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Sport Compact set to jam at Willowbank this weekend PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 26 February 2008
For the first time since last year’s Castrol EDGE Jamboree, the Toyo Tires Sportjoe-signorellithumb.jpg Compact Group Drag Racing Series will hit Willowbank Raceway this weekend, for round two of the 2008 season – the 3rd Annual Mini-Jam Sport Compact Group Showdown.

With the series returning to the Sunshine State for the first time since November of last year, the gloves will be off with not only series points but also National Records on the racers minds with Willowbank’s high traction surface providing the prime base for quick times. Sports Compact Group Manager Ray Box said with over 100 entries in 12 classes and an extensive Mini-Jam Off-Track program including the Show-N-Shine, Sound Display, Babes on Stage, Traders and much more this Saturday the 1st of March will be an event not to be missed.

collin-willshirethumb.jpg“After Melbourne’s first event last month the field are really chewing at the bit to get to Willowbank Raceway this weekend with all the competitors determined to set some fast times on the strong track surface,” said Box.

“With over 100 competitors in 12 classes there will be plenty of on-track action, however a few to watch will be Joe Signorelli in the Pro Turbo bracket, Collin Willshire in the Pro Compact and the three Outlaw Sports Bikes of Dave Gilbert, Jamie Bezzina and Leonard Azzopardi.

“Signorelli is really pushing hard, getting his car fixed after he crashed at Sydney’s Summernationals only a few weekends ago – although it was not a bad crash it was enough to ensure the team have been working feverishly to have the Celica back on the track for this weekend’s hitout.

“Willshire will be another one for the fans to keep their eye on as he looks to break into the seven second zone in his Datsun 1200 Ute after putting down a Personal Best time at a private testing session at Willowbank last Friday with a 8.02s at 165mph (265.5km/h).

“In the Bikes, it is my personal opinion that the three entered in the Outlaw Sport Bike category – Gilbert, Bezzina and Azzopardi – are three of the quickest in the country at the moment, and so will be sure to turn on a show for the fans this Saturday.”

General admission at Round 2 of the Toyo Tires Sport Compact Group Drag Racingjamie-bezzinathumb.jpg Series - the 3rd Annual Mini-Jam Sport Compact Showdown this Saturday is $30 for Adults with Student’s Entry with ID at $25. All tickets include unlimited pit access, and children 13 and under are free.

This weekend sees the Mini-Jam serving as a preliminary towards Willowbank Raceway’s Tin Top Titles on April 18 and 19, 2008.

For the first time ever in Australia, a 16 car Top Doorslammer Field and for only the second time ever in Australia a 16 Car Pro Stock field will be hitting the track at Willowbank Raceway for the 2008 Tin Top Titles.

In a usual event, fans would see eight competitors line up against each other for the first round eliminations, but at the Tin Tops they will get to see the top 16 competitors in two of Australian Drag Racing’s powerhouse Group One categories duke it out for the win – effectively giving them twice the amount of racing than ever before.

This will be the first time ever that Top Doorslammer has had such a large competitive field, and will be only the second time for the Pro Stock category in Australia and the first time for Queenslanders to see so many Pro Stockers up against each other.

The April program will feature the penultimate round of Group One activity in Top Doorslammer and Pro Stock categories as drivers enjoy one final hit out prior to the season-ending Castrol EDGE Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway on June 5-8.

Four wheels and a roof to boot will be standard for all entries in this quarter mile extravaganza, which brings together many traditional drag racing categories coupled with a selection of unique race cars that enjoy cult following among their loyal fans.

Round 2 of the Toyo Tires Sport Compact Group Drag Racing Series - the 3rd Annual Mini-Jam Sport Compact Showdown – Saturday 1st March, 2008

Racing includes: Toyo Tires Street FWD/Front Mod, Turbosmart Street RWD, Northfield Car Sound Street AWD, Sports Bike, Speed FM All Motor, Jett Racing Street 289, Extreme, Custom Colourz Super Mod, Pro Compact, McKern and Associates Pro Turbo and Outlaw Sports Bike.

TICKETING: All ticket prices include paddock admission
Adults $30
Students with ID $25
Children 13 and under are FREE

SCHEDULE – Saturday 1st March, 2008
Spectator Gates Open 8.30am
Qualifying from 9.00am
Eliminations from 5.30pm

LOCATION
Willowbank Raceway
Champions Way (off Cunningham Highway 5km past the Rosewood turnoff)
Willowbank QLD 4307

For more details log onto www.sportcompact.net.au


UPCOMING EVENT:

TIN TOP TITLES (April 18 & 19) – featuring Jack Daniel’s Top Doorslammer and Travelaire Tours Pro Stock

Other racing includes: Lifestyle Carpets & Vinyl Super Stock, Lifestyle Carpets & Vinyl Competition, S&S Competition Bike, Carpenter Ford Supercharged Outlaws, Bailey's Brake & Clutch Modified, American Rides Modified Bike, Slick Industries Super Sedan, Crossroads Freightlines & Car Carrying Super Street, Queensland Diesel Spares Junior Dragster, High Impact Promotions Super Gas, Perfect Print Perfect Light. Also racing are Sport Compact & Pro Street brackets.

TICKETING: All ticket prices include paddock admission

Friday
Adults $20
Student (must show ID) $10

Saturday
Adults $30
Student (must show ID) $20

Children 13 & under are admitted FREE

SCHEDULE
Qualifying Friday from 5.00pm
Qualifying and Racing Saturday from 10.00am

LOCATION
Willowbank Raceway
Champions Way (off Cunningham Highway 5km past the Rosewood turnoff)
Willowbank QLD 4307
 
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