Speedway fans around Sydney will get an exciting opportunity to witness some motorcycle racing this Saturday, on the 9th of November, with the Nepean Raceway setting the stage for the first two New South Wales Championship meetings for the season.
Solo riders both Under 21 riders and Under 16 riders on 250cc machines will be chasing championship honours.
The meeting has drawn entries from Queensland and Victoria to take on riders from the host state chasing both of the championships and the quality of the two line-ups should ensure close battles through the heats and finals.
Among the line-up for both championships are a number of riders who have experience racing overseas.
The Under 16s (minimum age 13) will race first with the top trio from last month’s Queensland Championship likely to be battling it out for honours this Saturday.
Queenslander Jordy Loftus took the honours in Queensland ahead of Beau Bailey from Harden, after both raced in the Speedway Grand Prix 3 series earlier this year in Poland.
Another Queenslander Viv Muddle is also expected to be prominent at Nepean after finishing third in Queensland.
The three placegetters from last year’s dramatic Australian Under 21 Championship meeting at Tamworth will line up at Nepean.
Michael West took the honours on that occasion from Queenslander Tate Zischke and Central Coast rider Harrison Ryan, and all three now have another year of experience behind them.
Zischke in particular had a breakout debut season in the UK, unfortunately cut short by injury and he is determined to make up for lost track time.
Several of last year’s Under 16 contenders in Lachlan Russell and Alex Adamson have now stepped in to the senior ranks and it will be interesting to watch their performances against older opponents.
There will also be two added on-track features for fans, firstly Speedway Grand Prix rider Jack Holder will do demonstration rides during both morning and afternoon sessions.
Cooper Antone will also be doing a demonstration ride on a 250cc machine that he will be able to race in coming months, as well as having on display the machine he rode to second place in the 2024 SGP 4 competition as part of a display of vintage speedway machines.
The Nepean Raceway is situated just off Castlereagh Road which runs between Richmond and Penrith. Admission is just $10 for adults.
Rider introductions will take place at 10.00am followed by practice for participants in both championships.
Then the Under 16 250ccs race from 10.40am, with the Under 21 programme starting at 1.00pm.