Motor Sports

Valuable Willowbank Raceway rocks with new direction

TWELVE months into his new role, Andrew Casos is still learning the finer details being Willowbank Raceway operations manager. However, he is enjoying the opportunity to bring fresh ideas into one of Ipswich’s most valuable facilities.

David Lems

23 Jul 2025

Sport

Consistent Kru collects second national title

YOUNG motorsport ace Kru Tulloch is getting a valuable education about outback Australian towns and cities as he continues winning more state and national trophies. However, his consistency against older riders is what makes Kru’s ongoing...

David Lems

04 Jun 2025

Sport

Rising son faces famous dad in historic Winternats duel

IF drag racing fanatic Cheyne Phillips has a career anywhere near as successful as his legendary dad Gary, he will be a happy man. Cheyne is already on a record-breaking track as he prepares to celebrate a double milestone at next week’s annual...

David Lems

28 May 2025

Sport

Ipswich Supercars excitement builds in less than 100 days

THE countdown is on to Supercars’ highly anticipated return to Queensland Raceway, with less than 100 days until the first series is staged in Ipswich since 2019. The Ipswich Super440 program is from August 8-10 - the eighth event of this year’s Repco Supercars Championship season.

Guest Writer

07 May 2025

Sport

National title keeps Kru racing ahead, US trip possible

SKILFUL Karalee rider Kru Tulloch could be headed to the United States later this year after securing his first national title. Delighted dad Lance said the overseas trip was being considered after Kru’s latest achievement – winning the...

David Lems

30 Apr 2025

Sport

Charged excitement for return to Willowbank circuit

REIGNING Bathurst 1000 winner Brodie Kostecki’s first season with Dick Johnson Racing will add to the excitement of Supercars returning to Queensland Raceway at Willowbank this year. Kostecki will debut with Dick Johnson Racing, as the 2023...

Guest Writer

29 Jan 2025

Sport

Ipswich gearing up to host motorsport feast

MOTORSPORT will rev up in Ipswich this year with Supercars and Superbikes taking over the Willowbank circuit. Supercars return through the Ipswich Super440, allowing fans to see the best in domestic two and four-wheel racing at Queensland Raceway

Guest Writer

15 Jan 2025

Sport

Pascoe family welcomes ‘hectic’ new year

IT’S unusual to have seven weeks without super sedan speedway racing so close to the busy Christmas-New Year period. However, that has been the case with a recent Toowoomba round washed out after a month where no major events were scheduled. The...

David Lems

11 Dec 2024

Ipswich

Supercars return revs up Ipswich’s economic impact

AS the Gold Coast soaks up benefits from the latest Supercars round in Queensland, Ipswich can also take advantage of the return of the national series. After a five-year absence from Ipswich, the Supercars juggernaut will roll back into the city in August next year.

David Lems

13 Nov 2024

Sport

Leading Ipswich drivers back in trifecta finish

WHEN you have a winning formula, the key to staying on top is minor fine-tuning. That’s the case for Ipswich’s Pascoe family, led by dad Matt and his sons Brad and Zac. After dominating a number of races on last season’s national speedway...

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

Fans get ready: Supercars back at ‘revitalised’ Qld Raceway

WHEN Ipswich last hosted a Supercars series in 2019, three world-class drivers were leading the race for championship honours. Runaway pacesetter Scott McLaughlin, second placed Fabian Coulthard and third-placed Shane van Gisbergen featured in...

David Lems

09 Oct 2024

Sport

‘Chilled’ Kru to build on fine Qld motorsport feat

QUEENSLAND motorsport champion Kru Tulloch will take a winning attribute to two Australian events later this year. Apart from a massive shot of confidence having recently won five state titles, Kru keeps calm when he hops on his bike to race. “He...

David Lems

17 Jul 2024

Sport

Pascoe family building more success after national trifecta

EVEN when you are one of Australia’s top three racers from the Pascoe family, there’s little time to rest on your competitive laurels. Dad Matt and his sons Brad and Zac have just completed an incredible speedway season displaying amazing...

David Lems

05 Jun 2024

Sport

Tony’s twin Winternats mission as Top Sportsman

PINE Mountain drag racing stalwart Tony Whyatt knows what is required to blast off the Willowbank Raceway starting line at the internationally recognized Winternationals. He has savoured success in a Winternats final and won three Willowbank track...

David Lems

05 Jun 2024

Sport

Family motivation for Ashley’s ‘fantastic’ Winternats debut

A TWELVE month preparation, $80,000 investment and highly competitive drag racing challenge. But no extra nerves. At least that’s the case for Ipswich dad Ashley Karslake who is making his debut at next month’s annual Winternationals at...

David Lems

29 May 2024

Sport

Ipswich teenager works hard for ‘lucky’ national title

RIPLEY teenager Ryan Silcock has upstaged his more established rivals to claim the Australian Modlite Title at Grafton Speedway. Since debuting in the 1100cc powered Modlites in mid-2023, Silcock displayed immediate talent by winning the South...

Guest Writer

10 Apr 2024

Sport

Charlotte’s full throttle Academy venture

TEENAGE speedster Charlotte Page is taking an incredible step in her quest to make a career out of motorsport. The Ipswich Kart Club rising star has been invited to contest her first international series, starting in Italy from March 27-31. With...

David Lems

13 Mar 2024

MBN

History-making Brad seals terrific treble

CURRENT Queensland speedway champion Brad Pascoe is continuing his family’s victorious traditions as he prepares to defend his state title.

David Lems

02 Feb 2024

Sport

History-making Brad seals terrific Tassie treble

CURRENT Queensland speedway champion Brad Pascoe is continuing his family’s victorious traditions as he prepares to defend his state title. Brad, 19, has just completed an incredible history-making title treble in Tasmania. The Mutdapilly-based...

David Lems

31 Jan 2024