MATT DUMESNY JOINS MONTE MOTORSPORT FOR AUSTRALIAN TITLE ASSAULT

Feature photo by: Matt Coenders

Official release: Monte Motorsport
January 19, 2023

Matt Dumesny will drive the Monte Motorsport W17 for the 2023 Australian Sprintcar Championship.

Photo by: Richard Hathaway

The third-generation racer is ‘over the moon’ with the opportunity to wheel one of the most iconic cars in Australian Sprintcar racing and can’t wait to belt in next month.

Speculation has been rife as to who would fill the seat of the Monte Farms Monte Motorsport Maxim with a number of high-profile racers linked to the opportunity.

Jamie Veal had been the initial candidate but the former national champion and Warrnambool Classic winner has family commitments around the time of the title.

“I’d love to have driven for Luch,” Veal explains, “but we expect our second child around the title date and just I couldn’t commit fully to Luch and the team. I didn’t want to leave him out in the cold if I wasn’t able to make the trip at the last minute. I know what this race means to Luch.”

Monte spent considerable time looking at possible drivers with varying degrees of experience to take the wheel in February.

“This is the only major race our team hasn’t won,” he admits, “and it means a lot to me to have it held at home at the Perth Motorplex.”

The decision to strap Sydneysider Matt Dumesny into the W17 despite no pre-title experience at The Motorplex is one that Monte and crew chief Steve Melville are excited about.

“Matt is a great young racer. He’s proven that at many of the big events he’s won or he’s just been fast at if he hasn’t won. I rate him as one of the most exciting drivers in the country and we’re thrilled to have him join us for the Prelude and the Title.”

For Dumesny, the chance to wheel the W17 is a dream come true.

“Since I was a little kid I’ve watched the Monte Motorsport car and regarded it as one of the world’s real dream teams. Luch and his guys have always turned out amazing equipment and their drivers have been right up the front. And of course they’ve won some of the country’s biggest races. For someone like me to get in and drive for that team, at the biggest race in Australia in front of their hometown fans is something I’m so grateful for. Everyone knows how much the Aussie title means to Luch and I’m determined to reward his faith in me.”

Dumesny will now line up against his younger brother Marcus as the latter defends his A1 he earned at Archerfield last season.

“The Australian Title is a big deal for our family too,” Matt explains, with dad winning three titles and now Marcus winning his last year, I’m more determined than ever to take my shot at the title in one of the best cars in the world.”

At age 28 years of age Matt Dumesny has some impressive victories under his belt with a NSW title win at Parramatta, a Victorian title win at Warrnambool and numerous USC main event wins at the now defunct Valvoline Raceway to his credit.

“I’m pumped to race at the Motorplex,” says Dumesny, “I love the big tracks and the Motorplex produces some amazing racing. I had my first USA podium at the big Calistoga track in 2018 and I think that bigger tracks really suit my driving. I can’t wait to race at the Motorplex.”

Dumesny will contest the two-night Summer Slam at Hi-Tec Oils Toowoomba Speedway this weekend then head south to the President’s Cup at Avalon, the Kings Challenge at Mount Gambier and then the 50th Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic next week in his own Valvoline #57 Maxim before heading West in time to join Monte Motorsport for the Prelude event on February 8 at Kwinana.

The 2023 Australian Sprintcar Championship is scheduled for February 10/11, 2023.

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