AUSTRALIA: INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY MASTERS RETURNS

A major international speedway motorcycle event has been added to the 2024 season calendar, following the announcement that the International Speedway Masters, will be staged at Gillman Speedway Stadium, in Adelaide next summer.

The massive two night speedway bike extravaganza will be conducted on Friday night, December 27 and Saturday night, December 28.

Night one will feature international sidecars, whilst night two will showcase a crack field of international solos, with several countries represented.

Named after arguably one the biggest events in Australian speedway bike history, the International Speedway Masters Series (staged between 1995 and 2001), this year’s Adelaide two-night, blockbuster, will be an event not to be missed.

The name of the event will undoubtedly stir the emotions and memories of the many of the speedway faithful who followed the International Speedway Masters across Australia during its golden years.

Whilst the Gillman event will be held over two nights, rather than being an Australia-wide series; the event promises to re-create much of the glitz and glamour, that the International Speedway Masters, was renowned for across the world.

The December 27 and 28 Gillman fixture is being promoted by Power Productions, the company responsible for conducting the International Speedway Masters Series, which spanned 69 events, nationally, over a six year period.

Power Productions also co-promoted the recent Australian Speedway Centenary and was a partner in the hugely successful Sidecar Grand Slam Series.

It has also conducted the Australian Solo Championship Series and has been involved in promoting multiple one off major events in South Australia (Wayville Showground) and New South Wales (Gosford Showground).

Power Productions’ Managing Director, David Tapp, says he is excited by the fact the legendary International Speedway Masters name will once again be prominent in Australian speedway.

“I always aspired to use the name, International Speedway Masters again, thus I’ve continued to register the name in the hope I’d find an opportunity to bring “the legend back”.

“The Australian Speedway Centenary proved, resoundingly, that Speedway bike fans want to see the best sidecars and solos on consecutive nights, so I’ve decided to “keep the concept alive”.

“Gillman Speedway Stadium is the best bike speedway venue in Australia, bar none, so it’s entirely appropriate to conduct the event there.

“The Gillman venue has the best infrastructure in the country and an outstanding track record staging major national and international events, so it’s a no brainer that the revitalised International Speedway Masters is held at the Adelaide complex,” Tapp concluded.

The two night International Speedway Masters will showcase the “best of the best” in both the sidecar and solo classes and feature an innovative race format, to be unveiled in coming weeks.

The event will also feature tributes to many world speedway legends that have made an incredible contribution to the sport globally and were superstars of the International Speedway Masters during its zenith.

Meanwhile, Ivan Golding, President of the Gillman Speedway Stadium and Chairman of the Australian Speedway Commission, says his club is very supportive and excited to be involved with the newest event on the national calendar.

“When David Tapp approached me about wanting to stage an event at our venue, I figured the club’s management committee would be very keen.

“It didn’t take long to sort the details out with David (Power Productions) as his track record in the sport speaks for itself. We’re confident the International Speedway Masters will be a huge success and we’re delighted to be involved.

“In speaking with David Tapp regularly over the past few weeks, some of his ideas for the two night event are amazing and I guarantee spectators will be on the edge of their seats. Personally I can’t wait to watch it all come to fruition,” Ivan enthused.

Further details relating to the rider line-up, for both nights, the race format, website details, online ticket purchases, corporate sponsorship, VIP hospitality packages and television coverage details, will be announced in coming weeks.

In the meantime, for further information you can email – speedwaymasters@myyahoo.com – or call 0243226001 (during business hours).