CAN JONES WIN AGAIN?
2024-10-04 18:58
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This Saturday night the Murray Machining and Sheds Murray Bridge Speedway will host the traditional Sprintcar season opener with the annual Bill Wigzell Battle of the Bridge, with a star studded 28 strong nomination list. Among them is local racer Ryan Jones, who over the years has made a habit of winning the South Australian season opener. In addition to claiming the event last year, Ryan had won the "Wigzell Race" on two previous occasions, and he has come close to two further victories with runner-up finishes in 2022 and 2021.
"Bill's race is what I call the first major event for our part of the country and a race we really love to win. Bill's heritage was built on being part of the first professional Sprintcar team to come out of Murray Bridge and I'm both fortunate and thankful to be in a position to drive for a famous Murray Bridge and Speedway family in the Wright's, who have also built a professional Sprintcar team here. The bonus is we have won 3 of Bill's races and I would be honoured to add a 4th this Saturday night" added Ryan in the lead up to the event this weekend.
When asked about the depth of the field that has nominated for this weekend, that includes three previous Australian 410ci Sprintcar Champions, Ryan had a very straight up response.
"It's like that weekly now bud. Everyone has good gear; good crew guys and they are all good drivers. If you are a tenth off it's a long night" he concluded.
Following the Bill Wigzell Battle of the Bridge on Saturday October 5 the Sprintcar action will continue at the Murray Machining and Sheds Murray Bridge Speedway on Sunday Night with the Australian Sprintcar Stampede; on offer is a $10,000 cheque for 1st place in the A-main & over $35,000 in total prize payout.
Amongst the entries for the weekend are the likes of Matt Egel, Jock Goodyer, Jamie Veal, Tate Frost, Jordyn Charge, Marcus Dumesny & Brock Hallett, along with Ryan Newton making the big drive down from Queensland.
Night 1 action also features the Formula 500s King of the Bridge, with Junior Formula 500s competing in the inaugural 'Prince of the Bridge'. Speedcars will contest Round 1 of the Blackjack Series on Night 2, along with the car crushing Demolition Derby presented by U-Pull-It.
EVENT INFORMATION:
Saturday, October 5
SPRINTCARS - Bill Wigzell Battle Of The Bridge, Formula 500s King of the Bridge, Junior F500s
Sunday, October 6
SPRINTCARS - Australian Sprintcar Stampede, Speedcars, U-Pull-It Demolition Derby
Tickets: www.speedwaytickets.com.au
Gates Open 4pm
On track action from 6pm
It's Your Speedway, SA!