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Archerfield Secures Another Season!

With the proposed sale of the land on which the venue sits having stalled, Archerfield Speedway has been granted a one-season reprieve and racing will continue at the storied Brisbane venue in 2022/23.

The extension of racing operations at Archerfield for another season is great news for competitors and race fans alike, with promoters John and Kathy Kelly having wasted no time in compiling an exciting schedule of events that totals 18 nights of racing between October and June.

Whilst the number of events is down on previous seasons, which is understandable given the circumstances, there are still plenty of big shows on the schedule, including the Australian Sprintcar Open (January 13 & 14) and the Australian Wingless Sprint Championship (April 29 & 30). It is hardly surprising that Sprintcars dominate the schedule and, as such, they will feature at every meeting with the exception of the yet-to-be confirmed fixture on January 28, with World of Outlaws superstar Donny Schatz hoping to return to Brisbane to kick off his tour on Boxing Night (December 26). An annual Archerfield visitor prior to the pandemic, Schatz has served up some of the most remarkable performances in the history of the track and this season the 10-times WoO champion is also hoping to visit Eastern Creek Speedway in Sydney.

Following an official practice night on September 10, the 2022/2023 Archerfield season will get underway on October 1, with Sprintcars, Midgets, Formula 500s, AMCA Nationals, Development Sprintcars and a huge Fireworks show also on the program.

Midgets feature very prominently on the schedule, with no less than 10 appearances, culminating with the annual 50-lap feature race on June 3. AMCA Nationals, Wingless Sprints, Formula 500s, Lightning Sprints, Modlites and Open Sedans are also slated for numerous appearances, while Super Sedans will feature on two occasions, the second of which will be the prestigious GP53 Graham Pascoe Memorial on May 20.

The completion of the 2022/23 season has been assured by the property owners, but the land remains for sale and there are no expectations that racing will continue beyond the season finale on June 3.

October 1
Sprintcars (including Development Series), Fireworks, Midgets, Formula 500s, AMCA Nationals

November 5
Sprintcars (including Development Series), Midgets, Wingless Sprints, Lightning Sprints

November 19
Sprintcars, Super Sedans, Compact Speedcars, Formula 500s, Open Sedans

December 10
Sprintcars, Midgets, Wingless Sprints, AMCA Nationals, Open Sedans, Formula 500 Juniors

December 26
Sprintcars, Monster Trucks, Fireworks, Midgets, Modlites

December 28
Sprintcars, AMCA Nationals, Formula 500s, Open Sedans

January 11
Sprintcars, Wingless Sprints, Compact Speedcars

January 13
Australian Sprintcar Open, Midgets, Lightning Sprints, Modlites

January 14
Australian Sprintcar Open, Formula 500s, AMCA Nationals, Formula 500 Juniors

January 28 (tbc)
Wingless Sprints, AMCA Nationals, Compact Speedcars, Modlites, Open Sedans

February 18
Sprintcars (including Development Series), Midgets, Wingless Sprints, Open Sedans

March 25
Sprintcars, Midgets, AMCA Nationals, Formula 500s

April 8
Sprintcars, Wingless Sprints, Lightings Sprints, Formula 500s

April 29
Australian Wingless Sprint Championship, Midgets, AMCA Nationals, Compact Speedcars

Apr 30
Australian Wingless Sprint Championship, Sprintcars, Lightning Sprints, Formula 500s

May 6
Sprintcars (including Development Series), V8 Dirt Modifieds, Modlites, Formula 500 Juniors

May 20
Sprintcars (including Development Series), Super Sedans GP53, Formula 500s, Open Sedans

June 3
Sprintcars, Fireworks, Midget 50-lapper, Compact Speedcars, Modlites, Open Sedans

For updates and information about the 2022/23 season at Archerfield Speedway, visit the website at www.brisbanespeedway.com.au or follow on Facebook.
NB: Calendar is subject to change and divisions may yet be added to event dates.

MIDGETS OR SPEEDCARS?

No matter what you call them they are arguably one of the most exciting forms of Speedway and really suit the wide open passes and banking of Hi-Tec Oils Toowoomba Speedway.

The Cush Clothing Highbank Hustle returns for one special night 21 May for a blue ribbon event that will pay $2,000 to win.

However, the format has been turned on it’s head, which is sure to get everyone excited about some first class Midget racing.

We couldn’t remember the last time we had a Midget Pole Shuffle in Toowoomba, so we’ve brought one back for this exciting event. The top 8 drivers will race of 1 on 1 in an old school Midget Pole Shuffle that’s sure to be action packed.

FORMAT

Qualifying off infield
1 Heat Race
Top 8 Pole Shuffle
Semi Final #1 (Odd Qualifiers 9th back)
Semi Final #2 (Even Qualifiers 10th back)
30 Lap Main Event

The entire payout for this event can be obtained via the Queensland club.

Nominations for all events being held on 21 May are now open and close on Monday 16 May at 11:59am. Drivers can nominate directly through their own divisions / association like normal.

WHAT’S ON

✅ Midgets (Cush Clothing HIGHBANK HUSTLE)
✅ Fireworks
✅ Modified Sedans (Pacific Petroleum Smackdown Series - Grand Final)
✅ Street Stocks (Engage Ag Ironman Series - Grand Final)
✅ Wingless (Qld Club Championship)
✅ Lightning Sprints (TMW Track Series - Final)
✅ Compacts (Qld Club Championship)

21 May will be epic.

Tickets are now on sale. General Admission tickets are $5 cheaper online than at the gate.

Kids 12 & under are Free and Teens (13 to 15) are only $15.

It’s your Speedway, Toowoomba!

📸 Renee Leggo Photography

Queensland Speedcar Racing Assos. (Midgets)

The next nomination for the 80th Australian Championship presented by Speedcars Australia INC. to be held at Archerfield Speedway on the 28th and 29th January 2022….. Jesse Harris in the Q19 King / Gaerte

📣 Sponsor shout outs for the Q19 are Ampol Sheffield, Traders Engineering and Dunstans Low Loader Haulage 📣

If you are yet to nominate for this years title, please note the important dates below:

❗️16th January 2022 - Nominations close. Nominations after this date will incur a $100.00 late fee.
❗️24th January 2022 - Nominations received after this date will start rear of field in their first two heats in addition to the $100.00 late lee.

Nominations can be made by visiting Speedcars Australia’s website ➡️ https://www.speedcarsaustralia.com/nominate2022

💥Nominations posted so far (these are not the final numbers, stay tuned for more announcements leading up to the event)💥

Cal Whatmore - Q36
Casey O’Connell - Q23
Matt Geering - N6
Dylan Menz - Q71
Charlie Brown - Q11
Rusty Whittaker - Q58
Jesse Harris - Q19

Unfortunately the weather wasn't on our side last night at Archerfield, we will be back in 2 weeks time! 🤙