry   B23

Jamie Crutchley          RDL25

Darren Laurie RDL26

Steven Trainor B27

Chris Stewart   RD29

Ashley Fox       RDL29

Colin Forbes    B35

Darryl Atkinson           RDL37

Debbie Jones   AX36

Scott Purdie    RDL38

Darren Forrest AX41

Chris Whatmore          B42

Robert Lock     BGO42

Jamie Lock       BGO43

Jeff Oldfield     RDL45

Scott Bull         SH51

Jacky Ellingham          B52

Matt Glabb      RDL 56

Troy Hose        M57

Dale Blomeley B61

Jayden Blomeley         B62

Darren Paisley RDL63

David Pollard   GV65

Darren Ward   B69

Lenny Bates     AX74

Dave Donegan AX75

Dylan Campton           AX81

Matthew McCallum    SA83

Scott Mason    MDA83

Jayden Edwards          SA87

Rocky Grima   RDL99

 VSC Opens

Damien Miller V1

Wayne Alberni            DS4

Michael Hillman         B4

Des Birkin        RDL5

Scott Whittle   G8

Lucas Conder   B9

Leigh Bourke   RDL9

Codey Millican RDL11

Paul Singleton RDL12

Brian Schneider           RDL13

Zach Bourke    RDL16

Shane Belk (SAT)         BGO19

Tim Williams   RD21

Victor Benson DS26

Nathan Fawns V28

Craig Phillips   RDL36

Robert Burgess           B38

Corey Agosta   RDL41

Scott Ellis        AX42

Stephen Petrie            RDL43

Jaden Alberni DS44

Corey Knox      RDL67

Kayla Knox       RDL68

Tim Sankey      AX68

Sean Lister      

Darren Skilton NY69

Karl Mathie     RDL76

Dave Donegan AX75

Tim Hutchinson           RDL88

 V8 Thunder Sedans

Stephen Hodder 46    

John Agosta     RDL4

Anthony Wilson          B5

Steve Forte      B7

Shane Stephenson       75

Greg Raggatt   RDL49

Wally Hucker   41

Daylesford A/B Mods

Priscilla Grech            DDA17

Sarah McCoubrie        DDA22

Dale Kakoschke           DDA31

Mark Wilde     DDA75

Phillip Botheras           DDA76

Shayne Hawke            DDA77

Car DDA 75 Driver to be confirmed

Daylesford Street Stocks

Dylan Austin    DDA29

Luke Humphrey           DDA4

Ian Austin        DDA52

Des Robinson DDA63

Darren Austin DDA65

Glen McCoubrie          DDA66

Standard Saloons

Priscilla Grech            RDL17

Greg Hutchins P25

Jo-Anne Scott B26

Nathan Hutchins         P41

Patrick Walsh    B68

Ben Hutchinson           RDL69

Shane Hawke RDL77

Mick Hume      RDL88

Shell Sinclair (sat)      B96

Scott Whittle/Allan Farmer    RDL99

Mini Sprints

#4 Dave May 

#7 Owen Bulman

#9 Dave Alie/Stuart Ferguson

#11 Danny Milton

#17 Andrew Burleigh

#21 Luke Hickson

#24 Jason Lynn

#44 Brad Lowe

#74 Matt Parsons

#99 Kyle Stathopoulos

Written by Dean Thompson

DMT Sports Media

For Belmont Speedway Drivers Club Inc.

HILL WINS CHIVERS. COLLINS CONTINUES REDLINE DOMINANCE

The annual Chivers Memorial night for Standard Saloons has been won by a driver that loves Redline 

Raceway, (Which isn't unusual) although not a local when Russell Hill was able to head into town & 

take the big win, whilst in Amca Nationals Jamie Collins continued a streak of wins at the venue 

capping it off with number four in a row.

The Standard Saloons had a great thirty car entry list prior to the qualifying to determine the starters 

for the big feature. Top drivers from around Victoria all arrived at the track to do their thing & top 

qualifier Scott Whittle was offered a bonus amount of cash if he would start from the rear and try & 

win from there.

The cream in the feature field rose to the top as the race sorted itself out with some very strong 

combinations finishing in the top eight. Whittle worked from last to second passing all bar Hill & the 

mates ended up first & second with Hill taking what is classed as a big victory in speedway circles 

from Whittle, Aaron Marshall, Redline member Craig Templeton & Luke Dart.

Collins win in the Amca Nationals knocked off Australian Champion Mark Lincoln in a great battle 

that could have ended Collins Redline dominance. In picking up the win Collins has picked up some 

confidence ahead of big events coming up soon. The inform Dean Heseltine was third in front of the 

Mills boys Matt & Jamie whilst in the final Greg Firmin & Paul Sullivan where involved in a big crash 

where Firmin ended up on his lid and Sullivan on top of him!

Local Ballarat racers competed in the V8 Thunder Sedans with Anthony Wilson continuing his firm 

grasp on trophies taking the win from John Agosta & Greg Raggatt.

Nathan Fawns backed up his last win in Unlimited Sedans with victory again in Darren Nelson’s car 

this time ahead of Scott Ellis & Corey Knox in a great result for him with Tim Hutchinson & Matty 

Chimminello. 

Street Stocks joined the show to allow drivers to continue to tune up for the upcoming Australian 

title in March. Jayden Blomeley ended up top points after three heat races and win the night from 

Sebastopol’s Jason Degoldi, Riddells Creeks Robert Tinworth, Eugene Bennett & Ballarats Jack 

Bishop.

The next event is a double night of racing on Friday the 19th of February and Saturday the 20th for 

the annual Open Sedan Masters two night show. Racing will start from 7pm on the Friday night and 

from 4pm on the Saturday with Daylesford Speedway Club Sedans & Thunder Sedans on the Friday 

as support & Street Stocks, Standard Saloons & Mini Sprints on the Saturday.

Belmont Speedway Drivers Club thanks the following supporters:

Ipta Fibreglass

Spencer Race Engines

Trax Racewear

Dean Miller Photography

Bryant’s Sales & Service

Trials Experience 

Smartline Garages & Sheds

I C Weeds Geelong

Automotive Suspension

Just Tippers

Australian Racing Products

Whitehorse Truck Centre

SS Wood Transport

United Forklift & Access Solutions

Inaction Photos

AV1 Electrical

Lister Automotive

Revolution Racegear

SPW Engineering

Geelong Carburettors

Allsport Trophies

Steve Forte Metal Fabrications

S.D Canvas

Johnny Dyno Engines

Metowu

Motorsport Hauler

Pedder’s Suspension

Midnight Towing

Norman Street Automotive

Duo Mobile

Burson Autoparts

BMS Automotive

UBC Web Design

Bulleen Towing

WBW Metal Fabrications

Dann’s Auto Wrecking

Jeff’s Auto Detailing

Modern Stainless Fabrications

Autoparts Professionals

Leejay Trailers

IG & JL Greville

FMP Group

Atkins Autoworks

True Design Homes

Cylinder Head Shed

Ballarat Fencing

Natrad Ballarat

Total Fleet Imaging

Power FM

Written By

Dean Thompson

DMT Sports Media

For Belmont Speedway Drivers Club

MCCLURE & LOGUE TAKE BIG WINS ON THE MOUNT

Speedway racing at Ballarat & Moorabool Shire’s home of motorsport ‘Redline Raceway’ dished out 

a great night of thrills and spills with some of those spills sending drivers to hospital & others 

sending drivers out of racers with Brad McClure taking the big Street Stock win & Peter Logue the 

Wingless Sprint victory.

Thankfully those that were sent to the hospital bruised and battered are being cared for by great 

medical teams and the competitors are in great spirits & will all get to fight another day. 

Street Stocks were in town competing for the locally supported “Duo Mobile’ Eliminator Cup and the 

Victorian Champion Brad McClure came out on top with a sensational win over the Australian 

Champion Anthony Beare whilst an outstanding drive from Warrnambool youngster Steven Watts 

seen him transfer from the non-qualifiers race into the main race and push through from the back to 

finish in third, a champion in the making.

Fifteen heat races were held with each competitor having three chances to earn their qualifying 

points. Chris Stewart, McClure, Beare, Brooke Ferguson a Ballarat local, Mick Dann, Darren 

Giacometti, Beare again, Jason Degoldi from Sebastopol, Morris Ahearn, Dann again, McClure a 

second time, Steven Gartner, Dale Blomeley,  Jacob Vuillermin & the event sponsor Jack Bishop.

In heat racing Matt Nelson a serious threat on victory prior to the event rolled in his first heat race 

before finishing one lap and his car was wrecked and seen no further part. In round two Peter 

Crutchley’s run came to a halt with a crunch & he was sent to hospital, South Australian Rhys 

Heinrich was leading the Australian champion Beare before bursting a tyre in his first heat and 

everything could have been very much different for him whilst Rocky Grima was ordered to put his 

car on the trailer for being a naughty lad by one of the stewards.

Six drivers transferred from the last chance qualifier including David Donegan, Watts, Darren Forrest, 

Throckmorton, Dave Pollard & Heinrich to join the back of the feature event whilst McClure won a 

pole shuffle shoot out defeating Beare with Jason Degoldi unfortunately ending up being smashed 

against the concrete in the shootout & missing the main event.

Twenty one cars began the main race with a ten lap first section of racing ending with Beare leading 

McClure, Ahearn, Dann & Jamie Lock whilst Watts sensationally had moved up to eleventh spot for 

the start of the second segment.

McClure finished out on top on the second segment of ten laps with Beare, Ahearn, Dann & Gartner 

in the top five whilst outside the top eight Giacometti was amongst those eliminated. Watts was the 

last man in the final eight finishing eighth in the second segment.

For the final fifteen lap segment Beare got the best of the start and led McClure. Amongst 

happenings Ahearn got penalised by stewards for contact with Dann which sent Dann spinning, the 

driver & stewards of course have different views on the contact. 

A few laps from the end of the Eliminator Cup, McClure seized the lead back from Beare, Watts 

moved up into third with Ahearn working his way back to fourth spot and David Barrie driving 

sensationally well in the final group. The finish line came and McClure had defeated Beare, Watts, 

Ahearn, Barrie, Gartner, Lock & Dann.

McClure was delighted to get back on the winners list. “This has been a long time coming with the 

things that have gone wrong this season so far. It is a relief to be back on the top dais here at 

Redline, thank you to everybody for their support & well done to the Redline team who just keep on 

putting up great races for us to come and compete at.”

The Wingless Sprint racing didn’t escape carnage either with Georgia McLeod unfortunately amongst 

those that were sent to hospital during the night whilst her rollover was gentle compared to the 

massive seven times over Kevin Schembri roll into and through turn one.

Mark Balcombe, Wayne Logue, Layton Orchard, Luke Weel, David Cook & Daniel Storer won six heat 

race events with three being cancelled after consultation between the Wingless President & the 

Redline venue in the interests of time due to the ambulance requirements during the night then the 

Victorian champion & Ballarat local James Wren won the last chance qualifier to make the main 

race.

The feature event seen a sensational battle between Wayne Logue & Cook for much of the race 

before late in the proceedings Wayne’s father Peter and Travis Millar put themselves in the picture. 

Peter got past Cook then soon after he passed Wayne for the lead, Millar moved forward and past 

the same competitors and at the very last lap passed Peter Logue under protest for his pass on 

Wayne Logue which involved connection & in the stewards opinion impediment on Logue. 

Peter Logue crossed the line second on track however gained the chequered flag & the win in the 

‘Alfies Excavations & Plant Hire’ Super Series to defeat Wayne Logue, Cook, Rhys Baxter & Sam 

Wren.’ 

In Mini Sprint action Kevin Bomford defeated David May, Jason Lynn, Owen Bulman & Luke Hickson 

whilst the V8 Thunder Sedans didn’t get a final due to time constraints.

Redline Raceway returns to action on February the sixth for the annual Chivers Memorial for 

Standard Saloons which should attract thirty competitors from around Victoria & Amca Nationals.

Belmont Speedway Drivers Club thanks the following supporters:

Ipta Fibreglass

Spencer Race Engines

Trax Racewear

Dean Miller Photography

Bryant’s Sales & Service

Trials Experience 

Smartline Garages & Sheds

I C Weeds Geelong

Automotive Suspension

Just Tippers

Australian Racing Products

Whitehorse Truck Centre

SS Wood Transport

United Forklift & Access Solutions

Inaction Photos

AV1 Electrical

Lister Automotive

Revolution Racegear

SPW Engineering

Geelong Carburettors

Allsport Trophies

Steve Forte Metal Fabrications

S.D Canvas

Johnny Dyno Engines

Metowu

Motorsport Hauler

Pedder’s Suspension

Midnight Towing

Norman Street Automotive

Duo Mobile

Burson Autoparts

BMS Automotive

UBC Web Design

Bulleen Towing

WBW Metal Fabrications

Dann’s Auto Wrecking

Jeff’s Auto Detailing

Modern Stainless Fabrications

Autoparts Professionals

Leejay Trailers

IG & JL Greville

FMP Group

Atkins Autoworks

True Design Homes

Cylinder Head Shed

Ballarat Fencing

Natrad Ballarat

Total Fleet Imaging

Power FM

Written by

Dean Thompson

DMT Sports Media

For Belmont Speedway Drivers Club t/a Redline Raceway

100+ DRIVERS TO DO BATTLE AT REDLINE ON SATURDAY NIGHT 

Redline Raceway roars this Saturday night with the latest Street Stock battle when sixty Fords & 

Holden’s do battle in the Ballarat based 'Duo Mobile' supported Eliminator Cup with drivers from 

right around Victoria & South Australia set to do battle on top of the mount whilst race fans will get 

a healthy dose of open wheel Wingless Sprint action with forty cars expected to compete in a series 

round along with the super quick Mini Sprints.

Last  start feature winner at Redline Anthony Beare the current Australian champion returns to 

stamp his authority on the mount however the inform driver of Victoria at the moment Morris 

Ahearn is sure to throw down a challenge. Ahearn recently won three blue ribbon feature events in 

six days at Wahgunyah, Swan Hill & Warrnambool and will look to assert himself Saturday night at 

Redline.

Mick Dann is always a favourite at Redline and is close to a big win, could Saturday night be the 

night?

Victorian Champion Brad McClure is due for a change of fortune as incidents & breakdowns plague 

his season just as he is in a position to win. There is too many star drivers to mention however young 

gun Steve Watts, local star Darren Giacometti, Rick Throckmorton, South Australian brothers Mark & 

Steve Gartner, super qualifier Jason Degoldi, Lenny Bates, Matt Nelson who would race everything & 

anything including a Prius if he was given the chance........well maybe not a Prius yet get the picture, 

Chris Whatmore, Chris Stewart, Darren Forrest, the gals Megan Forrest & Brooke Ferguson & Darryl 

Atkinson are all in contention.

All the Street Stock drivers will be keen to impress in the last big event before the March national 

Street Stock title at the mount. 

Wingless Sprints return for an important series event with some Ballarat locals amongst the front 

runners in the field. Cousins Sam & James who both have a family history around the Delacombe 

area will be competing & easily in the top five favourites. The V6 Holden engines the division runs 

are all very evenly matched due to restrictions and rules & it very much becomes a battle of ability & 

set up as to who will go on to win. Keep an eye on The Balcombe family racers, father & son Peter & 

Wayne Logue, Geelong’s Andy Hibbert, Daniel Storer, Rhys Baxter, Glenn Watts & Travis Millar whilst 

another handful of drivers could knock off these guys if things pan out their way.

Mini Sprint action with the mostly motorcycle engined field is going to be wickedly quick around 

Redline with Dave May who recently won the speedweek series between Bairnsdale, Nyora & Laang 

Speedways will be challenged by Owen Bulman who won two of those feature events only to be 

pipped by May's consistency. Jason Lynn has impressed this season also and should be in amongst 

the battle along with Kevin Bomford, Danny Milton & Luke Hickson.

For enquiries call Mick 0418 399 917 on or Leanne on 0408 071493 

Gates open to the public on Saturday at 2pm with racing from 4pm & adults is $20, aged & disabled 

pensioners $15, kids 6 to 15 years of age $5 each under 6 is free or for a family of two adults and 

three kids $50

Belmont Speedway Drivers Club thanks the following supporters:

Ipta Fibreglass

Spencer Race Engines

Trax Racewear

Dean Miller Photography

Bryant’s Sales & Service

Trials Experience 

Smartline Garages & Sheds

I C Weeds Geelong

Automotive Suspension

Just Tippers

Australian Racing Products

Whitehorse Truck Centre

SS Wood Transport

United Forklift & Access Solutions

Inaction Photos

AV1 Electrical

Lister Automotive

Revolution Racegear

SPW Engineering

Geelong Carburettors

Allsport Trophies

Steve Forte Metal Fabrications

S.D Canvas

Johnny Dyno Engines

Metowu

Motorsport Hauler

Pedder’s Suspension

Midnight Towing

Norman Street Automotive

Duo Mobile

Burson Autoparts

BMS Automotive

UBC Web Design

Bulleen Towing

WBW Metal Fabrications

Dann’s Auto Wrecking

Jeff’s Auto Detailing

Modern Stainless Fabrications

Autoparts Professionals

Leejay Trailers

IG & JL Greville

FMP Group

Atkins Autoworks

True Design Homes

Cylinder Head Shed

Ballarat Fencing

Natrad Ballarat

Total Fleet Imaging

Power FM

DUO MOBILE ELIMINATOR CUP FOR STREET STOCKS

Mick Dann RDL0

Brad McClure Vic1

Morris Ahearn AX4

Dean Jenkins RDL4 

Steven Watts W5

Darren Matthews C5

Des Birkin B5

Jack Bishop RDL6

Richard Bansemer HO7

Jake Vuillerman RD7

Phil Pottage AX8

Peter Bryant  AV8

Vaughan Webber RDL10

Dave Missen B11

Darren Giacometti RDL12

Jaidyn Dredge BGO13

Megan Forrest  AX14

Robert Smith B14

Jared Wilkinson G14

Danny Spurr RDL14

Graham Miller RDL16

Brooke Ferguson B18

Ricky Throckmorton C18

Scott Secombe RDL18

Eugene Bennett AV19

Donald Irving HA21

Jamie Collins HO21

Lee Harrison RDL22

Jamie Crutchley RDL25

Mark Gartner SA25

Darren Laurie RDL 26

Jason Degoldi RDL27

Chris Stewart RD29

Bhoe Patterson B31

Steve Gartner SA32

Colin Forbes B35

Darryl Atkinson RDL37

Darren Forrest  AX41

Chris Whatmore B42

Rob Lock BGO42

Chris Hay  W42

Jamie Lock BGO43

Jeff Oldfield RDL45

Anthony Beare  SA46

Kevin Apps SH46

Rhys Heinrich SA48

Jacky Ellingham B52

Aaron White B55

Matthew Maynard SA55

Matt Glab  RDL56

Troy Hose M57

Colin Ward B59

Chris Suiter AV59

Matt Nelson AX61

Dale Blomeley B61

Jayden Blomeley B62

Darren Paisley RDL 63 

Darren Ward B69

Lenny Bates AX74

Peter Crutchley RDL77

David Pollard S82

David Barrie C83

Rocky Grima RDL96

David Donegan AX75 

V8 THUNDER SEDANS

Wally Hucker

Steve Forte

Anthony Wilson

Stephen Hodder

Greg Raggatt

Shane Stephenson 

MINI SPRINTS

Dave May 4

Owen Bulman 7

Danny Milton 11

Luke Hickson 21

Jason Lyn 24

Kevin Bomford 34

Brad Lowe 44

Will Van Der Ark 72

Kyle Stathopoulos 99

ALFIES EXCAVATIONS SHOOTOUT SERIES FOR WINGLESS SPRINTS

Michael Ross S6

Mitchell Broome S35

Trent Gravestock S85

Mark Balcombe V6

David Alford V7

Dayn Bentvelzen V9

Peter Merrett V10

Luke Cole V12

Wayne Logue V16

Andrew Hibbert V17

Sam Wren V19

Mathew Balcombe V23

Layton Orchard V25

Leigh Balcombe V27

Luke Weel V28

Jason Rigby V31

Luke Storer V33

Glenn Watts V35

David Cook V36

Daniel Storer V43

James Wren V45

Michael Skene V48

Robert Stevenson V50

Jay Nicolaisen V51

Harley Nicolaisen V53

David White V57

Marc Evans V66

Tim Ludeman V68

Wayne Hurford V73

Jason Langdon V78

Clint McLaren V79

Rhys Baxter V81

Ryan Watts V82

Georgia McLeod V90

Travis Millar V93

Peter Logue V98

Kevin Schembri V101

Jaidyn Job V104

Glen Harris V144

Written by

Dean Thompson

DMT Sports Media

For Belmont Speedway Drivers Club

YOUNGSTER WINS FEATURE AT SECOND EVER LATE MODEL EVENT

Late Model Racing Victoria headed out to Ballarat's Redline Raceway on December the 12th for their 

second show of the season & from start to finish showed the fans why everybody is talking about 

this division being the best bang for buck V8 category in town.

16yo Cameron Pearson won the feature in his second ever Late Model event after chasing down & 

hounding Canberra's Scott McPherson whilst birthday boy & 19yo Chevy Edwards followed him 

through for second with local racer Mick Hetherington making a late race come back into third place.

Six heat races spilt the thirteen car field as the Association looked to ensure the maximum amount 

of cars could make it through to the final.

Canberra driver Scott McPherson would prove to be outstanding in the heats winning all three in 

which he competed in, whilst the other three were won by Graham Forte & two by Ross Creek local 

Mick Hetherington. New Zealand visitor Kristin Vermeulen crashed out in the first round of heats 

when the J bar mount broke.

McPherson from pole position proved too strong for Justin Pearson ( # 25 Healesville Directional 

Drilling - 454 Chev) in heat one whilst rookie Brendan Hucker moved from fifth to third as the race 

progressed. Fiona Verhoeven finished fourth ahead of Bathurst NSW visitor Wade Carter & Zak 

Calderwood (# 14 Calderwood Welding Fabrications - 358 Ford). 

Vermeulen, who came to grief in her first heat would see no further race action for the night in the # 

9 'McGrath Foundation' Mopar powered machine. Wayne Belk driving the sister car went a little 

sideways ahead of turn one soon after & Gary Bryan's crashed the # 26 'Bryan's Bones' supported 

race car into the wall breaking a spindle & missing the rest of heat two. Graham Forte won from 

Belk, Edwards, Hetherington & Cameron Pearson.

Making it two from two McPherson (#7 Better Trailers Canberra - 410 Mopar) again defeated Justin 

Pearson & son Cameron with Carter & Calderwood the other finishers. Hucker in the Dandy Engines 

434 Chev powered 23 car was unable to finish.

All starters in the fourth heat finished when Hetherington (#40 Wayne Horne Earthmoving - 410 

Chev) was to strong for Forte, Edwards, Verhoeven & Belk.

McPhersons clean sweep was complete when he motored on to finish first in his final heat with Cam 

Pearson, Carter & Verhoeven(# 8 Lucas Oils - 434 Chev) completing the order in heat five. Both Justin 

Pearson & Zak Calderwood were unable to finish due to both having battery problems, Pearson’s 

failed, Calderwood’s came loose and shorted out engine.

Completing the qualifying racing Hetherington picked up his second win as he defeated his friend 

Hucker, Edwards, Belk, Forte (# 7F Echuca Metaland - 413 Chev) & Bryans.

Hetherington then won a pole shuffle to claim choice of front row starting position in the final whilst 

Cameron Pearson (# 10 Progressive Traffic Solutions - 430 Chev) moved forward two spots in the 

shuffle putting him right on the tail of the front row for the green flag start.

McPherson made the best start in the final with Hetherington the leader of the chase. Melton's Belk 

made a good start and was in amongst the chasing pack before Hetherington started to shuffle back 

& Pearson along with Edwards (# 21 Provender Country Bakehouse - 430 Chev) started to go 

forward.

McPherson’s car started to go off & Pearson along with Edwards were ready to pounce & that they 

did with Pearson storming to the front in a turn three pass & Edwards following soon after. Once in 

front Pearson stretched his advantage quickly. Hetherington moved forward again & in front of 

McPherson as did Belk & when the finish came, it was Pearson winning from Edwards, Hetherington, 

Belk ( # 32 Belkblast - 420 Mopar), McPherson, Carter (# 24 Carter General Engineering - 440 

Donavan)  Calderwood & Justin Pearson.

An emotional father & son stopped for a chat with the announcer with Pearson Snr (Justin) telling his 

son he will remember this moment for the rest of his life whilst Jnr (Cameron) was in absolute 

disbelief at what he achieved thanking all those that support him. 

Cameron went on to say. "This is for Dad, Mum & everybody who has supported me with such a 

fantastic opportunity & lifestyle. I couldn't think of a better way to enjoy life. I can't believe what just 

happened, it will take a couple days to sink in. Thank you to everybody from Pa & Nan, to our crew 

guys & to our valuable sponsors. This is dedicated to you all."

LMRV is proudly supported by

Belkblast

Healesville Directional Drilling

Lake Eildon Houseboat Sales

Australian Racing Products

Huckers Car & Truck Hire

Horne Enterprises Pty Ltd 

Written by

Dean Thompson

DMT Sports Media

For Late Model Racing Victoria