Kane Tops Australian Super Sedan Championship Practise Times
Author : Archerfield Speedway
Darren Kane topped the speed charts in Thursday night's practise sessions at Archerfield Speedway for this weekend's 2012 Supercheap Auto Australian Super Sedan Championship, the two-time National Champion stopping the clocks nearly half a second faster than his closest rivals and in doing so was the only driver to dip under the fourteen second mark.
Thirty-nine of the forty-five nominated drivers for the Championship took the opportunity to turn some laps following the scrutineering of all cars during the day. Kane, second in last year's Championship behind Steve Jordan, has now made his intentions known earlier than most with the fastest lap of the night and remains as one of the favourites for the Title.
South Australia's Dave Gartner was second quick, marginally ahead of Qld's Steve Pearce with Brad Smith (Tas) and Michael Nicola (Vic) completing the top five fastest drivers on the night. Defending Champion Steve Jordan was seventh quick with Jarrod Harper from Tasmania tenth.
Competitors and teams have a lay day today to prepare their cars before the festivities continue tonight with the traditional Championship Dinner and Calcutta. Qualifying racing gets under way Saturday night from 6:00PM, the first of two big nights of racing this weekend at Archerfield, with the Championship Final to be held on Sunday night.
Australian Super Sedan Championship - Practise Times (Top 20):
Darren Kane (13.690), Dave Gartner (14.053), Steve Pearce (14.064), Brad Smith 14.242), Michael Nicola (14.283), Michael Nicola Jr (14.308), Steve Jordan (14.322), Shane Best (14.323), Des Korn (14.392), Jarrod Harper (14.412), Ian Brims (14.431), Craig Torr (14.494), Matt Pascoe (14.533), Michael Hally (14.551), Tony Barklimore (14.563), Wayne Randall (14.566), Steve Latham (14.593), Mick Doblo (14.597), Wayne Brims (14.605), Sean Black (14.643).
Australian Super Sedan Championship - Nominations:
Ash Bergmeier (Vic), Barry Craft (Qld), Bevan Collins (Qld), Brad Smith (Tas), Callum Harper (Tas), Craig Torr (Qld), Dale Christenson (Qld), Darren Kane (Qld), Darren Saunders (Qld), Dave Gartner (SA), Dempsie Pails (Qld), Desmond Korn (Qld), Digger McCallum (Qld), Dustin Higgs (WA), Gary Higgs (WA), Gary Pagel (Qld), Ian Brims (Qld), Jack Childs (Qld), Jarrod Harper (Tas), Jason Campbell (Qld), Jye O'Brien (Qld), Lachlan Onley (NSW), Lee Wilson (Qld), Lyall Fisher (Qld), Mark Pagel (Qld), Matt Pascoe (Qld), Matthew Williams (Qld), Michael Doblo (Qld), Michael Hally (Qld), Mick Nicola (Vic), Mick Nicola Jr (Vic), Paul Geary (Qld), Peter Nicola (Vic), Robert Bawdon (WA), Scott Galea (Qld), Sean Black (Qld), Shane Best (SA), Steve Jordan (Qld/Aust 1), Steve Pearce (Qld), Steven Latham (Tas), Tony Barklimore (NSW), Trent Wilson (Qld), Wayne Belk (Vic), Wayne Brims (NSW), Wayne Randall (Qld).
Event Information:
The Australian Super Sedan Championship at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway is a multi-day event and includes practise sessions open to the public, qualifying races and the Championship Final. Tickets are also available to the "Calcutta" event to be held on Friday evening, details available through the Super Sedan website at supersedan.com.au
Online ticketing is available for this event through the Speedway's website at brisbanespeedway.com.au (Visa and MasterCard accepted - online ticketing facility available until 2:00PM race day) with pre-purchased ticket holders admitted to the grounds prior to ticket boxes opening on Friday and Saturday. ATM machines will be onsite at this event, note there are no EFTPOS or credit card facilities at the venue.
For fans travelling to Brisbane for the Australian Super Sedan Championship, the Comfort Inn And Suites Robertson Gardens is only minutes from the Speedway, offers exceptional service and facilities and is the venue of choice for many leading teams when staying in Brisbane. For bookings, please call toll free 1800 777 374 or visit robertsongardens.com.au
Saturday May 5, 2012 (Night 1 - Qualifying) :
Adults: $25.00
Pensioners & Students (with Photo ID): $20.00
Teens: 13 - 15 yrs: $13.00, Children: 5 - 12 yrs: $8.00
Family Passes: $60.00 (2 adults + 2 children 12 yrs or under)
General admission gates open 4:00pm, early racing from approximately 4:30pm, main programme from 6:00pm.
Parking is available at the track for $3.00. Racing finishes by 10.30pm.
Programmed events include: Australian Super Sedan Championship (Qualifying), AMCA Nationals, ASCF Junior Sedans and Open Sedans
Sunday May 6, 2012 (Night 2 - Championship Final) :
Adults: $30.00
Pensioners & Students (with Photo ID): $25.00
Teens: 13 - 15 yrs: $13.00, Children: 5 - 12 yrs: $8.00
Family Passes: $70.00 (2 adults + 2 children 12 yrs or under)
General admission gates open 4:00pm, early racing from approximately 4:30pm, main programme from 6:00pm.
Parking is available at the track for $3.00. Racing finishes by 10.30pm.
Programmed events include: Australian Super Sedan Championship (Final), Fireworks, Midgets, Formula 500s, Stockcars and Ford vs. Holden Sedans.
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