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Rockhampton Mazda presents round 12 of the McCosker Super Sedan Series at the Rocky showgrounds this Saturday night the 20^th of March 2021. Series officials are happy with the field of sixteen who have nominated considering the expense and distance that travelling to Rockhampton presents for many of the Teams. “It is important that we have the Rockhampton date on our calendar so we can show our support to the competitors that support the series at other venues throughout the season said McCosker Series President David Musch, the Teams that compete have to make tough decisions as to where their budgets will allow them to race and that is why the car count is down a little from other series events this season.”

Sean Black is having a superb season as he continues to lead the Series points. The Series last visited the McCosker Rocky Speedway in November of 2019 and it was Black who came away with the win. Sam Roza who has moved into second place in the series and is only 332 points behind will be looking to improve on his fourth place finish in the 2019 event and extend his run of podium finishes in this years series. The field is also joined by former National Champions Matty Pascoe, Steve Jordan and Mick Nicola.

Locals will have plenty to cheer for as four of their home town drivers have entered. The local talent is spearheaded by Justin Smithwick (Sweet 63) who has only missed one round of the series this season and currently sits in seventh place. Other Rockhampton locals who will join the field are Gavin Northfield (Dominator 15), Brendan Doyle (Sweet 31) and Darren Saunders (Sweet 29).

Drivers will contest 3 rounds of heats each, the field will take up their starting positions for the feature according to their qualifying points.   

Event Info

https://www.rockhamptonspeedway.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/rockhamptonspeedway

Also on the program is Junior Sedans, Modified Sedans and Super Stockers.

Racing From 4:00 pm

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Nominations (16)

Vic 3       Mick Nicola

7              Steve Jordan

12           David Musch

15           Gavin Northfield

20           Nicholas O’Keeffe

26           Sean Black

29           Darren Saunders

31           Brendan Doyle

34           Wayne Randall

39           Bob McCosker

47           Matty Pascoe

63           Justin Smithwick

77           Sam Roza

84           Justin Randall

96           Josh McLaren

111         Hayden Brims

McCosker Contracting Super Sedan Series is also proudly supported by:

Rockhampton Mazda

Queensland Speedway Spares

TMS Sportswear

Lockyer Bins

Ford Wreckers Redcliffe

Ian Boettcher Race Parts

Ken Mills Toyota

Hervey Bay Tilt Tray Hire

Kempy Race Pipes

Afco Shock Doctor

Barnes Drilling

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Sean Black (Sweet Q26) has taken out the season double at the Ian Boettcher Race Parts Kingaroy Speedway on Saturday night by winning both round five and now round eleven of the McCosker Super Sedan Series. The Autumn Nights Spectacular which was supported by Queensland Speedway Spares was a very entertaining affair which saw Steve Jordan (Dominator Q7) and Sam Roza (Sweet C77) fill the podium.

Nineteen cars competed in the six qualifying heats, the winners were Zac Pascoe (Dominator B51), Steve Jordan, Trent Wilson (Sweet Q44), Wayne Randall (Challenger Q34), Sean Black and Matty Pascoe (Sweet N47).

The top six qualifiers were Sean Black 112, Gavin Northfield 96 (Dominator Q15), Matty Pascoe 96, Zac Pascoe 94, Sam Roza 92 and Steve Jordan 90.

Results of the top six bottle draw were :- Steve Jordan, Sam Roza, Zac Pascoe, Sean Black, Gavin Northfield, Matty Pascoe.

The thirty lap feature got underway with Steve Jordan leading the field and Sean Black moving straight into position two followed by Sam Roza, Matty Pascoe, Zac Pascoe and Gavin Northfield. The first caution was on lap 3 for Brad Pascoe who found himself in the wall and would take no further part, the second caution was for Dion Bennett who had a spin on lap 12 and was able to continue. Both restarts were Delaware formation and saw Matty Pascoe stay on the highline trying to find a way around Jordan. The top three in Jordan, Pascoe and Black ran in close quarters with the later two swapping positions numerous times in the mid part of the race.

The battle for the lead really intensified on lap 21 as Steve Jordan and Matty Pascoe were battling for the lead Sean Black went through the middle of the pair and then ran on the outside of Jordan for a lap and half before completing the pass. With the top three battling Sam Roza was able to close and with a little slip from Pascoe was able to move into third place. Black went on the win by a margin of 1.589 seconds from Steve Jordan and Sam Roza. Completing the top five were Matty Pascoe and Wayne Randall who had started in position nine. The first Development Series driver home was the Q2 Rocket of Craig Hammond in ninth place.

This was the Sean Black’s Team Racing’s fourth feature win of the season. The Team is comprised of an all family affair:-  Sean’s mother Leah, sister Tracey and wife Samantha. The Q26 Chev Impala is sponsored by Handford Plumbing Services, Narellan Pools, Linmac Automotive, Burson’s Autoparts, Toowoomba Steering and Supension, L Cleaning Service, DTS, Ash Media, Page Race Engines, Terry Austin Smash Repairs, DePool Shop, Scott’s FRP, GW Racing.

Steve Jordan has three podiums so far and this was his first in the Q7 Dominator, he said Sunday morning … “we are the moon with our results we will keep digging …. As they say if you’re in control you’re not going fast enough!!” The Q7 Ford Mustang is sponsored by Nissan 4 x 4 Parts, Sweet Chassis, Pro 1 Race Parts, Down Under Graphics, and Terry White Racing.

Sam Roza has been extremely consistent in the past few events and now finds himself sitting in second in the McCosker Series points. Saturday night wasn’t all done with ease though as he pointed out “…the Team struggled with set up in the heats but as has been the case recently they hit on the right combination in the final”. The C77 Ford Mustang is sponsored by Ford Wreckers Redcliffe, Oz Race Wraps, Tasman Racewear, Autosmart North Brisbane, Beedhams Brake and Exhaust, 44 Photography, Parkers Body Shop, Redcliffe Towing, and Australian Auto Hoses

Race Results:

Heat One: Zac Pascoe B51, Sean Black Q26, Bob McCosker GL39, Matty Pascoe N47, Craig Hammond Q2, David Musch SB12, Michael Nicola Snr V3, Mark O’Brien Q99, Brendon Kelly SB84 Time 2:35.420. Margin 0.241. Fastest Lap Sean Black 14.446.

Heat Two: Steve Jordan Q7, Gavin Northfield Q15, Sam Roza C77, Hayden Brims N111, Trent Wilson Q44, Wayne Randall Q34, Justin Smithwick RK63, Dion Bennett N19, Brad Pascoe LV7, David O’Keeffe C20. Time 2:27.831. Margin 0.505. Fastest Lap Steve Jordan 13.960.

Heat Three: Trent Wilson Q44, Zac Pascoe B51, Justin Smithwick RK63, Matty Pascoe N47, Mark O’Brien Q99, Michael Nicola Snr V3, Steve Jordan Q7, Bob McCosker GL39, Hayden Brims N111, David O’Keeffe C20. Time: 5:37.258. Margin 1.019. Fastest Lap Trent Wilson 14.886.

Heat Four: Wayne Randall Q34, Sean Black Q26, Sam Roza C77, Gavin Northfield Q15, Dion Bennett N19, David Musch SB12, Brad Pascoe LV7, Craig Hammond Q2, Brendon Kelly SB84. Time 2:33.729. Margin 0.663. Fastest Lap Sean Black 14.855.

Heat Five: Sean Black 26, David Musch SB12, Gavin Northfield Q15, Sam Roza C77, Craig Hammond Q2, Brad Pascoe LV7, Dion Bennett N19, Wayne Randall Q345, Brendon Kelly SB84. Time 2:35.609 Margin 5.184. Fastest Lap Sean Black 15.294.

Heat Six: Matty Pascoe N47, Justin Smithwick RK63, Steve Jordan Q7, Hayden Brims N111, Bob McCosker GL39, Trent Wilson Q44, Zac Pascoe B51, Mark O’Brien Q99, Michael Nicola Snr V3, David O’Keeffe C20. Time 5:21.961. Margin 3.492. Fastest Lap Matt Pascoe 15.380.

Feature: Sean Black Q26, Steve Jordan B7, Sam Roza C77, Matty Pascoe N47, Wayne Randall Q34, Justin Smithwick RK63, Michael Nicola Snr V3, Bob McCosker GL39, Trent Wilson Q44, Craig Hammond Q2, David O’Keeffe C20, Mark O’Brien Q99, Hayden Brims 111, Brendon Kelly SB84, David Musch SB12, Dion Bennett N19 (29), Gavin Northfield Q15 (16), Zac Pascoe B51 (7), Brad Pascoe LV7 (3). Time 14:30.282. Margin 1.589. Fastest Lap Sean Black (lap 2) and Steve Jordan (lap1) 16.358. 

McCosker Contracting Super Sedan Series is also proudly supported by:

Queensland Speedway Spares

TMS Sportswear

Lockyer Bins

Ford Wreckers Redcliffe

Ian Boettcher Race Parts

Ken Mills Toyota

Hervey Bay Tilt Tray Hire

Rockhampton Mazda

Kempy Race Pipes

Afco Shock Doctor

Barnes Drilling

Topline Australia

In what will be the McCosker Super Sedan Series second visit to the Ian Boettcher Race Parts Kingaroy Speedway this season another great field of eighteen drivers have assembled for round eleven this Saturday night.  The Autumn Nights Spectacular is supported by Queensland Speedway Spares.

Sean Black (Sweet 26) who is the current points leader and was the winner of round five at the venue in December heads the list of nominations which also includes previous Australian champions Matty Pascoe (Sweet 47) , Mick Nicola (KO 3) and Steve Jordan (Dominator 7).  

Sam Roza (Sweet 77) is on a tear right now after a career first victory at Gympie Speedway and a superb second place at Lismore in the month of February, he will be hoping to continue his excellent form into this Saturday night. Others to watch are Wayne Randall who will be back in the Ian Boettcher owned Mazda RX7, the Rockhampton duo of Justin Smithwick (Sweet 63) and Gavin Northfield (Dominator 15) as well as Townsville’s Trent Wilson (Sweet 44).

The Development Series battle is a close one and is featuring some excellent driving by three of our rookie drivers. Teenagers Zac Pascoe (Dominator 51) and Hayden Brims (Rocket 111) are first and second followed by Craig Hammond (Rocket 2). Also in attendance will be Kingaroy local Brendon Kelly (OTR 84) and Brad Pascoe (Sweet 7).

Zac Pascoe is eighteen years old and lives in Ipswich. He commenced his racing career in Junior Sedans in a Daihatsu Charade in 2016, he is competing in his first full season in the Super Sedans and drives the number 51 Dominator Chevy Impala. His pit crew is Wade, James, Brad, Rhylee and Les. Zac is sponsored by B & J Car Sales, Shock Shack, Ian Boettcher Race Parts, North2West Tyres and Wheels, Warrick Wreckers and Sweet Chassis. Zac lists beating his father, Matty, in a heat race during the 2019/20 Season as his greatest racing achievement thus far.

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Unfortunately Darren Kane is a late withdrawal today after succumbing to an injury from Saturday night at Lismore. We wish him well in his recovery.

Super Sedans will contest 3 rounds of heats, the top six will then draw for positions with the remainder of the field lining up as per their points. The feature will be 30 laps.

Also on the program is Street Stock, Junior Sedans, Production Sedans, Modified Sedans, & Wingless Sprints

Event Info:- https://www.kingaroyspeedway.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/kingaroyspeedway

Nominations (18)

A1           Darren Kane (late withdrawal)

2              Craig Hammond

V3           Mick Nicola

7              Steve Jordan

7              Brad Pascoe

12           David Musch

15           Gavin Northfield

19           Dion Bennett

26           Sean Black

34 Wayne Randall

39           Bob McCosker

44           Trent Wilson

47           Matty Pascoe

51           Zac Pascoe

63           Justin Smithwick

77           Sam Roza

84           Brendon Kelly

99           Mark O’Brien

111         Hayden Brims

McCosker Contracting Super Sedan Series is also proudly supported by:

Queensland Speedway Spares

Ken Mills Toyota

Barnes Drilling

Hervey Bay Tilt Tray Hire

Ian Boettcher Race Parts

Rockhampton Mazda

TMS Sportswear

Ford Wreckers Redcliffe

Lockyer Bins

Kempy Race Pipes

Afco Shock Doctor

Topline Australia

HOLLYWOOD could not have scripted a better fairytale ending after Ian Brims took out the Super Sedan feature race at Castrol Edge Lismore Speedway on his retirement night, February 27.

His final drive is the one everyone in attendance at the venue will remember after Brims, 72, earlier declared it was time to hang up the helmet.

He went out the best way possible . . . he went out in style . . . he went out a winner . . . he went out a champion on and off the track!

It was round ten of the McCosker Super Sedan Series, but for once that really did not take precedence when the emotion of the night overflowed as Brims took centre stage on the presentation dais to officially call time.

“I wanted to finish my career at Lismore because that’s where I had my first race,” Ian said.

“I was happy, sad, elated and just so excited to finish my last race with a victory. It was sad in one way because I have always enjoyed speedway but I had to make a decision to retire.”

It all started for Ian Brims at the Lismore Showground venue in the 1985-86 season and during his three decade-plus career he has won national and state titles in different sedan categories.

A highlight of the round ten 30-lap feature race was the battle for the lead in the latter half of the event between Brims and Sean Black. They swapped the front running before Ian ultimately staked his claim for victory when he again hit the lead with only several laps remaining.

Initially it was Black who led from Matt Pascoe.  As the race settled down further back in the field Trent Wilson was right on the tail of Darren Kane as Roza and Hayden Brims battled for positions.

It was not a good night for Kane who withdrew after 11 laps because the car was “bottoming out and shovelling up dirt” while another pre-race favourite Mick Nicola ended his night early after three laps.

Ian Brims was later on the charge as he reached second spot after half distance. It was later when the battle at the head of the field unfolded as Ian Brims got to the lead before Black came back again. With such an important race on the line, Ian Brims hit back and returned to the lead which he held to the finish to record a very well deserved and emotional victory. Roza turned in a good drive to ultimately finish second while Black was third.

The top ten were rounded out by: Matt Pascoe, Steve Jordan, Zac Pascoe, Trent Wilson, Hayden Brims, Dion Bennett and Josh McLaren.

Nine cars finished on the same lap, indicative of the intense competition the Super Sedans provided on the tight Lismore bull ring. Black set the fastest lap during the feature race with a time of 14.725 seconds for a speed of 97.793 km/h.

Matt Pascoe and Sean Black recorded two heat wins, while other heat winners were Kane and Roza.

DENNIS NEWLYN.

Race Results:

Heat One: Sean Black 26, Hayden Brims 111, Craig Hammond 2, Mick Nicola V3, Bob McCosker 39, Mark O’Brien 99. Time 2:33.784. Margin 2.401. Fastest Lap Bob McCosker 14.957.

Heat Two: Darren Kane A1, Zac Pascoe 51, David Musch 12, Nicholas O’Keeffe 20, Josh McLaren 96, Wayne Randall 6, Ray Lane 5. Time 4:16.802. Margin 3.869. Fastest Lap Darren Kane 14.819.

Heat Three: Matt Pascoe 47, Steve Jordan 7, Trent Wilson 44, Ian Brims 76, Tania Smith 3,Sam Roza 77, Dion Bennett 19, Brad Pascoe 7. Time: 2:33.586. Margin 0.626. Fastest Lap Matt Pascoe 14.984.

Heat Four: Sam Roza 77, Ian Brims 76, Bob McCosker 39, Hayden Brims 111, Steve Jordan 7, Josh McLaren 96, Dasvid Musch 12, Ray Lane 5. Time 2:34.476. Margin 3.333. Fastest Lap Sam Roza 15.032.

Heat Five: Sean Black 26, Mick Nicola V3, Nicholas O’Keeffe 20, Dion Bennett 19, Tania Smith 3. Time 2:36.085. Margin 1.609. Fastest Lap Sean Black 14.873.

Heat Six: Matt Pascoe 47, Darren Kane A1, Trent Wilson 44, Zac Pascoe 51, Craig Hammond 2, Brad Pascoe 7, Mark O’Brien 99. Time 2:33.679. Margin 2.143. Fastest Lap Matt Pascoe 14.863.

Feature: Ian Brims 76, Sam Roza 77, Sean Black 26, Matt Pascoe 47, Steve Jordan 7, Zac Pascoe 51, Trent Wilson 44, Hayden Brims 111, Dion Bennett 19, Josh McLaren 96 (29), Brad Pascoe 7 (28), Bob McCosker 39 (28), Ray Lane 5 (26), Craig Hammond 2 DNF, Nicholas O’Keeffe 20 DNF, David Musch 12 DNF, Mick Nicola DNF.  

McCosker Contracting Super Sedan Series is also proudly supported by:

TMS Sportswear

Lockyer Bins

Ford Wreckers Redcliffe

Ian Boettcher Race Parts

Ken Mills Toyota

Queensland Speedway Spares

Hervey Bay Tilt Tray Hire

Rockhampton Mazda

Kempy Race Pipes

Afco Shock Doctor

Barnes Drilling

Topline Australia

Story thanks to Dennis Newlyn, Lismore Speedway Promotions

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A VERY IMPRESSIVE entry list has been retained for the re-scheduled round ten of the McCosker Super Sedan Series at Castrol Edge Lismore Speedway, Saturday night, February 27

Incessant heavy rain late last week and into the weekend forced promoter David Lander to postpone the much anticipated Super Sedan show seven days.

“The non-stop rain did some damage and by Friday morning we were in trouble. I admit it was an early call Friday to postpone the meeting but I had to do that in the best interest of everyone involved.

“Yes, we might have been, at a remote chance, able to run but the track would have been unsuitable and only suitable for motocross bikes which would have been unfair to the drivers facing such a potentially rough track and it would also have lacked proper racing entertainment for our loyal fans,” Lander explained.

The nominations are again headed by multi Super Sedan and Late Model National Champion Darren Kane, three times Australian Super Sedan titleholder Matt Pascoe, triple National Champion Mick Nicola (Victoria), two times National Super Sedan Series winner Wayne Randall and last start McCosker series round victor Sam Roza.

Steve Jordan, Ian and Hayden Brims, Tania Smith and Trent Wilson are also among the drivers who will contest the round next weekend, culminating with a 30-lap feature race.

Wayne Randall celebrates his fiftieth year of racing this year after commencing his career at Lismore Speedway in 1971.

As of Monday morning, twenty nominations were received by the Lismore Speedway office.

Round ten, presented in association with TMS Quality Sportswear, will be a very special occasion for Ian Brims who last week officially announced his retirement from over three decades of racing.

There has been a change to the support divisions on the Lismore card for this coming Saturday night (February 27).

The AMCA Nationals are not available and have been replaced by Four Cylinder Sedans. The rest of the support categories – Wingless Sprintcars, Production Sedans, Street Stocks and Junior Sedans – remain as per the original (February 20) programme.

Gates open 4PM. Prior to the meeting commencement a grand parade of Super Sedans will be held followed by hot laps. Racing will start at 5:15pm.

The McCosker Super Sedan Series stars and their cars will be in the NSW town of Lismore this Saturday which is supported by local business TMS Quality Sportswear. The Castrol Edge Lismore Speedway plays host to round ten of the McCosker Series.

The series continues to have strong car counts with twenty-two drivers from Victoria, NSW and Qld participating.

Following his podium at the last event in Gympie Sean Black (Sweet 26) is the new points leader and will headline the field a long with current National Champion Darren Kane (Dominator Aus 1) and former national champions Matty Pascoe (Sweet 47), Steve “the Joker” Jordan (Dominator 7) and Mick Nicola (KO Vic 3).

Also in the field are home club members Tania Smith (Rocket 3) and Hayden Brims (Rocket 111). Tania has had success at the showground track in the past, most notably winning the 2010 Grenville Anderson East Coast Grand National, and will be looking to put her local knowledge to good use. Hayden is in his Rookie year in the class, although certainly no stranger to the Lismore venue having competed in Junior sedans since 2016, and he currently sits in second place in the Development Series point score.

As one Brims begins his Super Sedan career another Brims is bidding the sport farewell. Ian Brims (Hayden’s Uncle) who lives in Murwillumbah and considers Lismore Speedway to be his home track shared the following on his social media page this past weekend “After much consideration, Brims Racing Team has decided to retire from Super Sedan racing due to driver and crew work commitments.

Round 10 of the McCosker Super Sedan Series supported by TMS Quality Sportswear at Lismore Speedway on Saturday 20th February 2021 will be the final chapter for driver Ian Brims. Ian will be finishing his racing career at the track where he started during the 1985/86 Season in Production Sedans, transitioning into Super Sedan’s during 2000/01 and considers Lismore as one of his favourites.

We’ve had plenty of good times from the opportunity to race all over Australia and have met some great people along the way. We take this time to thank everyone for their support during our speedway racing journey, it has been appreciated.

Look forward to catching up for the last show.

Brims Racing Team – 76 ”

Fast Facts: IAN BRIMS

D.O.B: December 2, 1948              Home Town: Murwillumbah       

Marital Status: Married – Alana Children: Leigh, Jacqui, Shylie       

Occupation: Machine Operator/ Truck Driver

Car No: 76           Chassis: Sweet            Make and Model: Chevy Impala         

First Year Raced: 1986                First Class and Car: Production Sedans / LJ Torana

Pit Crew: Lachlan, Peter, Joel, Imogen, Phoebe  

Sponsors: Brims Concrete, Brims Earthmoving, Sykes Haulage.

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Ian has had considerable success in the sport winning both the Australian Championship and the NSW Championship in the Modified Production Class. He moved into Super Sedans in 2000 and won a NSW Championship, he has also won numerous Association events over the years. Through his business Brims Concrete he has been a sponsor in the series on many occasions and was naming rights sponsor as well for two seasons from 2017. He has been and is a valued member of the Association and is well respected in the sport and will be missed. We hope you can come and show your support and appreciation this Saturday night as one of our great competitors retires.

Drivers will contest 2 rounds of heats each. Qualifiers 1 thru 8 will race the clock to determine their starting positions. With the remaining qualifiers locked in to the 30 lap feature.  

The round is supported by TMS Quality Sportswear..

Also on the program are:- Wingless Sprints, AMCA Nationals, Production Sedans, Street Stocks and Junior Sedans.

It’s going to be a huge night of action that will see racing from 5:30 pm on Saturday 20th February 2021.

Event Info and online tickets: https://www.lismorespeedway.com.au/

Live Timing : Get the app https://www.race-monitor.com/

Nominations (22)

Aust 1 Darren Kane

2 Craig Hammond

Vic 3 Mick Nicola

3 Tania Smith

6 Wayne Randall

7 Colin Kaine

7 Steve Jordan

12 David Musch

19 Tonny Brinkmann

19 Dion Bennett

20 Nicholas O’Keefe

26 Sean Black

39 Bob McCosker

44 Trent Wilson

47 Matty Pascoe

51 Zac Pascoe

63 Justin Smithwick

76 Ian Brims

77 Sam Roza

96 Josh McLaren

99 Mark O’Brien

111 Hayden Brims

McCosker Contracting Super Sedan Series is also proudly supported by:

TMS Sportswear

Ian Boettcher Race Parts

Ken Mills Toyota

Queensland Speedway Spares

Hervey Bay Tilt Tray Hire

Rockhampton Mazda

Ford Wreckers Redcliffe

Lockyer Bins

Kempy Race Pipes

Afco Shock Doctor

Barnes Drilling

Topline Australia