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Pascoe family welcomes ‘hectic’ new year

IT’S unusual to have seven weeks without super sedan speedway racing so close to the busy Christmas-New Year period. However, that has been the case with a recent Toowoomba round washed out after a month where no major events were scheduled. The...

Supercars return revs up Ipswich’s economic impact

AS the Gold Coast soaks up benefits from the latest Supercars round in Queensland, Ipswich can also take advantage of the return of the national series. After a five-year absence from Ipswich, the Supercars juggernaut will roll back into the city in August next year.

Leading Ipswich drivers back in trifecta finish

WHEN you have a winning formula, the key to staying on top is minor fine-tuning. That’s the case for Ipswich’s Pascoe family, led by dad Matt and his sons Brad and Zac. After dominating a number of races on last season’s national speedway...

Fans get ready: Supercars back at ‘revitalised’ Qld Raceway

WHEN Ipswich last hosted a Supercars series in 2019, three world-class drivers were leading the race for championship honours. Runaway pacesetter Scott McLaughlin, second placed Fabian Coulthard and third-placed Shane van Gisbergen featured in...

‘Chilled’ Kru to build on fine Qld motorsport feat

QUEENSLAND motorsport champion Kru Tulloch will take a winning attribute to two Australian events later this year. Apart from a massive shot of confidence having recently won five state titles, Kru keeps calm when he hops on his bike to race. “He...

Pascoe family building more success after national trifecta

EVEN when you are one of Australia’s top three racers from the Pascoe family, there’s little time to rest on your competitive laurels. Dad Matt and his sons Brad and Zac have just completed an incredible speedway season displaying amazing...

Tony’s twin Winternats mission as Top Sportsman

PINE Mountain drag racing stalwart Tony Whyatt knows what is required to blast off the Willowbank Raceway starting line at the internationally recognized Winternationals. He has savoured success in a Winternats final and won three Willowbank track...

Family motivation for Ashley’s ‘fantastic’ Winternats debut

A TWELVE month preparation, $80,000 investment and highly competitive drag racing challenge. But no extra nerves. At least that’s the case for Ipswich dad Ashley Karslake who is making his debut at next month’s annual Winternationals at...

Ipswich teenager works hard for ‘lucky’ national title

RIPLEY teenager Ryan Silcock has upstaged his more established rivals to claim the Australian Modlite Title at Grafton Speedway. Since debuting in the 1100cc powered Modlites in mid-2023, Silcock displayed immediate talent by winning the South...

Charlotte’s full throttle Academy venture

TEENAGE speedster Charlotte Page is taking an incredible step in her quest to make a career out of motorsport. The Ipswich Kart Club rising star has been invited to contest her first international series, starting in Italy from March 27-31. With...

History-making Brad seals terrific treble

CURRENT Queensland speedway champion Brad Pascoe is continuing his family’s victorious traditions as he prepares to defend his state title.

History-making Brad seals terrific Tassie treble

CURRENT Queensland speedway champion Brad Pascoe is continuing his family’s victorious traditions as he prepares to defend his state title. Brad, 19, has just completed an incredible history-making title treble in Tasmania. The Mutdapilly-based...

World-class vision for upgraded Willowbank Raceway

NEW general manager Greg Rayner likes Willowbank Raceway being described as “the Bathurst of drag racing”. When the latest massive venue upgrade is complete, he expects the iconic Ipswich facility to receive even higher status. “The track is...

Crash leaves racer seriously injured

A RACING driver involved in a horrifying crash at Queensland Raceway on Saturday remains in a serious condition.

Winternats set to provide record blast

INCOMING Willowbank Raceway CEO Greg Rayner has lived in Ipswich long enough to know how important the annual Winternationals are for the city. Thousands of motorsport fans traditionally support the four-day event which features top drag racing...

Ipswich Tribune

“Cheeky” Ipswich pro rider in tragic crash

MORETON Districts Motocross (MDMX) members and supporters have joined the chorus of tributes for Ipswich rider Brayden Erbacher, who tragically died doing what he loves. Brayden, 20, suffered fatal injuries in a crash during last Sunday’s round one...

Need for speed entices crowds to Winternationals as locals win

IPSWICH locals took out two top positions at this year’s Winternationals, held at Willowbank Raceway last week. Steve Ham and Chris Matheson are locals to the area and took out first place in Top Fuel Funny Car and Top Fuel Motorcycle...

Mutdapilly racer on track to achieve Australian title record

WITH seven Queensland titles and a fourth national crown to his credit, Mat Pascoe needs little motivation to keep racing. Even with a disrupted program and challenge getting parts at times, the Mutdapilly based super sedan champion is still leading the way in Australia.

Ripley school student heading to national BMX titles

A YEAR 9 Ripley Valley State Secondary College student placed third in the Queensland BMX titles during the school holidays.