Articles tagged: Motorsport

Young driver scores his first state title
Cororooke’s Hudson Moorfoot is steering towards a big future in motorsport after claiming his first state title at the age of just 9.

Simpson driver enjoying red-hot form
HOME success on the back of state glory has given Simpson speedway driver John Vogels confidence ahead of two key races.

Driver’s breakthrough victory in motorsport
SIMPSON product Matty Symons has landed a major milestone in the early stages of his promising speedway career.

Speedway enjoys record-breaking event
SIMPSON Speedway officials are on a high following the success of Sunday night’s record-breaking event at the track.

Colac motorcyclists join massive charity ride
COLAC motorcyclists took to the road with toys yesterday for an appeal to collect Christmas gifts for underprivileged families.

District rider back from Spain
A COLAC Motorcycle Club member is in top form for a state series after representing Australia in Spain.

Rider breaks record with win
LORNE motocross prodigy Callum Norton raced his way to a record-breaking fourth title at one of Australia’s most gruelling desert races for motorcycles.

Wrist injury fails to stop motocross champion
COLAC’S Luke Nowell has pushed through pain to claim his first Victorian Senior Motocross Championship title.

Injury won’t stop motocross star
COLAC’S Luke Nowell will push through pain when he competes in the final round of a state motocross series with a fractured wrist.

Racers reflect on proud history
FORMER Simpson Car Club president Jim Lock says continued improvement at Simpson Speedway has been a big part of the venue’s success.

Drivers praise Simpson Speedway
VISITING sprint car drivers have described racing conditions at Simpson Speedway as the best they’ve seen in Australia.

Back behind wheel after horror crash
TEENAGE Colac district speedway driver Luke Walker will get back behind the wheel at Simpson this weekend, six weeks after suffering a horrific crash.

Colac teenager wins national title
COLAC go-kart driver Jaymi Mackay can add national champion to her growing list of accolades.

Big crowd at Colac car show
MORE than 500 cars, 250 motorbikes and thousands of people packed Colac’s Memorial Square for the city’s annual car show.

Video puts rider in spotlight
COLAC motocross rider Ray Cole hopes to gain national attention after he featured in a video made by Colac’s Jonathon Wade.

Racing star films at Apollo Bay
AUSTRALIAN Formula One driver Mark Webber has visited Apollo Bay to film a television commercial.

Colac go-karter wins state title
COLAC go-kart racer Tom Prascevic says winning a third consecutive state title was just as thrilling as his first.

Motocross rider favourite for title
A COLAC district junior Australian dirt bike champion says he hopes to win another national title next week.

Quad bike riders in national titles
COLAC district quad bike riders Cam and Ben Wade will take confidence into a national competition next month.

Motocross rider wins state title
COLAC district motocross rider Karli Wetemans has claimed a state title.

Stellar season for speedsters
COLAC speedway drivers Paul O’Shannassy and Alex Bath have enjoyed stand-out Super Rod seasons.

Motocross rider in national championship
COLAC motocross rider Ray Cole is set to contest a round of the Australian MX Championships this weekend.

Colac granny online sensation
COLAC West grandmother Delwyn Parker has become an online sensation.

Rider wins quad-bike championship
COLAC district quad-bike rider Brett Clissold has conquered dry and dusty outback New South Wales to win a gruelling adventure race.

