Coal Capital Speedway in Blackwater, Queensland | arena & sports venue

Coal Capital Speedway

Locality: Blackwater, Queensland

Phone: +61 434 240 227

Address: Turpentine Street 4717 Blackwater, QLD, Australia

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24.01.2022 Blackwater club member Leigh Williams Q4 Super Sedans has made the A main for Australian title check out the action on Ash Media in South Australia

24.01.2022 What can we say, the weekend has been an absolute cracker! A BIG Thank-you goes out to all the Committee, Members and Awesome Volunteers that work day in day out to make our race events Spectacular! We can’t do it without your continued support and we are forever grateful! To all our Stewards, Scrutineers and Officials who attended and supported us over the weekend, we can’t put on a great show without you guys, Cheers! Competitors and crews, you guys know how to put on a sho...w and we love having you battle it out on our track time in time out! Can’t wait to have you all back again soon to do it all over again!! Thanks to all our Sponsors who have got on board and assisted our little club this race season, your support has given us a push in the right direction and we are giving it our all to keep this track active for many years to come, Cheers! Lets Go Drillpro’s Coal Capital Speedway

24.01.2022 Announcement: The Committee of The Coal Capital Speedway Club wishes to advise, that subject to the Australian Government announcement directly related to Public Events and the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), that the Race Meeting as scheduled for Saturday The 4th of April 2020 will be cancelled. This decision has not been made lightly but in the best interest of public safety, the community, our volunteers, our competitors & anyone else involved. ... Coal Capital Speedway want to be as diligently as possible and do the right thing by Blackwater community all concerned. Any decisions relating to the 23rd of May speedway meeting and up and coming practice days will be made in due course. We thank everyone for your understanding during these unprecedented times. Coal Capital Speedway Committee

23.01.2022 TRACK FOCUS - COAL CAPITAL'S LOFTY AMBITIONS Blackwater’s Coal Capital Speedway is a venue with an eye firmly on the future, as Club President Nathan Pershouse ...and Vice President Leon Walmsley have an ambitious plan to turn a hidden gem into the jewel in the crown of Central Queensland Speedway. It would be fair to say that if competitors and fans were to put together a bucket list of ‘must visit’ Australian venues, Coal Capital Speedway may not be one of the first to spring to mind, mainly due to its under-the-radar activities in recent years. That could very well change in the near future. Coal Capital was at a crossroads at the beginning of 2019, with little more than $2,000 in the bank. It’s viability as a venue was being called into question, with some left wondering if they were ‘flogging a dead horse’. It was at this point Nathan Pershouse put his hand up to take the reigns as Club President. For Nathan, the initial goal was simple. As a track, we needed to be more integrated with the Speedway community, and better engage with local business and community groups The venue joined Speedway Australia in mid-2019, with Nathan and Leon quick to engage Speedway Australia’s assistance to apply for a number of State and Federal Government grants to assist with upgrades to the venue. Their initial application a $10,000 funding grant for the back straight catch fence, was approved by the Federal Government in September 2019. Since then a raft of successful applications have amounted in $66,000 of funding to the club, together with a further $20,000 in funding from local business groups, all of whom are supportive of the club’s efforts to revitalise the Blackwater venue. With this cash injection, Coal Capital Speedway's goal is to continue works at the venue. A catch fence upgrade is currently underway, with the Cub replacing the existing main straight structures with a 4-Star safety fence and installing new posts and wire rope along the back stretch. Brand-new canteen and bar facilities are also in the planning phase, as the club looks to better facilitate the large crowds which have been drawn back to the reinvigorated venue.The completion of these works will see this venue rise from a minimum-spec 1-Star venue, up to a to Speedway Australia 4-Star facility. An incredible achievement for a venue had only that $2,000 in the bank less than 18 months ago. For the Coal Capital Speedway Club, this is merely the first step in their ambitious plan to bring major features including Australian Titles, and a potential World Series Sprintcars event to the Central West Queensland venue in the future. Given their enviable track record in such a short space of time, it would take a brave person to bet against them achieving these goals! Project Summary: Funding for a Speedway Australia 4-star fence for the entire venue Project Benefits: $66,000 in grants and $20,000 sponsorship Project Timeframe: 8 months

22.01.2022 Our Major Prize Raffle for the 6 x 4 Hans trailer and Stihl gardening package is coming close to being drawn. If anyone is still chasing tickets can you please contact us via messenger and we can arrange the purchase of tickets. Tickets are $10 ea for your chance to WIN this great prize valued at over $4000.00 Thanks to Country Co Blackwater for supplying the products and helping us through out the season.

22.01.2022 DRILLPROS COAL CAPITAL SPEEDWAY We are all go for racing tonight at Blackwater Speedway!! Lets get this show on the road!! COMPETITORS ... Pit Gates will be open from 12 Noon Saturday for Competitors and will be locked from 4pm with entrance only through the main gate. If you will be running late, please let us know so we can organise for the Pit gate to be opened. SPECTATORS Main Gate is opened from 4pm with Grand Parade starting at 6pm. Full Bar and Canteen service available, No Eftpos at the grounds at this stage. Adults- $20 Pensioners - $15 Children - $10 Family pass (2 Adults/3 Children) - $50 LETS GO RACING !

19.01.2022 SATURDAY NIGHT is SPEEDWAY NIGHT at Coal Capital Speedway Blackwater THIS Saturday the 29th of February!! - Formula 500’s - Super Stockers - Street Stocks... - Juniors Gates Open 4pm Racing Starts 6pm Adults $20 Pensioners $15 Children (5-15 Yrs) $10 Family Pass (2 Adults - 3 Children) $50 SUPER STOCKERS MK 11 Shawn Jackson RK 35 Alan Stock RK 46 Kory Jennings RK 82 Wes Dolan RK 68 Ant Pearce RK 69 Andrew Pearce RK 13 Andrew Ede RK 17 Dj Lennon Q. 1 Danny Lennon RK ?? Randall Voois RK37 Lee Briskey RK 84 Daniel Cox RK 99 Jackson Thomas MK 95 Wayne Robertson RK 16 Jake Richardson RK 99 Jamie Challacombe RK22 Scott Black RK 31 Murray Batley RK10 Russell Cowley RK47 Greg Voois

18.01.2022 TRACK UPDATE

15.01.2022 MEMBERS MEETING Coal Capital Speedway is holding a Members Meeting on Wednesday the 5th of August @ 7pm to discuss up and coming events and track upgrade progress We welcome all current, old and anyone interested in Coal Capital Speedway Blackwater to attend. ... Membership forms will be available to complete if anyone would like to become a member of Coal Capital Speedway Club. COVID social distancing rules will apply when entering the grounds Looking forward to seeing everyone

13.01.2022 Tickets are all sold out for our Major Prize Raffle and we will be drawing out the lucky winner this Friday afternoon between 4-5pm at Country Co Blackwater. Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets over the past few months your support for the club has been outstanding. Big shout out to the everyone at Country Co Blackwater, Blackwater Netball Club, Olivia 'Gadd' Carsburg from Living Dreams Coffee and Kelli Willmott from Johnny Roser’s Hoses for getting involved and sellin...g the bulk of the tickets. Thanks Heaps Guys!! Good luck Everyone!

13.01.2022 Last chance to purchase Tickets to Our Major Prize Raffle for the 6 x 4 Hans trailer and Stihl gardening package. If anyone is still chasing tickets can you please contact us via messenger. Prize is drawn in the next 2 weeks. Tickets are $10 ea for your chance to WIN this great prize valued at over $4000.00 Thanks again to Country Co Blackwater for supplying the products and helping us through out the season.

12.01.2022 Winner Winner Chicken Dinner Congratulations to Glen Payne and Dean Ruthenberg for winning the Family passes to the Coal Capital Speedway Blackwater this Saturday night!! Your tickets will be at the Main Gate for collection when you arrive. ... Can’t wait to see you all trackside!!

11.01.2022 Massive Thanks to Rocky Mini Mix for donating 30 concrete blocks to be used to upgrade the spectator areas on the grounds. And to Browns Express for organising the Transportation to getting the blocks delivered and unloaded at the Track. Your Support to our Little Club is Greatly Appreciated! Cheers

10.01.2022 Attention all car owners - it is a requirement for Speedway Sedans Australia and Speedway Sedans Queensland registered cars to ensure that prior to any Practice... or Race Meeting that the car is inspected by a registered SSA scrutineer and the current season log book is endorsed. It is the responsibility of the car owner to ensure this is adhered to. See more

10.01.2022 Congratulations to our Major Prize Raffle Winner Richard Jr!! 2nd Prize of the Supertool 120 piece tool kit is Nikki Besgrove 3rd Prize of the Kinchrome Steel toolbox is Daniel Lennon... Thanks to Country Co for all your support and assistance with the Prizes for the Raffle. Thanks everyone for your support! All proceeds will go back towards the track facilities to make our venue one of the best in QLD

08.01.2022 Practice Practice Practice 12/9/2020 If you are wishing to practice in Blackwater ... Please nominate name and class to 0434240227. $70 per car. Covid rules apply as per Speedway Australia’s return to racing guidelines! Covered in shoes must be worn All competitors must have car daylights and licensing with your association prior to practice Any questions please contact us

05.01.2022 2020 - 2021 RACE DATES Drillpro’s Coal Capital Speedway Blackwater is Really Excited to put together our 2020 - 2021 Season Race Dates!! 12th of September - Practice Day... 10th of October - Race Day 7th of November - Race Day 13th of February - Race Day 27th of March - Race Day 22nd of May - Race Day Race Classes will be published in the coming weeks Can’t wait to get back into Speedway Keep posted for more updates

05.01.2022 MEMBERS MEETING TONIGHT Coal Capital Speedway is holding a Members Meeting on Wednesday the 5th of August @ 7pm to discuss up and coming events and track upgrade progress We welcome all current, old and anyone interested in Coal Capital Speedway Blackwater to attend. ... Membership forms will be available to complete if anyone would like to become a member of Coal Capital Speedway Club. COVID social distancing rules will apply when entering the grounds Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight

03.01.2022 ATTENTION ALL Memberships are now due for Coal Capital Speedway Club for the 2020 - 2021 season. We will be sending out the updated membership form to all previous members via email this week for renewals. Please fill out the membership form and send back with confirmation of payment to the Secretary of the club for processing. If you are interested in becoming a member of our fantastic little speedway club please contact the team via messenger with your email address and w...e will send through a membership form to complete. Any question please don’t hesitate to ask, we are more then happy to help. Adults - $20 Juniors - $10 look forward to seeing everyone in the New Season! Race dates TBA shortly! Watch This Space!

02.01.2022 10th of October canceled Unfortunately the race meeting on the 10th of October has been canceled. We will reschedule this meeting at a later date. ... Sorry for the late notice.

02.01.2022 Exciting times for Coal Capital Speedway Watch this space