Enduro action revs up

August 30, 2010

The first weekend in September marks the arrival of the Teagle Excavations ARB Pines Enduro on the Australian Off Road Championship calendar.

Held on the outskirts of Millicent on the Limestone Coast, the fourth round of the AORC provides a change of scenery for competitors. Read more

Drivers race to enter hill climb

July 26, 2010

The popularity of the Mount Gambier Legend of the Lakes hill climb continues to amaze.

From a dream a little over five years ago, the event has grown into one of the city’s most widely acclaimed sporting events. Read more

Lines pleased with rebuilt car

February 23, 2010

Although disappointed to have missed out on a spot on the podium, Mount Gambier’s Steve Lines was pleased with the speed that he showed throughout the annual King of Wings event last weekend at the Perth Motorplex in Western Australia.

The final night of the King of Wings resulted in Lines finishing just off the podium in the feature race in fourth place and despite showing consistent speed throughout the weekend it left him slightly disappointed. Read more

Fingers crossed for ‘Kings’

January 21, 2010

With just a slice of luck, nothing should prevent tomorrow night’s 16th annual King’s Challenge from going ahead without a glitch at Mount Gambier’s Borderline Speedway.

Last year speedway fans left the track disgruntled because the A Main final couldn’t go ahead because of a late night heavy downpour caused the cancellation of racing. Read more

Johnson maintains winning form

December 30, 2009

For the third year in a row, American Jason Johnson has proved unstoppable at Mount Gambier’s Borderline Speedway.

Before an estimated crowd of more than 6000 on Monday night, Johnson won the Mount Gambier round of the World Series Sprintcars and it was in a fashion that suggested he isn’t finished yet. Read more

Sutherland comes of age

December 29, 2009

Unheralded Mount Gambier sprintcar driver Glen Sutherland made some of his better known adversaries sit up and take notice in Round 5 of the World Series Sprintcars at the weekend.

With the roaring action of the sprintcars coming to Borderline Speedway last night for Round 6, Sutherland was full of confidence after winning two heats at Murray Bridge on Sunday. Read more

Sprintcars action on Monday night

December 25, 2009

The sixth round of the World Series Sprintcars will be raced in Mount Gambier on Monday night (December 28) and the action is sure to be fast and furious.

Three rounds have been held so far and before Borderline Speedway gets a crack at the action, Adelaide’s Speedway City (Saturday) and the Murray Bridge Speedway (Sunday) will also see the fastest sprintcars going around. Read more

Breakthrough for Lines at Avalon

December 8, 2009

Mount Gambier sprintcar ace Steve Lines scored a breakthrough victory at Geelong’s Avalon Raceway at the weekend.

Lines produced a stunning drive to hold off Matthew Reed in the fourth round of the Eureka Garages and Sheds Sprintcar Series, which coincided with the 41st running of the Fireball Derby. Read more

Borderline speedway action returns

November 19, 2009

Borderline Speedway will roar into action for the first time this season on Saturday with the second round of the Eureka Garages and Sheds Sprintcar series.

A full field of stars was included on the entry list which was released yesterday. Read more

Gazzard defends Hill Climb title

November 9, 2009

The 2009 edition of the Pirtek Legend of the Lakes Hill Climb provided plenty of high-paced action and no shortage of drama.

Mount Gambier’s Peter Gazzard successfully defended his title as the fastest driver up the hill, fending off the close challenge of former dual champion Kevin Mackrell of Traralgon. Read more

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