AUSTRALIAN SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES 2024 HALL OF FAMERS

Feature photo: Speedway Australia CEO Darren Tindal surprises Phil March by welcoming him into the Australian Speedway Hall of Fame.

The Australian Speedway community are still “choked up” over the emotional Hall of Fame announcement videos that were posted last week on Speedway Australia’s social media platforms.

In advance of the Australia Speedway Awards Gala Dinner at the RACV Level 17 Ballroom in Melbourne on June 1, the videos take the viewer on the journey to capture the moment the inductees are informed of their inclusion, triggering a range of emotions all over the country.

Renowned promoter David Lander was the first to be informed via a clandestine “morning tea” at a Lismore truck dealership, before legendary Speedcar and Sprintcar dual champion Phil March was setup for an interview in his workshop to discuss next year’s National Sprintcar Championship at Murray Bridge, only to have the interview gate-crashed by Speedway Australia CEO, Darren Tindal to make the announcement.

West Australian Speedcar Ace Neville Lance was similarly taken by surprise at his workshop in the Perth hills, with a first ever “Facebook live” announcement attracting almost 20,000 views, while Ipswich based team owner and parts supplier Ian Boettcher was left bewildered after his staff stormed his office during a family meeting, also receiving an impressive response online.

The final announcement was made on behalf of West Aussie solo motorcycle trailblazer, Chum Taylor via an online video call to his son Glyn in Greater Manchester in the UK, drawing tears for a legend who now battles advanced dementia.

The class of 2024 inclusions has drawn the approval of the Australian Speedway community, with countless online comments labelling the five inductees as “hugely deserved” and “overdue,” setting the tone for what will be a memorable Gala Dinner for their official induction on June 1.

 David Lander Announcement: https://youtu.be/KU9-39qZqV0?si=jpbqH5-4Lr5_oCRC

Philip March Announcement: https://youtu.be/M7rRdIudKlc?si=ez9Gg-MqiuBxB3lH

Ian Boettcher Announcement: https://youtu.be/axwg2obKpxc?si=ZNYYCNHxqe20GN3A

Neville Lance “LIVE” Announcement: https://www.facebook.com/SpeedwayAustralia/videos/955994919511946

Chum Taylor Announcement: https://youtu.be/vWJuVu3MYGU?si=lBB3LxgwomzhPPWM