EVENT DETAILS:
Tickets: available at the gate from 4pm
Prices: Adults $30.00,
Kids $15 (5-15)
Family pass $70.00 (2 adults/2 paying kids)
Time: Main program starts at 6.30 pm
Date: Saturday, January 31
Address: Pinjar park - Pederick Rd, Neerabup (near Waneroo Raceway)
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Venue has undergone extensive upgrade
Venue has undergone extensive upgrade •Alcohol and full catering on site
Alcohol and full catering on site Further info available from Rod Colquhoun on 0409 366713
LEIGH ADAMS HEADS INTERNATIONAL LINE UP
Mildura’s ten times and reigning Australian Speedway Champion, Leigh Adams, will be one of the star attractions at Neerabup’s Pinjar park next Saturday night (Jan 31) when he takes part in the inaugural ‘Western Big One’.
The brilliant Adams, who has won 8 World Championship Speedway Grands Prix, 3 World Team Cup Championships and the World under 21 Championship, has not competed in Western Australia since the year 2000 and says he is really excited to be coming back.
“I love Perth and the whole way of life over there, but my reason for coming is to win”, he said.
“I’ve been meaning to get over there, but the European season has been getting longer and time is always the issue”.
“When Lee (Redmond) approached me about this it just sounded like the perfect way to come back to the state and put something into the West Australian scene.
“There are some really keen young kids in WA now and if I can encourage them at all by taking part then that will be great”.
Adams will have his work cut out in the ‘Big One’ with British star, Simon Stead, 2008 Australian Champion, Chris Holder, Elite League star Steve Johnston as well as Ty Proctor, Cory Gathercole, James Holder and Nathan Hedley all making the trip.
Half a dozen locals will also get a shot at the title including state champion Frank Smart and up and comers Shelby Rutherford and Daniel Winchester.
Pre programme starts at 6pm with main programme starting at 7pm.
For further information log on to www.speedwaybikeaustralia.com
Or call 0409 366713
ADAMS SIGNS ON FOR WESTERN BIG ONE –
A MASSIVE BOOST FOR WA BIKE SPEEDWAY
Redmond Motorsports in conjunction the Speedway Motorcycle Club of WA is proud to announce the running of the inaugural Western Big One for bikes at Perth’s Pinjar Park on January 31, 2009.
The event, which is the brain child of former international riders Lee Redmond (WA) and Rod Colquhoun (NSW) will see the pair use their significant contacts within the sport to assemble a world class field for the 20 heat plus semi final and final spectacular.
In a massive coo for the organisers they have already secured the mercurial Victorian Leigh Adams, who will make his first appearance in the west for almost a decade.
Adams is a 9 times Australian Champion, former World Under 21 Champion and was ranked Number 2 in the world in 2007.
Upon signing Adams, Redmond was over the moon, saying; “I’m a massive fan of Leigh’s and this is a huge step forward for bike racing in the state.
“It’s been a bit lean for us since the closure of Claremont and Bibra Lake but Pinjar has really surprised a lot of people with just how good a track it is and I have little doubt the Leigh will smash the track record – he is that good.
“Rod has been part of Leigh’s team as a media liaison since 1999 and his influence was pivotal, but we are in this together and we both want the fans to leave wanting more because that’s the way we like to feel at the end of an event.
“While the signing of Adams was critical it is also vital that the fans get to see some great racing, not just a Leigh Adams benefit and we believe we are well on our way to achieving that having now secured the signatures of internationals Steve Johnston (WA) and Jason Doyle (NSW) on contracts”.
It is expected that upwards of 10 interstate riders will take part as well as the best half dozen home state riders and Colquhoun is very aware of the importance of embracing the locals.
“There is nothing worse for a talented young rider than to have a major event conducted in his home town and not get a chance to shine.
“There are three or four youngsters and several more experienced guys in the west who are entitled to a start and they will get it – we have no intention of alienating the locals, not at all.
“There is also a good chance that we will bring in a European especially for the event, but negotiations are still underway in that regard.”
The announcement of the Western Big One is great news for bike racers and fans in the west and for more information and media / corporate partner opportunities please phone;
Rod Colquhoun - 0409366713 or email rcmedia@bigpond.com
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