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Thursday, 03 August 2006 |
The Formula Vee class continues to go from strength to strength, with fierce racing assured at the Queensland Motor Racing Championships at Morgan Park Raceway on August 26/27.
The man to beat will be multiple state champion Shane Hart, fresh from success at the recent national championships.
Hart eventually finished second after dominating both rounds, however a mechanical drama at the finish of the final race halted his charge.
Of the local hopes, Grant Bromley is he most recent state champion other than Hart, and should be a strong contender.
“The competitiveness certainly has picked up a notch from last year,” Bromley said.
“Obviously with Shane Hart back in the pack, it's a bit of a task to keep up with him, so we're going to have to do what we can.
“We've come out this year with a new engine with a few different bits and pieces on it, so we're heading in the right direction.
“Formula Vee is a class that is evolving, with the new rules that have recently come in with the bigger engines and better looking cars, there certainly has been a growth spurt, and it's a really easy entry-level class to get into.”
Another strong competitor who will be on the pace will be Tim Hamilton, who has featured on the podium so far this year, his first ever in motorsport.
The Formula Vees are just one class on an action packed programme, with a total of ten classes hitting the track for four races each over the weekend.
Spectator viewing is available around Morgan Park Raceway, with viewing even possible from the comfort of your own car!
Entry forms are available on QRDA website, www.qrda.asn.au, with discount incentives of up to $35 available for early entry and for QRDA members.
Fast Facts
| 2006 Queensland Motor Racing Championships |
| Where |
Morgan Park Raceway, Warwick |
| When |
August 26/27 2006 |
| Admission |
Saturday- $10, Sunday- $10, Weekend- $15, Children Under-12 Free |
| Location |
The Morgan Park complex is located just outside of Warwick. Follow the signs through town
and south along the Stanthorpe road, before turning left a kilometre after the hospital.
Inside Morgan Park, follow the access road past the drag strip to the raceway. |
| Internet site |
www.qrda.asn.au - Accelerate, the home of Queensland Motorsport on the Internet. |
| Morgan Park Raceway |
| Circuit length |
2.1km |
| Number of turns |
11 including "Cutting" "Gumtree" "Siberia" "T-Junction=" and "The Flip Flop" |
| Racing Direction |
clockwise |
| Surface |
hot mix asphalt |
| The Morgan Park Raceway circuit comprises five individual circuit layouts, with the Queensland Motor Racing Championships using the longest configuration. The circuit features two control towers, full canteen facilities, and ever changing pit lane facilities |
Competing Classes
- Saloon Cars
- Formula Fords
- Formula Vees
- Sports Sedans
- HQ Holdens
- Queensland Geminis
- Superkarts
- Sports Cars featuring Production Sports Cars
- Improved Production
- Historic Touring Cars
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 06 January 2007 )
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