It’s no secret The Flattrakkers are race fans. The band is aptly named for their love of the old speedway days and after forming in 2004, they naturally combined rockabilly music with cars and racing!

Now this passion for music and Midget racing has merged to create the Official theme song for the Speedcar Super Series 2008-2009: “SPEEDCAR DEMON”.

The three band members grew up as huge motorsport fans with Mark’s father Ron Hawkins racing sedans at Morisset and Heddon Greta before becoming an integral part of the Newcastle Motordrome as time keeper for 20 odd years. With the closure of Newcastle and music an interruption to Mark’s dream of becoming a racer himself, Mark’s passion for the sport was instead kept alight with music. Meanwhile Matt’s father Garry Ward raced sprintcars for a number of years with Matt being his biggest fan, and all three band members and their families are heavily involved in the hot rod scene.
 

It seems fitting then that The Flattrakkers are now involved with the Speedcar Super Series since speedway is at the top of the list as a writing influence with songs such as "Back For The Thrill", "Flattrack Racin’", "High Octane" and "Gas It Up" all from their debut album release “High Octane”.

“We’re excited about the release of our 2nd album “Speedcar Demon” both here and overseas” said lead singer Mark. “And we’re stoked that the SSS has taken the title track on as the Official Theme Song of the Speedcar Super Series for 2008-2009!”

There are 13 high octane rockabilly tunes on their 2nd album includes songs such as "Speedcar Demon", "Dirt Track Outlaw", "Real Truckin’ Cowboy", "Grease Monkey", "Swap Meet" and many more; with the album due for release in October 2008 in time for the opener of the SSS!

“Speedcar Demon” will be available for purchase directly from the band at all of their gigs, online TheSpeedwayShop.com.au, at all rounds of the Speedcar Super Series, or direct from the band via www.myspace.com/flattrakkers!

Visit now for more information on this cracking band, upcoming shows and other merchandise.
 

SPEEDCAR SUPER SERIES RACE DATES:

25 OCT - Brisbane International Speedway (Archerfield), QLD
22 NOV - Charlton Raceway, QLD
29 NOV - Maryborough Speedway, QLD
20 DEC - Avalon Raceway, VIC
10 JAN - Lismore Speedway, NSW
17 JAN - Speedway City, SA