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25.01.2022 2020 RISING STAR PROGRAM Unfortunately, our Rising Star Program for talented 16-24-year-old competitors will not be happening in 2020. It had already been pushed back from April to September due to the Olympics, but with that event now being delayed the venue space and human resources won’t be available at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.... Speedway Australia's aim is to lock down 2021 dates as soon as we can, but it won’t be until after the Olympic date is confirmed.

25.01.2022 GEE WHERE THE STARS FLY. Mitchell Gee withstood the very best efforts of defending champion Luke Oldfield to secure the biggest win of his burgeoning career The Queensland Sprintcar Championship on May 6 Ausdeck Patio's Archerfield Speedway... Gee who is a graduate of the 2016 Rising Star program staged an epic battle with Oldfield in the MUDDBUDDY 17 before a late restart gave Gee the respite he needed to focus on the Chequer Flag.... Gee piloted the Titan Garages #36 to a memorable win and put some shine to a mediocre season by Gee’s standards. Bryan Mann in the Driven Eagle No.16 was able to keep Series Leader and former champ Andrew Scheuerle from the podium in the sprint to the finish.

24.01.2022 STAR PRESENTS STAR 2018 Speedway Australia Rising Star graduate Liam Aunger had the pleasure of commentating and presenting the winner’s trophy to 2017 Rising Star PERFORMANCE RACEGEAR Drivers Driver recipient Rhys Heinrich at the TOP GUN Trophy event at the Mildura Timmis Speedway at the weekend. Rhys won the gruelling 40 lap feature event from regular rivals Anthony Beare and Jason De Goldi.... Liam a national SKAA Dirt Kart Champion is also considering a career path in Motorsport Commentary, a passion inherited and chomps at the bit to get his hands on a microphone whenever he is not competing himself. I have had the opportunity on a few occasions and really enjoy it. Heinrich, a former Australian Champion said it was one of the toughest races he had competed in but a thrill to once again swap the lead with Anthony. At presentation all 3 drivers declared it was the most fun they had had all season and it was a great ‘shake up’ for next seasons Aussie Title. PHOTO: Rhys with Anthony and Jason plus Rhys with Liam at Presentation time

23.01.2022 Massive congrats for two of our Rising Stars at the SKAA Australian Kart titles in Darwin. Alisha Fielder winning the Standard class and Tyson Martin finishing second. Alisha also picked up second place in the Outlaw class. Great event and a great result!

21.01.2022 OH WHAT A FEELIN. Casino’s Speedway Junior Sedan racer Josh Boyd is enjoying a rash of podium places since returning from his Speedway Australia Rising Star experience at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra recently. The 16-year-old returned to racing with immediate success at the Valvoline Raceway in Sydney, a happy hunting ground for this young man on a charge. Boyd took line honours in the only Junior Sedan event programmed at the metropolitan venue in season 201...8. Josh driving his Boyd’s Baling No. 11 Toyota Corolla won the corresponding event last season at the venue but credits this season’s win to the experience of the Rising Star program and to those who had made the week possible. I focused on implementing what I had learned during the Psychology of Performance and the physical preparation ideal for our sport. Josh said. to be honest I consider what I have learned will be life changing. The Sydney win turned the tables on regular adversary current RSA NSW Champion Brock Youngberry. Boyd finished 3rd to Youngberry in the recent State Title but was proud to start pole, consolidate his qualifying performance and take home the major hardware of the night. Lone Wolf Photos capture Brock Youngberry, Feature Winner Josh Boyd and 3rd placegetter Jaiden Healey.

21.01.2022 RISING STARS SET TO LEARN Every year, Speedway Australia’s Rising Star program sees some of the sport’s top youth talent travel to Canberra for a week of high intensity learning. Built with both theory and practical sessions, the program will see 19 athletes enjoy a wide range of topics, all designed to help them transition into high performance competitors of the future. Heading into it’s 11th year, this year’s Rising Stars will experience a course tailor made for them and t...heir futures held over four days on April 15th through 18th. This will see them dive into topics like; nutrition, recovery, adrenalin, sports psychology, strength & conditioning, respect & perception, physiology testing, marketing and much more. After consultation with last year’s attendees and working with the staff at the Australian Institute of Sport, Speedway Australia are confident the program will not only again be a success but will put them in a position to further support each athlete post-program. Attendees this year will arrive in Canberra having departed from a wide range of towns and cities, covering seven states & territories across the country. Adding to this, multiple industry guests will be in attendance including the likes of four-time Australian Formula 500 Champion Liam Williams, experienced speedway personalities Ben Bishop & Wade Aunger, Speedway Sedans Australia CEO Greg Lynd and more. Their support of the program will offer valuable insight to the future stars of our sport and Speedway Australia thanks them for their commitment. Our stars of 2019 head to the program with backgrounds in a wide range of classes. These include Formula 500s, Lightning Sprints, Karts, Speedcars, Sprintcars, Junior Sedans, Modified Sedans, Street Stocks, Production Sedans & Wingless Sprints. The group of drivers includes; Tyson Martin, Alex Ross, Carly Walsh, Samuel Payne, Brayden Parr, Alisha Fielder, Jakobe Jetson, Tate Frost, Kirby Hillyer, Tarhlea Apelt, Bodie Smith, Trent Vardy, Casey O'Connell, Cody O'Connell, Brad Scherer, Ben Atkinson Jnr, Keenan Fleming, Jack Selmes & Jorj Park. All of these drivers will be looking to emulate the success of previous attendees who have gone on to win numerous blue-ribbon events. Photos: 2018 Rising Star program.

20.01.2022 ROLE MODEL As Brooke Etherden sets sail on her senior speedway career in Formula 500’s, she is making plans following her experience as a Speedway Australia Rising Star to role model the class that developed her passion and commitment for the sport of Speedway Racing Junior Sedans. What a week! I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to attend the Rising Star Program which was held last week at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. I learnt so much and have gained ...so many friendships that I hope will last a speedway lifetime. Brooke said. Etherden from Rockhampton in Queensland completed 6 seasons as a Junior Racer and feels she has the experience and the runs on the board to provide sound advice and mentorship for the current crop of Juniors. I hope I can do something with Juniors especially for the young girls. Brooke said. Brooke is currently enjoying her second season driving for Troy and AJ Josefski F500 team. The boys are working hard on rebuilding the car after a hard hit with the wall at Rockhampton Speedway the Saturday night prior to Canberra which resulted in major chassis damage. Attending Rising Stars provided the opportunity for Brooke to reflect on how much assistance she has received from so many over her 8-year career. It can often be taken for granted but in this case, it is not, so thank you for being there for the UPS and the DOWNS. Troy Josefski Bobcat and Excavator Hire, Kitchen Clearance Centre, MKS Towing, Lethal Race Wings, Slayer Race Engines, Rory's RC Hobbie House, Allied Parts Rockhampton, Signtek Gladstone and Ash Media Speedway Footage and Design are my current partners so next time you are in need, maybe one of our supporters will have the product that best suits the application. Brooke is looking forward to the SSA Australian Junior Sedan Title to be held at Northline Speedway in Darwin June 29 & 30. Brooke will cast an eye over the field of Juniors as she fulfils her role as cameraperson for Ash Media’s Speedway Sedans Live.

18.01.2022 EYES WIDE OPEN. For Karl Hoffmans of Brisbane in Queensland, his recent Speedway Australia Rising Star inclusion came as a bit of a surprise. I remember I didn’t give myself much of a chance when preparing my submission, but now I’m very proud of what I have achieved. Karl said. There was so much to absorb during the program and so much I can implement into my racing routine.... Karl is a second-generation Speedway Racer, son of Clem and Sharon and brother to Olivia, Karl began his Speedway career racing SSA Junior Sedans at Ausdeck Patio’s Archerfield Speedway. Karl is now in his rookie season of open sprintcar racing and has competed at Maryborough, Toowoomba, Archerfield and Parramatta. I remember my first night in the sprintcar, I thought I was going really hard, only to find that I was in the 15sec bracket. Karl laughed. Hang on I’ll say that again, I thought I was going real hard in the Remax Colonial, Spanloc Toolboxes, Myla Graphics No. 3 COOL. Karl has inherited a love for a chat and the young rookie star loves nothing better than to walk the pits for a catchup. That’s what I love about Speedway, its great to catchup with everyone each weekend and I was particularly pleased to be at Rising Star with mates Daniel Cassidy, Randy Morgan and Aaron Kelly. The Rising Star program provided much valued confidence for the cheerful and friendly 6 foot something Sprintcar driver. I see more ways of approaching people now, I've learned I have something to offer and that most people are interested in what I am doing. Karl said. and I will be ready for a chat and a photo with any race team owner who is looking for a cheerful and friendly race driver to include in his team. Just Jokin!...I look forward to a chat and a photo with race fans before or after a race meeting. Karl smiled. Karl's next task is to tackle his recorded message on his mobile. "I learnt how important it is to a have a clear and deliberate message and that is something I have to attend too."

18.01.2022 Ferguson to Star with her Ma +22 Speedway Australia Rising Star Graduate Brooke Ferguson says she has a whole new outlook on racing after her experience at the Rising Star Program supported by James Rosenberg Racing held recently at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. The 22-year-old Studio 516 Hairdresser from Ballarat was selected as one of 20 drivers from around the country to participate in the program, which focused on Fitness and Nutrition, The Psychology of ...Performance, Media and Marketing, Physiology and Recovery. During a week of intense classes, Ferguson said she absorbed huge amounts of information, much of which she will implement into her racing sooner than later. On her return from Canberra, Brooke has been proactive in sourcing media coverage for the event QUEEN OF THE MOUNT Street Stock event that will see her battle not only her Mum Karen but her sister Kasey plus Emma Hutchinson and Felicity Roycroft this Saturday Night. A photo and editorial appeared in an edition of the Ballarat Courier Newspaper this week, with students advised how best to present to the media and obtain support. It has definitely made changes for the better, Iam more considerate of Hydration and catagories of Food that will keep up the energy supplies throughout the competition. Im also committed to preparation of the entire Looking Good Cleaning Services VY Commodore, Ferguson said. Photo:Brooke at the Australian Institute of Sport during the Rising Star Program supported by JRR, Speedway Sedans Australia, Australasian Speedway Promoters Association and P1 Performance Racegear.

16.01.2022 TORN BETWEEN 2 LOVES. For Picton High Year 12 student Ethan Ethanol Brown, it’s a love of both sedan racing and open wheels that fires his passion to race Speedway every opportunity he can seize. At 15, Ethan began racing RSA Junior Sedans at Goulburn Speedway in NSW and now at 17 he is racing the No. 32 JAM Signs and Embroidery Compact Speedcar supported by Blakely Enterprises and Auto Parts Tahmoor with eyes wide open to go Wingless Sprint racing soon, then Midgets and 41...0 Sprintcars. The 2018 Speedway Australia Rising Star Graduate is described by those who know him as a compassionate and caring young man, on the flip side he is an adventurer, a hot dog that warms to a safe environment of a sedan but at a moment’s notice will unleash himself into the wild world of open wheel racing. I see myself as a caring risk-taker, smiled the unassuming Clark Kent of Speedway. Im most happy when I’m racing. Ethan is a second-generation racer, his family recently immigrating from England where his dad Stuart would compete in the hugely popular Banger Racing. (Demo Derby style racing to a chequer flag) I finished 5th in the 2017 NSW Compact Speedcar Title at Cullen Bullen, that’s my most gratifying result to date, but I’m also looking forward to what might be in the Wingless Sprint Division. I feel in Wingless I will gain more exposure, there’s more opportunity to race in the mainstream of Speedway. Ethan said. Ethan reveled in the opportunity to rub shoulders with 20 of Australia’s most promising Speedway competitors at the recent Speedway Australia Rising Star Program held at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. I really enjoyed the opportunity to speak with Mike Nairn of Performance Racegear about keeping safe in my race car and I also took a lot from the sessions with Ben Bishop (Motorsport & WSS Commentator) Guy Thompson (Chair of Speedway Australia and the Australasian Speedway Promoters Association) and Wade Aunger (Aunger Motorsports Media Training) in regards to the respect of racing Speedway, including respect for myself and my equipment, respect towards my fellow competitors and their equipment plus respect to the administrators and fans of this great sport. Ethan is a member of Compact Speedcars of NSW and the AWSR of NSW and following on from his Canberra experience has made the decision to become a club ‘all-rounder’. I want to race hard, work hard for my club and commit to making this sport as safe as it can be for all to enjoy. What I get from this sport is a love for the safe environment and the friendly atmosphere I experience each time I go racing with my family. Ethan said. Photos: Lone Wolf captures Ethan full noise in his Compact Speedcar while Ethan (2nd from left) also enjoys the opportunity to speak with Wade Aunger following the Media Training seminar together with Liam Aunger and Josh Boyd of Casino.

15.01.2022 A PAIR OF QUEENS. On the same weekend as the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle...2018 Rising Star graduate Brooke Ferguson was crowned Queen of the Mountain at her local Victorian speedway venue, Moe’s Gemma Laidlaw was bestowed Queen of the Murray at the Wahgunyah Speedway also in Victoria. Laidlaw also a graduate of the 2018 Rising Star Program supported by James Rosenberg Racing, P1 Performance Racegear, SSA and the ASPA, drove her MOE ENGINES No.26 VY Commod...ore from the rear of the feature grid to win after failing to finish 2 of her qualifying heats and scoring a photo finish second place in her third heat. Even with the less than ordinary start to the coronation, everything just fell in place for the main event, smiled Gemma I was so happy to reward my attendants (crew) and of course sponsors MOE ENGINES and NLG Graphics. Queen Gemma travels with her entourage to Gilgandra Speedway this weekend to compete in the NSW Speedway Sedans Australia Production Sedan Title.

15.01.2022 2019 RISING STARS ANNOUNCED Speedway Australia’s Rising Star youth driver platform has been educating our future stars since 2009. Every year, successful candidates make the trip to Canberra in April to enjoy four days of high performance training. In 2018, the intake for this fantastic initiative was increased to 20 participants and that figure has been continued for this year’s program. Once again Speedway Australia received an incredible response from many drivers aged 16...-23 and the final decision was tough for all involved. Although only 20 people can participate, the good news is every driver who applied is still eligible next year, with some still eligible for years to come. We highly encourage anyone who didn’t make it this year to once again apply for 2020 as many of our past graduates have been successful in follow up attempts. We are excited to now share with you our successful 2019 Rising Stars! They include drivers from seven states and 10 different classes. Congratulations to the following and we look forward to seeing you all in April. Alex Ross, VIC - Wingless Sprints Alisha Fielder, VIC - Wingless Sprints Ardie Jonic, QLD - SSA Junior Sedans Ben Atkinson Jnr, NT - Sprintcars Bodie Smith, QLD - Speedcars Brad Scherer, QLD - SSA Production Sedans Brayden Parr, VIC - Sprintcars Carly Walsh, VIC - Sprintcars Casey O'Connell, QLD - SSA Junior Sedans Cody O'Connell, QLD - Wingless Sprints Jack Selmes, NSW - Lightning Sprints Jakobe Jetson, TAS - SSA Modified Sedans Jorj Park, WA - SSA Street Stocks Keenan Fleming, WA - Speedcars Kirby Hillyer, SA - Wingless Sprints Samual Payne, VIC - SKAA Karts Tarlea Apelt, QLD - Formula 500's Tate Frost, TAS - Sprintcars Trent Vardy, QLD - Sprintcars Tyson Martin, VIC - SKAA Karts

13.01.2022 Our Rising Stars getting the job done on track!

10.01.2022 Nominations will close for the 2019 Speedway Australia Rising Star Program on Wednesday 31st October. If you're an eligible Speedway Australia licence holder, nominate now via the link: https://goo.gl/qTASPX

10.01.2022 Rising Star Graduates Proving Worth. 2017 Rising Star Cameron Pearson is proving his worth in Speedway as he claimed his first Victorian Late Model Championship win at Heartland Raceway in Moama recently. The young gun from Healesville steered his Tri Tech Lubricants No. 10 Rocket to an exciting win over veteran Speedway racer Mick Nicola, improving on his runner up position in the event last year at Wangaratta.... Pearson and the 2 car HDD Racing Team have enjoyed a very busy past 12 months. This year has been a massive learning curve, we were gifted a huge amount of knowledge on tour in America and then to tour with American Tyler Erb during the USA Invasion of Perth has placed the team in good stead for season 2018-2019. Cameron said. Also climbing the charts is Gold Coast based Sprintcar competitor Lachlan McHugh. Lockie is a graduate of the Rising Star Program in 2015 and after wrapping up his first and impressive QSSWSS31 Campaign, he then drove to a determined win overall in the Queensland Sprintcars 2018 Easter Triple Challenge. It’s calculated McHugh Motorsport would have been ‘match fit’ for the Triple Challenge following the challenges of the KRE Speedweek competition and the back to back race meetings of World Series Sprintcars. Lockie will join a field punctuated by Rising Stars at the Ausdeck Patios Archerfield Speedway this Saturday Night. 2018 Graduates Randy Morgan and Karl Hoffmans will take on 2016 Graduate Mitchell Gee, 2015 Kristy Bonesy and 2013 Cody Maroske in a final hit out before the Queensland Sprintcar Championship scheduled for Archerfield on May 5. Photo: Wade Aunger catches up with 2018 Victorian Late Model Champion Cameron Pearson while 2015 Rising Star Graduate Lockie McHugh enjoys his HOOSIER Hardcharger Award in Round 5 of the QSSWSS31 tour.

08.01.2022 Speedway Australia’s Rising Star Program is fast becoming a fantastic system for developing future talent. Set to return in 2019, another 20 future stars will be selected to take on the challenge of the program. The aim of the program is to enhance the capabilities of younger speedway competitors by introducing them to the fundamentals of high performance sport. The participants will attend a four-day camp in April 2019 at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, aimin...g to improve themselves in a range of areas including fitness training, psychology and marketing and media training. If these competitors grab the opportunity they’ve been given, the Rising Star Program will assist them in formulating a pathway to achieve their speedway dreams. We are excited to announce that applications are once again open for all current Speedway Australia licence holders aged from 16 to 23. No matter where in the country, or what the division, the aim is to find the most suitable applicants and help them reach their potential in the sport. As with any program of this stature, there are some eligibility requirements; Must be Speedway Australia Licensed driver Must be between the ages of 16-23 Have a direction and long term goal in the Sport Show a history of good results in Speedway Be able to perform at a competent level of Fitness training Applications can be made online, following the link below. In addition to the personal details, applicants are also required to submit a presentation outlining their achievements and goals, both on track and off for juniors, and off track for officials. With only 20 positions available, it’s really important that competitors put in the effort with their application to avoid disappointment. Visit here: http://www.risingstars.org.au/nominate

08.01.2022 Ethan Lends A Hand. 2018 Speedway Australia Rising Star graduate Ethan Brown has lent a hand in the awareness of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Ethan rolled out both racecars he campaigns raising funds for MND at his local Soccor venue at Yerrinbool, in NSW. ... MND is the weakening of the muscles of the body, eventually losing the use of limbs and the ability to speak, swallow and breathe. It’s Ethan’s vision along with that of MND Australia to eventually share a world without MND. Currently 2 Australians are diagnosed with the disease each day.

04.01.2022 FERGUSON STARS IN QUEEN OF THE MOUNT. Speedway Australia Rising Star Graduate Ballarat’s Brooke Ferguson snatched the annual ‘Dirt Chix Queen of the Mount’ feature event for Ladies Street Stocks on the weekend. The victory was sweet for the local Hairdresser, leading home Kelly McDermott, Megan Forrest, Brookes mum Karen in 4th and Emma Hutchinson rounding out the top 5. ... Brookes sister Kasey won the Junior section of the competition. Another big win for graduates of the Speedway Australia Rising Star Program supported by James Rosenberg Racing, Speedway Sedans Australia , The Australasian Speedway Promoters Association and P1 Performance Racegear.

02.01.2022 A PACKAGE DEAL. It’s a matter of if you want to be the best, you have to race the best and if I want to be the total package, then there’s work to be done in that regard as well. says 2018 Speedway Australia Rising Star Graduate Mitch Wormall. At 20, the West Australian has already achieved what most Speedway drivers aspire too Race a Sprintcar, win a state-based competition, race World Series Sprintcars as a contracted driver and race internationally. Mitch has ticked t...hose boxes but wants to be the complete package when it comes to his passion of Sprintcar Racing. It’s the add-ons that Rising Star provides that has proven valuable to my future career. I will race professionally so I appreciate my position within the 2018 intake. I need to absorb everything that will make me a complete package for when I nominate at any event here or in the USA. Mitch believes his Rising Star experience will enhance his opportunities into the future. I can improve in many aspects related to racing and in my personal life including Fitness and Recovery, Public Speaking, Personal Presentation and the Psychology of Performance. Mitch has endured a heavy 12 months but there’s a passion and determination that drives him further he has enjoyed a campaign in the States this time last year, he competed in his first World Series Sprintcars tour as a contracted driver and has completed the 2018 Rising Star Program. It’s been a tough 12 months but while it was challenging, it was also good fun I loved it After a short break Mitch returns to the USA on June 1 to compete at 22 race schedule over 9 weeks returning in time to prepare his team for the commencement of the 2018-2019 Race Season.