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Broome Speedway

Locality: Broome, Western Australia

Address: 2 Wattle Drive 6725 Broome, WA, Australia

Website: http://broomespeedwayclubinc.org.au/

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24.01.2022 HIGGS WINS LAST LAP THRILLER Gary Higgs has won the SSA Super Sedan WA Title in the most thrilling fashion at Albany’s Attwell Park on Saturday night, taking th...e lead on the final lap, before a massive crowd at the Great Southern venue. Higgs, after more than 30 years of trying, and having finished second on five occasions, finally broke through to defeat a gallant Damon Trouchet and Rob Knox, while defending Champion Chris Pavlovich would finish fourth. On a bruising night, only 17 drivers would start the main event, but that number reduced by three before a lap was completed, eliminating Warren Minshull, Kyle Larson and Steve Schofield, with Minshull hitting the fence heavily in the main straight, leaving Larson no where to go, ending his race as well, resulting in a complete restart. The second start would have numerous cars spin in Turn three, resulting in a third attempt with Trouchet leading narrowly over Jason Batchelor, Gary Higgs, Kevin Bell and Chris Pavlovich. On lap three, Bell spun in turn one, with Pavlovich deemed the cause of the stoppage, with the defending champion sent to the rear of the field. All of a sudden, young Zac Minshull from Broome who started from position eleven found himself in fourth place, and subsequently fighting for the lead. A further stoppage on lap six would then see Kevin Bell pass Trouchet before the cone on the subsequent restart, and when Tristan Green soon after hit the fence, Bell was relegated to the rear of the field. On lap eight, Zac Minshull would succumb with a flat tyre while in third, which again bunched the field, with Pavlovich storming back through the field. Trouchet, Higgs and Batchelor continued the battle out front, with Kevin Bell, like Pavlovich storming back through the field, but his race would be over on lap twenty three in turn one, with electrical issues. The final seventeen laps would be a thrilling affair, with at times three wide racing for the lead between Trouchet, Higgs and Batchelor. Batchelor drove amazingly in a borrowed car, with a borrowed engine after blowing up an engine in official practice on the Friday night, but his race was over just short of the finish with a deflated tyre, leaving Trouchet and Higgs to fight it out, with the pair swapping the lead numerous times in the concluding stages. Higgs took the lead on the final lap to win by a car length after forty gruelling laps, with the elation evident on the veteran drivers face, after winning what he described as one of the hardest titles of his life. Trouchet, who used to be a pit crew member for Higgs, was highly gracious in his praise for Higgs as well as for his crew, who worked until midday to get the car ready, while Rob Knox was elated in his first ever podium finish. OFFICIAL RESULT A Main - 40 Laps: 1. W3 Damon Trouchet, 2. W53 Jason Batchelor, 3. W7 Warren Minshull, 4. W81 Gary Higgs, 5. W8 Chris Pavlovich, 6. W10 Kyle Larson, 7. W5 Kevin Bell, 8. W9 Kemble Aylett, 9. W6 Tristan Green, 10. W91 Darren Larson, 11. W47 Zac Minshull, 12. W96 Steve Larson, 13. W68 Rob Knox, 14. W63 Tony St Jack, 15. W22 Steve Schofield, 16. W71 Adam Campbell, 17. W4 Lee Aylett, 18. W85 Mat McMahon, 19. W30 Peter Wallinger, 20. W76 Terry Green RESULT 1. W81 Gary Higgs, 2. W3 Damon Trouchet, 3. W68 Rob Knox, 4. W1 Chris Pavlovich, 5. W71 Adam Campbell, 6. W85 Mathew McMahon, 7. W9 Kemble Aylett, 8. W96 Stephen Larson (39), 9. W53 Jason Batchelor (38), 10. W63 Tony St Jack (37). DNF: 11. W5 Kevin Bell (23), 12. W47 Zac Minshull (8), 13. W6 Tristan Green (5), 14. W91 Darren Larson (5), 15. W7 Warren Minshull (0), 16. W22 Steve Schofield (0), 17. W10 Kyle Larson (0). No TIme, Winning Margin: 0.442, Fastest Lap: W5 Kevin Bell 17.939 Photo courtesy of Cameron Newbold

23.01.2022 HELP! We currently require two people to operate our entry gate this weekend from 4 until 7:30ish Meal and some drinks included and free entry for the demo derby that is at the end off the night.

23.01.2022 Convoy to derby is departing the roadhouse At 12:30. Lets go get that shield!

23.01.2022 The 2020 Broome speedway season was surrounded by uncertainty thanks to the dreaded COVID-19, however thanks to our generous sponsors we have been able to turn it around and are excited to announce that we have been able to lock in everyones favourite, with our last meet being our annual Demo Derby to be held on Sat October 17th! With a full racing schedule including all your favourites, you do not want to miss this! If you would like a nomination form emailed to you please comment below!

23.01.2022 LAP SCORER needed for this Saturday night 22 August. Can you please comment below or send us a message if you are able to help out?

23.01.2022 Good luck tonight Wog and Zac Minshull. Bring it home boysGood luck tonight Wog and Zac Minshull. Bring it home boys

22.01.2022 Saturday 22 August, Round 4, did not disappoint for thrills & spills. The Modlites are proving to be not for the faint hearted, with plenty of action to keep the infield busy. Jeff & Rayburn doing, what they do best - side by side, wheel to wheel action in the Modifieds. Our Street Stocks are always putting on a show, and the Productions getting quicker each meet! We got an awesome smell of Methanol with Kodee Brown hitting the track in his Late Model... one word only - WOW!!... Our Juniors picking up the pace, meet after meet. A special thanks to Jono from Derby for stepping into the Chief Stewart role allowing us to run the meet. Our next meet is the BIG DANCE of Shinju Matsuri combined with the Modlite State Title, proudly sponsored by McCorry Brown Earthmoving, Wattnow Electrical & MG Tyres, Bridgestone - a massive thankyou. You wont want to miss this 2 night event Friday 4th & Saturday 5th September. Licensed Bar Facilities and Canteen making the best burgers in town. EFTPOS available. Nominations are open for this event until Tuesday 1st September & can be found here: http://broomespeedwayclubinc.org.au/?page_id=364 Thanks to our 2020 Sponsors, Volunteers, Drivers, Spectators, EVERYONE behind the scenes who have helped make the 2020 season the best!

22.01.2022 Round 3 Results. Dont forget Round 2 of Broome vs Derby at Derby Speedway Derby Speedway Club this Saturday 15 August.

21.01.2022 TONIGHTS THE START OF A WEEKEND, you wont want to miss at the annual Shinju Matsuri Stampede combined with WA Modlite title. Over 85 cars are nominated, across 12 divisions for some sure to be had action, thrills & spills. We will see the V8s roar with 3 late models hitting the track. Racing Friday 4 September & Saturday 5 September, gates opening, 4:30pm and racing underway from 5:30pmish. Get ya backside trackside for what will be guaranteed action packed racing.... Best burgers in town and Licensed Bar.

18.01.2022 Anybody chasing a cheap demo derby car contact 0477524550

15.01.2022 Another Shinju Matsuri Parade done and dusted. Thanks to everyone for turning up and Roadline for the use of the Tow/Truck. Shinju Matsuri combined with the Modlite State Title, proudly sponsored by McCorry Brown Earthmoving, Wattnow Electrical & MG Tyres, Bridgestone - a massive thankyou. You wont want to miss this 2 night event Friday 4th & Saturday 5th September. ... Licensed Bar Facilities and Canteen making the best burgers in town. EFTPOS available. Thanks to our 2020 Sponsors, Volunteers, Drivers, Spectators, EVERYONE behind the scenes who have helped make the 2020 season the best!

15.01.2022 Lock it in folks! Broome Speedway Shinju/Modlite Stampede/Title September 4 & 5 2020.

14.01.2022 An awesome field of Stockies gridding up for the feature last night.... 18/07/2020. OVERALL 1st Jake Hoath 2nd Clinton Waldron... 3rd Jim Dixon See more

14.01.2022 Hey race fans, being Shinju this week the canteen are looking for a couple of extra hands to help out Both Friday and Saturday. If you know of anyone that can help on either of those nights please reply to this message or catch up with Monique at Broome boulevard cafe. $100 payment for people over 16 years old.

13.01.2022 If youre not already a member, sign up to Triple M Broome for your chance to win a family pass for the remainder of the season

12.01.2022 FINAL SHINJU MATSURI 2020 NOMINATIONS JQM (6) 2 Max Lang 4 Steven Kirk... 15 Amelia Rayner 58 Blake McGaffin (Derby) 73 Lincoln Hoath (Derby) 77 Harry Edwards (Derby) New Star Juniors (2) 2 Max Lang 17 Jamikah Darcy Top Star Juniors (6) 16 Aaron Doust (Derby) 17 Cody Mackellar 22 Jakob Doust (Derby) 45 Nick Bonham (Derby) 55 Riley Dunne 89 Hunter Downs (Pt Hedland) Jnr Go-Karts (6) T14 Tamia Dixon 14 Benjamin Harris 16 Ben Rainey-Barton 33 Daniel Harris 42 Carlia Rainey-Barton 60 Michelle Rainey-Barton Snr Go-Karts (3) 32 Rob Kirwan 50 Jim Giesen 96 Adyn Giesen Street Stocks (26) 4 Dylan Curley (Derby) 5 Trent Bin-Omar (Derby) 09 Darren Lee-James (Derby) 11 Rowan Drysdale (Derby) 16 Brinley McGaffin Jnr (Derby) 20 Clinton Waldron (Derby) 21 Aaron Ranga Jeffrey 23 Matt Lowe (Derby) 24 Mark Murray 25 Brad Roberts (Derby) 27 Damon Lyall (Carnarvon) 29 Jake Hoath (Derby) 40 Andrew Norton 45 Philip Lockhart 46 Mitch Bonham (Derby) 47 Curt Harris 48 Jim Dixon 52 Shay Roberts (Derby) 72 James Pigram (Derby) 72 Russell Gunn (Kununurra) 74 Lenny Bates (Newman) 77 Jorj Park 78 Shayne Doust (Derby) 94 Robert Dunbar (Derby) 95 Lourens Lamprecht (Sth Hedland) 222 Joshua Ellis (Derby) Ladies (5) 2 Karen Brennan (Derby) 12 Ashlee Doust (Derby) 22 Laura McCarthy (Derby) 46 Margaret Wovodich 94 Courteney Perry (Derby) Productions (10) 7 Prue Plowright 23 Mick Johnson 55 Chelsea Dunne 64 Liam Mackenzie 71 Greg Mills 74 Jhye Kent 88 Tom Oliver 96 Jack McAuley (Karratha) 97 Jade Offer-Mamid (Newman) 888 Eric Wade Modifieds (4) 6 Dale Edwards (Derby) 45 Steve Lockhart 73 Rayburn Clifton 91 Jeff Steele Modlites (12) 4 Zac Minshull 5 Ryan Kent 6 Con Menheere 7 Warren Minshull 9 Chriss Kounis 14 Glen Dearle 22 Harvey Oliver 24 Brent Halliday (BK) 52 Robert Kirk 72 Jason Webb 82 James Hagan 148 Anna Elliott Supers 36 Phil Barton Late Models 07 Kodee Brown

12.01.2022 THE LONG READ: KIMBERLEY FEATURE The historic and picturesque Kimberley region of Western Australia is home to three proud speedway venues who are each in their... own way laying the foundations for a bright future. On the must do list for any serious speedway fan, Broome, Derby and Kununurra all run during the winter dry season and are the most northern tracks in WA, being thousands of kilometres from Perth. Broome is the largest population centre in the region, and Broome Speedway has been operational on the edge of town for over 50 years. It was due to host its first ever national title in any division (Modlites) a couple of weeks ago, but this has been delayed to 2022 due to COVID-19. The club has had plenty of experience with major events through the hosting of numerous state titles and their signature race meeting, the Shinju Matsuri which was held last weekend when Speedway Australia visited. The club has an excellent and hard working committee and volunteers that make it all possible. They also enjoy excellent support from the local businesses that didnt even shy away this season with everything going on in the world. Biggest supporters of the club are McCorry Brown Earthmoving. Not only do they sponsor the club with cash to run the season and prize money for blue ribbon events, but they also prepare the track with their own machines every meeting. Other valued sponsors include Roadline Civil Construction, MG Tyres, BK Signs, Whattnow Electrical, Webbcrete, and a huge list of other sponsors for whom the club are so greatful as gate entry alone doesnt keep the doors open. Future plans include repairs and maintenance to the wall and catch fence, replacing and upgrading the P.A system and lighting in the pit area, and winning the Broome vs Derby Shield for the first time! Derby is a couple of hours to the east of Broome, and about 2000km from Perth. The Derby Speedway is located on the outskirts of town and has an entrenched history dating back to well before 1986, when there were no lights - just daytime racing! The Club is extremely grateful to, and benefits hugely from, all of the Volunteers and Sponsors over the years that have helped the club grow into the success it is today. In recent years the Club has had to rebuild the safety wall along the back straight due to extensive damage caused in the wet season. Other projects that the club hopes to undertake in the near future include replacing the track lighting and refurbishment of the canteen facilities. Infrastructure upgrades are years in the making for non-profit organisations, and they want to continue to move forward and improve our grounds as much as they can. The club are extremely fortunate this year to have received Stronger Communities Program grant funding through their federal Member of Parliament, the Hon Melissa Price. So far theyve been able to fit out the canteen with all new appliances and hope to have the refurbishment completed by the end of 2020. The committee are proud to have a strong focus on youth participation and encourage an all-inclusive environment. With some of the best SSA Junior Sedan numbers in Western Australia, and the growing entry level Junior divisions, the club is in a strong position to build on the foundation set by the wonderful support of their members, volunteers, spectators and sponsors. A volunteer Club such as Derby cant run without the input of the whole Community and the strength of the Club, especially with the challenges encountered this year, is a testament of not only the great people involved but of the fantastic Community as a whole. This weekend Derby host the Donny Archer Memorial event (Sept 11 and 12) which attracts drivers and spectators from all over the state to honour the late Kelvin Don Archer, who was a pivotal part of Derby Speedway Club History. They have another two points meets occurring on the 26th September and the 10th October, with the season ending on our Yakka Munga Stampede event on the 23rd & 24th October. Nine hours and 900km further to the northeast of Derby is the town of Kununurra, built in the 1960s to service the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. 45km from the border with Northern Territory and 3000km by road from Perth, the first speedway was built in about 1971 by a small group of volunteers. Shortly after, the current Kununurra Speedway Club Inc track was built in an old gravel pit on the other side of the dam. When the COVID-19 crisis struck earlier this year, the club made the gutsy (and unanimous) decision to cancel the 2020 season in order to progress some much-needed major maintenance and improvements, particularly to the concrete wall. Volunteers and sponsors are always appreciated, and thanks to JSW for the continued support over the decades with donations and sponsorship, including donating all the concrete required to build new panels to re-align and repair the wall. Metal Land are also due a huge round of applause for donating the mesh. Congratulations to all three speedway tracks in the Kimberley, who are ignoring the difficulties of COVID and the tyranny of distance, and moving forward into the future. Speedway should be proud of venues such as these who are continuing to represent their communities with pride and passion.

10.01.2022 Jerome Sutton stewarding Donny Archer this year. Be great to see him back in the north west

09.01.2022 Hi race fans, still looking for a couple of helpers in the canteen for Friday night. Saturday we are all good. $100 cash for legends over 16. Cooking experience would be helpful.

09.01.2022 Thanks Derby Speedway again for the use of your one way radio.

09.01.2022 Sorry about the swear words at the start....Kodee switched lanes on me. McCorry Brown Racing Team

09.01.2022 We put together a short video to remember Johnny James. The crazy man of the Derby Speedway of the past. Looking forward to this weekends action and fun.

08.01.2022 You wont want to miss the action this weekend at the annual Shinju Matsuri Stampede combined with WA Modlite title. Over 85 cars are nominated, across 12 divisions for some sure to be had action, thrills & spills. We will see the V8s roar with 3 late models hitting the track. Dont forget the WA Modlite Calcutta, being held at the Roey Piano Bar Thursday 3 September 5pm to 7pm sharp - https://www.facebook.com/events/1574313619440015?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%2...2surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22page_admin_bar%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page_id%5C%22%3A161296257229836%7D%22%7D%2C%7B%22surface%22%3A%22events_admin_tool%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22events_admin_tool%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22[]%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D Racing Friday 4 September & Saturday 5 September, gates opening, 4:30pm and racing underway from 5:30pmish. Get ya backside trackside for what will be guaranteed action packed racing.

07.01.2022 Shinju Matsuri Stampede and Modlite WA State Title 2020 Points after Friday 4th September 2020 New Star Juniors 2 Max Lang 108... 17 Jamikah Darcy 84 Top Star Juniors 55 Riley Dunne - 95 45 Nick Bonham 82 17 Cody McKellar - 69 16 Aaron Doust - 58 22 Jakob Doust 47 89 Hunter Downs 30 Snr Go-Karts (Final completed) 1st Jim Giesen 2nd Adyn Giesen 3rd Rob Kirwan Ladies Street Stocks 22 Laura McCarth - 92 94 Courteney Perry - 76 12 Ashlee Doust - 66 46 Margaret Wovodich - 64 2 Karen Brennan 53 Street Stocks 74 Lenny Bates - 95 27 Damon Lyall - 73 72 Russell Gunn - 69 5 Trent Bin-Omar - 63 77 Jorj Park - 57 25 Brad Roberts - 53 222 Joshua Ellis - 52 78 Shayne Doust - 47 73 James Pigram - 45 23 Matt Lowe - 43 29 Jake Hoath - 43 94 Robert Dunbar - 34 16 Brinley McGaffin - 26 21 Aaron Jeffries (Ranga) - 26 40 Andrew Norton - 26 46 Mitch Bonham - 25 24 Mark Murray - 25 48 Jim Dixon - 24 47 Curt Harris - 21 95 Lourens Lamprecht - 18 20 Clinton Waldron - 13 4 Dylan Curley - 12 9 Darren Lee-James - 11 11 Rowan Drysdale - 11 52 Shay Roberts - 9 45 Philip Lockhart - 3 65 Shane Foster 3 Productions 71 Greg Mills - 87 96 Jack McAuley - 87 23 Mick Johnson - 68 74 Jhye kent - 59 64 Liam Mackenzie - 40 55 Chelsea Dunne - 36 88 Tom Oliver - 26 7 Prue Plowright - 20 888 Eric Wade 5 Modifieds 91 Jeff Steele - 100 73 Rayburn Clifton - 92 45 Steve Lockhart - 63 6 Dale Edwards 57 Modlites WA State Title 24 Brent Halliday (BK) - 108 52 Robert Kirk - 69 14 Glen Dearle - 64 4 Zac Minshull - 43 72 Jason Webb - 42 7 Warren Minshull - 30 22 Harvey Oliver - 24 82 James Hagan - 23 6 Con Monheere - 16 9 Chriss Kounis - 16 148 Anna Elliott - 14 5 Ryan Kent 4 Super Sedans 36 Phil Barton 72 Late Models 7 Kodee Brown 108 14 Willie Power - 79 4 Warren Minshull - 74

06.01.2022 Get ya back-side track-side for Round 3 of Broome Speedway. Plenty of thrills and spills for the family. See ya sideways in the dirt.....

06.01.2022 Get excited for Saturday night, race night, race fans... the one and only Kodee Brown is making his way out on our track in his late model. This is an experience you will not want to miss. Saturday 22 August.

05.01.2022 Hi Guys its Rachel... I have a serious apology to make to Brent Halliday. On Saturday night at our Shinju Matsuri and Modlite WA State Title I made an error with our highest points trophy. BOTH Ben Harris and Brent Halliday won all their heats and final. I didnt see BKs unfortunely, hence this apology and rectification.... What a final win from BK this weekend, he nailed it superbly! HIGHEST POINTS WIN FOR SHINJU MATSURI GOES TO BOTH BEN HARRIS AND BRENT HALLIDAY. Congratulations to you both. Rachel

04.01.2022 Another Shinju Matsuri done & dusted. Thankyou to everyone that makes this happen - travelling / drivers, volunteers, Sponsors, spectators. Congratulations to you all. OVERALL HIGHEST POINTS: BK HALLIDAY, BEN HARRIS tying on 144 points.

04.01.2022 Hey all, would anyone happen to have any footage of the #818 AKA #SheHulk roll over 18/07/20? Happy to report driver Cel, is ok & will be back out soon.

02.01.2022 Head over to https://www.facebook.com/SpeedwaySedansWA/ to see our local boys Warren Minshull and Zac Minshull fight it out in the WA Super Sedan Title.

02.01.2022 Throwback to a Sunday day meet in 2009.

01.01.2022 Broome Speedway is looking for a fill-in commentator for tonight! Are you confident in public speaking and enjoy speedway?? Do you love a free feed and a couple of bevvies after?? Then this is the gig for you