Sport
25 April, 2023
Blue Ribbon raceway weekend
Blue Ribbon Raceway out at Kialla is all go again this Saturday, April 22, with an action-packed night of racing that includes the Flying Formula 500s in both senior and junior class Stampede action whilst the Junior Sedan Promotional Association...
Blue Ribbon Raceway out at Kialla is all go again this Saturday, April 22, with an action-packed night of racing that includes the Flying Formula 500s in both senior and junior class Stampede action whilst the Junior Sedan Promotional Association comes into town with their up to 1500cc Sedans for a series round to join the likes of our local Limited Sportsman for a series round of their own, Wingless Sprints, Production Sedans, and the exciting V8 Trucks.
The Stampede series for Formula 500s attracts twenty plus entries on a regular basis and we are likely to see the same this Saturday night with nearly a dozen junior flyers also. For Junior Sedan competition Horsham will be represented in the new star class by local girl Rebecca Johnstone. Johnstone will be up against the likes of Steane Cosson, Tyson Heaphy, Max Leersen, Cruz Carlin and James Peacock. Carlin of course from the legendary Max and Mark Carlin family line from Portland. Jayden Lock, Pary Das, Blake Glynn, James Oliver, and Will Fallon are some of the drivers in the top stars class to keep an eye on Saturday night in the top stars class for the more seasoned competitors. The Juniors all drive without fear and you will be impressed by the top entrants ability behind the wheel.
The Wimmera is represented in the Wingless Sprints by Robert Whiteside, Tyler Bish, Jeremy Beddison and Steven Hateley. All four competitors were more than capable of coming out ahead on Saturday when the racing was done. Nicholas Ryan, Ricky Bailey, and Kahn Aston are a few more that will keep the action fast and furious. The likelihood of a local victory is high, with Beddison a Victorian title top five finisher this season,
Jock Baker and Tom Baker lead the Horsham and surround entrants in the latest series round for the Limited Sportsman with Troy Curran, Nathan McDonald and Rod Hetherington rounding out the club entrants. They will find tough competition from the visiting Bowen Donkers, Andrew Wilson, and Craig Ansell, as the season runs towards its close, everybody is keen to finish in front of Victorian champion Jock Baker, including his son Tom who has already done that at Horsham this season.V8 Trucks this Saturday will hit the clay with seven ‘huge’ Trucks on track. All competitors are local to the area, and they put on a terrific show. Nathan Bird, Wes Bell, Donald Timmins, Fletcher Mills, Luke James, Jaryd Carman, and Tim Driller will entertain the fans this weekend. James is the gun competitor in the class however everybody is keen to notch victory in front of home track fans.
Production Sedans this weekend will include our local drivers including Katelyn Eltze, Shaun and Ryan Queale and Dean Hughes will do battle with Ian Calderwood, Hayden Riley, Heath Riley, Belinda Taylor, and Jamie Pumpa all visiting from neighbouring clubs. Ryan Queale when he last competed at Horsham defeated dad Shaun, they have tougher competition this Saturday and the action between them and the Portland drivers in particular will be interesting.
The event starts at 5:30pm and the gates to the public open at 4:30 whilst the pit gate to entrants opens at 11am. No BYO as we have a licensed bar on site. All the action is at 1650 Blue Ribbon Road, Kalkee.
Admission prices are Adults $25, Pensioners $20, Students aged 12 to 16 $15 kids under 12 years of age are free. A family ticket of two adults, and two children above the age of 12 to 16 is $60. Members with proof of membership receive a $5 discount on their entrance fee. Eftpos is available.