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
Gazzard favourite for Lakes Hill Climb
November 6, 2009
For three previous editions of the Legends of the Lakes Hill Climb, Mount Gambier’s Peter Gazzard has been the hunter — this weekend, he is the hunted!
Gazzard — as the defending champion — will start as favourite. Read more
Autofest a resounding success
November 4, 2009
Judging by crowd response, the inaugural Mount Gambier Autofest was a resounding success and future editions look almost assured.
Held at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds over both days of last weekend, an estimated 4800 people got their “fix” of all things motorsport. Read more
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