EMOTIONS RUN HIGH AT SPEEDWAY AWARDS
EMOTIONS RUN HIGH AT SPEEDWAY AWARDS
Legends and emerging stars graced the stage of the Melbourne Showgrounds Victoria Pavilion last night for the annual Australian Speedway Awards and Hall of Fame Induction.
Over 200 guests attended the gala dinner event that was also livestreamed free on Clayperview, opening with the induction of five new Australian Speedway Hall of Fame inductees, before announcing seven Industry Awards and six Competitor of the Year Awards.
Speedway Australia CEO Darren Tindal labelled the event a resounding success, applauding the efforts of those who travelled extensive distances to champion their family and colleagues.
“One of our Hall of Famers’ sons flew in from Indianapolis to be here for his dad, and dozens of others have travelled from all over the nation to be present with their family and friends who were receiving awards which is a testament to just how much these awards mean.”
“Our staff have worked extremely hard to lift the bar again this year and the feedback from attendees has been outstanding, but there was a common thread in the feedback, where a lot of people felt a sense of unity in the room which is a positive sign for the future as we continue to build this sport together.”
The dates and location for the 2024 Awards will be announced in the near future.
2023 Australian Speedway Awards Recipients
2023 Hall of Fame Inductees Bill Meyer, Dennis Newlyn, Wally Kermond,
Howard Revell, Ron Krikke
Innovation/Promotional Item of the Year Electronic Flag Board - Perth Motorplex (WA)
Photographer of the Year Nakita Pollock (NT)
Marshal/Volunteer of the Year Josh Macalpine (Esperance, WA)
Media Person/Group/Outlet of the Year Dean Neal - Night Thunder, (WA)
Most Improved Track of the Year Lismore Speedway (NSW)
Track of the Year Perth Motorplex (WA)
Outstanding Contribution to the Sport Tim Hodges (VIC)
Junior Competitor of the Year Aidan Rigby (QLD) – SSA Junior Sedans
Karting Competitor of the Year Liam Niblock (QLD) - SKAA
Modified Competitor of the Year Tim Reidy (VIC) – AMCA Nationals
Open Wheel Competitor of Year Jock Goodyer (TAS) - Sprintcars
Sedan Competitor of the Year Joel Berkley (QLD) – SSA Modified/Production Sedans
Sportsperson of the Year Brock Hallett (VIC) – Sprintcars
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Photo: Aidan Freeman Photography
Media Enquiries: Bennie Bishop – ben@speedwayaustralia.net.au