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LINES MAKES HIS MARK

December 27, 2013

FEATURES: On the road with the WSS TeamFrom Murray Bridge to LeMans

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A 1 James McFaddenW 2 Brooke TatnellW 3 Steve LinesS 3 Philip MarchS 4 Trevor GreenNT 4 Jamie McInnesUS 7 Shane StewartQ 7 Robbie FarrS 8 Terry PittS 10 Steven CarusoUS 10 Kyle HirstW 12 Daniel HardingS 12 Jamie CobbyS 19 Bradley KellerN 21 Garry BrazierQ 21 Jordyn BrazierS 24 Ricky MaioloW 25 Taylor MillingV 25 Jack LeeW 26 Luke Dillon

S 27 Daniel PestkaS 29 Matt EgelQ 29 Ian MadsenS 33 Mark CarusoV 35 Jamie VealN 39 Jeremy CrossS 42 Jamie HendryS 45 Jake TranterT 45 Kurt LuttrellN 48 Jackson DelamontS 51 Dylan JenkinUS 53 Randy HannaganS 55 Luke BoweyS 61 Leith AhlforsS 63 Ryan JonesN 78 Andrew WrightQ 83 David MurcottV 84 Luke NashS 87 Hayden PittS 95 Mark Reuter

2012 RESULTSQuicktimeTim Kaeding 11.229 secs

Round Podium1st Luke Dillon2nd Steve Lines3rd James McFadden

ROUND TWO ENTRY LIST

FACTS AND FIGURES FOR ROUND TWOTRACK NAME: Murray Bridge Speedway TRACK LENGTH: 360m TRACK WIDTH: 17m SURFACE: ClayTRACK RECORD: 10.96 seconds Brooke Tatnell (27/12/2012)LOCATION: Kennett Road, Murray Bridge South Australia

As a member of the every growing religion of Speedway yesterday was day one of a series of celebration to the congregation. Whilst some will no doubt be upset at the reference of a religion i believe the reference to be appropriate.

We, the congregation, have a set of beliefs and a faith. We go with a large group of similar minded people whom share the beliefs. We dress in a accepted form of bold fluorescent coloured shirts, caps and jackets that adorn the picture/s and car number of the chosen ones. The sharing of these beliefs brings so many people from across Australia and the world ....it must be a good thing.

An assault of all senses - you can see, hear, feel, smell and touch this source of joy.

The dictionary has it as: re·li·gion [ri-lij-uhn] noun a set of beliefs concerning the cause

To me my beliefs are simple concerning the cause, they are basic and constant and delivered in the concrete walled venues.

World Series Sprintcars may not be a true religion but for some one whom has had the privilege to live with the circus and marvel from the mounds on the outside - I truly believe this is the greatest sport with some of the most awesome people.

Beliefs and cause .. yep WSS provides it for me.Darren DisburyAka “The Red Dragon”

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Luke DillonDo you have any pre race superstitions? NoDo you have a set routine when getting into your car? Usually just strap myself in. Check the wing position and put on a race face!Do You Have Any race day rituals? Eating well before I get to the trackBiggest Dislikes about Pre race. NoneIf we granted you one wish, what would it be? WSS ChampionshipHow do you relax after a night at the track? Team Diamond Bay always does a great BBQ after the meeting and Team Dillon tends to do a brunch or lunch down at the Bay to recap the nights events.Favourite food? Hogs Breath Prime SteakWhat’s the one thing people don’t know about you? I occasionally race bitumen karts

Jamie VealDo you have any pre race superstitions? NoDo you have a set routine when getting into your car? Always put my right glove on first Do You Have Any race day rituals? NoBiggest Dislikes. Fast, one lane race tracksIf we granted you one wish, what would it be? To retire at age 25How do you relax after a night at the track? With a Carlton Dry CanFavourite food? My uncle owns a pizza shop , his pizza is bad ass

Shane StewartDo you have any pre race superstitions? I have no superstitions at all I really don’t think they work besides that everything is already played outDo you have a set routine when getting into your car? I always buckle myself up the same way, always!!!!!Do You Have Any race day rituals? The only ritual I have is I try and have a big lunch because I never eat at the trackBiggest Dislikes about Prerace. Fans that comment or make comments on stuff that thy have no clue what they are talking aboutIf we granted you one wish, what would it be? To win the lottery How do you relax after a night at the track? Hang out with friends and have a cold one I love talking to my buddies about what happened that nightFavorite food? Mexican food What’s the one thing people don’t know about you? I have a shoe fetish I love shoes

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Steven Lines motored to an emphatic win in tonight’s first round of the 2013/2014 ENZED World Series Sprintcars Championship at Speedway City Virginia in front of a packed parochial South Aussie crowd.

The Mt. Gambier hard charger claimed the 35 lap main $10,000 to win main event but was lucky to do so after his engine began to falter with much of the race still to run.

“I can’t say when it started to break down,” explained Lines’ car owner Brian Hall, “but I know we had at least ten laps still to go when it started to sound really bad. I’d say that we’re lucky it lasted the distance but I don’t know how much damage we’ve done as yet.”

Despite the motor issue Lines simply refused to lose and crossed the line to take the win from Brad Keller in second. For the second year in succession, the young local driver mixed it with his more experienced compatriots in the main event

at the Speedway City venue. Keller started from pole position in the A Main and led the way during the opening half of the 35-lap journey - which was punctuated by two red light stoppages. The first stoppage was came about due to a mutli-car pile up, and the second following a sickening wreck that saw Robbie Farr and Ian Madsen spiral through the air, luckily they were both uninjured in the incident.

Krikke Motor Sport pilot Brooke Tatnell came home in third ahead of reigning champion James McFadden and Ryan Jones.

Luke Dillon finished sixth ahead of Randy Hannagan, David Murcott, Matt Egel as Trevor Green rounded out the top ten.

After using a provisional start to make the A Main, Monte Motorsport driver Shane Stewart had charged his way from 21st to sixth before he stopped on the circuit.

ROUND ONE RESULTS1 W 3 Steve Lines2 S 19 Bradley Keller3 W 2 Brooke Tatnell4 A 1 James McFadden5 S 63 Ryan Jones6 W 26 Luke Dillon7 US 53 Randy Hannagan8 Q 83 David Murcott9 S 29 Matt Egel10 S 4 Trevor Green11 S 51 Dylan Jenkin12 S 27 Daniel Pestka13 S 24 Ricky Maiolo14 N 21 Garry BrazierDNF US 7 Shane StewartDNF S 12 Jamie CobbyDNF S 87 Hayden PittDNF S 33 Mark Caruso DNF Q 7 Robbie FarrDNF Q 29 Ian MadsenDNF S 10 Steven Caruso

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The podium at Speedway City last night (L-R) Brooke Tatnell (3rd) , Steve Lines (1st) and Brad Keller (2nd) Image: PIckos Photos


New war paintWith a new World Series Sprintcars Championship comes new warpaint for most competitors. Prior to round one at Speedway City, the Thursday Thunder News team checked out some of the new liveries.

Bits and PiecesSteven Lines’ car owner Brian Hall has left Perth to join his team for seven weeks throughout Australia during the busy World Series Sprintcars rounds

The Crew chief for the W25 Taylor Milling car is none other than Dave McFadden (pictured below), as his son James drives the Australia 1 Cool Chassis with Glen Beaton as his crew chief, James’ father Dave looks after the co-team car on race nights and also assists with his son’s preparation where required.

After a season off to start a family, Bordertown’s Dylan Jenkin is back full-time behind the family’s Tintinara Truck and Trailer #51 car. The Jenkins family are the heart and soul behind Dylan’s racing with Dad as crew chief, Mum on the food and water patrol for the boys and Sister Jamie also in the background helping out.

At Round One of WSS, every Australian state was represented, along with drivers from the USA.

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The young, the wise and the experiencedWatching the Brazier family in action in the pit area at Speedway City, it was a surprise to see guru Steve Brazier spend so much time on his grandson Jordyn’s car while Garry and the rest of the crew just tinkered on the N21 steered by the six-time Australian Champion.

Not surprised, as in it was Steve’s grandson, more so how much time Steve worked

and talked with Jordyn about Speedway City and where to and where not too run at this tricky Adelaide venue installing confidence in the young driver.

What was also noticeable with the Brazier clan was the famous Twin Steer transporter that has been at the forefront of the brazier racing team for so many years has been retired in place of a new 40-foot state of the art team transporter.

The Tradition continues

The tradition of a large crowed at the Boxing Day Round of World Series Sprintcars continued last night at Adelaide’s Speedway City.

A huge crowd assembled once again with lot of people flying in from all parts of Australia and some of the largest crowds in from Perth.

While the editorial team wandered in and out of the pits gathering information for today’s edition of Thursday Thunder News, we were commonly told the

reason these people venture so far for Christmas Sprintcar action was simply, there is nothing like Speedweek at Christmas time.

Now with Speedweek being only five rounds, many people have chosen to start and follow the complete series from Adelaide to Warnambool.

The people have spoken, if you hold a large speedway event at the peak holiday time of the year, the fans will attend.

Jordyn Brazier gets set as climbs in Grandad Steve Brazier ponders

Driver QuotesThe Thursday Thunder News crew caught up with several drivers throughout the night at Speedway City.

“I’m privileged to be one person who can actually say I get to race all year round, the monte Motorsport team is a full professional operation and in look forward the next 8 weeks in Australia” - Shane Stewart

“To have USA world of outlaws commentator Johnny Gibson around for the first seven rounds is an awesome pull for our sport,” - Dylan Jenkin

“To get back into this car from my go kart is a hard adjustment to get used to but I wouldn’t have it any other way,” - Jake Tranter

“Wow that was a buzz, first time around this place and it’s quick, fences all around, not something I’m used to being from Sydney,” - Jackson Delamont

“I’ve had a good start to this season and now looking forward to building on that,” - Robbie Farr

An incident in a heat race had cars going every which way possible, Kyle Hirst came off second best ending up on his side and as he left the scene of the crime Kyle ventured over to the Brad Keller car to exchange words, after the incident track announcer Wade Aunger asked Kyle for his thoughts “Kyle, you went to exchange some words with Brad Keller in turn 2, do you mind telling us what was said?” Hirst replied “I just told Brad it wasn’t his fault and we should get together and have dinner sometime”Now, do you think that was was said?


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The role Chief Steward he has multiple facets to it but first and foremost, the World Series Sprintcar event are a team. Pendelbury’s Speedweek preparations starts several weeks before he leave his home town of Darwin with a number of review and refreshing sessions of the relevant Supplementary Regulations and Rules for the series while preparing a briefcase full of paper work and IT equipment (tablet / radio / laptop etc.).

Day One - AdelaidePendelbury would fly out of his home town of Darwin on Christmas Day before heading to the Speedway Australia National Office early Boxing day. He would then pick up the WSS Truck and drive out to Speedway City by around midday before liaise with Speedway Australia’s Shane Collins and Paul Trengove and the rest of the WSS team. Then start the unpacking process of the WSS truck - all the gear that gets carted around Australia heads for the infield for the ‘bling’ effect.

Trengrove sorts out the timing, truck screens, and big screen electronics before heading for the infield for the ‘set up’ of time trail peg

locations, sponsor signage, podium set up and vehicle scales

Pendelbury then conducts a OH&S ‘walk’ around the track, checking the safety fence, location of safety lights to determine start line area and general condition of the racing venue. Then it’s up to the control tower to check on light operation, liaise with the venue promoter, back to the pits to liaise with the local track officials for scrutineering, locate infield and tower assistant stewards for a quick briefing and then, if time, a general walk around the pits with some hello’s to the teams.

As this is the first WSS event, the WSS Officials will meet with contracted drivers and crew for a quick briefing on the expectations for the Series.

Back at the WSS Truck, Collins and Pendelbury will ‘map out’ the night and conduct the driver’s briefing notes, They’ll then organise the communications, check the one way radio system, assist with the ‘grid draw’ process and then officiates at the driver’s briefing. The next four-plus hours of racing involves the actual steward duties and whilst Pendelbury prefers to just turn the safety lights on and off, it can

Behind the scenes with the WSS team

The activities by the Speedway Australia World Series Sprintcars (WSS) Officials Team are not a lot different to the race teams that compete throughout the Speedweek. There’s a lot of hours in set up, on-track activities, packing down and then travelling to the next venue, with the

average day being more than 14 hours long. Thursday Thunder caught up with WSS Chief Steward Gary Pendelbury to find out more from behind the scenes.



include rule determinations, select cars to be weighed, speaking to drivers/officials, liaising with staff over track conditions and time constraints, apply penalties, maintain documentation of the event, organise the alcohol/drug testing process, check and confirm results and point allocations and if required, facilitate any tribunals/appeals etc.

At the night’s racing

Pendelbury has to complete the necessary administrative paperwork before heading to the pits for any last minute issues, if he has time, congratulate the winners and then it’s back to the infield to tear down the WSS ‘bling’ and load it all back into the WSS truck. Pendelbury and the WSS officials are quite often one of the last trucks to leave the pits. It’s then an overnight stay back in Adelaide, recharge

communication equipment and then put their heads on their pillows by around 1:00am to 2:00am (all going well).

Day Two - Murray BridgePendelbury will drive the WSS truck up to Murray Bridge to arrive around midday, déjà vu with unload, setup, inspection, liaison, driver’s briefing preparation, and stewarding duties and pack up process. At end of night

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it’s time to head to Keith for an overnight motel stay, recharge the communication equipment and depending on time, have a debrief with the WSS team on the night’s activities and around 2:00am to 3.00am it’s normally light’s out.

Day Three - Mount GambierIt’s an early start from Keith so the team can book into the accommodation in Mount Gambier before then driving the WSS Truck straight to Borderline Speedway early in the afternoon to set-up followed by another night of racing and the and pack up process. The team will stay overnight in Mount Gambier.

Day 4 - No RacingAfter a bit of a sleep in, the team will driver to Warrnambool, their base for the next few days, before pulling the truck gear apart for the first decent clean up of the WSS gear in three nights of racing before recharging the communication equipment - generally the officials team will

get together this night for a well earned feed and a few drinks.

Day 5 - AvalonThe team will head from it’s Warrnambool base to arrive at Avalon around the midday mark before repeating the ‘standard’ meeting process with ‘bling’ set up and then tear down. At end of night, they’ll drive the two hours drive back to Warrnambool with lights out generally coming at around 2:00am to 3:00am.

Day 6 - No RacingToday’s about cleaning up the WSS truck and gear and with some a little bit of luck, the feet will be put up and some relaxation time will be squeezed in the afternoon before heading out for New Year’s Eve activities

Day 7 - WarrnamboolLike most rounds, the team will arrive at the track at around midday, back to the ‘bling’ setup up and tear down process and all the activities in between.

Post SpeedweekWith eight rounds to go this year, it’s an early morning start early morning drive out in the WSS truck on January 2 headed towards Queensland where it all started again on January 4 with the next round.

Clearly its hard work. The World Series Officials take a lot of heat in bringing the shows together over Speedweek. They, like the racers have long, long days and carry a heavy burden of getting it right and ensuring everyone gets a fair go and The “Show” that is World Series is as good as it can always be.

Pendelbury and the World Series team are a well oiled machine - they need to respond instantly to problems issues and restraints that are more often than not of heir making.

Good luck to the Officials and thank you for what you do in bring us WSS Speedweek.


DestroyedRobbie Farr’s East Coast Pipeline machine was very second hand after his violent roll on the main straight in the A Main. Read about the rebuild in tomorrow’s edition of Thursday Thunder NewsImage: Pickos Photos



What’s in the Truck?


You’ll often hear racers say that most races are won in the workshop. What they refer to is the preparation of not only the car they will race but the huge amount of spares that

may be called upon at a moment notice. Most spares are made up, trial fitted/brakes bleed, if needed, labelled and put in the truck or on the mule.

Our team had a quick tour through one hauler loaded and ready to leave for Speedweek. We found:

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1 complete ready to race Sprintcar (awaiting fuel)

1 complete rolling chassis40 tyres2 complete spare diff with bird cages and radius rods set to length and

brakes bleed 3 spare complete font ends with radius rods set to length and brake left

front brake 4 complete sets of set to length radius rods

2 compete spare motors with radiators and uni joints ready to bolt in

3 top wings8 front wings2 spare fuel cells3 sets of headers and mufflers

5 spare of each right rear and left rear wheels and front wheels

3 spare drive lines2 complete power steering boxers with power steering pumps

6 Jacobs ladders2 complete bolt kits2 new radiators4 sets of all nerf bars2 sets of all panels3 new torque tubes and bells

35 shock absorbers20 torsion bars12 stops4 of each torsion bar arms

Assorted hardware including titamium nuts and bolts, brake pads, himes

joints, fuel lines and brake lines



FROM MURRAY BRIDGE TO LE MANSPaul Ryan shares his journey from Speedway to the world of Sports Cars

You might not think there is a lot in common between Riverview Speedway and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but there is actually a lot more than you

think. I’m been very lucky to travel the world doing motorsport PR for major programmes and manufacturers and chasing wins from Le Mans to Indianapolis to Monaco. My real love for the sport began behind the wheel of a Formula 500 at Murray Bridge.

While I don’t get to drive any more (occasionally I get let out for a play in a road car), there are many lessons learned from turning left on dirt that still come into play today. My biggest race of the year is the 24 Hours of Le Mans – that is the biggy – sportscar racing’s Bathurst, Indy 500 and the Grand Annual Sprintcar classic all rolled into one. It’s a crazy idea – why the hell would you want to race for an entire 24 hours. It is the ultimate test of man and machine. The drivers get the easy job – they get to take lots of naps between their stints at the wheel, but the crew, the engineers and the PR people don’t get any sleep at all. But what the heck does that have to do with speedway you ask? The similarities are the same.

When you first hit track and car is bad in the sportscar world, you don’t have long to solve

the problem – exactly the same as if you’re car is junk in the opening heat. The amount of effort and the will to win is exactly the same no matter what race track you are at. The budget at Le Mans – which is in the millions – is obviously a lot larger than a season of speedway. But everybody is putting in 100 per cent – no matter where you are racing.

The other key bonus about racing – whether at Murray Bridge or down the Mulsanne Straight at Le Mans – is the friendships you create and the bonds you build. Thanks in part to Facebook these days, it is easy to keep in touch with my old speedway mates. Whenever we get the chance to get together the “when I was a boy” stories flow thick and fast. I’ve got the same relationship with guys I’ve worked with in motorsport around the world. They all have different passports (and sometimes very odd taste in beers) but the conversations wouldn’t feel out of place in the old pits at Riverview Speedway with a VB in your hand while eating the old famous Murray Bridge fried chicken.

Next year I’m back at Le Mans running the PR and programme for Nissan’s new electric prototype – the ZEOD RC. Yes, this thing is way different from a Formula 500, but the amount of effort required to develop a car like this is just the same.

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Paul Ryan with his Hush Puppies sponsored Formula 500 in 1993 (Image: RDM)




What happened last year?

South Aussie Luke Dillon pulled off a mammoth back to back Speedweek effort in winning his second consecutive Enzed

World Series Sprintcars (presented by Hogs Breath Cafe) Speedweek main event at Murray Bridge Speedway.

The second generation racer ran down race leader Steven Lines in the dying laps to rocket by on the lowline and drive away with an historic victory in his Action Line marking / Hogs Breath Cafe #81 Eagle, repeating the dose from the night before at Speedway City where he led home a SA trifecta.

He had to do it the hard way too, winning the B-Main earlier and coming from the eighth row of the grid in the 35 lap A-Main.

“I knew we had a good car,” he smiled after the A-Main win, “Lee (Dillon) had the car right on the money and I knew if we could get some breaks in traffic we could be a real force. On that last red light stoppage we had a quick chat and it was pretty clear that we had a package that could make the bottom work.”

Dillon led home Steven Lines in the Halls Haulage #3 KPC in what was the Mt. Gambier racer’s second consecutive podium result in as many nights.

“I can’t say I’m not disappointed because I am,” he lamented, “we were sitting ducks out there in front and when Luke got by on the bottom I tried to make it work down there too but we didn’t have anything for him. He did a good job again tonight.”

Lines may well have used up his good luck in the earlier Vortex Wings Top 8 Shootout (which he won) having completely shredded his left rear tyre on the last lap and still recording the fastest time to line up on pole position alongside James McFadden for the A-Main.

Speaking of James McFadden he was simply superb in his third place finish, considering where he came from to score the result.

McFadden sped the Totally Workwear #25

Cool Chassis back from the rear of the field after he initially led and crashed out when Nick Lacey and Shaun Bradford tangled in front of him as he came up to lap the duo.

“That’s racing I guess,” explained the remarkably buoyant defending WSS Champion, “the car was damaged in the crash but it was still pretty good after that and I really didn’t have to drive the car too differently to compensate. We salvaged a good result for the team but Luke is doing a great job at the moment and full credit to him.”

In the crash that initially took McFadden out the also innocent Matt Egel was shelved with a deflated right front tyre on his Rapiti Earthworks #29 car and Shaun Bradford sustained a flat left rear tyre on his #57 Carahaul Maxim in the same incident.

Victorian Nick Lacey’s #26 Video Ezy entry, like Matt Egel, was too damaged to restart.

Lively Tasmanian Shaun Dobson looked to be in for a big night in the Mainline Dynolog Dynamometers #97 Downing Brothers entry but a spin in turn two saw Dobson collect the hapless Shane Stewart in the process.

Dobson retired with damage and Stewart headed to the rear of the field with plenty of work ahead of him.

The battles between Robbie Farr, American Kyle Hirst, David Murcott and Tim Kaeding were nail-biting to say the least throughout much of the race before Kaeding came unstuck in spectacular circumstances for the second night in a row in the Krikke Motorsport #2 Cool when he jumped the cushion and slammed the wall in turn four rolling over.

David Murcott was lightning fast in the brand new Horrell Motorsport #83 Eagle and looked to be poised for a crack at the race lead before the hard charging Victorian unexpectedly crashed hard into the wall at the drop of the greens on a late race restart.

Robbie Farr was again consistent for

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fourth in the ECP #7 Maxim, finishing just ahead of livewire Californian Kyle Hirst in the Ruhs Family owned Highrace #99 ART in fifth.

Shane Stewart struggled all night in the Monster Energy #7 and still had his hands full in the A-Main struggling through to finish 7th (after coming from the rear of the field) just behind SA veteran racer Trevor Green in the NATRAD #4 Maxim.

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Jones was solid in the Murray Machining & Sheds #63 car to finish 8th ahead of Brad Keller in the Fatchen Cartage Contractors #19 in ninth, Daniel Pestka’s Gawler Farm Machinery #27 J&J tenth and Terry Pitt’s #8 OP Shocks entry being classified as the last finisher in 12th position.

DNF’s included David Murcott (crash) Tim Kaeding (crash) Phillip March (flat left front tyre and damaged from

wing) Shaun Bradford (race damage) Matt Egel (race damage) Nick Lacey (crash) Jake Tranter (roll over) and Shaun Dobson (crash).

Jason Johnson was classified in 20th position though he did not the start event after engine woes reared their head for the second night in a row in the GT Bobcats #47 Maxim.

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Luke Dillon. Image: PIckos PhotosPhil March and Brooke Tatnell. Image: PIckos Photos


GOLD!Local Driver Brad Keller was all smiles after his win in the Gold Medal ShootoutImage: Pickos Photos



A 1 James McFADDENResides: Brisbane, QueenslandTeam: Team 25Chassis: CoolEngine: KRE Race EnginesCrew Chief: Glen BeatonWebsite: http://www.jamesmcfadden.com.au/profile.htmSponsors: Totally Workwear, KRE Race Engines, Lucas Oil, AusFuel Gull, QSS, Western Diamond Drillers, Racer Industries, OMP

WSS History: 2007/08: 7th2008/09: 9th2009/10: 6th

2010/11: 8th2011/12: 1st2012/13: 1st

Brooke TATNELL W2Resides: Sans Souci, NSWTeam: Krikke MotorsportChassis: CoolEngine: MaxwillCrew Chief: Dylan BuswellWebsite: http://www.krikkemotorsport.com.au/Sponsors: Toyota Genuine Parts, Cool Chassis, Maxwill Race Engines, Mercure Hotel Parramatta, Mega Motors, PWR, BR Motorsports, A1 Sign Shop, Valvoline, A.Lucas Spraypainters, GT Fabrication, Revolution Racegear, Alberts, Pioneer, Vortex

WSS History: 1990/91: 5th1991/92: 7th1993/94: 2nd1994/95: 1st1995/96: 1st

1996/97: 2nd1997/98: 2nd1998/99: 4th1999/2000: 1st2000/01: 1st2001/02: 4th

2002/03: 4th2003/04: 3rd2004/05: 4th2005/06: 1st2007/08: 1st2008/09: 1st

2009/10: 1st2010/11: 10th2011/12: 2nd2012/2013: 34th

3rd - 278 points

4th - 260 points

1. Steven Lines 3322. Brad Keller 2933. Brooke Tatnell 2784. James McFadden 2605. Luke Dillon 2466. Ryan Jones 2437. Randy Hannagan 2358. Trevor Green 2239. David Murcott 21910. Dylan Jenkin 21811. Matt Egel 21212. Daniel Pestka 19513. Ricky Maiolo 18814. Garry Brazier 18715. Shane Stewart 17716. Jamie Cobby 17517. Hayden Pitt 17418. Robbie Farr 16819. Steven Caruso 165

20. Mark Caruso 16521. Ian Madsen 16122. Phil March 15323. Kyle Hirst 15324. Daniel Harding 15325. Terry Pitt 15226. Jackson Delamont 14627. Jamie Veal 14528. Mark Reuter 14429. Leith Ahlfors 13630. Luke Bowey 12731. Damian Abbott 12332. Luke Nash 12133. Kurt Luttrell 11134. Jake Tranter 10935. Jamie McInnes 10936. Jordyn Brazier 10137. Jamie Hendry 9138. Taylor Milling 88

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Shane STEWART NQ7Resides: Bixby, Oklahoma USATeam: Monte MotorsportChassis: J&JEngine: KRE Race EnginesCrew Chief: Kym BuswellWebsite: http://www.shanestewart.com/Sponsors: Monster Energy, Milwaukee, Miracle Recreation Equipment, M&G Monte and Son, Prosser Toyota, Brown & Miller Racing, KRE Race Engines, Factory Kahne, Kaeding Performance, Lucas Oils, Etnies, Ogio, Go Pro, Alpine Star, Wrap my Ride, Blackbeard

WSS History: 2003/04: 5th2004/05: 3rd

2012/13: 2nd

Steve LINESW3Resides: Mount Gambier, SATeam: Halls MotorsportChassis: KPCEngine: Morrison Racing EnginesCrew Chief: Craig BennettWebsite: http://www.hallsmotorsport.com.au/Sponsors: Halls Haulage, Wilson trailers, Bridgestone Tyre Centre Albany, Holla-Fresh, Valvoline, Clarend Transport, CJD Equipment, Skwid signs, Steve Rice Photography WSS History: 2010/11: 4th2011/12: 6th2012/13: 4th

Garry BRAZIERN21Resides: Horsley Park , NSWTeam: Brazier Racing TeamChassis: SchneeEngine: Stanton/InglisCrew Chief: Steve BrazierSponsors: Castrol EDGE, Capalaba Wreckers, Racing Optics Tearoffs, Vortex Wings, Weld Wheels, Butler Built Raceseats, Design 500 Racewear, Bell Helmets

WSS History: 1991/92: 5th1992/93: 2nd1993/94: 1st1994/95: 4th

1995/96: 10th1998/99: 3rd1999/2000: 5th2006/07: 9th2012/13: 48th

15th - 177 points

1st - 332 points

14th - 187 points


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Luke DILLON W26Resides: Cherry Gardens, South AustraliaTeam: Diamond Bay MotorsportChassis: MaximEngine: MaxwillCrew Chief: Stephen StathySponsors: Diamond Bay Enterprises, Bunbury Auto Group, Civi Test Sou West, Running Creek Transport, MetRoof, Jeep Australia, Auto Smart South West, Yookson Road Engineering, Bunbury Powder Coaters, T & M Heavy Mechanical & Site Services, Conoco Oil & Energy, Autostyle Spray Painters Bunbury

WSS History: 2002/03: 9th2005/06: 5th

2012/13: 4th

Jordan BRAZIERQ21Resides: Horsley Park, NSWTeam: Brazier Racing TeamChassis: SchneeEngine: Stanton/InglisCrew Chief: Steve BrazierSponsors: Castrol EDGE, Capalaba Wreckers, Racing Optics Tearoffs, Vortex Wings, Weld Wheels, Butler Built Raceseats, Design 500 Racewear, Bell Helmets

WSS History: 2013/14: Rookie

Daniel PESTKAS27Resides: Strathalbyn, SATeam: Daniel Pestka MotorsportChassis: J&JEngine: MaxwillCrew Chief: Brad LepeWebsite: http://www.danielpestkamotorsport.comSponsors: Gawler Farm Machinery, Race Craft Designs, Automation Robotics, Industry Standard Lighting, Motor Cycle Rewinds, Steve Wickes Powder Coating, Camden Neon Signs, KJR Designs & Artwork, Port Wakefield Towing, Pestka’s Bakery, RP Auto Spares WSS History: 2012/2013: 6th

36th - 101 points

12th - 195 points

5th - 246 points


http://www.danielpestkamotorsport.com


Jamie VEAL V35Resides: Warrnambool, VicTeam: SWI Engineering RacingChassis: J&JEngine: InglisSponsors: SWI Engineering, Mototech, Heytesbury Stockfeeds, Lucas Oil, PWR, Oval Express


Dylan JENKINS51Resides: Bordertown, SATeam: Jenkin Racing TeamChassis: CoolCrew Chief: John JenkinWebsite: http://www.jenkinracingteam.com/Sponsors: Tatiara Truck & Trailers Pty Ltd

WSS History: 2011/12: 8th

Resides: Young, NSWTeam: Mad Harry’s RacingChassis: KPC/MaximEngine: KRE Race EnginesCrew Chief: Michael DelamontSponsors: Mad Harrys Steel, Steel Supplies


Jackson DELAMONT N41

27th - 145 points

26th - 146 points

10th - 218 points


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TIPS FROM THE EXPERTSDean NealAdelaide Brooke TatnellLuke DillonTrevor GreenMurray BridgeLuke DillonBrooke TatnellSteve LinesMt Gambier James McFaddenRobbie FarrBrooke TatnellAvalon James McFaddenMatthew ReedBrooke TatnellWarnambool Brooke TatnellShane StewartGarry Brazier Overall Brooke Tatnell

Total Points - 1

PickoAdelaide Steve LinesJames McFaddenShane StewartMurray BridgeJames McFaddenLuke DillonDaniel PestkaMt Gambier James McFaddenGarry BrazierBrooke TatnellAvalon Brooke TatnellSteve LinesJohn VogelsWarnambool Brooke TatnellJames McFaddenSteve Lines Overall James McFadden

Total Points - 1

Dirt Track NuttersAdelaide Steve LinesLuke DillonBrooke TatnellMurray BridgeSteve LinesShane StewartGarry BrazierMt Gambier Steve LinesJames McFaddenBrooke TatnellAvalon Robbie FarrShane StewartSteve LinesWarnambool Steve LinesJames McFaddenShane Stewart Overall Steve Lines

Total Points - 1

The ChiefAdelaide Brooke TatnellJames McFaddenLuke DillonMurray BridgeGarry BrazierSteve LinesBrooke TatnellMt Gambier Brooke TatnellRobbie FarrJames McFaddenAvalon David MurcottSteve LinesIan MadsenWarnambool James McFaddenRobbie FarrBrooke Tatnell Overall Brooke Tatnell

Total Points - 1

Red DragonAdelaide Brad KellerBrooke TatnellSteve LinesMurray BridgeSteve LinesRobbie FarrJames McFaddenMt Gambier James McFaddenSteve LinesTrevor GreenAvalon Shane StewartSteve LinesDavid MurcottWarnambool Steve LinesShane StewartRobbie Farr Overall Steve Lines

Total Points - 3

Kate MillsAdelaide Luke DillonDaniel PestkaPhil MarchMurray BridgeSteve LinesLuke DillonJames McFaddenMt Gambier James McFaddenRobbie FarrLuke DillonAvalon Robbie FarrBrooke TatnellJames McFaddenWarnambool Luke DillonJames McFaddenSteve Lines Overall Luke Dillon

Total Points - 0

Mandy SearleAdelaide Steve LinesJames Mc FaddenDaniel PestkaMurray BridgeLuke DillonDaniel PestkaJames McFaddenMt Gambier Steve LinesShane StewartBrooke TatnellAvalon Shane StewartSteve LinesLuke DillonWarnambool James Mc FaddenSteve LinesShane Stewart Overall Steve Lines

Total Points - 1

Matt PayneAdelaide Brooke TatnellGarry BrazierJames McFaddenMurray BridgeJames McFaddenShane StewartDaniel PestkaMt Gambier Shane StewartRobbie FarrIan MadsenAvalon Brooke TatnellJamie VealGarry BrazierWarnambool James Mc FaddenShane StewartBrooke Tatnell Overall Brooke Tatnell

Total Points - 1

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TIPS FROM THE EXPERTSHooligatorsAdelaide Robbie FarrBrooke TatnellSteve LinesMurray BridgeLuke DillonJames McFaddenSteve LinesMt Gambier Steve LinesRobbie FarrJames McFaddenAvalon James Mc FaddenDavid MurcottShane StewartWarnambool Steve LinesJames McFaddenTrevor Green Overall Steve Lines

Total Points - 1

BCM BearAdelaide James McFaddenLuke DillonShane StewartMurray BridgeLuke DillonJames McFaddenShane StewartMt Gambier Shane StewartLuke DillonJames Mc FaddenAvalon Jamie VealJames McFaddenRobbie FarrWarnambool James McFaddenShane StewartRobbie Farr Overall James Mc Fadden

Total Points - 0

Benny BishopAdelaide James McFaddenSteve LinesLuke DillonMurray BridgeGarry BrazierJames Mc FaddenSteve LinesMt Gambier Shane StewartBrooke TatnellSteve LinesAvalon Luke DillonRobbie FarrGarry BrazierWarnambool Ian MadsenShane StewartJames Mc Fadden Overall James McFadden

Total Points - 1

StridyAdelaide Steve LinesJames McFaddenBrooke TatnellMurray BridgeShane StewartRobbie FarrSteve LinesMt Gambier Robbie FarrShane StewartJames McFaddenAvalon Steve LinesBrooke TatnellRobbie FarrWarnambool James McFaddenShane StewartSteve Lines Overall Steve Lines

Total Points - 2



by Frank MidgleyBlast from the Past

Max Dumesny (left), Brett Lacey (centre) and Phil March (right)

George Tatnell inside Bob Aylesbury



Phil March

John Kelly in the wall at Speedway City

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1987/88 George Tatnell (NSW) 1988/89 George Tatnell (NSW)1989/90 Max Dumesny (NSW) 1990/91 Max Dumesny (NSW)1991/92 Brad Heywood (NSW) 1992/93 Max Dumesny (NSW)1993/94 Garry Brazier (NSW) 1994/95 Brooke Tatnell (NSW)1995/96 Brooke Tatnell (NSW) 1996/97 Skip Jackson (NSW)1997/98 Skip Jackson (NSW) 1998/99 Skip Jackson (NSW)1999/00 Brooke Tatnell (NSW) 2000/01 Brooke Tatnell (NSW)2001/02 Max Dumesny (NSW) 2002/03 Daryn Pittman (USA)2003/04 Max Dumesny (NSW) 2004/05 Max Dumesny (NSW)2005/06 Brooke Tatnell (NSW) 2006/07 Max Dumesny (NSW)2007/08 Brooke Tatnell (NSW) 2008/09 Brooke Tatnell (NSW)2009/10 Brooke Tatnell (NSW) 2010/11 Robbie Farr (QLD)2011/12 James McFadden (QLD) 2012/13 James McFadden (QLD)

HONOUR ROLL

1987 - 2013



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26 December 2013 Round 1 Speedway City Virginia, SA WINNER: Steve Lines27 December 2013 Round 2 Murray Bridge Speedway Murray Bridge, SA

28 December 2013 Round 3 Borderline Speedway Mount Gambier, SA 30 December 2013 Round 4 Avalon Raceway Avalon, Vic 1 January 2014 Round 5 Premier Speedway Warrnambool, Vic 4 January 2014 Round 6 Brisbane Speedway Archerfield, QLD 10 & 11 January 2014 Australian Open Brisbane Speedway Archerfield QLD 18 January 2014 Round 8 Lismore Speedway Lismore, QLD 8 February 2014 George Tatnell Cup Speedway City Virginia, SA 14 February 2014 Round 10 Perth Motorplex Kwinana, WA 15 February 2014 Round 11 Bunbury City Speedway Bunbury, WA 21 & 22 February 2014 Grand Final Perth Motorplex Kwinana, WA

2013/2014SCHEDULE





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