Chequered Flag Chat

Chequered Flag Chat: What Circuit Racing Can Learn from Speedway

On the weekend I was fortunate enough to have my first experience of commentating speedway racing, thanks to Legend Cars Australia. I called the popular motorcycle-powered vehicles in action at two popular speedway venues – Simpson Speedway on Saturday night, and Premier Speedway Warrnambool on Sunday night. These venues are based in a regional area …

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Chequered Flag Chat: Why Gentleman Driver Success Should be Celebrated

Australian GT Championship and Formula Ford; two categories holding the first round of their national series on the weekend (GTs – Clipsal 500, Formula Ford – Sandown) , two categories with competitor bases at polar opposite ends of the spectrum (GTs – gentleman drivers with an average age of about 45, Formula Ford – aspiring …

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Memorable Moments of the Wakefield 300

It may not attract the household-name drivers or media attention of some larger endurance races, but ever since its inception in 2008, the Deputy.com Wakefield 300 has produced storylines on par with the nation’s most prestigious events. Whether it be heartbreaking retirements from commanding positions, come-from-behind victories or thrilling battles, this club-level endurance race has …

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