EMOTIONS FLOW AS SPEEDWAY STARS HONOURED AT ANNUAL AWARDS

Legends and emerging stars graced the stage of the Melbourne RACV City Club Level 17 Ballroom last night for the 2024 Australian Speedway Awards and Hall of Fame Induction.

 Over 200 guests attended the gala dinner event that was also livestreamed free on Clayperview, opening with the induction of five new Australian Speedway Hall of Fame inductees, before announcing seven Industry Awards and six Competitor of the Year Awards.

Speedway Australia CEO Darren Tindal labelled the event a resounding success, applauding the efforts of those who travelled extensive distances to champion their family and colleagues.

Family and friends of the recipients travelled from all over the nation to be present with their family and friends who were receiving awards which is a testament to just how much these awards mean.”

“Our staff have worked extremely hard to lift the bar again this year and the feedback from attendees has been outstanding, but there was a common thread in the feedback, where a lot of people felt a sense of unity in the room which is a positive sign for the future as we continue to build this sport together.”

The dates and location for the 2025 Awards will be announced in the near future.

 Photos: Skene Media

2024 AUSTRALIAN SPEEDWAY AWARDS – WINNERS AND FINALISTS

 2024 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Ian Boettcher – TEAM OWNER/RETAILER – QLD

Neville Lance – SPEEDCARS – WA

David Lander – PROMOTER – NSW

Philip March – SPEEDCARS/SPRINTCARS – SA

Chum Taylor – SOLOS – WA

Photographer of the Year

1 Richard Hathaway – Richard Hathaway Photography

2 Gavin Skene – The Art of Speedway

3 Nakita Pollock – Nakita Pollock Photography

Marshal/Volunteer of the Year

1 Kenneth Mankey – President of Wangaratta City Speedway, VIC

2 Jerome Sutton – National Chief Steward, WA

3 Robert (Bob) McCosker – Gladstone Speedway Promoter, QLD

Media/Group/Outlet of Year

1 Clay Per View – Jarred Ash

2 Night Thunder – Dean Neal

3 FitzMedia Production – Liam Fitzgerald

Innovation/Promotional Item of the Year

1 Just Drive – Documentary following Australian Sprintcar Champion, Jock Goodyer

2 Ultimate Pink Night – Toowoomba Speedway, QLD

3 Infield lights – Perth Motorplex, WA

Track of the Year

1 Perth Motorplex (WA)

2 Toowoomba Speedway (QLD)

3 Southern 500 Speedway, Portland (VIC)

Most Improved Track of the Year

1 Timmis Speedway, Mildura (VIC)

2 Wahgunyah Speedway, Wahgunyah (VIC)

3 Morris Park Speedway, Dubbo (NSW)

Karting Competitor of the Year

1 Kai Malley (VIC)

2 Garth Deller (VIC)

Modified Competitor of the Year

1 Corey Stein – Modlites & SSA Modified Sedans (QLD)

2 Bruce Marshall – AMCA Nationals (QLD)

3 Steve Potts – AMCA Nationals (QLD)

Open Wheel Competitor of the Year

1 Jock Goodyer – Sprintcars (TAS)

2 Kaiden Manders – Sprintcars, Speedcars, Outlaw Karts (WA)

3 Tom Payet – Speedcars & Sprintcars (WA)

Youth Competitor of the Year

1 Charlie Bowen – Junior Formula 500s (QLD)

2 Cody Malley – SKKA Karts Junior (VIC)

3 Chloe Newmarch – Junior Formula 500’s (WA)

Sedan Competitor of the Year

1 Kye Blight – Late Models, SSA Production Sedans & SSA Super Sedans (WA)

2 Brad Pascoe – SSA Super Sedans & Late Models (QLD)

3 Kyle Sayer – SSA Modified Sedans, SSA Production Sedans & SSA Street Stocks (WA)

Sportsperson of the Year

1 Jock Goodyer

2 Terry Rankin

3 James McFadden