A TOTAL of 105 cars are entered for the Wangaratta City Raceway’s final show of the year, and organisers are eager to showcase an action-packed weekend. With plenty of different classes and categories of racing on offer, this Saturday, November 23, is set to go off with a bang. Here’s the class breakdown and what to watch for: JSPA Juniors - kids aged 10-16 (17 Top Stars, 12 New Stars) The raceway is thrilled to host the JSPA Round, proudly sponsored by Robinson Motorsport, with their own Axel Robinson among the competitors. Can Wangaratta junior champion Zac Erickson take on reigning champion from South Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales, and Victoria in River Paterson? Local heroes include brothers Will and Chaz Fallon and the Beach siblings, Maddy and Blake, all set to give their best on track. Crowd favourites Ryder and Cooper Lack, along with TJ Ussher, Mackenzie Dixon, and Cruz Abela, are sure to impress in the new starts. JP Asphalting Sports Sedans (30 Cars, including 16 Wangaratta members) Drivers to watch: • Bradin Claridge and girlfriend Emma Threlfall—will the women outshine the men this time? • Kimberly Smith and partner Matthew Ismail are ready for a thrilling battle. • Kelvin Guppy returns after two seasons with a sleek new car. • Dennis Reid is debuting adjustments to his setup. • Ryan Beattie makes a long-awaited return to Wangaratta. New Wangaratta member Sean Duffy will be making his first-ever appearance in a new car. Other Wangaratta members include Rhys Collins, brother duo Jay and Anthony Nicolaisen, Riley Balins, Tim Mackenzie, Jack Chiminello, and Braiden Webster, all eager to make an impression on home turf. Compact Speedcars (13) The Victorian Compact Speedcar Club joins the action with 13 cars competing for the prestigious Presidents Cup. Rising star Aston Rodriguez has been showing incredible potential, and his breakthrough moment could be near. Super-mum Tania Hallett, the ultimate multitasker, will be racing while supporting her husband and son, both competing in different classes. Last week’s rivalry between Trevor Perry and Duane Cordina promises another exciting battle, while all eyes are on whether anyone can beat the Compacts’ record of 15.443 seconds. AMCA Nationals (7) This small but mighty field will use this weekend to fine-tune their skills in preparation for the AMCA Victorian Title on March 29. VMPA EZ Print Modified Sedans Series (26) History will be made again as Wangaratta City Raceway hosts round one of the VMPA EZ Print Modified Sedans Series, 29 years after the inaugural round took place here in 1995. Graham West, the only driver who raced in that debut round, will return to the track this weekend. Wangaratta drivers include Caleb Lincoln, Connor Claridge making his debut in Modified Sedans, Shane Roycroft back after his spectacular crash last meeting, Nathan Shortis, and Tristan McGraw, a new member of the Wangaratta family. This weekend promises incredible action across all classes. Gates open at 11am, with racing starting at 3.30 pm at Wangaratta City Raceway.
