Stats and Facts!

Saturday, 25 March 2006 - SSS PR

 

The Speedcar Super Series resurfaced in 2005-2006 led by Director Ken Jenkins with the full support of major sponsors American Tire & Racing Services and Breka Chassis.

Six Rounds of hardcore Speedcar Racing with drivers and teams travelling from State to State over five months starting in November 2005.

In total, 65 different drivers competed in the Speedcar Super Series; 5 American's, 3 New Zealander's and 57 drivers from around Australia.

Ten drivers competed in all six rounds to qualify for the overall Championship Prize pool with numerous competitors racing three shows or more; Sydney drivers Nathan Smee and Darren Jenkins both competed in 5 of 6 shows, Mark Cooper ran 4 with his #7 machine competing at every round with other drivers behind the wheel (Darren Jenkins and Jerry Coons Jnr).

Over 6 Rounds, 37875 points were awarded in the Speedcar Super Series features. With the total prize money and championship pool totalling close to $100,000 - this is a series of races built to return funds straight back to the competitors pockets.

Keeping in check with the SSS rule book, Stephen Brown drove the N6 at Charlton for Matt Young and Nathan Smee drove the WA25 for Dene McAllan at Speedway City, when both contracted drivers were unavailable to compete. Race meetings were controlled by Chief Steward Leigh Clayton along with local club/track officials who all worked towards a smooth running show.

The travelling was intense with the McAllan Motorsport team from WA taking out the most kilometres travelled, followed closely by Seamount flying in and out of New Zealand.

From/To Avalon Toowoomba Mt Gambier Sydney Mildura Adelaide Total KM's (Return)
Perth 3415.3 4225.12 3133.74 3972.54 3041.5 2700.99 40978.38
Auckland 2669 2383 3689 2160 3654 3254 35618.00
Brisbane 1733.95 126.64 2045.23 935.78 1658.8 2054.86 17110.52
Sydney 932 898.86 1315.67 0 1013.93 1407.28 11135.48
Adelaide 716.2 1930.89 434.53 1407.28 393.22 0 9764.24
Melbourne 62 1558.55 445.1 882.45 543.74 729.76 8443.20

The largest meeting was Round 4 held at Tyrepower Parramatta City Raceway with 41 nominated Speedcars; drivers competing from WA, SA, QLD, VIC, NZ, USA and NSW.

OVERALL POINTS

 1. NZ4 - Michael Pickens - 5155
 2. NZ9 - Adam Clarke - 4710
 3. N42 - Mark Brown - 4425
 4. WA21 - Dene McAllan - 1540
 5. Q2 - Grant Draney - 1370
 6. N6 - Matt Young - 1170
 7. SA5 - Ben Wiese - 1150
 8. N21 - Stevie Walsh - 1005
 9. V11 - Troy Jordan - 995
10. N73 - Tarin Edge - 800

The Speedcar Super Series hit the media with coverage on Sky News, Fox Sports and in written print. The following covering the action and results from each round: National Speedway Illustrated, Peter White's Speedway World, Speedway Racing News, The Dirt (NZ), Motorsport News, Racer Australia and additional coverage in the Australian Championship program.

The SSS website averaged approximately 20,000 hits per month peaking in February 2006 with 26,881. Viewed from across the world, Australia proved the most interested, followed by New Zealand and the United States with others logging on from the likes of the UK, Canada, the Pacific Islands, and throughout Europe. Three Rounds of the SSS were broadcast live on the internet with audio thanks to Darren of Sprintcar World whilst the Round 5 Mildura meeting was televised online thanks to Telstra Country Wide.
 

The WINNERS:

A MAIN GLORY - 1st, 2nd & 3rd

1. Mark Brown, Michael Pickens, Adam Clarke.                                                                              2. Michael Pickens, Mark Brown, Steven Graham.                                                                        3. Adam Clarke, Michael Pickens, Steven Graham.                                                                          4. Jerry Coons Jnr, Adam Clarke, Michael Pickens.                                                                       5. Michael Pickens, Mark Brown, Adam Clarke.                                                                              6. Adam Clarke, Michael Pickens, Mark Brown.

National Speedway Illustrated Top Time Trial:

1. Steven Graham - 14.244                                                                                        2. Steven Graham - 14.6450                                                                                     3. Steven Graham - 13.15                                                                                        4. Brad Kuhn - 16.004                                                                                               5. Michael Pickens - 14.619                                                                                       6. Matt Young - 14.3890

Rod Bowen Prestige Smash Repairs Pole Position:

1. Adam Clarke                                                                                                       2. Michael Pickens                                                                                                    3. Michael Pickens                                                                                                   4. Adam Clarke                                                                                                       5. Mark Brown                                                                                                        6. Adam Clarke

M & W Aluminium USD 150 Voucher - awarded to 10th position:

1. Brad Jackson                                                                                                      2. Stevie Walsh                                                                                                      3. Stevie Walsh                                                                                                      4. Darren Jenkins                                                                                                    5. Tarin Edge                                                                                                         6. Grant Draney

American Tire & Racing Services BONUS  

Mark Brown (rd 1) and Jerry Coons Jnr (rd 4)

Keep logging in, more to come as we hear from the SSS drivers!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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