Bordertown added to Sprintcar Speedweek

Bordertown’s Tolmer Speedway will be a new addition to the Sprintcar Speedweek in the upcoming 2024/25 summer season.

The 2024/25 Sprintcar Speedweek schedule has been confirmed with the familiar stops of Murray Bridge Speedway, Avalon Raceway, Borderline Speedway and Premier Speedway all included in the post Christmas championship.

However, they will be joined by a new track in South Australia at Bordertown, making the roadshow feature five tracks in just seven days.

The multi-million dollar steep-banked circuit currently under construction will host Round 2 of the 2024/25 Sprintcar Speedweek on December 27.

Whilst earth works are still on going, Tolmer Speedway track worker Wayne Rowett is adamant Bordertown will be ready to host the sprintcar stars come the big day.

“We’re on target,” Rowett said. 

“We’ve been working hard on many aspects of the facility and we’re really excited to be part of the Sprintcar Speedweek Series. 

“Naturally there is still plenty to do before we open and we aim to have several test, practice and race event sessions completed before Christmas but it is absolutely our intention to add our own special Bordertown magic to Speedweek. 

“It’s an honour to be included and we’re grateful for the show of faith from Murray Bridge, Avalon, Borderline and Premier, so we can’t wait.”

As the work at Bordertown continues to take shape, promoters and management of Avalon Raceway, Lara Borderline Speedway, Mount Gambier and Premier Speedway, Warrnambool enjoyed a first-hand glimpse and were impressed.

“The Speedway in Bordertown is spectacular already and it’s not yet completed,” said Avalon Raceway’s Jeff Drew.

“As the collective of promoting tracks of the Sprintcar Speedweek we couldn’t be more excited to welcome Wayne and Andrew Rowett and their team in Bordertown on board for 2024/2025. 

“This is going to be a wonderful addition to the Australian Speedway industry and our annual Speedweek series specifically.”

2024/25 Sprintcar Speedweek schedule

December 26: Murray Machining & Sheds Murray Bridge Speedway, SA

December 27: Bordertown Speedway, SA

December 28: Borderline Speedway Mount Gambier, SA 

December 30: Avalon Raceway Lara, VIC

January 1: Premier Speedway Warrnambool VIC

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