State titles at Kalkee track

Horsham Motorsports Club will present a Modified Sedan Victorian Title at Blue Ribbon Raceway on Saturday.

After a hugely successful Australian title at the raceway last season, the club was pleased to accept a last-minute offer to run the event.

More than 30 nominations from across Australia will compete for this prestigious title, including Victoria One Aiden Raymont who will travel from Queensland to try to hold onto his crown.

After a long and busy season, the ‘mods’ have put in many laps at tracks across the country, taking a toll on some of the cars, but all teams are working overtime to be ready.

While Raymont will want to hold onto his title, challengers will be aiming to bring the title back to its home.

With issues at the last round of the VMPA series, the cars of Daniel Simpson, Matt Gerlach and the super-fast little LJ Torana of Graham West have had a lot of shed time to iron out the wrinkles from various bumps and bangs but have all got their eyes on the target.

Not to be outdone, the cars of Michael Hayden, Aaron Bunton and Kye Walters

are not to be ignored. With the absence of David Smith, the winner of the final round and the Di Watson Memorial at Premier Speedway, the field will again be wide open.

The controversy of the final being shortened by nine laps has left questions among drivers, but that will be settled at the drop of the chequered flag.

Following on from the success of the Australian title last season, Horsham Motorsports Club has put a lot of effort into finding sponsors for the event. District businesses have come to the party and with the support of the speedway community it will be a huge night of racing.

Also on the program will be the Victorian Mini Sprints and Production Sedans.

The mini sprints are virtually smaller versions of the popular Sprintcars but powered by motorbike engines. With their size and low weights they can get around the racetrack as quick as any of the other classes.

Production Sedan seasoned drivers and rookies run bumper to bumper with basically stock and equal cars depending on skill and nerve and will, as usual, put on a spirited display for the fans on what will be a big night of racing for all classes.