Four Speedcar Super Series drivers recently competed in the 4 round International Midget Tests in New Zealand. Teams representing Australia, the United States and New Zealand were formed to race two shows at Springs Speedway, Auckland and Powerbuilt Speedway, Christchurch.

Series stars were on display with our current SSS Championship leaders running various events. Michael Pickens, Mark Brown, Adam Clarke and Nathan Smee all competing on Kiwi soil.

Racing against some of the finest drivers in the world, teams were formed for the overall points win. Representing Australia: Mark Brown, Nathan Smee, Adam Clarke & Captain Brett Morris. Representing the USA: Scott Hatton, Danny Stratton & Davey Ray. Representing NZ: "The Young Guns" Steven Currie, Brad Mosen & Carl Worboys and "The Masters" Shaun Insley, Tony Fabish & Graham Standring.

Any SSS success? YES, Michael Pickens claimed victory in the 30 Lap World Derby on Night 1, with Clarke & Smee scoring valuable points for the Australian Team. Clarke and Brown dominated the heats on Night 2 extending the Aussie lead in the 4 round tests. On Night 3, Clarke stepped into the A17 of Brett Morris at Powerbuilt Speedway, finishing in 3rd behind Davey Ray and Mark Brown respectively. Smee rolled out of the feature while running the 3rd lap, but the Aussies continued to dominate the points table. Returning on Night 4, Smee was back along with Mark Brown and Brett Morris. With a close and competitive A main 50 lap feature, Mark Brown challenged for the lead finishing in the 3rd spot behind American Scott Hatton in first and New Zealand's Brad Mosen.

Crowned the overall victors - Australia's Mark Brown, Nathan Smee, Adam Clarke & Brett Morris became the first Australian team to win in the International Midget Tests 25 year history.

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#81 Nathan Smee & #9 Adam Clarke

 

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