By Dean Thompson
Nyora Raceway will be the place to be on Saturday night with the visiting All Star Sprintcar show headlining a big night of action on the track.
Chris Temby, a south-eastern suburbs racer, leads the Sprintcar point score and did much of his junior racing at Nyora in Speedway Karts before progressing into Wingless Sprints, and now Sprintcars.
He will be aiming for what would be a home track victory as he tries to solidify his lead, but he will face some stiff competition including Clyde’s Todd Hobson, and Mark Caruso.
Others looking to de-throne Temby include David Donegan, Jett Bell, Jordan Abbott, and Todd Moule.
Supporting the main event of the Sprintcar show will be the Dirt Modifieds, Mini-Lightning Sprints, Junior Standard Saloons and Sports Sedans.
Current Victorian state champion Daryl Hickson leads the nominations in the Dirt Modifieds class which includes Hobson, Brett Clarke, Matt and Marcus Reddecliffe, Warrick Taylor, and Michael Ardley, with the last five all representing Nyora or South Gippsland.
With the Victorian title for Mini-Lightning Sprints slated for 28 February at Nyora, the class ventures into town for a lead up event this weekend.
A great field of nominations includes Harley Graham, who has been a front-runner all season, Danny Stone, Luke Graham, Andrew Burleigh, Ally Moore, and Michael Conway.
Kooweerup’s Jason Alie will compete, while his brother David returns to racing after some time off the dirt.
The Junior Standard Saloon competition this weekend includes Poowong’s Harry Cecil who has been a standout driver this season.
However, competition from Beau Stuchbery, Jack Braz, Nathan Miles, and Zac Barwise should keep things interesting at the head of the field.
Sports Sedans have been added to the program with some fast-modified cars expected to compete at late notice.
Racing begins at 5pm at Grundy Avenue Nyora at the recreational reserve.
Admission is $30 for an adult ticket, cheaper price if you buy an online ticket following procedures on the club’s website or social media page.
$15 for Aged and Disabled Pensioners, Teenagers 12 to 16 costs $15 (Also cheaper if brought prior to the event, online), while for kids zero to twelve, $5.
Two Adults and two teenagers can combine for a family ticket costing just $65.
