Motor Sports

Charged excitement for return to Willowbank circuit

REIGNING Bathurst 1000 winner Brodie Kostecki’s first season with Dick Johnson Racing will add to the excitement of Supercars returning to Queensland Raceway at Willowbank this year. Kostecki will debut with Dick Johnson Racing, as the 2023...

Guest Writer

29 Jan 2025

Sport

Ipswich gearing up to host motorsport feast

MOTORSPORT will rev up in Ipswich this year with Supercars and Superbikes taking over the Willowbank circuit. Supercars return through the Ipswich Super440, allowing fans to see the best in domestic two and four-wheel racing at Queensland Raceway

Guest Writer

15 Jan 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

11 Dec 2024

Ipswich

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.

David Lems

13 Nov 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

09 Oct 2024

Sport

‘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...

David Lems

17 Jul 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

05 Jun 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

05 Jun 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

29 May 2024

Sport

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...

Guest Writer

10 Apr 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

13 Mar 2024

MBN

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.

David Lems

02 Feb 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

31 Jan 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

27 Sep 2023

Motor Sports

Crash leaves racer seriously injured

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

Rob Mellett

16 Aug 2023

Sport

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...

David Lems

07 Jun 2023

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...

David Lems

08 Mar 2023

Motor Sports

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...

Lara Hart

15 Jun 2022